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Gardens and Gardening

Green Source Conversation: The State of Texas Trees

By Brandolon Barnett     

A conversation with Janette Moneer, President & CEO of Texas Trees Foundation on the state of Texas Trees after this summer's record drought and some of her organization's greatest accomplishments.

Monarchs seeking sustenance as they fly through Texas

 By Julie Thibodeaux    

A monarch sipping on your sunflower may seem carefree but it harbors ambitious plans. This time of year, when they stop for a drink, they’re refueling for a long haul to Mexico.    

Dallas Green Festival returns to Texas Discovery Gardens

By Julie Thibodeaux   
   
It’s been one of the hottest and driest summers on record, but Dallas is gearing up to show its green side.  On Sept. 24, the city is hosting the fourth annual Dallas Green Festival at the Texas Discovery Gardens in historic Fair Park.

Dallas store focuses on essential green home items

Sept. 1, 2011    
     
Tom Bazzone has made a career out of developing new businesses for national chains like Williams-Sonoma and Restoration Hardware. Now he’s leading a Dallas-based green business to greater heights of success.

Green Source Conversation: Catching Up With the Organic Gardening Movement

Aug. 15, 2011

By Brandolon Barnett    

Chrissy Cortez-Mathis, president of the Dallas Organic Garden Club (DOGC) discusses organic vs. non-organic gardening, the state of local gardening efforts, and the potential role for individuals and governments in supporting sustainable gardening methods.