Gardens and Gardening

Aug 29 2018, RITA COOK

North Texas tours showcase waterwise gardens

Dallas and Plano are hosting their annual waterwise garden tours in October. Photos courtesy of city of Plano.

Can you have an attractive yard in DFW without running up your water bill? Two garden tours give North Texans a chance to check out the yards of folks who have mastered the art of sustainable gardening.

The city of Dallas pioneered the event, launching its annual Waterwise Tour 24 years ago. Plano began its own tour six years ago and both cities have transitioned from a spring event to a fall tour in October.

PLANO TOUR

Aug 22 2018, GreenTip Guy

Green Tip Guy: Grow your own dog chews

Jason says okra makes a great natural organic homegrown dog treat.

Aug 14 2018, MINNIE PAYNE

Howard Garrett to cohost natural living expo in Plano

The Health, Home and Garden Expo will be held Sept. 15 at the Plano Event Center.

Aug. 14, 2018

Aug 10 2018, JULIE THIBODEAUX

New botanical lab in Fort Worth to aid plant conservation

The Botanical Research Institute of Texas is unveiling the George C. and Sue W. Sumner Molecular and Structural Laboratory in Fort Worth to enhance plant conservation efforts. The facility will enable DNA analysis of plants, supporting research on plant relationships, rarity, and conservation by BRIT, universities, and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Aug 03 2018, RITA COOK

Dallas chef to enlist vets for sustainable urban farm

Chef Patrick Stark is the founder of Mohawk Militia, a nonprofit that aims to provide assistance, education and employment to vets through sustainable urban farming. Photo courtesy of Chef Stark.

Aug. 3, 2018

A Dallas chef wants to give North Texas veterans meaningful employment while teaching them to eat healthy.

Chef Patrick Stark is known for his cooking, TV appearances and trademark mohawk haircut, but it’s helping those in need that really drives him.

Jul 24 2018, AMY MARTIN

East Texan spins prairie wisdom on grassland tour

People & Prairies is a three-part series highlighting people making a difference in prairie preservation.

In this second installment, we meet a philosophical cattle rancher in Hopkins County. Photos by Stalin SM.

July 24, 2018

Karl Ebel doesn’t look much like a Taoist philosopher. Tall and lanky, with a deep drawl that slows time, his jeans are torn and dirty, skin is tanned to umber, and his shredded leather boots sport manure.

Jul 19 2018, GREEN TIP GUY

Green Tip Guy: Salad on a stick!

Jason recommends growing your own malabar spinach.

Jul 17 2018, MARSHALL HINSLEY

Secret Garden: Dallas author shares tips for indoor growing

Dallas horticulturalist Leslie Halleck unveils indoor gardening secrets in her book "Gardening Under Lights," showing how grow lights can replace sunlight for year-round indoor cultivation. The guide covers various plants, lighting techniques, and setups for both novice and experienced gardeners, offering detailed tips and practical advice.