VIDEO: Eden Green's vertical farm in Cleburne
Green Source DFW video reporter Marshall Hinsley offers a look inside Dallas-based Eden Green's vertical farm in Cleburne. The company debuted its greenhouses on June 27, 2018. Full story to come.
Gardens and Gardening
Green Tip Guy: Freshen your car with an air-cleaning plant
Learn the catchy Car Plant song!
Park advocates split over proposed Botanic Garden fee
Park advocates are divided over a proposed Fort Worth Botanic Garden admission fee aimed at addressing $15 million in unmet repairs and operational needs. Although some support it, others argue it could exclude disadvantaged residents. Alternatives, including free passes and membership options, are under consideration to ensure accessibility.
Renovated Garland facility offers new venue for Texas AgriLife
A former Dallas County maintenance facility in Garland has found new life both indoors and out as a research and education center for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and as well as provider of Dallas County services.
Chisholm Trail Park preserves Fort Worth prairie parcel
Green Source DFW reporter Amy Martin peruses the prairie remnant at Chisholm Trail Community Park in Fort Worth. Photo by Scooter Smith.
June 18, 2018
Monarch gardens give wings to classroom lessons in Denton
STEAMGrown Gardens, a Denton nonprofit founded by Jen Bailey, aims to bolster monarch butterfly habitats at underfunded schools while aligning with Texas's STEAM curriculum. The initiative involves grants and volunteer support for creating wildflower gardens that serve as educational tools and help boost student engagement and ecological knowledge.
Seed collection at Dallas library is growing
The Dallas Public Library's Seed Library, housed in an old card catalog, offers free vegetable, fruit, and herb seeds to patrons, fostering urban agriculture. Classes are available, and no library card is needed. Seed donations support the expanding program, which aims to engage and sustain Dallas's gardening community.
North Texas farmers focus of sustainable food blog
Amanda Vanhoozier launched Just Picked TX, a website directory and blog, to connect North Texas consumers with local farmers. It aims to deepen ties in the sustainable food community by promoting fairness, quality, and consumer–producer connections, fostering collaboration and community support for local food producers.
North Lake College recognized as treehugging campus
North Lake College will plant 250 trees in its renovated parking lot this fall. Courtesy of North Lake College.
April 30, 2018
When it comes to trees, North Lake College in Irving has earned its bragging rights.
Plant-inspired sculptures powered by wind at Arboretum
A row of wind sculptures, modeled after tulips, are part of exhibit by Lyman Whitaker at the Dallas Arboretum. Photos courtesy of the Dallas Arboretum.
April 25, 2018
An artist who gets his inspiration from plants and wind power recently opened a whimsical outdoor exhibit at the Dallas Arboretum.