Stories from aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu

  1. Alternaria Canker - Tomato Leaf Disorders - Tomato Problem Solver

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Jun 7, 2011

    Symptoms of Alternaria canker appear on stems, leaves and fruit. Large areas of the leaf lamina between veins is killed, leading to leaf curling and eventual death of the entire leaf. Fungus overwinters in crop residue and is easily spead… Full Story »

  2. How to Grow the Peanut and 105 Ways of Preparing it for Human Consumption

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Apr 25, 2011

    Of all the money crops grown by Macon County farmers, perhaps there are none more promising than the peanut in its several varieties and their almost limitless possibilities. The great food-and-forage value of the peanut will increase in proportion to the rapidity with which we make it a real study. This will increase consumption, and, therefore, must increase production. Pork fattened from peanuts and hardened off with a little corn just before killing, is almost if not quite equal to the famous red-gravy hams, or the world renowned Beechnut breakfast bacon. The clean cake, after the oil has been removed,… Full Story »

  3. School Gardens

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Apr 21, 2011

    In some schools, gardens are being integrated into the educational curriculum to teach children not only about plants, nature, and the outdoors, but other subjects as well. Gardens can teach children about history, economics, poetry, and math, but are still primarily used for science studies. If you'd like… Full Story »

  4. Texas Native Plants Database

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Apr 11, 2011

    Huisache is a lovely, intensely fragrant vase-shaped tree native to South Texas and Mexico. The small, ball-shaped bright gold flowers are borne in profusion from February through April. Huisache grows on the heavier, wetter clays and clay loams of the… Full Story »

  5. Texas Bluebonnets - Texas Pride

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Mar 16, 2011

    Texas. Indians wove fascinating folk tales around them. Spanish priests gathered the seeds and grew them around their missions. The ballad of our singing governor, the late W. TEXAS HAS FIVE STATE FLOWERS? As our state flower, bluebonnets have a… Full Story »

  6. Secondary Edible Parts of Vegetables

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Mar 7, 2011

    This article appeared in the April 2002 issue of Vegetable Production & Marketing News, edited by Frank J. Dainello, Ph.D., and produced by Extension Horticulture, Texas Cooperative Extension, The Texas A University System, College Station, Texas. The culinary reputation of… Full Story »

  7. For Kids

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Feb 23, 2011

    Lay a half gallon milk container on its side or stand straight up and cut off the top. Cut a window out of one of the sides leaving 1/2 inch of carton around the edges. Secure the plastic with a waterproof seal (waterproof glue or strong tape). Add soil and plant your seeds close to the window. Then water your seeds in and see what happens. Keep your soil moist but be… Full Story »

  8. Sweet Potato Facts and Recipes

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Feb 23, 2011

    The African word "nyami" referring to the starchy, edible root of the Dioscorea genus of plants was adopted in its English form, "yam". Yams in the U.S. are actually sweet potatoes with relatively moist texture and orange flesh. Although the terms are generally used interchangeably, the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires that the label "yam" always be accompanied by "sweet potato." The following information outlines several differences between sweet potatoes and yams. The versatile sweet potato is ideal fare for the health - conscious food consumer. With the ever-growing interest in health and natural foods, the sweet potato is quickly… Full Story »

  9. Reve d'Or - Cultivars - Earth-Kind Roses

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Feb 19, 2011

    Bred in France by Jean-Claude Ducher in 1869 and classified as a Noisette or Tea-Noisette. Reve d''Or is a seedling of the Noisette, Madame Schultz. Reve d'Or (pronounced rehv dohr) translates from the French as "dream of gold" or "golden… Full Story »

  10. Xeriscape

    aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu &bull Feb 18, 2011

    Douglas F. William C. Richard L. An adequate supply of high quality water has become a critical issue for the future prosperity of Texas. Booming populations have increased the demand on the state's already limited supply of high quality water. In addition, seasonal fluctuations in rainfall and periodic droughts have created a feast-to-famine cycle in Texas. In urban areas of Texas about 25 percent of the water supply is used for landscape and garden watering. Much of this water is used to maintain traditionally high water-demanding landscapes, or it is simply applied inefficiently. In an attempt to reduce the excessive… Full Story »

Authenticating User
Loading Global Loud3r Profile