Gardening 101: The teaching garden at Heritage Elementary
To garden is to understand an ecosystem, and experience the importance of work and planning.
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To garden in North Texas is to accept what mother nature will throw at you. Expect to be humbled. What I try to do with Gardening 101 is learn alongside you as we navigate the boundaries that the weather and topography bind us to. I hope to get the most out of our landscapes without losing plants, surrendering too much time, or – worst of all – having a boring yard. There is much to learn and much to grow. -Jeff
To garden is to understand an ecosystem, and experience the importance of work and planning.
For area gardeners, the last freeze of winter means the start of the growing season.
With the thaw in place, our own First Alert Meteorologist Jeff Ray traveled to Granbury Wednesday
Part 2 includes a few gift ideas you can find at a local nursery.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
No color is more disliked by gardeners than brown.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
You can maximize the visual effect of annuals in your yard by teaming them with perennials.
A quick tour of Discovery Park Butterfly Garden is a walk to learn what to plant in North Texas - the garden itself has been growing plants at their location for almost 80 years.
Success in your garden can be shared. And should be.
Fall is a good planting season. Beets, carrots and spinach can go deep into the winter.
Veterans Produce is an idea seeded from one man trying to toil in the dirt to feed who he can. It is an idea that can take root and help solve hunger and homeless problems just about anywhere.
There are a slew of summer vegetables you can grow in the heat (and dry) conditions of June, July and August. But the selection broadens greatly if you want to start in late winter and grow to the edge of summer.
February is time to put in greens like kale, chard, spinach, parsley and lettuce.
There are three growing seasons in North Texas, which means three different planting times, harvest times and all sorts of different things to grow.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
There is growing concern among some local Arborists on what are the best trees for a warmer and drier climate.
What should you do if you have a tree that looks like it is dead or dying?
If you want to plant a tree this spring, you'll need to be extra vigilant this summer in taking care of its watering needs.
If you have a spot in your yard for an ornamental tree, then you have room for a tree from the Prunus genus.
Shrubs are foundation of many landscape designs. They serve as the boundary markers, backgrounds, and foundations of a well laid out garden.
Evergreen shrubs make perfect green screens.
Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas.
Many landscapes still bear the scars of the Great Freeze. Some landscapers and homeowners either haven't gotten around to removing and replacing the damaged or dead shrubs.
There is a little balm for the winter blues, a trio of shrubs that you grow in your backyard to bring in a some much-needed color in the coldest of times.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
Peppers are one of the few crops that can span all three seasons.
Some fundamental concepts can go a long way in helping you lay out your plants in a pleasing way.
Drip irrigation is when you drip water slowly into the root zone from ground level.
For those who would like to exercise their green thumb but don't have a backyard, container gardening is a space- and cost-friendly option.
According to the City of Denton Fire Department, at about noon, a gas leak was found outside the Barnes & Noble entrance at the Golden Triangle Mall.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, along with fire departments, have responded to the scene.
Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, with highs around 90° and feels-like temperatures closer to the mid-90s.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
The Dallas Stars have taken a major step toward leaving Downtown Dallas.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
