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Muscadines and Other Native Grapes
Earlier this week while assisting a resident just south of Lufkin, I noticed a wild grapevine with numerous clusters of small green grapes. Two...
Understanding and Managing Blue-Green Algae in Ponds
An infrequent but troublesome problem in East Texas ponds is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria. These microscopic aquatic organisms thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters.
Under certain...
Growing Apples in East Texas
Earlier this week, my buddy Scott and I were talking about all the fruit trees around our parts. He asked me why we didn’t...
Diseases in The Garden
Home gardeners in our area are no strangers to plant diseases. Each year, I review afflicted plants and their fruits. In the past couple...
The New World Screwworm: History, Eradication, and Its Recent Resurgence
The screwworm, a pest likely remembered only by our grandparents, is making headlines again. With a proper name of New World Screwworm and scientifically...
