MASTER GARDENERS: What is organic anyway?
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardener
Organic is a labeling term that says an agricultural product has been grown by approved methods. So, what...
MASTER GARDENERS: Building a hoop house
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
Previously, we wrote in general terms about ways to extend the growing season in winter with a hoop...
Odessa Tractor Supply unveils major upgrades and new Garden Center
Tractor Supply announced in a Thursday press release the completion of an exciting remodel of the entire store at the Odessa location that will...
MASTER GARDENERS: Early summer produce
By Emmy Ulmschneider
and Debbie Roland
Master Gardeners
Previously, we talked about the many benefits of local food. So, what kinds of foods are available right now,...
MASTER GARDENERS: Local foods offer many benefits
By Emmy Ulmschneider
and Debbie Roland
Master Gardeners
In the 2006 classic, The Omnivore’s Dilemma, author Michael Pollan considered what and how America eats and ushered in...
MASTER GARDENERS: A Swallowtail Tale
By Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardener
During the summer, I love to sit out on the patio and watch butterflies in my garden. All day long, especially...
GARDENING: Watering mature trees
By Sara Moran, County Extension Agent
Horticulture for Midland and Ector counties
Water is crucial to keep our landscapes alive. During drought, providing efficient irrigation to...
MASTER GARDENERS: Compost or mulch?
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
Recently on a gardening social media site I follow, a picture was posted showing some rather sad vegetable plants....
MASTER GARDENERS: More mistakes gardeners make
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
In our first article we concentrated on planning mistakes and how to avoid them. In this article we’ll concentrate...
MASTER GARDENERS: Mistakes gardeners make
By Debbie Roland and
Emmy Ulmschneider
Master Gardeners
Honestly it doesn’t matter where you live or what kind of yard you have, we all have one looming...