A Brief History of the Potato Origins in the Andes Potatoes were first domesticated more than 7,000 years ago in the Andean region of South America, particularly in present-day Peru and Bolivia. Indigenous farmers selectively bred wild potato species to withstand cold...
Why Heirloom Tomatoes? An heirloom tomato is a variety of tomato that has been passed down through generations, usually open-pollinated, which means its seeds will produce plants true to type. Unlike modern hybrid tomatoes that are bred primarily for uniformity,...
Growing Lancelot Leeks in Houston Lancelot leeks are an excellent choice for January transplanting in Houston, where winters are generally mild but punctuated by cold fronts and wet spells. This cold-hardy variety establishes well in cool soil and sizes up before...
How to Extend the Life of Your Christmas Tree Start With a Fresh Tree Choose a tree with flexible, green needles that don’t snap when you bend them. Give the branches a shake—only a few needles should fall. Excessive shedding means it’s already drying out. Make a...
Planting Texas Wildflowers from Seed: A Complete Guide Texas is renowned for its vibrant, diverse wildflower landscapes—from the iconic bluebonnets to bright Indian paintbrushes and cheerful coreopsis. Planting wildflowers from seed is an affordable and rewarding way...
The 1015Y Texas Super Sweet Onion is a renowned variety developed by Dr. Leonard Pike at Texas A&M University. After a decade of research, the onion was introduced in 1983 and affectionately dubbed the “million-dollar baby” due to the substantial investment and...
