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Meet a local urban farmer whose roots in agriculture have fostered a deep sense of gratitude and responsibility for conserving Texas land and heritage. Who are you, what do you do, and how did [...]

Colorful, whimsical and low maintenance. Those are the common characteristics of cottage-style gardens — and what makes them our most popular Plant By Numbers landscape design. As part of our [...]

These easy-peasy plans will help you eliminate problem areas in your yard and replace them with gorgeous water-saving alternatives. You don’t have to be a master gardener to have a beautiful [...]

Meet a local arborist and educator whose lifelong work with trees helped make the San Antonio botanical industry what it is today. Note: “Plants and People” is an occasional series featuring San [...]

While a poorly placed mulberry can be messy, its edible berries and healthy growth habit make it a wonderful choice for any Texas landscape. Native mulberry often flies under the radar until [...]

Meet a local artist and herbalist whose teachings uphold native cultural traditions and foster community-based healing. Note: “Plants and People” is an occasional series featuring San Antonio [...]

This locally raised chef’s early career as a filmmaker led him on a journey of cultural realization through food. Note: “Plants and People” is an occasional series featuring San Antonio residents [...]

Meet a local landscaper whose wide urban oasis of native flora and fauna began with a humble herb garden. Note: “Plants and People” is an occasional series featuring San Antonio residents with a [...]

Water conservation is a community effort. You can help us conserve our most precious resource by reporting water waste when you see it. Have you witnessed water waste around town? There are two [...]

Allowing organic material to decompose in place is a great boon to garden health because it infuses the soil with carbon — the building block of all lifeforms. Deadheading is a traditional and [...]