Extras

Trimming is not required for plants to be healthy. But when done strategically it can enhance the look of your summer landscape. With recent rainfall, high humidity and mild temperatures from the [...]

Avoid the perils of pesticides and herbicides and consider organic or natural pest control methods instead. Pesticides and herbicides can be a convenient way to protect plants from pests and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Water bill sticker shock will soon be a thing of the past. High water bills are as unexpected as they are unwelcomed. They often leave you wondering exactly what happened. Whether it’s a running [...]

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 [...]

Anyone caught watering outside the allowed times will receive a citation. As we near the third month of Stage 2 watering rules and continue the descent into the depths of our South Texas summer, [...]

Scientists from the University of Texas at San Antonio will study how the microbes in our soil affect our health. Bexar County homeowners are invited to participate! By Allison Veach, Ph.D. The [...]