A new initiative at Texas A&M University is entitled Plant, Nature and Health. This session describes the research and outreach programs that are currently underway that highlight the benefits of…
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Discover the secrets to successfully growing pecans and the many reasons to enjoy them in your diet. This session will cover essential tips for cultivating healthy pecan trees, from site…
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Have you ever eaten a pluot, aprium, or nectaplum and wondered where it came from, or whether such a genetic concoction is possible in the first place? Come explore the…
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Across the world, chefs, farmers, plant scientists and everyday growers are doing something extraordinary: creating new generations of fruit, vegetables and cereals that will flourish locally, taste delicious, increase diversity…
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Learn how to grow unusual culinary herbs such as ginger, lemon grass, lemon verbena and roselle. For each herb, discover the best time and method to start, cultural requirements, harvesting…
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Challenges associated with increased fluctuations in global climate, enhanced severity of weather events, and exacerbated urban heat island effects have created serious issues for plant specifications in modern landscape designs.…
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Gardening visionary Brie Arthur reveals a world where plants are not just beautiful, but also functional problem solvers. In this captivating program, she will show you how everyone has the…
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If tradiitonal houseplant advice is followed, the caregiver will be left with disappointment because the plant is no longer "perfect". Darryl's approach breaks down the barriers to true, long-lasting enjoyment…
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This presentation explores the pressing challenges facing pollinators, including habitat loss, pests and diseases, pesticide exposure, and climate change. This presentation will highlight cutting-edge research, technological advancements, and community-driven initiatives…
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With a mission to encourage planting natives, avoiding pesticides, and rethinking lawn culture, the Pollinator Pathway offers individuals and communities the tools to organize and take action locally to reconnect…
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Entropy, or a lack of predictability in a system tending toward disorder, offers landscape designers a process-based approach to the design of outdoor spaces, especially landscape gardens. A series of…
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Seed starting is one of the most romantic and satisfying parts of being a gardener. Watching a seed turn into a tiny sprout brings so much joy, but only if…
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