The September/October edition of Urban Dirt is here:

September / October Urban Dirt Newsletter Read all about it — from anoles to bananas, plant sales to free lectures, IPM to gardening to do’s, disobedient and mystery plants, and a trip to the Arctic circle to visit the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, plus our spotlight articles on herbs, native plants, vegetables, and wildlife. There’s […]

Here’s a list of bird-friendly plants that can attract birds to your garden:

Native Plants 1. Coneflower (Echinacea): Attracts goldfinches, sparrows, and finches. 2. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia): Attracts butterflies and birds like goldfinches and sparrows. 3. Bee Balm (Monarda): Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. 4. Milkweed (Asclepias): Essential for monarch butterflies and attracts birds like orioles and grosbeaks. Fruit-bearing Plants 1. Dogwood (Cornus): Attracts birds like blue jays, […]

Online Workshop: Beekeeping 101 – Texas A&M AgriLife

Beekeeping 101 – click this link Explore how to start a beehive with this online beekeeping course for beginners. Learn how to start a beehive, honey bee biology, beekeeping equipment needed and more. Instructor(s) Molly Keck Course Length 4 hours Language English Credit Type Certificate of Completion Course Information Explore how to start a beehive […]