New amenities, including a grand entryway, boardwalks, and water features, will transform Mercer Botanic Gardens over the next decade as part of a plan to expand the gardens and make them more flood resilient. Mercer approved its master plan, designed by Halff Associates Inc., in 2019, after buying more than 47 neighboring acres outside the […]
By Crystal Simmons If 2020 was the year of waiting, then 2021 might be the year of making up for lost time. Many people traded in friends, family, and vibrant social lives last year for a harsh new pandemic-imposed reality at home. But as the year progressed, many began searching for new ways to get […]
Bayou Bend Location: 6003 Memorial Dr., Houston 77007. GPS: Latitude: 29° 45.540’. Longitude: 95° 25.307’. Bayou Bend consists of an American heritage collection displayed in a mansion built in 1927 by William Hogg (1875-1930), Ima Hogg (1882-1975), Michael Hogg (1885-1941), and Thomas Hogg (1887-1949), the four children of the first native Texas governor, James Stephen […]
By Brandi Keller Harris County Master Gardener Program Coordinator Frost and freeze damage may appear immediately or show up weeks later. When it does, many of us are left wondering if our plants can be salvaged. First and foremost, do not prune them. It’s not clear if all cold weather has passed, and pruning will […]
If you found yourself lost in the forest, would you know how to survive? After seeking water and shelter, most would probably hunt for nuts, blackberries, and fruit. A lucky few may find acorns and beautyberries, but the majority would go to bed hungry. Unfortunately, the fruits and vegetables sold in stores don’t grow naturally […]