Fruits & Tree Nuts

We have a wide range of objective, science-based information on the nutritional and health benefits of fruits and tree nuts as well as horticultural information on planting and maintaining fruit and nut trees appropriate for Texas.

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This publication explains how to grow pears in Texas. Topics include climate, soil, varieties, rootstocks, site preparation, planting, pruning and training, cultivation, diseases, insects, and harvest. (5 pages)

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Sweet potatoes are a member of the morning glory family. This root crop has hundreds of varieties-some bred for their colorful flowers or trailing vines used in landscapes and others for the tasty potatoes. Sweet potatoes require a warm climate for growth and are extremely heat tolerant. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of […]

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Squash is a popular warm-season garden vegetable that grows well in all areas of Texas. Squash plants take up a lot of space, but because they are prolific producers, it takes only a few plants to feed a family and all their neighbors. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of squash plants and provides […]

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Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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Preserving the Harvest is a program series that teaches ways to preserve foods with tested recipes and research-based methods, using “hands-on” activities to practice preservation skills.

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This program educates growers and wine producers through applied research on vineyards, insect and disease management, selection of grape varieties, wine processing and wine quality.

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Learn, Grow, Eat & GO!  is the research-based, evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program.

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Courses

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The Learn, Grow, Eat & Go online course is a self-directed and engaging training course for teachers, volunteers, and Extension. It serves as a dynamic professional development opportunity and a new, multimedia curricular option for the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! Curriculum.

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This course teaches the basics of growing tomatoes in your garden, and allows you to cover the material at your own pace and on your own time schedule so begin when you’re ready. This course was first developed for Texas gardeners. However, most information is suitable for other regions.

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This course is a 1-hour training video designed for those who don’t have greenhouse experience. Students will receive a brief overview of basic information about growing plants, integrated pest management, shipping and handling, and safety procedures. If you are just getting started, this course is for you!

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    Set of five children’s books featured in the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! curriculum.

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    This 4-week curriculum equips early childhood teachers with daily engaging lessons, group activities, and journal prompts to enrich your classroom while making learning fun!

  • Course

    The Learn, Grow, Eat & Go online course is a self-directed and engaging training course for teachers, volunteers, and Extension. It serves as a dynamic professional development opportunity and a new, multimedia curricular option for the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! Curriculum.

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    This series on vegetables includes growing, storing, and cooking tips as well as recipes. Information has been gathered and currated by Aggie Horticulture. (2 pages)

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    This publication on Eggplant is part of a series on fruits and vegetables that includes growing, storing, and cooking tips-as well as healthy cooking recipes. Information for this series has been gathered and curated by Aggie Horticulture. (2 pages)

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    Gardening in Texas has unique challenges, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow vegetables here. You just need to know what kind, when, and where.

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    The popularity of organically produced foods is increasing and more growers are becoming interested in organic production.

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    This book helps potential growers answer the essential question of “Why do you want to plant a vineyard?”

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    This handbook provides advice for all aspects of basic peach production.

  • Course

    This course teaches the basics of growing tomatoes in your garden, and allows you to cover the material at your own pace and on your own time schedule so begin when you’re ready. This course was first developed for Texas gardeners. However, most information is suitable for other regions.

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