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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Created by teachers, this multifaceted garden, nutrition, and physical activities curriculum is evidence-based and academically rich.

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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!

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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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Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! (LGEG) is the popular research-based, evidence-based curriculum project of the International Junior Master Gardener® Program. This course is primarily for elementary students. However, anyone is welcome to enroll and work through the virtual classroom materials at their own pace.

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This course provides access to videos, webpages, and printed materials that teachers need to guide students through the Learn, Grow, Eat, & Go program.

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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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    Blanc Du Soleil is a new Pierce’s Disease (PD) tolerant white wine grape cultivar that was bred by Florida A&M University in 1999.

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    Southern Sensation Seedless is a Pierce’s Disease (PD) tolerant table grape cultivar that was bred by the University of Arkansas in 1973.

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    This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of dill plants and provides a recipe that showcases the herb.

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    Blueberries are truly an American fruit, with several species native to North America. Blueberries need acidic soil with a pH of 4.0-5.5 to grow. Since this type of soil is mainly located in east Texas, across the state, blueberries are best grown in containers. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of container-grown blueberry plants […]

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    This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of cantaloupe and honeydew melon plants and provides two recipes that showcase the melons.

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    This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of watermelon plants and provides two recipes that showcase watermelons.

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    This fact sheet instructs gardeners on the care of okra and provides two recipes showcasing okra.

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    Pears are a great choice for many Texas gardeners, often bearing fruit by the fourth season. They can be used in a variety of dishes and baked goods and are great sources of fiber and vitamin C.

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    This fact sheet instructs gardeners on the care of radishes and provides a recipe showcasing radishes.

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    This publication on Sugar Snap Peas is part of a series on fruits and vegetables that includes growing, storing, and cooking tips.

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