by Greg Grant | Aug 7, 2023 | Greg's Ramblings
As I get on up in years, I often find myself mentoring young horticulturists and county agents. That’s because old Greg has a lot of personal and professional experience that’s relative to a multitude of life choices. After all, I’ve worked in all three branches of...
by Greg Grant | Aug 3, 2023 | Events
Smith County AgriLife Extension Services Earth-Kind Environmental Education Committee to present: “Saving Something for a Rainy Day” Tyler, Texas – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Earth-Kind Environmental Education committee of Smith County will be...
by Greg Grant | Jul 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Yes, I know it sounds insane to be planting vegetables now, but we produce crops based on the calendar, not on how we feel when doing it. Remember, time and tide wait for no man, so I’m planting pole beans today. Irrigation will be required, of course. Green beans...
by Greg Grant | Jul 23, 2023 | Garden
Q: There are many small dead branches in my Bradford pear. What is causing it and what can I do about it? A: That’s fireblight, a common bacterial disease that affects members of the rose family. It’s spread by splashing water and wet springs exacerbate it. ...
by Greg Grant | Jul 16, 2023 | Garden, Uncategorized
Despite heat and drought, the “fall” vegetable season begins in July, with the planting of tomato transplants (if you can find them) and pumpkin seeds. Growing pumpkins here is not for the faint of heart, but what would Halloween be without them? There are several...