New HUG Group for Urban Farmers. Houston Urban Gardeners (HUG) is pleased to announce a new subgroup for urban farmers and market growers. Formerly known as the Houston Urban Farm Belt Coalition, the as-yet-unnamed group will meet in the Rose Room at the Houston Garden Center third Wednesdays at 6:30pm. The next meeting will be October 17, 2012. Come to…
Texas Native Plant Week. October 14 through October 20, 2012, is Texas Native Plant Week. This week emphasizes the role of native plants in conservation efforts. Native plants are a good choice whether you are planting a tree, shrub, flowers, vines or grasses because they are acclimated to your local conditions and soils, provide habitat for wildlife, typically require less water…
Featured Trees For Houston … ISD (Pat Hernandez – KUHF News, 10/12/2012) Trees for Houston and HISD have partnered up to plant trees at new and refurbished campuses in order to promote green schools and eco-friendly environments. The trees will provide an aesthetic benefit as well as a financial benefit. Trees can help structures save 5-10% of their energy bill….