Video Archives

Bluebonnet Seed Production

Dr. Parsons describes how the white and colored bluebonnets were developed with the help of "spotters" who identified off-color seedlings and farmers who grew large plantings for seeds.

Growing Cactus

Sometimes you want to grow roses, but your growing conditions would be better suited to growing cactus!

Growing Acid Loving Plants

You can grow acid-loving plants like dogwoods and azaleas in areas that have high pH soils... with the proper preparation of the planting site.

Firebush

Firebush, Hamelia patens, is one tough ornamental. It can stand up to the heat of a Texas summer and thrive.

Growing Azaleas in South Central Texas

If you prepare the planting site properly, you can grow acid-loving plants like azaleas in South Central Texas.

Cosmos

Cosmos, one of the best re-seeding annuals for summer color. The hotter it gets, the better they bloom.

Wildflower Seed Production

Wildflower seeds are available through the hard work of diligent and skilled farmers. Jerry visits Wildeed Farms in Fredericksburg, TX and tours their production fields.

Pansies for Fall Color

Pansies are one of the best ornamental bedding plants for fall color. In most of Texas, they will bloom continuously through the winter.

'New Gold' Lantana

'New Gold' lantana is a superior ornamental type lantana. It is nearly sterile, which means that it produces no seeds to become weedy in the landscape, and it blooms continuously without having to remove seeds.

Growing Acid Loving Plants In South Central Texas

Treating BARE Spots in Lawns

Begonias for the Summer Heat

Introduction of the Colored Bluebonnets

Planting Bluebonnets in the Fall

Texas Bluebonnets

Texas Bluebonnets

Texas Bluebonnets

Vitex - The Other Blue Flower

Bougainvillea

Attracting Butterflies and Hummingbirds