The Dallas Garden School

As if I needed another reason to love tomatoes. New research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit held in April just gave me one: it turns out that lycopene—the antioxidant compound that gives tomatoes and watermelons their gorgeous red color—may play a powerful role in supporting liver health and...

As if I needed another reason to love tomatoes. New research presented at the 2025 American Physiology Summit held in April just gave me one: it turns out that lycopene—the antioxidant compound that gives tomatoes and watermelons their gorgeous red color—may play a powerful role in supporting liver health and...

Tomatoes are extremely frost sensitive. Even if frost doesn’t kill them, it can severely damage foliage. Planting early is very risky. Yet, there are people who recommend planting tomato seedlings in North Texas as early as the third week of February in order to give them a headstart. Is planting...

Nasturtiums are an old-fashioned favorite in the flower garden, but many North Texas gardeners struggle to grow them successfully. Luckily, any gardener can overcome the challenge of growing naturtiums if they plant them at the right time. Here's a quick guide to growing nasturtiums in North Texas.

Tulips are one of the most popular annual flowers grown in North Texas landscapes. Despite their popularity, tulips can be challenging to grow here. The key to dramatic displays - like those at the Arboretum's annual 500,000-bulb celebration - is proper timing and variety selection.