Hot Horticulture Topics and Resources
- Brazoria County Plant Nurseries, Garden and Feed Stores
- Vegetable Varieties for Brazoria County
- Vegetable Planting Guide for Brazoria County
- Brazoria County Citrus and Fruit Tree Guide
- Soil Testing
- Starting a Community Garden; contact Extension Horticulturist Kimberly Mayer for more information and consultation: kimberly.mayer@ag.tamu.edu
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Aggie Horticulture
A resource for research-based home and commercial horticulture, with FAQ sheets and articles from vegetable to fruit and ornamental plants - Earthkind® publications
A resource for a variety of environmentally friendly practices ranging from design considerations to irrigation - Texas Superstars™
Information and links to selection and description of Texas Superstar™ plants, with growing tips as well as wholesale and retail vendor lists - Organic Lifestyles
A resource about the safe and conditioned use of organic practices and products in the urban landscape - Water University
A resource with practical information on water conservation, protecting the environment and beautifying your home. - Aggie Turf
A resource to find answers and solutions to your commercial and home turfgrass questions - Insects In The City
A resource to learn more about common insects found around your home and landscape - Fire Ants
Texas Imported Fire Ant Research and Management Project; providing research-based information for management of fire ants
Local Horticulture and Community Partners
- Keep Pearland Beautiful
Keep Pearland Beautiful is a non-profit environmental organization whose mission is to empower Pearland citizens to take responsibility for their environment. Garden lectures are supported through Keep Pearland Beautiful 2nd Thursday of every month - Urban Harvest – Houston
A local charitable organization supporting a network of urban gardens, farms and community gardens that inspire and empower people of diverse backgrounds to grow food in the city