Gardening 101: The teaching garden at Heritage Elementary
To garden is to understand an ecosystem, and experience the importance of work and planning.
To garden in North Texas is to accept what mother nature will throw at you. Expect to be humbled. What I try to do with Gardening 101 is learn alongside you as we navigate the boundaries that the weather and topography bind us to. I hope to get the most out of our landscapes without losing plants, surrendering too much time, or – worst of all – having a boring yard. There is much to learn and much to grow. -Jeff
To garden is to understand an ecosystem, and experience the importance of work and planning.
For area gardeners, the last freeze of winter means the start of the growing season.
With the thaw in place, our own First Alert Meteorologist Jeff Ray traveled to Granbury Wednesday
Part 2 includes a few gift ideas you can find at a local nursery.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
No color is more disliked by gardeners than brown.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
You can maximize the visual effect of annuals in your yard by teaming them with perennials.
A quick tour of Discovery Park Butterfly Garden is a walk to learn what to plant in North Texas - the garden itself has been growing plants at their location for almost 80 years.
Success in your garden can be shared. And should be.
Fall is a good planting season. Beets, carrots and spinach can go deep into the winter.
Veterans Produce is an idea seeded from one man trying to toil in the dirt to feed who he can. It is an idea that can take root and help solve hunger and homeless problems just about anywhere.
There are a slew of summer vegetables you can grow in the heat (and dry) conditions of June, July and August. But the selection broadens greatly if you want to start in late winter and grow to the edge of summer.
February is time to put in greens like kale, chard, spinach, parsley and lettuce.
There are three growing seasons in North Texas, which means three different planting times, harvest times and all sorts of different things to grow.
If you have a garden or landscape, well, you know how tough these last two summers have been on new trees.
There is growing concern among some local Arborists on what are the best trees for a warmer and drier climate.
What should you do if you have a tree that looks like it is dead or dying?
If you want to plant a tree this spring, you'll need to be extra vigilant this summer in taking care of its watering needs.
If you have a spot in your yard for an ornamental tree, then you have room for a tree from the Prunus genus.
Shrubs are foundation of many landscape designs. They serve as the boundary markers, backgrounds, and foundations of a well laid out garden.
Evergreen shrubs make perfect green screens.
Despite being native to China and Korea, the Crape Myrtle is the official shrub of Texas.
Many landscapes still bear the scars of the Great Freeze. Some landscapers and homeowners either haven't gotten around to removing and replacing the damaged or dead shrubs.
There is a little balm for the winter blues, a trio of shrubs that you grow in your backyard to bring in a some much-needed color in the coldest of times.
Add some color to everyone's favorite hangout by trying container gardening.
Peppers are one of the few crops that can span all three seasons.
Some fundamental concepts can go a long way in helping you lay out your plants in a pleasing way.
Drip irrigation is when you drip water slowly into the root zone from ground level.
For those who would like to exercise their green thumb but don't have a backyard, container gardening is a space- and cost-friendly option.
Meghan Smith wants the man accused of causing chaos and injury on LBJ West in Dallas this week to face attempted murder charges.
A 98-year-old World War II veteran celebrated his birthday by skydiving, aiming to create a memorable experience for his seven great-grandchildren.
Temperatures will be below normal on Saturday. They should be back up to nearly 100 degrees on Sunday.
The probe will include an "independent third-party review of yesterday's tragic event," the organization's CEO Don Faul said in a statement Friday.
The Homeless Veterans Services of Dallas, also known as the Veterans Resource Center, is a safe haven for many veterans, including retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Devoe Pelcher.
Her neighborhood sits in the shadow of Arlington's stadiums, but one woman feels her backyard is no longer safe.
Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
Jack Fink and Chief of Safety & Security at the Texas Education Agency, John Scott, discussed the state's new Sentinel Safety System all school districts are required to take part in. The program is free of charge for Texas school districts and includes resources like intruder detection audits, behavioral threat assessments and other resources.
Congressman Marc Veasey tells Jack Fink what he thinks Vice President Harris and Tim Walz bring to the presidential ticket.
Congressman Marc Veasey tells Jack Fink what he thinks Vice President Harris and Tim Walz bring to the presidential ticket.
Middle America won't react well to "the most radical ticket ever in American history," Representative Ellzey said.
Vice President Harris and President Biden will make their first joint campaign trip next week since he dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, the White House says. They'll head to Maryland.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Dallas County Health and Human Services said the woman was a resident of the 75230 ZIP code and had underlying health conditions.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Imane Khelif defeated Yang Liu of China 5:0 in the final of the women's welterweight division following several days of intense scrutiny and online abuse.
Rai Benjamin clocked in at 46.46 seconds to win gold, finishing several strides ahead of world-record-holder Karsten Warholm of Norway.
The American women braved a wet track in rainy conditions to win the team's 12th Olympic medal in the event. The American men were disqualified in their face of the same event.
Steph Curry scored 36 points, including a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:16 left, and the U.S. will play for gold in the Paris Olympics on Saturday night against France.
Team USA phenom Noah Lyles followed up his gold in the 100 meters with a third-place finish in the 200 meter race after testing positive for COVID-19.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Massachusetts-based rock band Aerosmith has announced that they're retiring from touring and cancelling their farewell tour due to lead singer Steven Tyler's vocal injury.
The costume was made famous when Carrie Fisher wore it at the start of the 1983 film "Return of the Jedi."
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
A North Texas non-profit organization provides free job training in a trade to help veterans experiencing homelessness and housed veterans looking for a good-paying career.
Residents of Vista Ranch in Tarrant County have been dealing with a train crossing that blocks their only access road, causing significant delays and safety concerns. A solution is being sought to address this long-standing issue.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order requiring Texas public hospitals to collect data on undocumented immigrants seeking care is facing pushback from civil rights activists.
Meghan Smith’s routine Friday was shattered by a chaotic incident on 635 West. She suffered a broken wrist, severe burns, and road rash after being run over by Angel Zarmora Moreno, who also sideswiped cars, fought a motorist, and stabbed another person, according to police.
The Dallas Cowboys practiced for the last time before Sunday's preseason game in Los Angeles. Dak Prescott rested due to ankle soreness. Backup quarterbacks Cooper Rush and Trey Lance received all the reps.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.