“It’s Time to Plant Fall Veggies” By Greg Grant

September is the time to plant nutritious, frost-tolerant vegetables and herbs.

“Bring on the Oxbloods!” By Greg Grant

The arrival of oxblood lilies in Texas indicate that summer is ending and autumn is beginning.

“The First County Agent” by Greg Grant

Smith County had the first county agent in America.

August 26, 2026 - I’m proud to be the only county agent in America not only serving the county he was born in, but in the very county that hosted the first county agent in the nation.

"Avoiding Skin Cancer" by Greg Grant

All gardeners should pay attention to sun exposure.

“Greenhouse Pest Seminar to be Held July 31” by Greg Grant

The greenhouse nursery industry plays an important role in East Texas Agriculture.

“Planting for Monarchs Program” By Greg Grant

The monarch butterfly is the state insect of Texas

“Learning to ID Pollinators Workshop” by Greg Grant

iNaturalist will help you identify the over 1,000 native bees in Texas.

"Edible Gardening Workshop Returns" by Greg Grant

Southern peas and okra are two crops that can be grown during the summer in East Texas.

"East Texas Annual and Perennial Trial" by Greg Grant

The annual field trial at Overton evaluates a range of herbaceous ornamentals.

Ecological Gardening Seminar by Greg Grant

Native plants support native wildlife.

Shelby County Today

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