“Watch Out for Rose Rosette” by Greg Grant

Roses with rose rosette must be destroyed to prevent the disease from spreading.

Texas A&M AgriLife in Tyler to Host Tree Care Program

East Texas post oaks suffered heavy mortality during the 2021 freeze.

Texas A&M AgriLife in Tyler to Host Tree Care Program

Backyard Farming Workshop to be Held in Tyler

June 6, 2023 - In the past week, I dug Irish potatoes, planted sweet potato slips, planted two rows of purple hull peas and one row of cream peas, plus side-dressed (fertilized), tilled, and irrigated my two row crop gardens. Any day now, when my sunflowers, sweet corn, and okra get a l

"Still Time to Plant Okra" by Greg Grant

Okra gave gumbo its name.

May 31, 2023 - Hopefully, you grow a garden or know someone that does. Hot weather is on its way, but there’s still time to plant Southern peas, sweet potatoes, and okra.

“Beautiful Begonias” by Greg Grant

Many species of Begonia make striking container plants.

Arcadia Homecoming to be Held Saturday

May 18, 2023 - The annual Arcadia homecoming will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023 in Neil Grant’s barn (11360 FM 1645), one mile north of the intersection with FM 138. Potluck lunch will take place at noon followed by a short Powdrill Cemetery business meeting and election of new cemetery board members. Bring your favorite dish, something to drink, and contributions for the Powdrill Cemetery Fund.