December 29, 2025 - As we close out another year in East Texas gardens, sometimes soggy and sometimes sun‑scorched, it’s worth looking ahead to a concept that’s gaining real traction across the country: regenerative horticulture. It’s a mouthful, but the idea is simple. Instead of gardening in ways that merely sustain the soil, regenerative gardening actively improves it. Think of it as leaving your little patch of Earth better than you found it.

‘Aglaia’ sasanqua in full bloom in the SFA Gardens Gayla Mize Garden.

The SFA Ruby Mize Azalea Garden boasts an amazing maple collection with peak fall color from mid-November to early December.

Mexican mint marigold sits in the window in memory of a loved one.