There are a wide range of activities like walking nature trails, gardening, daily exercise in greenscapes and hunting that can connect people to the healing powers of nature. (Texas A&M AgriLife photos by Courtney Sacco and Michael Miller)

Connection with nature linked to longer and healthier lives

Hand holding water in pond (Photo: iStock - lovelyday12)

Today’s water research bolsters tomorrow’s food availability

Texas orange production is expected to be hurt by drought, prompting an increase in price and decrease in supplies due to the 2022 hurricanes and drought. (Photo by Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas orange production sees decrease

Use fallen leaves mixed with the proper amount of soil for a garden compost pile. (Photo by Laura McKenzie, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Autumn garden advice for the Texas area

Pumpkins come in many different colors in addition to orange, and they are found in a variety of shapes and sizes. (Photo courtesy of National Garden Bureau Inc.)

Are pumpkins a fruit or a vegetable?

Lack or rain and extreme heat has caused pumpkin production yields to be extremely low. (Photo by Michael Miller, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Texas pumpkin yields hurt by drought heat

(Photo by Sam Craft, Texas A&M AgriLife.)

Panhandle Grape and Wine Tour

Planting strawberries in the cooler months is ideal for better quality fruit. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft)

If summer’s end has you in a jam, plant strawberries now