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Native Plants for Monarchs: Supporting Butterfly Migration in SoCenTexas

After tending my garden from fall 2024 through October 2025—planting Milkweed, Blue Mealy Sage, Gregg’s Blue Mist, Sunflowers, and other native Texas plants—I was eager to observe the Monarch migration through South Central Texas. These plants do more than add beauty; they provide essential nectar and habitat for Monarchs and other pollinators, helping sustain these […] Continue reading "Native Plants for Monarchs: Supporting Butterfly Migration in SoCenTexas"

Rooted in the Garden: A Legacy of Beauty, Bees, and Backyard Lessons

For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved flowers, gardens, and everything about being outside in the yard. Some of my earliest and fondest memories are from summers in Ohio—watching fireflies dance through the twilight and listening to my grandmother talk about the red birds and her deep love for roses. Not the kind […] Continue reading "Rooted in the Garden: A Legacy of Beauty, Bees, and Backyard Lessons"

New Texas bills would make it easier to remove allergy-causing trees

Environmentalists have expressed concerns about the ecological impact.                                          By Ariana Garcia, CHON Assistant News Editor -Houston April 24, 2025 Ashe juniper trees are known for releasing massive clouds of pollen each winter.  Recent legislative proposals […] Continue reading "New Texas bills would make it easier to remove allergy-causing trees"