What Grows in Houston: The Most Popular Plants in the Region
Houston is widely known as a city where warmth persists almost year-round. Frequent rains combined with the hot sun create a humid, subtropical climate....
Climate and Agriculture in Houston
Texas is widely recognized as one of the leading exporters of produce in the United States. The state’s warm, nearly year-round climate, frequent rains...
Eco-Friendly Living, or How Houstonians Care for the Environment
Living an eco-friendly lifestyle and caring for the environment has become more than just a global trend; it’s now a necessity. This shift stems...
Texas’ Best Hot Springs
Hot mineral waters were used even by Native Americans. The southern regions of Texas hide many hot springs. Although there are not as many...
Mineral water business: the history of the Crazy Water Company
In Mineral Wells, a little more than 4 hours away from Houston, there is an opportunity to taste real mineral water. Read more about...
Evolution of Texas agriculture from early farming to innovative agrarian technologies
Before Europeans came to North America, corn, beans and squash, as well as tomatoes, Irish potatoes, chili peppers, yams, peanuts and pumpkins were the...
Exotic Fruit Business. The opening of Linda’s Tropical Fruits shop in Houston
Mangosteen, jackfruit, soursop, and durian are just some of the many exotic fruits at Linda's Tropical Fruits shop, opened in 2018 by Linda Nguyen....
One of Texas’ Largest Bituminous Coal Producers: The History of Thurber Ghost Town
Texas ranks first in the United States in the number of ghost towns, that is abandoned settlements. However, few were as large as the...