Best Outdoor Plants For Texas - April 2024

Wild Edible Plants of Texas: A Pocket Guide to the Identification, Collection, Preparation, and Use of 60 Wild Plants of the Lone Star State

Designed as a light-weight and field-portable reference booklet, Wild Edible Plants of Texas, highlights the Lone Star State's most important edible wild plants. To the point and understandable, this guide best suits the prepper or outdoor enthusiast in need of a salient introduction to the field. No fluff. Just the facts.Each of the 62 entries are comprised of the following sections: Range and Habitat, Edible Uses, Medicinal Uses (when applicable), Cautions, and Special Notes. Both common and scientific names are listed. Over 100 color photos assist in identification and in many cases showcas... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0977133397
• ASIN: 0977133397
• ISBN: 0977133397
• Manufacturer: Lincoln Town Pr

Foraging: Over 30 Tasty Recipes to Turn Your Foraged Finds into Feasts (Idiot's Guides)

Foraged delicacies have become the latest foodie obsession. Wild edibles collected by professional foragers are proliferating on the plates of top-tier restaurants because they offer novel and ultra-fresh sensations for the tongue, and they frequently taste more flavorful than farmed foods. For people seeking new food experiences and wanting to forage for themselves, Idiot's Guides: Foraging shows how to find wild edibles and when and how to harvest them. Includes 30+ tasty recipes that describe how to prepare these wild foods.* Includes common plants all across North America* Covers positive ... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01AL4HUIY
• ASIN: B01AL4HUIY
• Manufacturer: Alpha

Toxic Plants of Texas: Integrated Management Strategies to Prevent Livestock Losses

Written for ranchers, landowners, 4-H-ers, veterinarians, and anyone interested in wild or ornamental plants, Toxic Plants of Texas is a complete, practical guide to 106 of the most common poisonous plants in Texas. In a handy, well-illustrated format, experts Charles R. Hart, John C. Reagor, Bruce B. Carpenter, A. Catherine Barr, and Tam Garland provide descriptions of each plant, explaining where it grows, what makes it toxic, and how much an animal must eat to be affected. They also offer a primer on different kinds of poisoning, lists of symptoms, and strategies for treatment and preventio... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0972104909
• ASIN: 0972104909
• ISBN: 0972104909
• Manufacturer: Texas Cooperative Extension Service

The Best Primitive Survival Skills for Texas

The Best Primitive Survival Skills for Texas contains the basic survival skills anyone should know when traveling in Texas. Even if you don't live in Texas, the majority of the skills are applicable to anywhere in the world. The book contains unique primitive methods of survival that have never been published. With over 80 video links, it’s not only a publication but a video instructional guide. The unique QR code system allows the reader to scan and watch videos while practicing them in the field. This allows any type of learner to practice the skills using their preferred learning style. T... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07BMH419Y
• ASIN: B07BMH419Y

Rare Plants of Texas: A Field Guide (W. L. Moody Jr. Natural History Series)

Since 1987, when Texas Parks and Wildlife Department botanists published their first in-house summary of Texas’ threatened plants, more than 225 species have been identified and described as endangered, imperiled, or declining. Because most of these plants are too rare to be mentioned, much less pictured, in standard field guides, only a handful of botanists have known what these plants or their habitats look like. Complete with photographs, line drawings, and county maps, this book describes the officially listed, candidate, and species-of-concern plants in Texas. Individual accounts inclu... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1585445576
• ASIN: 1585445576
• ISBN: 9781585445578
• Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press

100+ ORGANICALLY Grown Mexican Mint Tarragon Seeds Heirloom Non-GMO, Mexican Mint Marigold, Spanish Tarragon, Cempaxochitl, Sweet Mace, Texas Tarragon, yerbaniz, Mexican Marigold, pericon,from USA

Yellow-orange flowers top the branches of this Mexican native from the marigold family. Long leaves are even more flavorful than French Tarragon, with more anise. Use as a spice in egg, chicken, and meat dishes, or with steamed green beans. Grows well in hot climates where French Tarragon does not survive. Try this instead of French Tarragon when making flavored vinegar. Dry or freeze for long-term use. Tender Perennial grown as Annual. 90-100 Days. A great choice for containers, the herb or vegetable garden, or annual beds, Mexican Tarragon is very easy to grow. Once established, it tolerates... [Read More]

• ASIN: B07CQTL1FD
• UPC: 303949192004
• ASIN: B07CQTL1FD
• Brand: Harley Seeds
• Manufacturer: Harley Seeds

Cactus of Texas Field Guide (Cacti Identification Guides)

Learn about and identify cactus in Texas with this great field guide to all of the state's species. Organized by family, then by shape, the book gives you all the details needed to positively I.D. each cactus. Plus, more photos per cactus than any other field guide makes visual identification quick and easy. Full-page pictures and detailed descriptions help to create the best guide to Texas's cacti!

• ASIN: 1591932122
• ASIN: 1591932122
• ISBN: 1591932122
• Brand: Brand: Adventure Publications
• Manufacturer: Adventure Publications

Grasses of the Great Plains (Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Service Series)

A vast swath of prairie situated between the Missouri River and the Rocky Mountains, the North American Great Plains extend across ten states in the United States and three provinces in Canada. The dominant vegetation is grass—both the native species that have long thrived here and the cultivated crops such as corn, wheat, and sorghum that are the result of human agricultural activity. This comprehensive guide, written by three grass specialists, is an invaluable tool for identification of the approximately 450 species of grasses that occur on the Great Plains. In each description, the autho... [Read More]

• ASIN: B06WD6RJ38
• ASIN: B06WD6RJ38
• Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press

Lone Star Field Guide to Wildflowers, Trees, and Shrubs of Texas (Lone Star Field Guides)

With the Rocky Mountains to the west, the Great Plains to the North, the Chihuahan Desert to the south and the Gulf of Mexico to the east, Texas lies at the biological crossroads of North America. More than 5,000 flowering plants, from tiny herbs to towering trees, grow in these vast and diverse habitats. This book describes more than 600 species of the most common Texas wildflowers, trees, shrubs, and cacti in a well-illustrated, easy-to-use format. With over 400 color photographs, drawings, identification keys, and range maps for each species, the book uses a step-by-step process to easily i... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1589070070
• ASIN: 1589070070
• ISBN: 1589070070
• Manufacturer: Taylor Trade Publishing

Field Guide to Common Texas Grasses (Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Service Series)

Covering 172 species of the most significant common grasses growing in Texas, this complete update of the now-classic Common Texas Grasses: An Illustrated Guide contains range maps and color images of the inflorescences and spikelets of each species along with the detailed, black-and-white illustrations found in the original volume. Identifying descriptive text, keys to genera and species, a checklist, and a glossary round out this standard field reference for botanists, students, and naturalists.

• ASIN: B01ISFVOXU
• ASIN: B01ISFVOXU
• Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press

Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country

A land of rugged hills and deeply cut canyons with clear streams running over beds of solid limestone, the Hill Country is rich in regional species, from Sycamore-Leaf Snow Bell and Texas Barberry to Canyon Mock-Orange and Scarlet Leatherflower. In the classic reference Wildflowers of the Texas Hill Country, Austin conservationist Marshall Enquist provides detailed descriptions and color illustrations of 427 wildflower species. Broad in scope, the book covers everything from the smallest meadow flowers to the largest flowering trees and shrubs. A comprehensive guide to the flora of one of Texa... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0961801301
• ASIN: 0961801301
• ISBN: 0961801301
• Manufacturer: Shearer Publishing

Aquatic and Wetland Plants of the Western Gulf Coast

From the preface:"When the first Spanish and French explorers encountered the western Gulf Coast, they were confronted by an immense and continuous wetland zone that ranged from shallow brackish bays, densely vegetated marshes, and wooded swamps to wet and poorly drained prairies. Early land value assessments were often negative . . . . Today, the original, boundless, and nearly impenetrable wetlands are found in smaller patches, punctuated by levees, ditches, and roadways. There have been major changes in plant distribution and species composition and abundance across the western Gulf Coast."... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1603442227
• ASIN: 1603442227
• ISBN: 1603442227
• Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press

Hummingbirds of Texas: with Their New Mexico and Arizona Ranges

Written for a general audience, with spectacular images for birders and nature enthusiasts at every level, Hummingbirds of Texas reveals the enormous appeal of this tiniest and shiniest of birds. The book opens with a look at the many manifestations of the human attraction to these flying jewels. • The Hummingbird Roundup, a citizen-science project run by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has recruited hundreds of people to feed hummingbirds and record their activities throughout the state.• The Rockport–Fulton Hummer/Bird Celebration, one of several festivals dedicated to humming... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1603441107
• ASIN: 1603441107
• ISBN: 1603441107
• Manufacturer: Texas A&M University Press

Wildflowers of Texas (A Timber Press Field Guide)

A comprehensive field guide to the wildflowers of the Lone Star State In Wildflowers of Texas, Michael Eason describes and illustrates more than 1,100 commonly encountered species, both native and introduced. The book is organized by flower color, with helpful color coding along the page edges making it easy to navigate. Each profile is illustrated with a color photograph and includes the plant’s Latin name, family, common name, habitat, bloom time, frequency of occurrence, and a short description of the plant’s morphology.

• ASIN: 160469646X
• ASIN: 160469646X
• ISBN: 160469646X
• Brand: Timber Press
• Manufacturer: Timber Press

CTD Store Multipurpose Outdoor Hanger 6 Different Size Hooks; Plant, Wind chime, Bird Feeder, Christmas Decoration Much More Fast And Easy

• ASIN: B074G4BF67
• UPC: 719534844324
• ASIN: B074G4BF67
• Brand: CT DISCOUNT STORE
• Manufacturer: CT DISCOUNT STORE

Best Choice Products 14-inch Indoor Outdoor Metal Round Rolling Plant Stand Caddy with 4 Wheels, Black

Moving plants from point A to point B has never been this easy. This rolling plant stand makes life easier and saves your back when moving heavy planters. The four caster wheels spin 360-degrees and

• UPC: 770421331
• Color: Black
• Rating: 5.0

Best Choice Products 3-Tier Decorative Metal Freestanding Plant and Flower Pot Stand Rack Display for Patio, Garden, Balcony, Porch with Scrollwork Design, Black

Take your pottery to new levels. With this 3-tier metal plant stand, you'll be able to do just that, adding an elegant appeal to your home for the perfect upgrade. Whether placed inside to be

• UPC: 789893337
• Color: Black
• Rating: 4.4

Best Choice Products Set of 3 Indoor Outdoor Patio Garden Wooden Barrel Planters with Drainage Holes and Side Handles, Brown

Give your plants and flowers the attention they deserve! These gorgeous wooden barrel planters are the perfect home for your beautiful plants. Arrange them just the way you like and move them easily with metal

• UPC: 649123504
• Color: Brown
• Rating: 5.0

Best Choice Products Garden Wood Wagon Flower Planter Pot Stand With Wheels Home Outdoor Decor

Best Choice Products is proud to present this brand new Wooden Wagon Cart. This one of a kind garden planter is sure to accentuate your garden. With its rustic design and antique look, you will

• UPC: 50166681
• Model: 10018432
• Color: Brown
• Rating: 4.111

Best Choice Products 11x11-inch Indoor Outdoor Self Watering Wicker Planter with Rolling Wheels and Water Level Indicator, White

Let your plant maintain itself with a self-watering wicker planter! This mobile planter has a large reservoir for self-watering and a water level indicator that indicates when it needs a refill. Making caring for your

• UPC: 908875940
• Color: White
• Rating: 5.0

Best Choice Products Self Watering Wicker Planter w/ Water Level Indicator

Make life easier with the Best Choice Products Self Watering Wicker Planter. Living green plants are fantastic additions to indoor and outdoor settings, but regular maintenance can be a challenge, especially if you work long

• UPC: 269462506
• Color: Brown
• Rating: 4.25

Best Choice Products 47x35.25x11-inch Outdoor Metal Raised Garden Bed Box Vegetable Planter for Growing Fresh Veggies, Flowers, Herbs, and Succulents, Dark Gray

Grow all your favorite plants, veggies, and herbs in this spacious raised garden bed. Thoughtfully crafted with an open bottom, it prevents water from building up at its base, allowing plants to grow to their

• UPC: 728142984
• Color: Gray
• Rating: 4.923

Gardening Complete : How to Best Grow Vegetables, Flowers, and Other Outdoor Plants

Gardening Complete is the most up-to-date and complete guide to gardening for homeowners. Inside, eight of North America's top gardening experts--and Cool Springs Press authors--present 19 subjects of critical interest to anyone who wants to

• UPC: 638616678

Best Choice Products Wooden Wishing Well Bucket Planter

Give your garden a whole new look with a charming wishing well planter. This rustic decoration piece has a stylish burnt-wood finish that naturally accents the beauty surrounding it. Blossoming buds and delicate plants can

• UPC: 50179874
• Model: SKY2399
• Color: Brown
• Rating: 4.322

GwG Outlet Recycled Iron Texas Planter On An Iron Base NBA2200

Are you looking to add the magical touch to your decor? This planter is a perfect choice as decorative item.FeaturesMaterial: IronColor: RedProduct Size: 13"L x 4"W x

• UPC: 963104185
• Model: NBA2200
• Color: Red
• Size: 4\"W x 15\"H13"L x 4"W x 15"H