Farm & Field

At Houston’s Michelin-Starred Musaafer, Fine Dining Starts With Foraging

How Musaafer’s Michelin-starred chef uses foraged plants from Blackwood Farm, Memorial Park, and the Texas wilderness to build his seasonal menu.

05/12/2026 By Sofia Gonzalez

Somewhere That’s Green

How a Houston Gardener Became One of the Internet’s Most Calming Voices

Marcus Bridgewater—better known as Garden Marcus—uses plants, patience, and a little botanical wisdom to make the internet feel safer.

05/04/2026 By Jef Rouner

Houston in Bloom

The Ultimate Houston Planting Guide

Local experts share reliable plants, planting seasons, and garden strategies that work in Houston’s heat, humidity, and diverse soils.

03/23/2026 By Molly Glentzer

Outdoor Living

Houston Backyards Are Getting a Rethink—and Function Is Leading the Way

Local landscape architects say climate stress, kids, and dogs are changing how outdoor spaces are designed—and why resilient, flexible gardens are winning out.

01/23/2026 By Diane Cowen

Happy Place

Houston Nurseries to Help Make Your Life a Little Greener

Check out our favorite local spots to buy trees, herbs, and flowers, as well as soil, pots, and gardening accessories. Did we mention all the animal friends?

04/22/2025 By Stephanie Bartels and Daniel Renfrow

Spring Fling

The Ultimate Guide to Common Texas Wildflowers

Look out for these gorgeous, colorful flowers on your walks this spring.

03/14/2025 By Sofia Gonzalez Illustrations by Andy Dearwater

Growing Green

A Confused Houstonian’s Guide to Composting

The city’s composting program is at a standstill for now, but here’s how you can start at home.

03/19/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Back to Nature

There’s So Much to Love at the Houston Botanic Garden Right Now

Just three years after opening, the park has blossomed into an oasis to nerd out on plant life, enjoy rotating exhibits and special events, and more.

08/10/2023 By Geneva Diaz

Plant Shopping

The Flora Culture Shop Spills The Secret To Becoming The Best Plant Parent

Co-Owner Jemine Oaks shares with Houstonia, the best low-maintenance plants to start your plant journey.

01/18/2022 By Danielle Wright

New Beets

Hungry's Concepts Expand Plant-Based Offerings With New Restaurant

Now open in the Memorial City area.

09/29/2021 By Craig Hayes Edited by Shelby Stewart

Here’s the dirt

Houston, There’s a Dirt Bag in Montrose

The former Wet My Plant shop now sells soils, pots, and plants.

06/23/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Get outside in the sunshine

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, June 11–13

Save your dying flower beds, dance your tail off, then fly away.

06/11/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Spruce Up

5 Tips for Perfecting Your Spring Greening Game at Home

Jemine and Matthew Oakes, founders of The Flora Culture, talk all things indoor plants.

03/23/2021 By Laura Furr Mericas

Shop Local

Our Favorite Shops in River Oaks

Whether you're looking for a new rug, your wedding dress, or an old map of Texas, you'll find it in River Oaks.

03/01/2021 By Catherine Wendlandt

Variegated what now?

5 Things to Do in Houston This Weekend, Feb 5–7

Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with the Houston Symphony, shop local Black-owned businesses, and search for rare houseplants.

02/05/2021 By Brittany Cristiano

Your Home Garden

Find a Green Haven at the Flora Culture

The Uptown plant boutique offers a little bit of everything for first-time owners and niche collectors alike.

09/28/2020 By Brittany Cristiano

Plant Life

The Houston Botanic Garden Makes Its Debut

What to know about Houston's newest outdoor destination.

09/18/2020 By Gwendolyn Knapp

It Actually Is Easy Being Green

This Austin-Based Company Wants to Spruce Up Your Sad Desk Space With Greenery

Desk Plants is exactly what it sounds like.

02/10/2020 By Rebekah Kibodeaux

Good Stuff

Cornelius Nursery Expands to Sugar Land

Also, get some poinsettias. They benefit a local charity!

11/27/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Mark Your Calendars for the Houston Arboretum Fall Native Plant Sale

On October 25-26, find all the native plants you can handle.

09/12/2019 By Gwendolyn Knapp