The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

I am growing lantana in my containers. Should the plants be deadheaded? Answer: Lantana is a perennial shrub native to the ...

A rainbow, or the visible light spectrum, includes a beautiful array of colors, but it does not include all colors ...

One is the loneliest number - for green bell peppers, this is often the case as they are left alone while red, yellow, and ...

It's always a delight to have birds visit our yards. To attract more feathered friends, consider planting this native berry ...

Peterson cares for the luscious, wonderland-like garden with his partner, Michael Templeton, in the backyard of their south ...

The Floralife formula contains a mix of nutrients meant to replace those that flowers lose access to once they're harvested.

On a gray morning in early September, with no cruise ships in town(!), I wandered up Basin Road and the first part of the Perseverance Trail with a friend. Just ahead of us was a woman walking her dog ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Almonds. One of the most versatile plant-based proteins, almonds make great snacks and additions to salads (try the slivered ...

In August, the ladies of the Bud ‘n Bloom Garden Club enjoyed a perfectly lovely summer afternoon at the Brocton home and ...