Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is welcoming National Garden Month in April by encouraging Texans to plant gardens, support local agriculture, and reconnect with the land. Gardening remains a time-honored Texas tradition that strengthens families, communities, and the state’s agricultural roots.
“Gardening is part of who we are as Texans,” Commissioner Miller said. “It teaches hard work, responsibility, and the value of growing your own food. Whether it’s a backyard garden, a few pots on a porch, or a community plot, every Texan can take pride in putting something in the ground and watching it grow.”
Established in 1986 by the National Garden Bureau, National Garden Month was created to promote gardening education and encourage Americans to experience the benefits of growing plants, flowers, and food. Over the years, the observance has expanded to include schools, community gardens, and local food initiatives that connect people more closely to the sources of their food.
