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What is Happening at Gen1 Greenhouse?

What Have We Been Up To? Here at Gen1 Greenhouse, we have been busy with landscaping jobs, plant breeding, propagation of new plant varieties, and other behind-the-scenes work most of this season. We appreciate your patience as our sales gradually increase in size and frequency. We are working towards opening the nursery full-time, Tuesday-Saturday, but considering that we only have one worker (Caleb Jones) working as the founder, owner, nurseryman,…
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Three Ornamental Plants That Thrive in the East Texas Climate

Introduction to the Climate Gardening in East Texas presents unique challenges. Long summers, intense heat, heavy rainfall followed by drought, and variable soils can make plant selection difficult. Choosing ornamentals that are already well adapted to these conditions is one of the most effective ways to create a successful, low-maintenance landscape. Three plants consistently stand out for their durability, beauty, and performance across East Texas landscapes. When used correctly, these…
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Petunia Breeding Program – February 2026

Purple petunia

The History Behind the Petunias In 2024, my great aunt, Nelda, showed me a group of petunias growing wild on her property. These plants were immediately familiar to me. As a child, I remember playing among this group of petunias in her backyard when I would come to visit. The petunias have grown on her property without human care for at least 25 years. They reseed themselves, survive in heavy…
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