The Denton County Master Gardener Speakers Bureau is dedicated to the mission of educating the public on safe, effective, and sustainable horticultural practices that promote the development of healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. We speak to civic groups, neighborhood associations, garden clubs, and other community organizations in Denton County. Our members share their science-based knowledge and experience on a variety of topics. Frequently requested topics include:
- Plants for Shade
- Vegetable Gardening
- Plant Propagation
- Growing Fruits and Berries
- Landscape Design
- Herbs
- North Texas Native Plants
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Container Gardening
- Composting
- Preserving your Harvest
- Garden Art
- Butterfly Gardening
- Gardening for Pollinators
- Growing Succulents
- Firewise Landscaping
View available handouts and presentations.
To schedule a speaker:
Please fill out and submit the online Speaker Request Form. You will receive a confirmation email after you submit the form. We will contact our speakers and get back to you. (DCMGA requests a two-week notification to allow time to find appropriate volunteer speakers.) If you have any questions, contact our speaker coordinator at dcmga.speakers@gmail.com, or call the Extension office at 940-349-2883.
Some presentations are shown with a laptop, projector, and screen, some are demonstrations, and some use other formats. Our speakers can bring whatever they need. Most talks are about 45-60 minutes. Please specify additional requirements you may have.
Although there is no charge for speakers, donations are accepted in the form of honorariums and are used to support the community projects of the Denton County Master Gardener Association.
Ask a Master Gardener Booths
The “Ask A Master Gardener” booth provides an opportunity for the public and certified Master Gardeners to interact on a one-on-one basis at a community event. We provide informal education, share information and experiences, field questions and address local gardening concerns.
To request an Ask A Master Gardener booth for your event or fair, submit the online Speaker Request Form, indicating in the “Requested Topic” field that you would like an Ask a Master Gardener booth. For more information, see the Ask a Master Gardener page. If you have questions, contact the AgriLife Extension office at 940-349-2883.