The Ellis County Master Gardener Association supports Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in the community through our annual Lawn & Garden Expo, numerous horticultural classes, speaking engagements, monthly newsletter, and our community and learning gardens. As you explore our website, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at EllisMG@ag.tamu.edu
Read our Recent Blog Posts
A Brief History of the Waxahachie Butterfly Garden - In the beginning… The intern class of 2009 was given a project — install a public butterfly garden. At that time, it was certainly hard to imagine this becoming what... Read More →
Slithering Garden Helpers - Despite their bad rap, snakes play an important role in the ecosystem and the garden. They are nature’s pest-control service, keeping insects and rodents, like rats and mice, in check.... Read More →
Picking Heritage Fruit Trees and Vines for Beauty and Food - When settlers were coming to Texas, they often brought plants that were familiar, including fruit trees and fruiting vines. They were also greeted by native fruit trees and vines. During... Read More →E-Newsletter
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