Events
ONLINE – Harris County – History of Genoa Friendship Gardens
OnlineUnpaving a Parking Lot - A look at history, photos and purpose of GFG Demonstration Gardens. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Harris County Public Library via Facebook Live. No reservation required: facebook.com/harriscountypl/events
Angelina County – Raised Beds, Soil Preparation, and a Successful Growing Season
Angelina County Agrilife Extention Office 2201 S. Medford Dr., Lufkin, TX, United StatesJoin us in learning how to have a successful growing season by learning from our two very own master gardeners about raised beds and soil preparation to-dos. Free to attend and bring your own lunch!
ONLINE – Growing a Great Lawn
OnlineRegister in advance at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcucuCgqDsvHNfE09ehj6jBzy9hM7zuHEei This class will address the basics of grasses suitable for our region as well as their characteristics. We will go over grass maintenance, and common problems encountered by the homeowner.
Rockwall County – Seed Swap
Rockwall County Library 1215 E Yellow Jacket Ln, Rockwall, United StatesEnjoy the fun of seed swapping on National Seed Swap Day at our first annual community-wide seed swap. Save, package, and label your seeds for swapping. Seeds may be store-bought or homegrown, no older than two years old.
Erath County – Growing Vegetables
222 E College St., Stephenville 222 E College St., Stephenville, United StatesLearn about vegetable gardening from site selection to harvesting! Registration: $10, payable at the door RSVP by Jan. 17th by calling 254-965-1460 Vegetable gardening flyer - FINAL
ONLINE: Tarrant County – Seeds
Join us for our FREE Virtual Gardening Series on Tuesday, January 28th at 7 pm CT via Zoom Webinar as Tarrant County Master Gardener Loretta Bailey shares all you need to know about growing plants from seeds! Pre-registration is required. To register, click on the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email... Read More →
Fort Bend County – Fruit Trees
1330 Band Road, Rosenberg, TX 77471 1330 Band Road, RosenbergPlease register early by completing the form here. Learn about fruit trees, including semi-tropicals, which are suitable for and thrive in Fort Bend County. Topics covered will include when and how to plant the trees, common problems and their resolutions.
ONLINE – Entomology Short Course (1/4)
OnlineWizzie is starting a virtual class on entomology. This is NOT advanced training, so no volunteer requirements are attached. Wizzie will guide you through a four-class series, each of which is 2 hours long. Classes cover arthropod classification, identification of common insect orders, identification of common arachnids, and beneficial arthropod groups. You can log CEUs... Read More →
Harris County – Fruit Trees
Pasadena Public Library 4330 Fairmont Parkway, PasadenaLearn more about selecting and caring for fruit trees in Houston.
Fort Bend County – 40th Anniversary Annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference
Fort Bend County Fairgrounds 4310 Highway 36 South, Rosenberg, TX, United StatesExciting Speakers and Exhibitors, Co-Sponsors, Door Prizes and more. Lunch included! Licensed TDA pesticide applicators can earn 5 CEUs* (2 General, 2 IPM and 1 L&R). *CEUs at this event will not apply to structural licenses. (check-in 7:15-8:00am) Early Discounted Registration: $35.00 now through January 24, 2025 Late Registration: $45.00 January 25 through noon on... Read More →
Galveston County – DIY Skincare With Herbs Workshop
Galveston County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4102-B Main St. (FM 519), La Marque, United StatesJoin Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make homemade skincare products using natural herbs. Discover how these healthy alternatives nourish your body while connecting to nature. The highlight of the workshop is a demonstration on creating lip balm, featuring herb-infused oil sourced directly from our Discovery... Read More →
Galveston County – Backyard Citrus
Galveston County - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension 4102-B Main St. (FM 519), La Marque, United StatesRetired Galveston County Master Gardener and citrus expert Robert Marshall’s presentation will feature citrus tree varieties for our area, rootstocks, nutrients, disease (citrus canker and citrus greening), insect problems, control of birds and critters, and freeze protection. To register, visit online: https://galveston.agrilife.org/events/ Registration deadline is February 6, 2025 at 3 p.m.