2026 Gregg County Master Gardener Plant Sale Attracts Crowd of Shoppers
September 26, over 160 plant varieties and many hundreds of individual plant specimens awaited eager shoppers on a beautiful Saturday morning for the 2026 Gregg Master Gardeners Plant Sale. The grounds of the Longview Arboretum offered an inspiring setting for families looking to ideas to beautify their home yards with the plants offered for sale. More
Workday at the JL Curtis Garden for the Blind
September 15, Master Gardeners enjoyed mild early morning temperatures and welcome breeze while maintaining beds at the JL Curtis Garden on the grounds of the Maude Cobb Convention Center. More
Extension Office Workday August 24
Master Gardeners took on the never ending task of weeding, trimming, and deadheading plants in two of our project beds at the Gregg County Extension Office. More
Speaker talks about iNaturalist App at monthly meetingAt the August 12 meeting, Gregg Master Gardeners heard a very informative presentation by Master Naturalist Ann Reynolds about the iNaturalist App. The tool provides casual and experienced gardeners access to an extensive database and pictures of plants and creatures of all sorts in the natural world. More
New Master Gardener Lunch and Learn Seminars begin August 21
You’re Invited! Join Gregg County Master Gardeners each month for a FREE informative and informal talk on a horticultural-related topic. All seminars take place starting 11:30 am at the Longview Arboretum and Nature Center, 706 W Cotton St, Longview 75604. Bring your lunch, Bring a friend, Bring your questions. We’ll bring research-based answers. See Upcoming Events Calendar for dates.
Marsha Jones recognized with Master Gardener Emeritus Status
July 8,Gregg County Master Gardeners recognized long time member, Marsha Jones, as achieving Gregg County Master Gardener Emeritus status. Marsha dedicated 16 years of service as a Texas Master Gardener, including seven years in Harrison County and nine years in Gregg County. Throughout her Master Gardener journey, she has consistently demonstrated leadership, commitment, and a passion for serving others. More
Gregg Master Gardeners tour Gardens
On June 10 Gregg Master Gardeners toured gardens at two Locations in Gregg County, First Lutheran Church in Longview and Amelia Maxwell’s garden in White Oak. Hosts walked members through their sites, talking about their successes and “learning experiences” creating beauty despite Texas’ weather challenges. Members were inspired by the creativity of the homeowners in their designs. Pictures and more.