Summer Series 2023-08

The Library at Cedar Creek Lake 410 E. Cedar Creek Parkway, Kemp, TX, United States

-- Come join HCMGA -- When:  Thursday, August 10 @ 6 pm Where:  The Library at Cedar Creek Lake     Topic:  What You Need to Know about Honey Bees What would we do without honeybees! How do bee colonies work? How do bees contribute to our food supply and our health? What do beekeepers... Read More →

Summer Series 2023-09

Athens, Texas

When:  Thursday, September 14 @ 6 pm Request a Ticket for Location Information TICKETS   Topic:  How to Create a Beautiful Water Feature in your Landscape Join us in this fun and informative session to learn how to create a beautiful water feature in your landscape. Presented by: Dub Hirst Master Gardener In addition to... Read More →

Fall Pansy Sale

Harvest Garden - Henderson County Regional Fairgrounds 3356 State Highway 31 E, Athens, TX, United States

Easily purchase flats of pansies Online! $25 per Flat: 18 count 4-inch pots of Mixed Color Pansies (Colossus Mix or Delta Mix) Click here to check our website for the latest information. Pick up Pansies on November 4th (9am-2pm) at the Harvest Garden

$25

Fall Family Flower Festival

Harvest Garden - Henderson County Regional Fairgrounds 3356 State Highway 31 E, Athens, TX, United States

Pick-up flats of pre-ordered pansies at this family-friendly event!

Preparing and Planting your Spring Garden

The Cain Center YMCA Civic Hall 915 S Palestine St., Room #216, Athens, Texas, United States

Come join Henderson County Master Gardeners for a panel discussion featuring  proven tips to help you get your East Texas garden up and growing this spring. Note: Parking and access are from the lower-level Loyola Drive entrance.

Convert your Yard into a Wildlife-Friendly Habitat

The Cain Center YMCA Civic Hall 915 S Palestine St., Room #216, Athens, Texas, United States

Wildlife biologist Kyle Brunson of Texas Parks and Wildlife will share how you can turn your yard or small acreage into a wildlife friendly habitat – birds, bees, wildflowers, native grasses and more. Cain Center: Enter at the lower level off of Loyola Drive, then take the elevator or stairs up to the Civic Hall... Read More →

How to Choose the Proper Plant

St. Edwards Catholic Church Parish Hall 800 East Tyler St., Athens, Texas

Come learn about plant choice basics such as sun, soil, and water requirements along with a deeper dive, touching on bloom times, winter interest, and companion plantings. Presented by Lydia Holley, Master Gardener.  FREE and Open to the public. Parish Hall - St. Edwards Catholic Church Easiest access and parking is off of North Wofford... Read More →

HCMGA Online Plant Sale

Support HCMGA's annual Online Plant Sale! Proceeds from our Plant Sale help fund free horticultural programs in our community. Online Store will be open April 11 at 9am to April 14 at 6pm. CLICK here to get to the link.

How to Install a Drip Watering System at Home

Harvest Garden - Henderson County Regional Fairgrounds 3356 State Highway 31 E, Athens, TX, United States

Speaker:      Dub Hirst - Master Gardener, Permaculturalist & Retired Landscape Architect Come learn about Drip Irrigation! Dub will demonstrate the equipment you're likely to need (hose, emitters, timer, etc.) and put your mind at rest about how easy it is to create your own system for your particular landscape. Bring your own camp chair -... Read More →

Echo Springs Blueberry Farm Field Trip

Echo Springs Blueberry Farm, Murchison, TX 7235 Farm to Market 607 North, Murchison, Texas, United States

On Saturday, June 22, 10:00 a.m., a guided tour will be given of the field and processing area at Echo Springs Blueberry Farm, 7235 FM 607, Murchison, Tx. This event is part of Henderson County Master Gardener Association’s “Let’s Grow” Gardening Series. The tour is free and open to the public.  There will be designated... Read More →