Become a Master Gardener-Apply by July 31 By Cynthia Hight Henderson County Master Gardener Association (H.C.M.G.A.) offers classes every year to individuals who desire to become certified Master Gardeners. The Association is accepting applications through July 31 for weekly classes that begin … [Read more...] about Become a Master Gardener
Master Gardeners Offered Kids Adventure
Henderson County Master Gardener Association (H.C.M.G.A.) was asked to collaborate with an adventure camp on June 26 for children ages five through 12 at the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society’s “Kids Summer Adventure Camp.” Certified Master Gardener, Lisa Borjón said, “We want to … [Read more...] about Master Gardeners Offered Kids Adventure
It’s Time for the Texas Chop
Fourth of July conjures images like parades, fireworks, and grilling steaks. From a garden maintenance perspective, it signals the Texas Chop. After the Fourth, gardeners who want a higher yield of fall blooms from their perennials will aggressively cut back one third to one half of the … [Read more...] about It’s Time for the Texas Chop
Let’s Grow Dreams and Pizza!
Henderson County Master Gardener Association (H.C.M.G.A.) offered a gardening tour on June 13 as part of its Let’s Grow educational series. The event was free, open to the public, and located at the East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society in Athens, Texas. After visitors registered … [Read more...] about Let’s Grow Dreams and Pizza!
Gardeners Tour Daylily Farm
Henderson County Master Gardener Association (H.C.M.G.A.) was offered a private tour of the East Texas Daylilies farm in Athens on May 30. Doug McKemie and Sandy Perkins, owner/operators of East Texas Daylilies, located at 1410 North Palestine, walked Master Gardeners around the plots … [Read more...] about Gardeners Tour Daylily Farm
Insect Superpowers Discussed by Master Gardeners
At a recent booth exhibit, the Henderson County Master Gardener Association provided learning tools for the public. An interactive activity included identifying different plants, and looking through magnifying glasses at interesting oddities one might find in a garden. The children who visited the … [Read more...] about Insect Superpowers Discussed by Master Gardeners
Master Gardeners Offer Consultation to Beautification Committee
The Henderson County Master Gardener Association (H.C.M.G.A.) was recently contacted by Barbara Webster of the Gun Barrel City Beautification Committee. The Committee sought advice on reimagining the Butterfly Garden and Monarch Waystation at the Gun Barrel City Municipal Park. Master Gardeners, … [Read more...] about Master Gardeners Offer Consultation to Beautification Committee
Beekeeper Shares Marvels With Master Gardeners
The Henderson County Master Gardener Association held its monthly meeting on May 20, and invited Janelle Cole, owner/operator of Milk & Honey Meadows in Malakoff, to present an overview of managing honeybee hives. Having once been a certified Master Gardener herself, Cole greeted many … [Read more...] about Beekeeper Shares Marvels With Master Gardeners
Home Garden Stuns Master Gardeners
Laci Grinstead, of Athens, invited members of the Henderson County Master Gardener Association to tour her home rose garden on May 17. In just a few years, she has gathered and planted over 100 varieties of roses, sourced locally, and online from the United States and Canada. I was listening to … [Read more...] about Home Garden Stuns Master Gardeners
Rein in the Rain
Who ordered the early summer? New sprouts are withering, established plants are sagging, and a film of dust on the trucks has replaced last month’s pollen. When temperatures consistently reach 90, extra watering triggers thoughts of increased water bills! One solution is to harvest rainwater. … [Read more...] about Rein in the Rain