February 8, 2019 Grape, Berry & Fruit Tree Propagation Workshop

Friday, February 8, 2019 || 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Landing – Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney Speakers from Texas A&M AgriLife will present information explaining propagation and proper pruning of grapes, berries, and fruit trees.   Dr. Greg Church, certified arborist and former Collin County horticulture agent, will speak on proper pruning of fruit trees. We will visit the Myers Park grapevine area during the workshop. The workshop fee is $35.00 and includes snacks, beverages, and a box lunch. Registration deadline is February 1, 2019.

For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.ccmgatx.org/about-us/register-for-an-event.aspx?id=10503

For directions to Myers Park, please visit: http://ccmgatx.org/about-us/directions-to-myers-park

February 15, 2019 – Master Gardeners at the Library – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

The Smith County Master Gardeners lecture series continues with a free lecture at the Tyler Public Library. “Basics of Hobby Greenhouses” – Think you want a Greenhouse?  Helpful hints and tips to help you decide, with Debby Watkins, Smith County Master Gardener Greenhouse Specialist.

March 5, 2019 – Spring Garden Seminar at Canton

Smith County Extension Horticulturalist Greg Grant will present “Heirloom Gardening in the South – Yesterday’s Plants for Today’s Garden”.  Cultural influences in Southern gardens, proven heirloom plants and Greg’s own old fashioned garden.

March 5, 2019 – 6:00 PM – Silver Spur Resort, 13785 Hwy. 19, Canton, TX 75103.

Cost $20 per person, RSVP to 903-567-4149.

March 15, 2019 – Master Gardeners at the Library – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

The Smith County Master Gardeners lecture series continues with a free lecture at the Tyler Public Library.  “Trialed and Trusted Plants, Distinctly Southern” – Plants to help your garden look like the pages of Southern Living Magazine, with Laura Campbell, spokesperson for the Southern Living Plant Collection.

April 12, 2019 – Master Gardeners at the Library – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

The Smith County Master Gardeners lecture series continues with a free lecture at the Tyler Public Library.  “Supercharge Your Garden with Texas Superstar Plants” – Strong and stunning plants for Texas, with Smith County Master Gardener Texas Superstar Specialists.

April 25 – 27, 2019 Texas State MG Conference

The Victoria County Master Gardener Association is very proud to host the April 25-27 event at Victoria Community Center, 2905 E. North St., Victoria, TX 77901.

In the months to come we will present details on speakers, workshops, tours, registration and our Victoria Crossroads area community. So, feel free to visit us at http://2019tmgaconference.com/ again and again as we reveal our very exciting plans.

Registration – December 1 to February 28 – $175 – March 1 to April 1 – $200.

May 17, 2019 – Master Gardeners at the Library – 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM

The Smith County Master Gardeners lecture series continues with a free lecture at the Tyler Public Library.  “Home Landscaping: Right Plant, Right Place” – Greg’s 5 basic principles of landscape design, including do’s and don’ts, with Greg Grant, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent for Smith County.