By Smith County Master Gardener Elizabeth Waldrop. Gardens that are planted to be at their most beautiful in the evening and by moonlight are a magical sensory experience. They also allow Gardeners who are busy during the day to experience their gardens when they have time to enjoy them. Also discussed are historic night gardens,... Read More →
Dr. Andrew King, "Something old, Something new: Exciting new plants from one of Texas' oldest nurseries". Andrew King, a fourth generation East Texas nursery professional, will share many exciting new annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees for the East Texas garden. In addition to introducing the plants, Andrew will share stories and tips about each species... Read More →
Andie Rathbone, "Prep Now for a Beautiful Garden Later" Learn from a Smith County Master Gardener what you can do in our colder winter months to ensure a beautiful garden when spring arrives.
Elizabeth Waldrop, "The Physic: Gardens that Heal, Gardens that Harm: A Smith County Master Gardener gives and exploration of Physic Gardens, natural medicine both ancient and modern, and the plants that have been panacea and poison through time.
Katy Barone, "No-till Garden for Small Spaces" A Smith County Master Gardener shows how to transform that small space into something beautiful with little effort.
Dr. David Creech, "Japanese Maples, Azaleas, Camellias and More - How Many Varieties Are Enough?" For over 35 years, SFA Gardens has been a collectors' garden acquiring as wide a range of plant materials as possible with a backbone of unusual trees and shrubs. The diversity of special collections and cultivars adapted to the Gulf... Read More →
A series of five programs designed to educate the community in all things gardening. The lectures are held the third Friday of each month, January through May, beginning at noon in the Taylor Auditorium of the Tyler Public Library. The January event will be "Growing the Longview Arboretum: The Good, The Bad & The Muddy".... Read More →
A series of five programs designed to educate the community in all things gardening. The lectures are held the third Friday of each month, January through May, beginning at noon in the Taylor Auditorium of the Tyler Public Library. The February program will feature "Things I Wish I Had Learned Sooner". Baxter Williams, Master Rosarian,... Read More →
A series of five programs designed to educate the community in all things gardening. The lectures are held the third Friday of each month, January through May, beginning at noon in the Taylor Auditorium of the Tyler Public Library. The March program will feature "Texas Superstars". Here Lynette Sewell, Master Gardener, will discuss the Superstar... Read More →
A series of five programs designed to educate the community in all things gardening. The lectures are held the third Friday of each month, January through May, beginning at noon in the Taylor Auditorium of the Tyler Public Library. The April program will feature "Tried & True, New & Different, Plants to Try to Find... Read More →