Greg Grant, Smith County horticulturist for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Tyler will talk about our 8 species of native woodpeckers and how important they are as keystone species in our landscapes. In addition to controlling tree killing insects, they also provide critical homes for secondary cavity dwellers like bluebirds, chickadees, nuthatches, and... Read More →
City of Tyler Arborist Madeline Burton will discuss how trees can be a valuable addition to your home and property, but they have their own set of obstacles. Proper selection and care of trees including the right tree for the right place, pruning and signs that a tree needs help will be discussed.
By Smith County Master Gardener Andi Rathbone. Texas summers are famous not only for both their heat and the length of time we must endure that heat. How heat affects plants, what heat zones are and what plants thrive in our sizzling Texas summers will be discussed. If you were unable to attend the event,... Read More →
Greg Grant, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Horticulture Agent for Smith County will teach us about some of the showiest and most common East Texas butterflies along with which plants that host them and which plants they nectar on.
By Jay White, editor of Texas Gardener. 90% of the cut flowers sold in the U.S. are now grown overseas. While beautiful, the international trade in cut flowers comes at a high cost to the environment and the people that grow them. Learn how to “save the world” by growing your own cut flowers or... Read More →