Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is hosting a conference on the many aspects of cultivating learning and build healthy youth in public, private, and home school gardens. This conference will look at how to prepare and plan different garden sites and layouts while considering irrigation, soil, and other common challenges. Planting various varieties, seeds, and transplants... Read More →
In this workshop we will discuss how heat effects your yard and garden and some practical ways to combat that. We will cover site selection, good soil management, smart plant choices and the best ways to water. We will also cover how to get your garden ready for fall. Give fall planting schedules and teach... Read More →
Join us at noon on the patio in the IDEA Garden at the Tyler Botanical Gardens on the First Tuesday in September, October, and November for our Fall gardening series of programs. Seating is limited, so you may want to bring a lawn chair. The lectures usually run about 30 - 40 minutes, followed by... Read More →
The Texas Fruit Conference is returning for its 11th year, and we would love to have all fruit growers and enthusiasts join us for two days of education, networking, and fruit sharing! When: Monday, September 26th and Tuesday, September 27th Where: New Braunfels Civic Convention Center, New Braunfels, Texas What: New grower information, advanced orchard... Read More →
The annual "From Bulbs to Blooms Sale & Conference" takes place this year from October 3 - 15, 2022. The sale features hardy, hard-to-find, and heirloom bulbs plus selected trees and shrubs adapted for the East Texas Area. The sale will be conducted online with pickup at Pollard United Methodist Church. Pertinent dates are: 9/27/22... Read More →
Join us at noon on the patio in the IDEA Garden at the Tyler Botanical Gardens on the First Tuesday in September, October, and November for our Fall gardening series of programs. Seating is limited, so you may want to bring a lawn chair. The lectures usually run about 30 - 40 minutes, followed by... Read More →
The State Master Gardener-Texas Superstar® Plant Advanced Training was created as an intensive multi-day training that helps empower certified Master Gardeners with knowledge and skills required to effectively support and multiply Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service efforts in Earth-Kind® environmental educational programs in their counties. To be eligible for the Master Gardener - Advanced Training... Read More →
Join us at noon on the patio in the IDEA Garden at the Tyler Botanical Gardens on the First Tuesday in September, October, and November for our Fall gardening series of programs. Seating is limited, so you may want to bring a lawn chair. The lectures usually run about 30 - 40 minutes, followed by... Read More →
Join us at the 2023 East Texas Fruit, Nut, & Vegetable Conference on January 13, 2023. We'll explore growing figs in Texas, muscadines and bunch grapes, feeding a family from a home garden and much, much more. Where: Cross Brand Cowboy Church, 11915 FM 2015, Tyler, 75708. When: January 13, 2023 from 8:00 am -... 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 →