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 →
Get outdoors and celebrate Earth Day with Smith County Master Gardener Association at Camp Tyler on Saturday, April 23, 2022. This is a free event open to the public from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Fun activities are planned for all ages. Picnic food and drinks will also be available for purchase. Click HERE to... Read More →
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 →
Join us at the Tyler Rose Garden Center on Friday, May 27, 2022 from 9 - 12:30pm for 3 fantastic presentations about local pollinators. Megan Elzner & Connie Collins, East Texas Beekeepers Association present "Everything You Need to Know About the Honeybee". Dawn Stover, Natural Resources Conservation Service presents "A Bee, or Not a Bee,... Read More →
In this workshop we will discuss Texas Superstar® plants explaining why they are such good plants for our area, and how they are both economical and highly productive. We will also cover the best ways to prepare and plan a landscape that requires lower use of fertilizer, water and chemicals, saving the home gardener time,... Read More →
Henderson County Master Gardeners would like to invite you to an educational session focused on the best practices for turfgrass management that will help you reduce water usage, decrease those pesky weeds, and alleviate potential disease issues. Join us at the Cedar Creek Library, 410 E. Cedar Creek Parkway, Seven Points, Tx 75143
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 →
