Join us at Noon on the patio in the IDEA Garden 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 run about 30 to 40 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session. All lectures begin at... Read More →
The award-winning Smith County Master Gardener program is seeking applicants who want to become part of a highly trained core of enthusiastic volunteers who assist the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in conducting educational horticultural programs in Smith County. Consider the following. Do you enjoy gardening? Do you like to share your interest in gardening with others... Read More →
We are officially announcing our first ever Viticulture and Enology Research Symposium! Join us in College Station, TX on December 3rd, 2021 as we share with you all of the major research we have conducted across the state that will help you find solutions to issues you are facing in the vineyard and winery. Our team... Read More →
Attend the annual East Texas Fruit, Nut, and Vegetable Conference for research-based educational information on fire ant control, growing berries in East Texas, grafting pecan trees, and native fruits and nuts. Speakers include Dr. David Creech, professor at SFA University as well as various Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Agents including Greg Grant (Smith County), Truman... 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 →
Do you work with kids gardening programming on a regular basis, or do you want an opportunity to explore new ideas and curricula available to support youth programs? Consider registering for the 2022 Junior Master Gardener National Leader Training, held February 21 - 23, 2022 in College Station, Texas! Through this conference, you will learn how to: Utilize... 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 →
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 →
