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 →
Hear from expert horticulturists Greg Grant and Allen Owings to learn about dealing with damaged plants and replacements. Join us afterwards for the formal dedication to the Tyler Botanical Garden!
SCMG will have an education table at the Pollinator Day celebrating the installation of the Honey Bee Observation Hive at the Rose Garden on June 26th 10 am to 1pm. The event is free to the public and there will be vendors, food trucks, informational talks, and activities for kids and adults. We hope to see everyone... Read More →
The East Texas Horticultural Field Day will feature more than 500 ornamental plant trial varieties for public viewing on July 22 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Overton. The East Texas Horticultural Field Day will be open to the public on July 22. The open-house event features hundreds of ornamental plants being... Read More →
Come join us for the 2021 Junior Master Gardener Teacher Training Workshop! This hands-on, professional development for elementary teachers wanting to teach more plant science, environmental science and/or implement school garden projects is coming soon! Please register by July 13, 2021. The workshop is located at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Gregg County,... Read More →
Need help with planning and want to pick up your supplies for next year, and also meet with Master Gardeners? Come to the Cotton Belt Building, Room 116 and prepare for next year. RSVP by July 23, 2021
What do cows have to do with birds? How can both help your students learn about the ecosystems, habitat, biodiversity, sustainability, and adaptations? The Connected by Birds Teacher Workshop, a FREE grant-funded program for 7th - 12th grade teachers to connect their students with healthy agriculture and healthy habitats through the experience of birding. You... Read More →
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 →
This year the IMGC will be held virtually. Though a virtual conference was not the original plan, we are all excited for this unique opportunity to bring our speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities to even more Master Gardeners at a greatly-reduced cost from attending the in-person event. All sessions will be recorded and available for... Read More →
