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9 plants for cutting
Fuchsia
(annual). Fuchsia's dainty flowers might be some of the most
recognizable blooms of all. Some even say that the delicate blossoms resemble a
ballerina. Outdoors, this graceful plant will benefit and thrive in shade.
Fuchsia is most commonly grown in a container. Try it mixed with other annuals,
too! Expert Advice for Cutting: The good news is that fuchsia cuttings will root
quite quickly, sometimes even in 10 days or fewer. Take cuttings in late summer,
and don't allow them to wilt. Place the cuttings in the growing pot right
away.
Impatiens
(annual). It's true: This garden standby is in danger, but research
is underway to save this beauty from downy mildew. But for the meantime, don't
count impatiens out in gardens that haven' been afflicted with the disease!
Resilient and reliable, it's a cheerful, shade-loving flower that will do well
in almost any part of the landscape. Expert Advice for Cutting: Take cuttings
only from healthy plants and keep them short, with no more than two or three
mature leaves on each.
Coleus
(annual). Coleus is both a garden classic and an ever-evolving
star, with fresh varieties popping up every year. And it's not just a shade
favorite anymore, either. New hybrid plants can tolerate full sun, but this
means they also need more water than traditional cultivars. Coleus will do best
in rich, moist, well-draining soil. Expert Advice for Cutting: Take a 2- to 3-
inch stem cutting and remove the lowest leaf. Stick the cutting in vermiculite,
perlite or a well-drained potting mix, covering the leaf scar, and put it in a
warm, bright location out of direct sunlight. Cuttings root in about two weeks,
and several weeks later they can be planted in a well-drained potting
mix.
Copperleaf
(annual). This copper-colored charmer can be grown as both an
annual outdoor plant and a houseplant. Use it to add fiery color to partially
shaded beds, borders or even a large container. You may see yellow-white summer
blooms. Expert Advice for Cutting: Easy to maintain, copperleaf is equally easy
to grow from stem cuttings (see instructions for coleus above). Take the
cuttings in late summer and let them root and grow indoors over the
winter.
Sweet Potato
Vine (annual). Classic sweet potato vine is generally
grown for its fabulous chartreuse foliage, but new varieties like Blackie are
options, too. The foliage has a more intense color when planted in the sun, but
it will perform in partial shade. Expert Advice for Cutting: Make a cut straight
across the stem about 6 inches from the tip. These cuttings are actually the
easiest way to start new plants; some gardeners swear by placing the cutting
directly in the ground in spring, keeping the area moist until the roots
develop.
Annual
Vinca (annual). Also known as Madagascar periwinkle, this
annual is great for full sun or part shade and tolerates heat stress. Annual
vinca is similar to impatiens in look and growth habit, so it is an excellent
substitute for impatiens in hot, sunny areas. The glossy green leaves are a nice
complement to the colorful blooms. Expert Advice for Cutting: Vinca cuttings can
be the taken throughout the growing season before the first frost. They'll root
quickly and may bloom when grown in a sunny window.
Alternanthera
(annual). A visual delight because of its riotously colorful
foliage, alternanthera is a bushy shrub you can pinch and shear to maintain
shape and size. Because you can keep it under control, it's an ideal container
plant. Grow it in full sun to bring out its knockout leaf color. Expert Advice
for Cutting: You'll want to make any divisions of alternanthera in spring, but
take cuttings in late summer. Then overwinter the young plants
indoors.
Licorice
Vine (Zones 9 to 11)-Here's a drought-tolerant vine you'll
want to use as a trailer or filler, especially in large containers or hanging
baskets. It can be grown as an annual in places outside Zones 9 to 11. The
fuzzy, silvery foliage offers wonderful texture in grouping of plants. It loves
to soak up the sun but will do well in partial shade, too. Expert Advice for
Cutting: Licorice vine cuttings will do best when taken in late summer. The
rooted cutting will be read for planting in spring when the danger of frost has
passed.
Geranium
(annual). Geraniums have so many virtues, and they don't always get
enough credit. Sure, they're somewhat old-fashioned, but they're pretty,
sun-loving, long-lasting, tough and perfect in containers and window boxes.
Expert Advice for Cutting: Make sure your tools, rooting mix and pots are
sterilized; geraniums are very susceptible to disease. At the end of summer,
make a cut about 4 inches down from one of the growing tips of the plant, remove
flowers and buds, and place cuttings in a pot. They should root within 20 days.
You can also try a rooting hormone for increased
success.
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Farm
to Table Symposium seeking papers
The Farm to Table International
Symposium (F2Ti) is currently accepting papers for its 2nd Annual program,
taking place August 2-4, 2014 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention
Center. F2Ti features the brightest thought leaders and leading practitioners in
the burgeoning farm-to-table movement. F2Ti explores the cultivation,
distribution, and consumption of food and drink sourced locally. The Symposium
takes place in tandem with the Louisiana Restaurant Association's Annual
Foodservice & Hospitality EXPO, an event attracting food and beverage
professionals from across the country.
This year's theme, "The Process,"
examines the agricultural-culinary cycle at all levels and will feature its own
organic urban farm research project. Topics will include the best practices for
urban farming, bringing products to market, sourcing locally, sustainability and
the latest with the imposing Food Safety Modernization Act among many
others.
Interested presenters should
refer to the conference website at www.f2t-int.com for
additional information regarding submission requirements as well as the
consideration and selection process. Questions regarding the conference program
should be directed to Kristen Chighizola, F2Ti Conference Manager, at
504-582-3072, or through email at kchighizola@mccno.com.
The deadline for submitting
presentations for review is May 30, 2014. Presentations for the F2Ti program
will be selected by the Farm to Table Executive Advisory Council.
F2Ti is produced by the New
Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in partnership with the SoFAB
Institute and the LSU AgCenter.
Who should
attend:
Chefs, mixologists, and
restaurateurs
Researchers, academics, and
policymakers
Farmers and agricultural
professionals
Writers, publishers, and
media
Slow food
advocates
Brewers, distillers,
vintners, and distributors
Farmers markets and urban
farmers
Nutritionists and health
professionals
Grocers and
retailers
CSA/RSA
Foragers
Food incubators
Food
hubs
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Gardening
tips
Since the
weather has been unusually cold lately, it makes more sense to start flowering
annuals indoors before setting them out in the garden a few weeks later. If seed
is planted in cold soil, it will likely do poorly or rot before emerging. If you
are not interested in starting from seed, you can purchase transplants for
setting out at the appropriate time. Check your local nursery for native and
adapted varieties that are suited to your area.
Have a favorite gardening tip
you'd like to share? Texas Gardener's Seeds is seeking brief gardening
tips from Texas gardeners to use in future issues. If we publish your tip in
Seeds, we will send you a free Texas Gardener 2014 Planning Guide
& Calendar. Please send your tips of 50 words or less to the editor
at: Gardening
Tips.
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Upcoming
garden events
If you would like
your organization's events included in "Upcoming Garden Events" or would like to
make a change to a listed event, please contact us at Garden Events. To ensure inclusion in this
column, please provide complete details at least three weeks prior to
the
event.
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MARCH
Houston: John Berry will
discuss chickens at 7 p.m. March 19, in the Bear Creek
Auditorium, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office, 3033 Bear Creek Dr.,
Houston. Refreshments begin at 6:30.
Seabrook: Gene
Spiller, Galveston City Master Gardener, will present "How to Grow Peppers in
the Southeast Region" at 10 a.m., March 19, in the Clear Lake
Park meeting room (on the lakeside), 5001 NASA Parkway, Seabrook. For additional
information, visit http://hcmga.tamu.edu.
Dallas:
Savor Dallas at the Arboretum will be held March 20,
6:30-9 p.m. (Tickets: $65, $59 for members). Last year's
event sold out, so be sure to purchase tickets today. Savor Dallas and the
Arboretum invite guests to delight in the breathtaking beauty of spring by
strolling through the garden sampling premium wines, beers and spirits. There
are also delectable food samplings from some of Dallas' finest kitchens. Each
guest receives a crystal tasting glass as a memento of this wonderful evening in
the garden. Proceeds benefit the Dallas Arboretum's Education Department. The
Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road,
offers a plethora of adult education programs ranging from landscaping classes
to jewelry making courses. Day or night, there are programs for everyone.
Members receive a 10% discount on classes. Programs fill quickly, so register
today by calling 214-515-6540. For general inquiries, email education@dallasarboretum.org.
Seguin:
Mary Ruona will discuss Xeriscaping at the March 20 meeting of
the Guadalupe Master Gardeners, at the Justice Center, 211 Court St., Seguin.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. with a business meeting after the program. For
additional information, visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org or call
830-303-3889.
Round Top: The 19th Annual Herbal Forum
will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 21 and 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 22 at Round Top Festival Hill, 248 Jaster Road, Round
Top. Plants and gifts will be for sale. Admission is free. For additional
information, visit www.herbsocietypioneer.org.
Dallas:
Enjoy a tour of the Texas Discovery Gardens Herb Garden to learn
how to correctly clip herbs, then learn how to use them to infuse olives oil and
vinegars. Leave with your own infused oil and an herb plant. Texas Discovery
Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dallas, Saturday, March
22, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. $25; $20 for TDG members. Register online or by
calling 214-428-7476 x 343. For additional information, visit http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php.
Hempstead:
Peckerwood Garden, 20571 F.M. 359, Hempstead, will hold its first
Open Weekend for spring 2014 on March 22 and 23. Garden tours
are at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. - $10.00. Members and students with valid ID are free.
Plant sale - noon until 5. For additional information, visit http://www.peckerwoodgarden.org.
McKinney:
Learn about North Texas gardening and Earth-Kind gardening principles at The
Garden Show, presented by The Collin County Master Gardener Association. Now in
its fourth year, The Garden Show has become a perennial favorite with gardeners
everywhere. The Garden Show will take place on March 22 &
23 at beautiful Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney. The fun
two-day event features local vendor booths, a children's discovery area, adult
interactive education, tours of the International Award Winning Earth-Kind
Perennial Research and Demonstration Gardens, and more. Collin County Master
Gardeners with decades of collective experience will offer educational and
informative presentations throughout the show on a variety of topics that
include vegetable gardening, herbs, creating great container gardens, Earth-Kind
perennials, propagation, trees, rainwater harvesting, drip irrigation, and water
conservation. The Garden Show will feature two speakers at this year's show.
Steve Huddleston, author and senior horticulturalist at the Fort Worth Botanical
Gardens will discuss Outstanding Plants for North Texas on Saturday, and keynote
speaker Neil Sperry will wrap up the show on Sunday. The Garden Show is an
indoor event, so come rain or shine, hot or cold! Make time to grow and dig up
some education and inspiration at The Garden Show. Hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
on Saturday, March 22, and from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, March 23. Entry on
both days is a donation of $2 per person. Parking is free. All proceeds benefit
the Children & Community Health Center and Meals on Wheels. Visit www.ccmgatx.org/TheGardenShow, or call 469-682-6375 for
up-to-date information.
Nacogdoches:
The 13th annual Nacogdoches Azalea Trail Symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the newly opened Ina Brundrett
Conservation Education Building location at Stephen F. Austin State University's
Pineywoods Native Plant Center. Matt and Tim Nichols of Nichols Nursery in North
Carolina and MrMaple.com will present "Heat-Tolerant Maples for the South" based
on their 35 years of experience propagating and growing more than 1,000 kinds of
Japanese maples. They will share information about growing maples in a southern
climate, demonstrate how the trees are grafted and assist in a guided tour of
the nearby Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden, which features more than 200 varieties of
the ornamental tree. Cost, including lunch and garden tour, is $35 for SFA
Gardens members and $40 for non-members. To register, call (936) 564-7351 or
email info@visitnacogdoches.org. Participants may also register
the morning of the event. For more information, email sfagardens@sfasu.edu.
Rosenberg: The
2014 Backyard Basics series of programs featuring topics about growing,
preparing, and preserving nutritious foods begins on Saturday, March
22, with Vegetable Production. Participants will be instructed by
Master Gardener Vegetable Specialists on proper bed preparation, fertilization,
irrigation, pest control, and seasonal vegetable varieties for Fort Bend County.
The program will be held at the Fort Bend County Extension Office, 1402 Band
Road, Rosenberg. Doors open at 8:30 a.m. and the program is from 9-11 a.m. The
cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple and pre-registration is required by
contacting Brandy Rader at 281-342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu. Backyard Basics is an educational
series brought to you by the Fort Bend County office of Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension and the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners, Inc. Information about the
other programs in the series will be available soon at http://fortbendagrilife.org
and www.fbmg.com.
San
Antonio: San Antonio Garden Center Spring Plant Sale,
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
3310 N. New Braunfels @ Funston. Shop for Beautiful, quality plants along with
an assortment of unique plants at the Donation Station contributed by members
from their own yards and gardens. For more information visit www.sanantoniogardencenter.org or call 210-824-9981.
Tyler:
The third of seven seminars on the finer points of gardening in East Texas will
be held March 22. Registration is $15 per individual lecture.
The next two lectures will be held in April and May. After a summer hiatus, the
series will begin again with lectures in September, October and November. All
lectures will have registration at the door beginning at 8:30 a.m., with the
program starting at 9 a.m. Ending will vary depending upon how many questions
are asked, but should usually end by noon. For more information, call
903-590-2980 or visit http:// www.facebook.com/ETGardenConference. The
lectures will be held at the Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive,
Tyler. The remaining 2014 East Texas Garden Lecture Series are: March
22 - "Location, Location, Location: Right Plant/Right Place and Ask The
Designer." Tyler Rose Garden Center. Hansen will discuss selecting the right
plants for landscaping projects for long-term success. Laurie Breedlove of
Breedlove Landscape Nursery and James Willhite of Willhite Landscape will answer
landscape design questions. April 12 - "A Warm Welcome -
Landscape Tips for Curb Appeal." Dee Bishop, Smith County Master Gardener and
longtime landscape professional, will share ideas on how to easily set out a
colorful and inviting welcome mat to your home with plants. Demonstration
planters will be offered as door prizes. May 17 - "Saving Water
With Drip - Drip Irrigation Basics and Applications." Dr. Dotty Woodson,
AgriLife Extension water specialist, Dallas, and Brad McCullough, state licensed
irrigator with Ewing Irrigation, Tyler, will demonstrate how to design and
install a drip irrigation system. They will also show how easily an existing
spray irrigation section can be converted to a drip system. Sept.
13 - "Enjoy Your Home Landscape - Make Your Yard Fit Your Life." David
Gary, Smith County Master Gardener, has learned to continue gardening despite
being confined to a wheelchair by muscular dystrophy. Gary will show how to
design a landscape to fit anyone's physical limitations. Oct.
25 - "Forgotten and Underutilized Plants For East Texas." Greg Grant,
research associate at the Piney Woods Native Plant Center, Nacogdoches, and
Texas Gardener contributing editor, is co-author of "Heirloom Gardening
in the South." He'll discuss choice plants for use in the home landscape.
Nov. 15 - "Japanese Maples and Adapted Trees for Every
Landscape." Dr. Dave Creech, regent's professor at Stephen F. Austin University,
Nacogdoches, and director of the university's Mast Arboretum, will be the
featured speaker. The arboretum has one of the largest collections of Japanese
maples in the region, and Creech will share details of his favorite selections.
He'll also discuss a wide selection of other trees adapted to the East Texas
region, many of which are not frequently seen in our
area.
Dallas: Discover Metroplex-worthy
plants for your garden and learn about the Dallas-area ecosystem requirements
from 10 a.m. until noon, March 29, at Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin
Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dallas, Saturday, March 22, 2 p.m.-4
p.m. $25; $20 for TDG members. Register online or by calling 214-428-7476
x 343. For additional information, visit http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php.
Bryan:
At their March 25 meeting, the Brazos County Master Gardeners
will preview the plants for sale at the March 29 Master Gardener Spring Plant
Sale. The meeting, held 7 p.m.-8 p.m., takes place in room 102 of The Brazos
Center, 3232 Briarcrest Dr., Bryan. For additional information, visit brazosmg.com, email brazosmg@brazosmg.com, or call 979-823-0129.
San
Antonio: The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Water
Star Program will present the Spring Grounds Maintenance Workshop from 8
a.m.-4:15 p.m. March 28 in San Antonio. Program instruction
will be in Room 190 of the Performing Arts Building at Palo Alto College, 1400
W. Villaret. This workshop is designed for professional groundskeepers,
turfgrass and landscape managers, landscaping service providers, grounds
technicians and foremen, but members of the general public who are also
interested in saving water and money through proper turfgrass care and
irrigation are welcome. Registration is from 8-8:30 a.m. and lunch will be
provided. The morning program will focus on turfgrass selection and use,
turfgrass "cultural" practices, water use, and the benefits of soil and water
testing. Afternoon instruction will address primarily irrigation, including
rules and regulations, scheduling, coupons and rebates, and system maintenance.
There also will be instruction on soil and water management, as well as a tour
of the Palo Alto grounds and demonstration plot.The program will
offer seven Texas Nursery and Landscape Association continuing education
credits. There are also six Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and six
Texas Department of Agriculture credits pending approval. The Texas Water Star
Program is an AgriLife Extension umbrella program with the goal of increasing
resources and knowledge about conserving water in urban landscapes through
education and training. Registration for the program is $40.
Attendees should RSVP to Angel Torres at the AgriLife Extension office for Bexar
County at 210-467-6575 or matorres@ag.tamu.edu by March 25 to reserve a spot.
Participation is limited to the first 50 registrants.
Angleton:
Brazoria County Master Gardeners will host their 16th Annual Spring Plant Sale
on Saturday, March 29, at the Brazoria County Fair Grounds, 901
South Downing, Angleton. The sale, which is all indoors, will feature
perennials, herbs, shrubs, natives and vegetables. This Event will kick off from
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. with a guest speaker, Ms. Heidi Sheesley of Treesearch Farms.
The indoor sale will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. There will also be a
raffle, door prizes and BBQ. For more information, call 979-864-1558
x110.
Bryan:
Join the Brazos County Master Gardener Association at their Spring 2014 Plant
Sale, 9 a.m.-noon, with 8-9 a.m. pre-sale talk and walk-through, Saturday,
March 29, at Texas AgriLife Extension Office, 2619 Highway 21
West, Bryan. A wide selection of unusual and unique plants adapted to Brazos
County will be offered. Heirloom plants, pass-along plants and more from the
gardens of local Master Gardeners will be available. A preview talk,
highlighting the choicest plants and their growing requirements, will be
presented from 8-9 a.m. in the garden pavilion. Seating for this special event
is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Proceeds from the sale
will be used to fund community education programs of the BCMGA, a non-profit
organization of Extension volunteers. For additional information, contact Susan
Smith at susanrs53@hotmail.com or 832-428-4632.
Burnet: The 16th
Annual Hill Country Lawn & Garden Show sponsored by the Highland Lakes
Master Gardeners Assn, in conjunction with the Burnet Co. AgriLife Extension
Service will be held on Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. at the Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson St., Burnet. Vendors feature
plants for every garden, including native plants, exotic plants, herbs,
vegetables, succulents and houseplants. The latest in lawn/garden equipment and
yard decorations are also available for purchase. This year, throughout the day,
Master Gardeners will have demonstrations of current gardening techniques,
including Container Vegetable Gardening, Hill Country Grasses, Rainwater
Harvesting, Compost Tea, Worm Casting Compost, Texas Native Bulbs and Square
Foot/Keyhole Gardens. There will be a special children's area and food for sale.
Raffle tickets will be sold for a garden-themed quilt and many other prizes.
Admission is free. For additional information, contact Val Klaudt, Chairperson,
at 512-588-0696 or http://www.burnetcountyhighlandlakesmastergardener.org/lawn--garden-show.html.
Granbury: The
Lake Granbury Master Gardeners of Hood County will host their annual plant sale
8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at the Demonstration Garden
(behind Annex 1), 1410 Pearl St., Granbury.
Houston:
Jump start your garden by attending Spring Gardening Seminar, 9-11 a.m.,
March 29, featuring timely talks and how-to demonstrations at
the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Office and Gardens, 3033 Bear Creek
Dr., Houston. Harris County Horticulture Extension Agents and Harris County
Master Gardeners will give four informative presentations: "Lawn Tune Up" by
Extension Agent-Horticulture and Texas gardener Contributing Editor Robert
"Skip" Richter; "Success with Flowers" by Extension Agent-Horticulture Paul
Winski; "Bountiful Vegetables" by Master Gardener Jean Fefer; and "Successful
Propagation" by Master Gardener Cathy Preator. Cost of the event is $15 and will
include several giveaways. Participants can register at the door or prior to the
event. There will also be opportunities for self-guided tours of the
demonstration gardens and an Ask-A-Master Gardener booth to answer any gardening
questions. For details about this and other upcoming events, visit harris.agrilife.org/program-areas/hort/, call
281-855-5600 or like HCMGA at www.facebook.com/HarrisCountyMasterGardeners.
Houston: If your
garden has too much of something and needs something else, a plant swap may be
the solution. Some members of Houston Plant Swap, a Yahoo! users group, are
planning a first-time swap event for the Northwest side of Houston on Saturday,
March 29, in Pavilion 6 of Bear Creek Pioneers Park. The park
address is 3535 War Memorial Dr., Houston, but the pavilion is off Bear Creek
Drive. The plant swap is only for trading and swapping plants no money is to
change hands and nothing is for sale. Set up for the free event starts at 8:30
a.m. Participants can turn up to claim a table space under the pavilion or set
up outside the pavilion. Swapping commences at 9:30 a.m. and continues through
1:30 p.m. Organizers hope to attract people interested in trading house plants,
vegetable and ornamental plants, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, tubers, shrubs, trees
and garden paraphernalia - so long as it's legal and desirable. Serious swappers
arrange pre-trades on the group's website, posting "have" and "want" lists along
with photos in the photo album section to aid in identification. Anybody is
welcome to join. More details can be found at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BearCreekPlantSwap/. The swap
also includes a potluck lunch and door prizes. An added activity at the Bear
Creek event is a free tour of the nearby Harris County Master Gardeners
Demonstration Gardens behind the Bear Creek offices of the Texas AgriLife
Extension Service, 3033 Bear Creek Dr. The Bear Creek demonstration gardens
include raised vegetable beds, an herb garden, a butterfly garden, a fruit
orchard, a meditation garden and a bog garden. Flower and perennial beds include
Texas Superstars, All American Selections, border plants, roses, shade plants,
day lilies, drought tolerant varieties and more. All are selected to show area
residents what plants perform well in our area. The Master Gardeners are testing
new plant cultivars in several beds. Visitors can also learn about
cylinder/container gardening, composting and projects in the Master Gardener
greenhouse. Sign up for a reserved space and lunch plate at the swap. For more
details, contact Daryl at 832-877-7387.
La Marque:
"Minimize Tomato Stress Factors to Maximize Yields" with GC Master Gardener Ira
Gervais will be presented 9-11:30 a.m., March 29, at Galveston
County AgriLife Extension, Carbide Park, 4102 Main, La Marque. Email
reservations to galv3@wt.net, For additional information, call 281-534-3413 or
visit www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston. Free.
Orangefield:
The Orange County Master Gardener Association of Orange will hold their annual
Bloomin' Crazy Plant Fair Saturday, March 29 from 8 a.m. until
1 p.m. at Jewel Cormier Park, 8235 FM 1442, Orangefield (about 1.5 miles south
of IH10 (Exit 869S). Available will be a large variety of plants from annuals,
perennials, Texas SuperStars, Natives, vines, butterfly, house, tropical,
lilies, citrus, shrubs, trees, vegetables including herbs and a huge selection
of tomato and pepper plants. There will be many hard-to-find plants available
also. Vendors selling bromeliads, and unique gifts will be available along with
Master Gardeners to answer horticulture related questions. Concessions will be
available. For additional information, visit www.txmg.org/orange.
Waxahachie:
The Lawn & Garden Expo will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m., March
29, at the Waxahachie Civic Center. Speakers include Jenny Wegley,
director of research & greenhouse for the Dallas Arboretum discussing "Trial
by Flower"; Alene Hamilton & Susan Clark discussing "Food & Flavors of
the Southwest"; and Dr. Ridlon "Kip" Kiphart discussing "Invite a Monarch to
Lunch." For additional information, visit www,ECMGA.com.
Midland/Odessa:
Beginning March 31, Permian Basin Master Gardeners will hold their Spring 2014
Earth-kind Landscape Design School. the course consists of four evening classes,
the final two taught by Dr. Steve George. Classes are March 31 and April
1, 7 and 8 at the CAF Museum, 9600 Wright Drive - at the Midland Odessa
Airport off I-20, between Midland and Odessa - from 6:30 to 9:30 each evening.
In addition to instruction, participants receive design templates, lists of
appropriate trees, annuals, perennials and other plants, a 30-minute design
consultation and 2 admissions to the Commemorative Air Force Museum. Fee of $145
covers 1 or 2 members of the same household. Contact Wanda Roberson at
432-498-4071 or wrroberson@ag.tamu.edu.
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Woodway:
The McLennan County Master Gardener Intern Class Orientation
will be held 2 p.m.-4 p.m., April 2, at the Whitehall Center at
the Carleen Bright Arboretum, #1 Pavilion Way, Woodway. For additional
information, call 254-399-9204.
Austin:
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in
Travis County and Travis County Master Gardeners is presenting a series of five
monthly drought-related programs in Austin, which began with a composting
program on Feb. 6. The three remaining Dealing with Drought Conditions
programs will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on their respective dates at the
AgriLife Extension office in southeast Austin, located at 1600-B Smith Road.
Each program is $10 for early registration and $15 for late or on-site
registration. To register, go to http://agriliferegister.tamu.edu. Still to come: April
3 - Landscaping to conserve water.
Learn proper techniques for watering, feeding and maintaining healthy grasses
and landscapes. May
1 - Drip irrigation for the garden.
Learn how to install an effective water-wise drip irrigation system and how to
monitor its efficiency. Includes an explanation of the irrigation system at
AgriLife Extension's demonstration garden. June
5 - Alternative methods of
gardening and irrigation. People with time, space or physical limitations can
learn how to raise vegetables, herbs and flowers using self-sufficient grow
boxes, as well as keyhole gardening and "hugelkultur," to expand their gardening
repertoire. For more information, contact Richards at 512-854-9600 or drichards@tamu.edu.
Austin: Trowel
and Error, Mayfield Park Gardening Symposium, will be held Saturday,
April 5, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Mayfield Park, 3505 W. 35th
Street, Austin (next to Laguna Gloria Art Museum). Historic Mayfield Park
combines topics dear to the heart of Central Texas gardeners in a series of
"must hear" lectures: 10 a.m. Amanda Moon, horticulturist, landscape designer
and consultant "Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants You May Not Have Heard Of (or
Thought About Using)"; 11 a.m. Jay White, avid gardener and contributing writer
for Texas Gardener, "The Masters of Horticulture blog Fence Me In
-Selecting the Proper Support For Tomatoes"; Noon Patty Leander, contributing
writer for Texas Gardener, Master Gardener Vegetable Specialist, B.S.
in Food and Nutrition, "Go Vertical in the Garden With Climbing, Vining and
Twining Vegetables." What's a garden event without a plant sale? Mayfield has
the best deals in town for hard-to-find heirlooms and other perennials perfect
for the April garden. A "garden goodie" raffle for the discerning gardener will
round out the day. As always, Trowel & Error benefits one of Austin's
favorite and enchanting parks, historic Mayfield. Guests tour the restored
Mayfield-Gutsch home, surrounded by stone-walled gardens patterned in the 1920's
after the cottage gardens of England. Towering palms, flowering trees and
perennials line meandering paths set among ponds filled with water lilies and
fish. Gregarious peacocks supervise overflowing flower beds planted and
maintained by community volunteers. Sponsored by Friends of the Parks of Austin,
a non-profit organization, Trowel and Error is the solitary fund-raiser for
historic Mayfield Park. Although admission is free, a $5.00 donation is
requested. For more information, call 1-512-453-7074, email neenok@aol.com, or visit mayfieldpark.org.
Cleburne: Metro Beekeepers President Roger Evartt will
discuss "Herbs & Bees" at The Johnson County Herb Society's April
5 meeting held at the Chisholm Trail Outdoor Museum, 101 Chisholm
Trail, Cleburne. The meeting begins at 10 a.m. and the lecture follows at 10:30
a.m. For more information, call 817-793-4625 or visit www.jcherbsocietytx.webs.com.
Dallas:
Join The FarmGirls, Marilyn and Donelle Simmons, at Texas Discovery Gardens
Saturday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to noon, and learn how to make
your own herb garden. Discover which herbs grow well in our area and how to
plant them. The FarmGirls have designed many organic herb beds and would love to
teach you, too! Bring home herbs to plant in your garden. $25; $20 for TDG
Members. Register online or at 214-428-7476 x343. 3601 Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd., Dallas. For more information, visit http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php.
Deer
Park: Satuerday, April 5, A Prairie Celebration
of Lawther-Deer Park Preserve. Free hourly tours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Choose
from birding, butterflies, wildflowers, history or special tours for children.
Dinner at Monument Inn at 7 p.m ($40) to benefit future plans for the prairie.
Details/registration (required) at www.prairiepartner.org or
www.TexasPrairie.org or
email HNPAT@texasprairie.org.
Gonzales:
The Gonzales Master Gardeners' 4th Annual Spring Plant Sale will be held
Saturday, April 5 from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. in downtown
Gonzales at Texas Heroes Square (St. Louis and St Joseph). There will be
vegetables, herbs, annual and perennial plants, succulents, cacti, and
houseplants available for shoppers to select from and children will have the
opportunity to plant some seeds in their very own decorated pot. Other
activities include an "Ask the Master Gardener" booth for those with gardening
questions, a silent auction, food and drink. Proceeds from the silent auction
and the sale of plants will be used for our education projects for the school
children, adult education programs and other community projects. For more
information, contact Fran Saliger at 830-672-2953.
Huntsville:
The Texas Thyme Unit of the Herb Society of America will host its third annual
Herb Festival at the Wynne Home on Saturday, April
5, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will be held on the grounds of the
beautiful, historic Wynne Home, 1428 Eleventh St., Huntsville. The event will
feature a vast selection of herbs, camellias, hummingbird and butterfly plants
for sale. Local artists, herbal, garden and kitchen vendors will also be selling
their products. Area musicians will perform and there will be speakers on using
and growing herbs. The event is free to the public. For more information, call
936-891-5024 or visit www.facebook.com/texasthymeunit.
La Marque:
"Gardening for Jewels - Hummingbirds" with GC Master Gardener Deborah Repasz.
9-11:00 a.m., April 5, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension in Carbide Park,
4102 Main, La Marque. Ph 281-534-3413; email reservations to galv3@wt.net, further details www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston. Free.
Midland: The
Permian Basin Master Gardeners will hold their annual plant sale 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Saturday, April 5, at the Midland County Horseshoe on I-20 at
the south end of Midland. Hundreds of drought-tolerant plants, from herbs to
perennials to trees, will be available. For more information, contact Kathy Lee
at hal_lee@suddenlink.net.
Nacogdoches:
SFA Gardens at Stephen F. Austin State
University will host its annual Garden Gala Day Spring Plant Sale from 9
a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at the SFA Pineywoods
Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St., Nacogdoches. A wide variety
of hard-to-find, "Texas tough" plants will be available, including
Texas natives, heirlooms, tropicals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and
exclusive SFA and Greg Grant introductions. Most of the plants are extensively
trialed in the gardens before being offered to the public and most are produced
by the SFA Gardens staff and volunteers.This popular event benefits
the SFA Mast Arboretum, Pineywoods Native Plant Center, Ruby M. Mize Azalea
Garden, Gayla Mize Garden, and educational programs hosted at the gardens. The
public is encouraged to arrive early and bring a wagon. For more information,
call 936-468-4404, or visit www.sfagardens.sfasu.edu
two weeks before the sale for a list of available plants.
Rosenberg:
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners open their Demonstration
Gardens, give advice about plants suited to Fort Bend County and
offer tips on preparing for the growing season on Saturday, April
5. Park in front of the Agriculture Center, 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg,
and take one of the sidewalks to the area behind the building. Master Gardeners
will be in the gardens from 9-11 a.m. Call 281-341-7068 or visit http://www.fbmg.com/ for
more information.
San
Antonio: Join Green Spaces Alliance on April 5 for an
exclusive bike ride to tour up to eight community gardens during the second
annual SicloVerde! Several tour options will be offered including a 14-mile
group tour, a shorter tour to include four amazing gardens, and a walking tour.
Participants will gather at the Eastside Sprouts Community Garden, 1023 N Pine,
San Antonio, in the morning and travel in groups from garden to garden, visiting
with gardeners and taking part in fun garden-themed activities before completing
the loop. Route maps and bags of sponsored gifts will be provided to registered
participants. Sign-up online today at www.greensatx.org/sicloverde.
Dallas:
Texas Discovery Gardens presents its annual Butterfly Gardening Workshop
Saturday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Discover how
easy it is to garden and attract native butterflies with Horticulture Director
Roger Sanderson & Entomologist John Watts. Bring home a starter flat of
butterfly host and nectar plants, valued at $60. $60, $48 for TDG Members.
Register in advance. 3601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Dallas. Details are at
http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php.
Dallas:
Get out in the garden on this family friendly walk at Texas Discovery Gardens
Saturday, April 12 at 11 a.m. Search for early spring blooms.
It ends in time for you to catch the Butterfly Release talk at noon in our
conservatory. Included with admission. 3601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Dallas. Details are at http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/events_and_classes.php.
La Marque:
"The Culture and Care of Palms" with GC Master Gardener O.J. Millar.
6:30-8:00p.m., April 15, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension
in Carbide Park, 4102 Main, La Marque. Ph 281-534-3413; email reservation to galv@wt.net,
further details www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston. Free.
Dallas:
The annual Butterfly Plant Sale at Texas Discovery Gardens is a
three day event. Members are invited to enjoy a pre-sale at 10% off on Friday,
April 25, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The sale opens to the public
April 26 and 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy
native and adapted plants that are rare to find in local nurseries! It's at
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park - 3601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.,
Dallas. Find a plant list at http://texasdiscoverygardens.org/plant_sale.php.
Rosenberg:
Fort Bend Master Gardener Deborah Birge will present a "Backyard Basics" talk on
Fruit Production on Saturday morning, April 26, at the
Fort Bend County Extension Office, 1402 Band Road, Rosenberg. Ms. Birge,
who earned the designation of Citrus Specialist in 2011 and National
Plant Diagnostic Network First Detector in 2013, will discuss elements of
fruit tree maintenance ranging from planting bare root trees to pruning,
pest control, harvesting, improving production, and varieties that are
best suited for Fort Bend County. Her talk, from 8:30 - 11 a.m., is presented by
the Fort Bend Master Gardeners and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
in Fort Bend County. Registration for each class is $15 for individuals, $25 for
couples. Kids under 10 accompanied by parents are free. For more information or
to register, contact Brandy Rader at brandyrader@ag.tamu.edu or 281-342-3034. Or visit www.fortbend.agrilife.org
or www.fbmg.com.
La Marque:
"The Joy of Daylilies" with Nell Shimek, 6:30-8 p.m., April 29,
at Galveston County AgriLife Extension in Carbide Park, 4102 Main, La Marque. Ph
281-534-3413; email reservation to galv@wt.net,
further details www.aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston.
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FIRST WEEK
Houston: The Harris County Master Gardeners
meet at noon the first Tuesday of each month
at the Texas AgriLife Extension, 3033 Bear Creek Drive (near the intersection of
Highway 6 and Patterson Road), Houston. For additional information visit
http://hcmga.tamu.edu
or call 281-855-5600.
Kaufman:The Kaufman County Master Gardeners meet the
first Tuesday of each month at the First Community Church at
1401 Trinity Drive in Crandall. January through April and August and September
meetings are at 9 a.m., with the remaining meetings beginning at 7 p.m. For
additional information visit http://www.kcmga.org, call 972-932-9069 or email to sbburden@ag.tamu.edu.
Wichita Falls: The Wichita County Master
Gardener Association meets at 5:30 p.m. at Rolling Meadows, 2nd floor Media
Center, 3006 McNeil Ave., Wichita Falls, on the
first Tuesday of each month. For more information, visit www.txmg.org/wichita or call 940-716-8610.
Midland: The Permian Basin Master Gardeners
meet at noon, the first Wednesday of each month at the Permian Basin
Readiness Center at the Midland International Airport. For more information,
call 432-498-4071.
Allen: The Allen Garden Club meets at 7 p.m.
on the first Thursday of each month,
February through December, at the Allen Heritage Center, 100 E. Main St., Allen.
For more information, visit www.allengardenclub.org.
Brownwood: The Brown County Master Gardeners
Association meets the first Thursday of each month from noon to 1 p.m. at
the AgriLife Extension Office, 605 Fisk Ave., Brownwood. For further
information, call Mary Green Engle at 325-784-8453.
Gonzalas: Gonzales Master Gardeners hold
their monthly meeting at noon on the first
Thursday of each month at 623 Fair Street, Gonzales. Bring a bag lunch,
drinks provided. Contact AgriLife Extension Office at 830-672-8531 or
visit http://gonzalesmastergardeners.org for more information.
SECOND
WEEK
Austin: Austin Organic Gardeners Club meets
at 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month
(except December) at the Austin Area Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs
Road, Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin. For more information, visit www.austinorganicgardeners.org.
Evant: The Evant Garden Club meets on the
second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m., usually at the bank in downtown
Evant. To confirm the date, time and place of each month's meeting, call
254-471-5585.
Marion: The Guadalupe County (Schertz/Seguin)
Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas meets on the second Tuesday of each month except July, August and
December at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion. Directions to St. John's
Lutheran Church: From FM 78 turn south onto FM 465 and the church is just past
the Marion School on the right. From IH-10 go north on FM 465 towards Marion.
The Church will be on the left, just before you get to town. A plant exchange
and meet-and-greet begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m.
Visitors are welcome. For more information or an application to join NPSOT
visit www.npsot.org/GuadalupeCounty/ or contact guadalupecounty@npsot.org.
Quitman: The Quitman Garden Club meets at 2
p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the
Quitman Library on E Goode Street, Quitman. It is a diverse group that welcomes
all visitors. For more information, e-mail quitmangardenclub@gmail.com.
Denton: The Denton County Master Gardener
Association meets from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. the
second Wednesday of each month at 401 W. Hickory
St., Denton. Meetings are open to the public. More information is available
at: http://dcmga.com/.
Humble: The Mercer Arboretum & Botanic
Garden, 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble, hosts a Lunch Bunch the second
Wednesday of each month from noon until 2 p.m. Take a sack lunch or order a
box lunch from Starbucks when you call 281-443-8731 to reserve your spot. Master
Gardeners and Masters Naturalists may earn CEU credits by attending.
Jacksboro: The Jacksboro Garden Club meets at
9:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of each month (except June, July and
August) at the Concerned Citizens Center, 400 East Pine Street, Jacksboro. For
more information, call Melinda at 940-567-6218.
Longview: The Gregg County Master Gardeners
Association meets the second Wednesday of each
month from noon to 1 p.m. at the AgriLife Extension Office, 405 E. Marshall
Ave., Longview. The public is invited to attend. There is an educational program
preceding the business meeting. For further information call Cindy Gill at
903-236-8429 or visit www.gregg-tx.tamu.edu.
Rockport: The Rockport Herb & Rose Study
Group, founded in March 2003, meets the
second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at 619 N. Live
Oak Street, Room 14, Rockport, to discuss all aspects of using and growing
herbs, including historical uses and tips for successful propagation and
cultivation. Sometimes they take field trips and have cooking demonstrations in
different locations. For more information, contact Linda 361-729-6037, Ruth
361-729-8923 or Cindy 979-562-2153 or visit www.rockportherbs.org and http://rockportherbies.blogspot.com.
Woodway: The McLennan County Master Gardeners
meet on the second Wednesday each month at noon at the Carleen Bright
Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway. Educational programs follow the business
session. For more information, call 254-757-5180.
Beaumont: The Jefferson County Master
Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the
AgriLife Extension Office, 1225 Pearl Street, Suite 200, Beaumont. For more
information, call 409-835-8461.
Georgetown: The Williamson County Chapter of
the Native Plant Society of Texas meets from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Georgetown
Public Library, 402 W. 8th Street. Georgetown. For additional information,
contract Billye Adams at 512-863-9636 or visit http://www.npsot.org/WilliamsonCounty/default.htm.
Orange: The Orange County Master Gardeners
Association holds their monthly meeting on the
second Thursday of each month. A short program is
presented. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the new Orange County Expo Center
on Hwy 1442 in Orangefield. Enter the building in the front entrance, first door
on the right, Texas AgriLife offices. Pot luck supper at 6 p.m. Visit http://txmg.org/orange
for more information.
San Antonio: The San Antonio Herb Society
meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each
month at the San Antonio Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels (corner of
Funston & N. New Braunfels). For more information on programs, visit
www.sanantonioherbs.org.
Angleton: The Brazoria County Master
Gardeners meet at 11 a.m. on the second Friday of each month at the
Brazoria County Extension Office, 21017 County Road 171, Angleton. There is a
general business meeting followed by a brief educational program each month. For
further information call 979-864-1558, ext.110.
College Station: The A&M Garden Club
meets on the second Friday of each month
during the school year at 9:30 a.m. in the training room of the College Station
Waste Water Facility building at the end of North Forest Parkway, College
Station. Expert speakers, plant sharing, and federated club projects help
members learn about gardening in the Brazos Valley, floral design, conservation,
and more. For more information, visit http://www.amgardenclub.com/.
Houston: The Spring Branch African Violet
Club meets the second Saturday of each month, January through November,
at 10:30am at the Copperfield Baptist Church, 8350 Highway 6 North, Houston.
Call Karla at 281-748-8417 prior to attending to confirm meeting date and
time.
Kilgore: Northeast Texas Organic Gardeners meets at 1:30
p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. For more
information, call Carole Ramke at 903-986-9475.
Dallas: The Rainbow Garden Club of North
Texas meets the second Sunday of each month
at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Meetings are held at member's homes and garden
centers around the area. For more information, visit www.RainbowGardenClub.com.
THIRD
WEEK
Arlington: The Arlington Men's Garden Club
meets from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on the third
Monday of each month (except December) at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S.
Center Street, Arlington. For more information, contact Lance Jepson at
LJepson@aol.com.
Cleburne: The Johnson County Master Gardeners
meet at 2 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at McGregor House, 1628
W. Henderson, Cleburne, which includes a program and a meet & greet. For
more information, call Sharon Smith at 817-894-7700.
New Braunfels: The Comal Master Gardeners meet at 6 p.m.
the third Monday of each month (except April and December,) at
the GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels. An educational
program precedes the business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For
additional information, call 830-620-3440 or visit http://txmg.org/comal/.
Corpus Christi: The Nueces
Master Gardeners meet at noon the third Tuesday of each month, except
December, at Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Dr., Corpus Christi. An
educational program precedes the business meeting. For further information call
361 767-5217.
Rockport: Monthly meetings
of the Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners are held at 10 a.m. on the third
Tuesday of each month at Texas AgriLife Extension Service - Aransas County
Office, 892 Airport Rd., Rockport. For additional information, e-mail aransas-tx@tamu.edu or call 361-790-0103.
Sugar Land: The Sugar Land
Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month, September through
November and January through April at 10 a.m. at the Sugar Land Community
Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land. The club hosts a different speaker each
month. For more information, visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org.
Denton: The Denton Organic
Society, a group devoted to sharing information and educating the public
regarding organic principles, meets the third Wednesday of each month
(except July, August and December) at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell
Avenue. Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and
are preceded by a social at 6:30. For more information, call 940-382-8551.
Glen Rose: The Somervell
County Master Gardeners meet at 10 a.m., the third Wednesday of each
month at the Somervell County AgriLife Extension office, 1405 Texas Drive,
Glen Rose. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 254-897-2809 or
visit www.somervellmastergardeners.org.
Granbury: The Lake
Granbury Master Gardeners meet at 1 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each
month at the Hood County Annex 1, 1410 West Pearl Street, Granbury. The
public is invited to attend. There is an educational program each month
preceding the business meeting. For information on topics call 817-579-3280 or
visit http://www.hoodcountymastergardeners.org/.
Seabrook: The Harris
County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold an educational program at 10 a.m. on the
third Wednesday of each month at The Meeting Room at Clear Lake Park (on
the Lakeside), 5001 NASA Road 1, Seabrook. The programs are free and open to the
public. For more information, visit http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu.
Brownwood: Brownwood
Garden Club meets the third Thursday of each month, 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
The club meetings are at Southside Baptist Church, 1219 Indian Creek Road, with
refreshments and a speaker presentation. Visitors are welcome. For more
information, email boeblingen@centex.net or call
817-454-8175.
Houston: The Native Plant
Society of Texas - Houston (NPSOT-H) meets at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday
of each month except for October (4th Thursday) and December (2nd Thursday).
Location varies. For locations, for more information on programs, and for
information about native plants for Houston, visit http://www.npsot.org/Houston.
Seguin: The Guadalupe
County Master Gardeners meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each
month, at the Justice Center, 211 Court Street, Seguin. After a brief social
hour, the meeting and guest speaker begins at 7 p.m. The meeting is free and
open to the public. For additional information, call 830-303-3889 or visit www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org.
FOURTH
WEEK
Brackenridge Park: The
Native Plant Society San Antonio Chapter meets every fourth Tuesday of each
month at 7 p.m. in the Lions Field Adult and Senior Center, 2809 Broadway at
E. Mulberry, Brackenridge Park, except August and December. Social and
seed/plant exchange at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. For more
information, contact Bea at 210-999-7292 or visit www.npsot.org/sanantonio.
Bryan: The Brazos County
Master Gardeners, a program of Texas AgriLife Extension, meet the fourth
Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive,
Bryan. There is a public gardening program at each meeting and pertinent
information may be found at brazosmg.com or 979-823-0129.
Edna: The Jackson County
Master Gardeners present their "Come Grown With Us" seminars on the fourth
Tuesday of each month, January through October, beginning at 7 p.m. at 411
N. Wells, Edna. The seminars are free, open to the public and offer 2 CEU hours
to Master Gardeners or others requiring them. For additional information,
contact the Jackson County Extension Office at 361-782-3312.
Linden: The Caddo
Wildflower Chapter of Native Plants Society meets the fourth Tuesday of each
month at the senior citizens building at 507 S Kaufman St. in Linden at 6:30.
Visitors are welcome. For additional information, contact Karen Tromza at khtromza@yahoo.com.
Fort Worth: The Organic
Garden Club of Forth Worth meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each
month except July and December at the Deborah Beggs Moncrief Garden Center,
3220 Botanic Blvd., Ft. Worth. Refreshments are served. For more information,
call 817-263-9322 or visit www.ogcfw.webs.com.
San Antonio: The Native
Plant Society of Texas San Antonio Chapter meets the fourth Tuesday of each
month, except August and December, at the Lions Field Adult & Senior
Center, 2809 Broadway, San Antonio. Social and plant/seed exchange at 6:30 p.m.,
program at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.npsot.org/sanantonio or call Bea at
210-999-7292.
Houston: The Houston
Chapter of the Native Prairie Association of Texas (HNPAT) meets from 7 p.m.
until 8:30 p.m. the fourth Thursday of each month at 3015 Richmond Ave.,
Houston. For more information, contact hnpat@prairies.org.
Leander: The Leander
Garden Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (except July and
August) at 10:30 a.m. at the community room behind the Greater Texas Federal
Credit Union,1300 N. Bell, Cedar Park, unless there is special event planned.
Following a program and short business meeting, we share a pot-luck luncheon. To
confirm the meeting place and time, please call president Cathy Clark-Ramsey at
512-963-4698 or email info@leandergc.org.
Dallas: The Dallas County
Master Gardeners meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For
location and program information, visit http://www.dallascountymastergardeners.org/
or contact The Helpdesk, M-F, 8 to 4:30 214-904-3053.
Dallas: The Greater Dallas
Organic Garden Club meets at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each
month at the REI, 4515 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. For more information, call
214-824-2448 or visit www.gdogc.org.
Arlington: The Arlington
Organic Garden Club meets from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on the last Thursday of
each month (except November and December) at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S.
Center Street, Arlington. For more information, contact David at
817-483-7746.
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