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April 3, 2024

Pansies offer a wide range of color for cool-season landscapes. Their toughness and versatility are two reasons pansies were named a Texas Superstar plant. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Paul Winski)

Pansies named newest Texas Superstar

By Adam Russell

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

 

The newest Texas Superstar plant — the pansy — is a versatile, tough, durable cold-hardy ornamental that provides color during an otherwise drab time of year.


Pansies are one of the most popular annual garden flowers for the landscape, said Paul Winski, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulture program specialist in the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences.


They come in a wide range of colors, including shades of purple, blue, yellow, orange and white. The flowers typically have a dark center called the “face” or “blotch,” which contrasts with the lighter-colored petals.

 

Winski said there are also “clear” flowers with no markings on their petals.

 

“The unique color combinations and patterns that pansies provide around the house make them a popular choice for gardens and containers,” he said. “There are so many colors. They are always a great option to add a pop of color during the cool season in Texas.”

 

To be designated a Texas Superstar, a plant must perform well for growers throughout the state. Texas Superstars must also be easy to propagate, ensuring the plants are widely available and reasonably priced.

 

Some pansy series available at garden centers include Delta, Freefall, Colossus, Matrix, Cool Wave, Crown, Ultima and Majestic Giants II.

 

When and where to plant pansies

 

Pansies are cool-season plants, meaning they thrive in cooler temperatures. They are often planted in the spring or fall, as they can withstand light frosts.

 

Winski said pansies can be found on the market in Texas by August and that many professionals and home gardeners will add them to landscapes by October because they perform well through typical Texas winters and can bounce back from cold snaps.

 

“They hold up well as a cool-season ornamental and provide color at a time of the year when there isn’t much color in the landscape,” he said. “People are planting them earlier and earlier, but I think the best time to plant them is around Halloween. They’re just tough as nails and don’t need a lot of inputs or attention.”

 

Pansies prefer full sun to partial shade and adapt to most well-drained soil types, he said. They grow to 6-12 inches in height with a 6- to 8-inch spread. When planted in clusters, Winski said they will typically fill out when planted 12 inches apart from center to center.

 

Winski recommended adding some general 1:1:1 ratio fertilizer upon planting. The application will be enough to carry the plant through its life. Because they are a cool-season plant, pansies in landscapes typically thrive on moisture from rainfall. Once established, they require watering only when soils become dry.

 

“Pansies are one of those plants that you can plant and, once established, require minimal care,” he said. “They’re low maintenance, have very few disease issues and stay in bloom.”

 

Best use for pansies

 

Plants perform best when adding color to borders or in mass in landscape beds and containers, Winski said. Cascading or trailing varieties, like Cool Wave and Freefall, are available and great for hanging baskets or containers.

 

Pansy flowers are also edible. Their petals can be used to garnish drinks, salads, desserts and other dishes.

 

“Pansies are one of those all-around staple ornamentals for Texas landscapes when it comes to the cool season,” he said. “If you want to add color to your landscape, you can find imaginative ways to apply them because they are consistent performers. That’s why they are a Texas Superstar.”

 

Texas Superstar is a registered trademark owned by Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Plants are designated by the Texas Superstar executive board, which comprises nine horticulturists from AgriLife Research, AgriLife Extension and Texas Tech University in Lubbock.

How to Plant Grass Seed

By Valerie Smith

Sod Solutions Content Strategist

 

There are several purposes for installing grass seed. One purpose is to seed your entire lawn or even overseed a warm-season turfgrass with a cool-season turfgrass. You can also use grass seed to repair damaged or patchy areas of your lawn.

 

Seed is often cheaper than a full sod installation; however, the number one issue with seeding is weed pressure because your seed will take time to become established and form a thick carpet of grass. The seed planting guide below will ensure that you go through all the necessary steps to provide you with an environment that promotes healthy seed growth and establishment.

 

Step 1: Test the Soil

 

The first step we recommend is testing your soil — before you apply chemicals to kill off old grass and before planting new seed. Your soil’s health is what determines the overall health of your grass. Working from the ground up is the best way to ensure superior grass quality.

 

It also helps balance your soil’s pH so that when you apply nutrients found in fertilizers, your grass is able to actually absorb them. In other words, if your soil’s pH is off, nutrients won’t be absorbed as effectively, meaning the fertilizer you apply may be a waste of money.

 

Taking a soil analysis and sending it to a laboratory is affordable, but typically takes about two weeks to complete depending on where you send it. Keep this timeframe in mind before planting seed so that you have enough time to receive results and determine what your soil needs.

 

Lastly, this step should be completed before applying a non-selective herbicide in step 2 below. Once applied, the chemicals in the herbicide may alter your soil pH temporarily before returning back to normal. Take a soil test before applying a non-selective herbicide for a more accurate reading.

 

Step 2: Choose Your Seed

 

Selecting the type of grass seed for your lawn is probably one of the most enjoyable parts of the lawn installation process.

 

But, be wary of picking grass solely for its aesthetic and beauty. Find the best grass seed for your home and make sure the grass can thrive in your environment and climate first. Generally speaking, the country is broken up into three main regions: areas that support cool-season grass, the transition zone and areas that support warm-season grass.

 

For example, the transition zone (North Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, North Texas, and Southern California) uses tall fescue seed a lot. When you get north of I-70 in the eastern United States, you will find that bluegrass is a common option. You may also see blends with ryegrass and bluegrass.

 

If you’re located in the warm season regions of the United States, you’ll probably use seed like Bermuda grass seed, centipede grass seed, paspalum seed or other warm-season varieties. It should be noted that there’s no such thing as St. Augustine seed. Additionally, although you can find zoysia grass seed on the market, it doesn’t germinate well.

 

Warm-season regions will also use cool-season grass seed as it gets closer to winter to keep lawns green when the warm-season grass enters winter dormancy. Cool-season grass stays green during the winter, so it’s not uncommon to see a Bermuda grass lawn overseeded with ryegrass seed.

 

Also, when selecting a type of grass seed, be sure to ask a professional about how much maintenance goes into the different types of grasses to see how much time, effort and money you’ll have to put into it. Here is a list of some things to do and think about before selecting a new turfgrass:

 

●     Research the area and climate you are located in.

●     Familiarize yourself with the different grass characteristics.

●     Understand the visual differences between grass colors, textures and other physical aspects.

 

Step 3: Measure Your Planting Area

 

The third step involves finding out how much seed you’ll need to purchase. We recommend using the Area Calculator Tool to draw and measure how much surface area you’ll need to cover.

 

●     Start by entering your address.

●     Draw an overlay shape for where you plan to install new seed.

●     You can now move forward with this square footage number to compare seed prices.

 

Although the tool was originally meant to help homeowners discover how much sod they need, the tool provides you with information about how many square feet you’ll need to cover, which can also be applied to seed.

 

Step 4: Prepare Your Soil

 

When Seeding a New Lawn. This is one of the more important steps of the process. The success of the seed and new grass directly depends on the conditions in which it is planted. If the soil is bad, the seed will likely struggle to get the nutrients it needs for establishment. This is why it is important to test your soil as mentioned in step 1.

 

Before installation, clear the area of any currently existing grass or weeds. If the soil is bad, the seed will likely struggle to get the nutrients it needs for establishment. It’s almost guaranteed that weeds will compete with the germinating seed until your lawn becomes fully established. We recommend following these steps:

 

●     Begin by making an application of a non-selective herbicide or some other glyphosate-based product 10–14 days before seed planting takes place.

●     Wait 3–4 days and then make a second application if the grass isn’t dying quickly enough.

●     Once your grass is dead, use a sod cutter or rototiller to remove the top layer of grass and debris.

 

When Filling Damaged or Patchy Areas. If you are planning on repairing bare spots with seed, rid the area of any problems that may exist first. These issues could include weeds, insects or disease. This can be as simple as pulling the weeds out by hand in the area or as difficult as treating the area with an herbicide, insecticide or fungicide.

 

Step 5: Plant the Seed and Cover

 

Now that you’ve created an environment to successfully grow healthy seed, you can begin planting. A broadcast spreader or a drop spreader is definitely needed for larger lawns, but if you’re going over smaller areas, a hand-held grass seed spreader will do the trick.

 

When planting the seed, use the recommended seeding rate on the back of the bag your seed came in. The time spent seeding your lawn depends on the size of your yard.

 

Another item we suggest using is straw or topsoil coating. If you’re going to plant seed on the bare ground, it’s smart to keep it somewhat protected from birds or weather.

 

You can also lightly rake the seed into the soil after planting to cover it up with a light coating of topsoil. Thin soil coverage helps with germinating. You can use topsoil, straw, mulch or peat moss for this reason.

 

Step 6: Water and Fertilize

 

Select a grass seed fertilizer that provides the necessary nutrients your soil may need according to the soil analysis results you should’ve received by now. Your new seed needs plenty of phosphorus.

 

Phosphorus helps roots grow so that the new sod can establish successfully. Sometimes it can be hard to understand a fertilizer label so we discuss a few ways to interpret and find what you’re looking for here.

 

Step 7: Post-Planting Care

 

For the next 10–20 days, water your newly planted seed about 1 inch deep into the soil’s surface every day. Take rainfall into consideration. Use a sprinkler to mist over the surface of the soil so that it is moist, but not soggy.

 

When is the best time to plant grass seed?

 

The best time to plant grass seed depends on the type of grass seed you use and where you’re located. Generally speaking, fall is the best time of the year to seed a cool season turfgrass variety whereas spring is the best time to seed a warm-season turfgrass variety.

 

When is the worst time to plant grass seed?

 

The absolute worst time of year to plant grass seed is during the winter and summer. Even if you have a cool-season variety of grass seed, the chances of it sticking around and not being washed away in the snow are pretty low.

 

It’s not recommended during the summer either because warm-season grass seed will be forced to establish in extreme heat. You’ll spend a lot of time and money irrigating it. Cool-season grass seed, on the other hand, is dormant during the summer.

 

How to Overseed a Lawn for Winter

 

While warm-season grass goes dormant and turns brown in the winter, cool-season grass doesn’t. A lot of homeowners overseed their warm-season lawn with cool-season grass seed so that it stays green year-round.

 

If this is something you’re going to do, the real trick is overseeding at the right time of year. This typically takes place 30 days before the first frost in your area. The timing will vary depending on where you are located, but generally, the first day of frost in the southern two-thirds of the United States occurs around the first few weeks of October. To overseed, you will need to purchase grass seed and apply it at the recommended rate on the bag with a broadcast or drop spreader.

 

Final Tips

 

We wish you success on your planting project, but before you get started, here are some final tips:

 

Timing Matters

 

●     If there is a forecast for heavy rains, winds, storms or hurricanes, hold off on seeding until afterward so it doesn’t wash the seed out.

●     Don’t seed too late in the year (December) because the seed won’t germinate, and you won’t get a lot of growth.

●     Seeding too early in the summer is also a bad idea because it’ll be too hot. Seeding in temperatures ranging from the 50s–80s is the recommended time.

●     Most consumer products will specify the best time to lay seed on the bag.

 

Things to Look Out For

 

●     The biggest things you want to keep an eye out for are weeds and diseases. For example, ryegrass placed in humid or wet areas encourages diseases. Rye is more susceptible to gray leaf spot and disease in general.

●     If you seeded damaged areas in your lawn caused by diseases in the first place, be sure the disease is completely gone before applying more seed to the damaged area.

6 tips on how and when to fertilize a lawn

Clint DeBoer

Editor-In-Chief, Protool Reviews


With spring officially beginning, it's essential to prepare your lawn for the warmer weather.


Timing is Key: Fertilizing your lawn at the right time is crucial for optimal growth and health. Applying fertilizer too early can lead to excessive weed growth and susceptibility to diseases, while fertilizing too late may not provide enough nutrients for robust growth. Find the best timing for fertilizing according to seasonal changes and grass types — this will ensure your lawn receives the nutrients it needs and when it needs them. During the spring growing season, apply fertilizer to your lawn around the time you do your first mow of the season.


Understanding Your Lawn's Needs: Lawns have varying nutrient requirements throughout the year, depending on factors like temperature, rainfall and grass type. Knowing when your lawn is actively growing and when it enters periods of dormancy or stress is essential for effective fertilization. In the winter, it’s common for lawns to go dormant as temperatures drop. When your lawn wakes up, it needs a lot of nutrients to promote strong root growth.


Grass Type Matters: Different grass types have distinct growth patterns and nutrient requirements. Warm-season grasses thrive in warmer temperatures and require fertilization during the spring and summer months. On the other hand, cool-season grasses prefer cooler temperatures and benefit from fertilization in the fall and early spring. For cool-season grasses, you should apply spring lawn fertilizer when they start waking up. Usually, this takes place sometime in March or April. Start fertilizing warm-season grasses in the early spring when they start to turn green. This usually happens in late March or early April when temperatures reach around 70° and soil temps are above 55°F. Applying fertilizer too early can risk your grass prioritizing leaf development rather than root growth, which can make it more susceptible to drought, weeds, and diseases later in the season. Understanding your grass type allows you to customize your fertilization approach for optimal results.


Soil Testing for Success: Before applying fertilizer, it's essential to assess your soil's nutrient levels to avoid over- or under-fertilization. Conducting a soil test provides valuable insights into your soil's pH level, organic matter content, and nutrient deficiencies, guiding you in selecting the right fertilizer and application rate.


Weed and Pest Management: Integrated pest and weed management strategies play a crucial role in maintaining a lush lawn. Discover effective methods for controlling weeds and pests while minimizing the use of chemicals, ensuring your lawn stays healthy and vibrant year-round.


Watering Practices: Proper watering is essential to activate fertilizers and ensure nutrients reach the roots. Watering frequency and techniques will complement your fertilization schedule and promote healthy lawn growth.

Lawn fertilization is about more than just timing and technique; it's about understanding the unique needs of your lawn and the environment it thrives in. Fertilizing your lawn too early or too late wastes money and chemicals. By integrating these tips, you can achieve a lush, resilient lawn that enhances your outdoor space year-round.

Upcoming Garden Events
 
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Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Growing Peppers in Houston," 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 4. Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston. Learn more about selecting an caring for pepper plants in Houston. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Austin: A Spring Vegetable Gardening Class will be held at 10:00 a.m., April 5, at the Texas A&M AgrilLife Extension Office — Travis County, 1600-B Smith Road, Austin. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/49DwfN9, email travismg@ag.tamu.edu, or call 512-710-7098.


Houston: Clear Lake Native Plant Society Spring Plant Sale 4:00-7:00 p.m., April 5. University of Houston Clear Lake, 2700 Bay Area Blvd.


Hempstead: Sat., April 6, 10:00 a.m.: Felder Rushing Garden Talks at First Baptist Church, 445 Main St., Hempstead. Registration: txmg.org/wallermg/felder-rushing-presentation/. $30.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Organic Gardening," 1:00 p.m., Thursday, April 8. Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston. Discover methods of gardening that promote soil health and a balanced ecosystem. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Online: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Gardening in Containers," 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Monday, April 8. Learn best practices for containers and small urban spaces. Free virtual lecture hosted by Houston Community College. Register in advance to receive link: hcc.idloom.events/gardening-series/register.


Marian: The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will hold its in-person meeting Tuesday, April 9, at 7:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, FM 465, Marion. Andy Blair of the TDOT of Austin will be speaking on “Plants of the Sandylands.” There is a plant/seed exchange at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program at 7:00p.m. For more information , directions to St. John Lutheran Church, or membership application see our website at: https://www.npsot.org/chapters/guadalupe/ find our Facebook page: Guadalupe Chapter, Native Plant Society of Texas. Free and open to the Public.


Online: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension-Travis County continues their 2024 Texas Tough Plants educational series with Trees: Your Landscape Legacy, April 10, 10 a.m. to noon. Yvonne Schneider, Travis County Master Gardener Tree Specialist, will explore the many benefits that trees provide for your personal property as well as the general environment. A special focus will be placed on choosing the right tree that is well-suited to Austin’s climate and soil conditions. The program will be presented utilizing a webinar format. Those interested must register in advance to receive a link: https://traviscountytx-gov.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_xDf2ZGsPR46NoxFEaf5yIQ. Due to technological constraints, the webinar live broadcast is limited to the first 100 attendees. However, an unlimited number of people can register to view the recording. Everyone who registers will be sent a link to watch the recorded version. Attendees can submit questions during the webinar and get answers live as time allows. Afterward, questions that don’t make it to the webinar will receive emailed answers. Viewers of the recorded sessions can send their questions to the Travis County Master Gardener help desk: travismg@ag.tamu.edu. More information on the entire webinar series can be found here: https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/2024/03/21/texas-tough-plants-featured-in-2024-webinar-series/.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Organic Gardening," 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 12. Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonet Street, Houston. Discover methods of gardening that promote soil health and a balanced ecosystem. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Gonzales: The Gonzales Master Gardeners will hold their annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, April 13, at Independence Square in downtown Gonzales from 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Annual and perennial plants, herbs, roses, succulents, and native plants grown by Gonzales Master Gardeners will be available along with a supplementation of nursery-grown plants that will include hanging baskets, houseplants, citrus and fruit trees as well blackberries and blueberries. Cash/checks/credit/debit cards will be accepted. Rain or Shine) For more information, call 830-672-8531.


Hillsboro: Hill County Master Gardeners Annual Plant Sale 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., April 13, at Hill County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 205 Stadium Dr., Hillsboro.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Organic Gardening," 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 12. Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonet Street, Houston. Discover methods of gardening that promote soil health and a balanced ecosystem. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Container Gardening," 10:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 16. Fondren Park Garden Club, 11800 Mclain Blvd., Houston. Learn how to best garden in containers and small urban spaces, and how to address common problems. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Online: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Gardening in Containers," 11:00 a.m.-noon, Tuesday, April 16. Learn best practices for containers and small urban spaces. Free virtual lecture hosted by Harris County Public Library via Facebook Live. No reservation required: facebook.com/harriscountypl/events.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Plant Propagation," 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 16, at the Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonet Street, Houston. Learn the basics of propagating plants for your garden. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Growing Peppers in Houston," 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, at the Glazier Senior Ed Center, 16600 Pine Forest Lane, Houston. Learn about selecting and caring for pepper plants in Houston. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Spring Vegetable Gardening," 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 19, at Harris County Precinct One, 9500 Hall Road, Houston. Learn how to get your spring vegetable garden started and see how easy it is to grow your own tasty vegetables. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: The Harris County Master Gardeners Southeast Perennials & Pepper Sale will take place 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at Genoa Friendship Gardens, 1210 Genoa Red Bluff Road, Houston. Order online for the best selection, April 1-18 at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Growing Peppers in Houston," 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, at the Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Road, Houston. Learn about selecting and caring for pepper plants in Houston. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Growing Herbs in Houston," 11:30 a.m., Friday, April 26, at the Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonet Street, Houston. Free and open to the public. Learn more at hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners Westside Summer Sale, Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers will be held 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, at Alabonson Park, 9650 N. Houston Rosslyn Road, Houston. Get your summer vegetable and flower gardens started with the best varieties for Houston. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and make recommendations. Cash and Cards accepted. For more information, visit hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: South Texas Unit of the Herb Society of America will host its 38th Annual Herb Day on Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Houston Museum District. This one-day symposium spotlights "The Bold and the Beautiful'' herbs turmeric, ginger and roselle. Special guest speakers feature horticulturist Henry Flowers, and chef, author and James Beard semi-finalist Anita Jaisinghani of Pondicheri Café. Pre-registration is required for this event filled with speakers, cooking demonstration, and education tables (including painting with turmeric). Arrive early to shop with vendors and at the Herbal Marketplace where you'll find seasonal herb plants, culinary herbal blends and teas, salves, handcrafted items and more made by members. Lunch, gift bag and a chance to win door prizes included with registration. Visit http://www.herbsociety-stu.org/herb-day.html for more information.

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Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present Plant Propagation at 10:30 a.m., Monday, May 8, at the Tracy Gee Community Center, 3599 Westcenter Drive, Houston. Learn the basics of propagating plants for your garden. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit hcmga.tamu.edu.


Luling: Sunny Hill Flower Farm is hosting its annual agriculture weekend May 10-11, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 399 Pasture Rd. Luling. Visit Sunny Hill to cut flower bouquets in the field full of unending blooms, grab a bite to eat from delicious food trucks, enjoy live music, and visit and view 30 incredible select artisan vendors hosted on the farm. Plus, enjoy some fun farm experiences for the kids, such as farm animals and games. For more information, visit Market at the Farm event | Sunny Hill flower fa (sunny-hill-flower-farm.com). (To be a vendor or for other inquiries, Text/call 512-900-1041.)


Online: Harris County Master Gardeners present Identifying "Good and Bad" Bugs at 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 13. Learn how to tell the difference between beneficial and damaging insects in your garden. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Houston Community College. Register in advance to receive link: hcc.idloom.events/gardening-series/register.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Summer Gardening "at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 13, at the Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonet Street, Houston. Learn how to help your garden thrive in the summer heat. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit hcmga.tamu.edu.


Houston: The Harris Master Gardners present "Raised Bed Gardening" at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, at Glazier Senior Ed Center, 16600 Pine Forest Lane, Houston. Learn the tips and tricks for helping your plants thrive in a raised-bed garden. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit hcmga.tamu.edu.


Online/Hays County: Hays County Master Gardeners’ Spring Plant & Tree Sale will be online and in-person this year. This is the perfect time to plant, and Master Gardeners will bring their favorite vegetables and herbs for your garden. Skip the line at the grocery store and harvest fresh in your backyard! Hays County Master Gardeners are also putting their expertise to work to bring their finest plantings and transplants from their home gardens. These will include Texas Superstars, Texas native and adapted perennials, ornamental grasses and sedge, trees, and succulents perfect for our Hill Country climate. The online sale link http://haysgardener.square.site will be activated March 18 through March 26. Online purchases can be picked up at the in-person shopping locations on Sunday, March 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Buda Downtown Greenspace and Gazebo and on Wednesday, March 27, 3-6 p.m. at Dripping Springs Farmers. Find more information, visit http://hayscountymastergardeners.org. For up-to-the minute news about the plant sale, visit https://www.facebook.com/HaysCountyGardeners/ or https://www.instagram.com/hayscountymastergardeners/.


Online: Harris County Master Gardeners present Identifying "Good and Bad" Bugs at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 21. Learn how to tell the difference between beneficial and damaging insects in your garden. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Harris County Public Library via Facebook Live. No reservation required: facebook.com/harriscountypl/events.


Quitman: A demonstration on proper care of orchids & houseplants will be held noon-1:00 p.m., May 23, at the Wood County Extension Office, 618 S. Main Street, Quitman.


Houston: Harris County Master Gardeners present "Permaculture Gardening" at 10:00 a.m., Mnday, May 29, at the Fonteno Senior Education Center, 6600 Bissonet Street, Houston. Learn the actions you can take to have a more natural design and flow in your garden. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit hcmga.tamu.edu.

Weekly Meetings

Galveston: The Young Gardeners Program is a school garden and healthy eating program operating on Galveston and the Bolivar Peninsula. Every Saturday, 9-11 a.m., they host a garden Community Day at one of the schools. It's an opportunity for community members to work and play in the garden and it's kid-friendly. First Saturday - Crenshaw, 416 State Hwy 87, Crystal Beach; Second Saturday - Rosenberg Elementary, 721 10th St., Galveston; Third Saturday - Morgan Elementary, 1410 37th St., Galveston; Fourth Saturday - Oppe Elementary, 2915 81st St., Galveston.

Monthly Meetings


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FIRST WEEK

 

Jasper: The Jasper County Master Gardeners meet on the first Monday of each month at St. Michael's Catholic Church from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The evening begins with pot luck social and then guest presentations and/or educational class to conclude. Visit https://jasper.agrilife.org/jasper-master-gardeners/ to verify meeting date for any given month, as circumstances could require a change, and to find information on the speaker and topic scheduled for each meeting; Visit  https://mastergardener.tamu.edu/become/ to become a member.

  

Kaufman: The Kaufman County Master Gardener Association meets the first Monday of each month (second Monday, if the first is a holiday) at the First Christian Church (formerly, and still on Google Maps, Grace Christian Church) located at 504 S. Houston Street, Kaufman. An educational program begins at 10 a.m., followed by the business meeting. For topic and additional information, visit http://www.kcmga.org/ and check Events. Refreshments will be available. For more information or to ask about accommodations, call 469-376-4520, or email Jackie Robertson at jrobertson@ag.tamu.edu.


Houston: The Harris County Master Gardeners meet the first Monday of each month at Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Road, Houston. Announcements begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by an educational lecture. For additional information, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu/lecture-series.


Houston: The Harris County Master Gardeners meet the first Tuesday of each month at Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Road, Houston. Announcements begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by an educational lecture. For additional information, visit https://hcmga.tamu.edu/lecture-series/. Location is subject to change for Holidays & Voting days.


Schulenberg: Schulenburg Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of each month, at 11:30 a.m., September-May, at the Schulenburg First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, 110 Upton Ave., Schulenburg.


Corpus Christi: The Coastal Bend Cactus and Succulent Society meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Garden Senior Center, 5325 Greely Dr., Corpus Christi. The purpose is to stimulate an interest in cactus and succulent plants by providing a forum to foster and broaden knowledge of the plants. Join the society on Facebook: Coastal Bend Cactus & Succulent Society.


Dallas: Garden Masters, Inc., meet the first Wednesday of each month, Sept.- May, at North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Rd., Dallas, 75230. The club hosts different speakers each month from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come early and order lunch from the The Cafe, which features a healthy menu, fresh local produce and sustainably produced meats and fish (or call in advance to order 972-338-2233). For more information about Garden Masters Inc, email Marcia Borders at borderlineart1@gmail.com.

 

Kerrville: Hill Country Master Gardeners meet the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 Hwy 27. For more information visit www.hillcountrymastergardeners.org.

 

Midland: The Permian Basin Master Gardeners (Ector/Midland counties) have monthly meetings at noon on the first Wednesday of each month at the West Texas Food Bank, 1601 Westcliff Drive in Midland. For more information call 432-498-4071 or 432-686-4700.


Navasota: The Navasota Garden Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month (September through May) at 10:00 a.m., at the First Baptist Church Family Life Building, 500 E. Holland St., Navasota. If not meeting at the church, a change of meeting notice will be placed on the door of the Family Life Building. Guests are welcome. Members are from Grimes County and surrounding counties.


San Antonio: The San Antonio Garden Center meets on the first Wednesday of each month from September – May at 3310 N. New Braunfels @ Funston, San Antonio. Social and plant sale begins at 9:30 a.m. Program at 10 a.m. Open to the public. For more information visit www.sanantoniogardencenter.org.

  

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.


Atlanta: The Cass County Master Gardeners meet the first Thursday of each month at the Atlanta Memorial Hospital Conference Room, State Highway 77 @ S. Williams St., Atlanta. A business meeting is followed by an educational program. The public is welcome to attend. For additional information, call 903-756-5391 or visit http://cass.agrilife.org


Fort Worth: The Native Plant Society of Texas - North Central Chapter meets the first Thursday of each month, excluding January and July, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., program begins at 7:00 p.m. Guest speakers present educational programs on topics of interest. Members, friends, family, guests and the public are welcome. For a list of speakers and topics or more information, visit http://www.txnativeplants.org.

  

Hempstead: The Waller County Master Gardeners usually meet at 9 a.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Waller County AgriLife Extension Office, 846 6th St., Hempstead. For more information on the meeting schedule, visit http://txmg.org/wallermg or call 979-826-7651.

 

Gonzales: 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.


New Braunfels: The Comal Garden Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Southbank Clubhouse, 222 Southbank Blvd., New Braunfels.


Temple: Temple Garden Club, District V meets 9:30-11:30 a.m., the first Thursday of each month (September-May), at the Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N 3rd Street.

 

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. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; club business begins at 7:00 p.m., followed by a presentation. For more information, visit www.austinorganicgardeners.org.


Jacksonville: The Cherokee County Master Gardeners meet on the second Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at The First Methodist Church, 1031 TX-456 Loop, Jacksonville. For additional information, contact Kim Benton at kim.benton@ag.tamu.edu.

 

Cedar Park/Leander/Liberty Hill: The Hill Country Bloomers meet the second Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7 p.m. at the Cedar Park Recreation Center, 1435 Main Street, Cedar Park. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. to socialize and swap plants and seeds. Meetings feature guest speakers on a variety of topics for the home gardener or landscaper. They host a plant sale in the spring and a garden tour in the late summer/early fall. Throughout the year they contribute time and expertise to local projects. Those with any level of experience are welcome. Non-members are invited to their first meeting at no cost. Membership and speaker info is available at www.hillcountrybloomers.com.


Glen Rose: The Glen Rose Garden Club meets at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (September through May) at the Somervell County Community Center in Glen Rose. For additional information, email stringer030@yahoo.com.


Glen Rose: The Prairie Rose Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas meets at 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Somerville County Citizen Center, 209 SW Barnard St., Glen Rose. For additional information, email prairierose.npsot@gmail.com

 

Harrison County: The Harrison County Master Gardeners meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, in the Harrison County Extension Office, 2005 Warren Drive, Marshall. Meetings are held in the AgriLife Extension meeting room. For more information, call 903-935-8413, or email hctxmastergardener@gmail.com.

 

Seguin/Marion: The Guadalupe Chapter, Native Plant Society of Texas meets on the second Tuesday of the month except for July, August, and December. The Chapter alternates meetings. Seguin, First Presbyterian Church, January, March, May, September and November. Marion, St. John Lutheran Church, February, April, June and October. Meet-and-greet begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Program at 7:00 p.m., Visitors are always welcome. For more information, visit https://npsot.org/chapters/guadalupe.

 

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. Meetings are open to the public. For complete details, visit 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's Learn at Lunch program meet the second Wednesday of each month. The business meeting begins at 11:30 a.m., with the program at noon, at the AgriLife Extension Office, 405 E. Marshall Ave., Longview. The program is presented for horticultural education and is free to the public. For further information call 903-236-8429, visit www.txmg.org/gregg, or like us on Facebook at Gregg County Master Gardeners. 

 

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.


Seguin: The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners host hour-long Lunch & Learn programs on various gardening topics on the second Wednesday of most months from 12 to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch, these programs are free and open to the public. They are held at the AgriLife Extension building, 210 E Live Oak, Seguin. For more information, visit GCMGTX.org.

 

Woodway: The McLennan County Master Gardeners meeting is held on the second Wednesday of each each month at noon at the Central Presbyterian Church, 9191 Woodway Dr., Woodway. For more information, call 254-757-5180.

 

Beaumont: The Jefferson County Master Gardeners meet at 6 p.m. (social) 7:00 (meeting) the second Thursday of each month except in July in the AgriLife Extension auditorium, 1225 Pearl 2nd floor (downtown Beaumont next to the Court House). For more information contact: 409-835-8461 or txmg.org/jcmg.

 

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 Kathy Henderson at kshend@verizon.net or visit http://www.npsot.org/wp/wilco.

 

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.


Pasadena: The Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold an educational program at 10 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month at The Genoa Friendship Garden Educational Building at 1202 Genoa Red Bluff, Pasadena. The programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu.


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.


San Marcos: The Spring Lake Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m., September-May, at McCoy's Building Supply Headquarters, 1350 IH-35, San Marcos. Contact Terri Boyd (512) 395-66644 x6134.


Smithville: The Smithville Community Gardens meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Smithville Recreation Center. 

 

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. at Peace Lutheran Church, Fellowship Hall, 2201 Rio Grande Blvd., 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 10:00 a.m. 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.

 

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 on the third Monday of each month at Johnson. County Agricultural Office, 109 W. Chambers, Cleburne. Meeting times are at 6 p.m. An educational program precedes the business meeting.

  

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 comalmg.org


Texarkana: The Four Corners Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas meets at 7 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at the Southwest Center, 3222 W. 7th St. (U.S. 67), Texarkana. Visitors are welcome. For additional information, contact Belinda McCoy at 903-424-7724 or blackmtngardens@yahoo.com.


Abilene: The Master Gardeners meet the third Tuesday of each month at the Taylor County Extension Office, 1982 Lytle Way, Abilene. For more information, contact Big Country Master Gardeners Association at mgardeners@yahoo.com.


Alvarado: The Alvarado Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month during the months of September through May (excluding December). The meeting time is 1 p.m. and the locations vary for each meeting. The club hosts a different and exciting speaker each month that focuses on enriching the lives of all gardeners. Meetings are free and include a light lunch. The public is invited to attend. For additional information, please contact 817-680-4291. 


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.

 

New Braunfels: The Lindheimer Chapter (Comal County) of the Native Plant Society of Texas meets on the third Tuesday of each month at  6:30 pm at the GVTC Auditorium, 36101 FM 3159, New Braunfels. Meetings include an informative speaker and a Plant of the Month presentation. Meetings are free and visitors are welcome. For more information, visit www.npsot.org/w/lindheimer.  Note: there will be no meeting in June or December.

 

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 Knights of Columbus Hall, 702 Burney Road, Sugar Land. The club hosts a different speaker each month. For more information, visit www.sugarlandgardenclub.org.


Belton: The Bell County Master Gardeners Herb Interest Study Group meets the third Wednesday of each month (January to November) at the AgriLife Extension Office, 1601 N. Main Street, Belton, in the Kitchen Classroom. Socialize from 10-10:30 a.m. Study Begins promptly at 10:30-Noon.


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/.


Waco: The McLennan County Master Gardeners host Lunch with the Masters on the third Wednesday of each month at noon at MCC’s Emergency Services Education Center (ESEC), 7601 Steinbeck Bend Dr., Waco. These educational programs are free and open to the public. Attendees bring their own lunch. For more information, call 254-757-5180.


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.

 

Hallettsville: The Hallettsville Garden Club meets at 2 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month from September through May, at the First United Methodist Church Annex, corner of S. Glendale and East Fourth streets behind the church in Hallettsville. Each month, the club hosts speakers that provide informative programs on a wide range of gardening subjects, and refreshments are provided by member hostesses afterwards. Visitors are welcome! Please email Sharon Harrigan at sharonspetals@gmail.com for more information.

 

Houston: The Native Plant Society of Texas - Houston Chapter meets at 6:45 pm on the third Thursday of each month at the Houston Arboretum, 4501 Woodway, Houston. For more information about meeting presentations and native plants, visit https://npsot.org/wp/houston/


Mineola: The Fannie Marchman Garden Club meets at the Mineola Civic Center, 9:30-11:30 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month from September through May. For additional information, find them on Facebook or email FannieMarchmanGardenClub@gmail.com.


Ft. Worth: The North Texas Daylily Society is affiliated with the American Daylily Society and is located in AHS Region 6. Club meetings are held in the Camellia Room located inside the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, on the third Thursday of each month (excluding June and July). Throughout the year NTDS hosts guest speakers, special interest programs, an annual daylily show, an annual daylily sale, and social activities and outings. For more information visit, their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/northtexasdaylilysociety.


San Antonio: The Bexar County Master Gardeners (BCMG) meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Texas AgriLife Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Suite 208, San Antonio. During the months of Jan., March, May, July, Sep. and Nov., an evening meeting with presentation is held 6:00-8:00 p.m. During the intervening months (Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct.), afternoon educational seminars/general meetings are held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Check http://www.bexarmg.org/ to verify meeting date for any given month, as circumstances could require a change, and to find information on the speaker and topic scheduled for each meeting.

 

Seguin: The Guadalupe County Master Gardeners meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, at the AgriLife Building, 210 East Live Oak, 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.

 

Fort Worth: The Greater Fort Worth Herb Society meetings are held the third Saturday of each month at Texas Garden Club Inc, 3111 Old Garden Club Rd., Fort Worth (located next to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden), 10:00 a.m. to noon, September through June. For more information, email herbalhen@yahoo.com.

 

FOURTH WEEK

 

New Braunfels: The New Braunfels Chapter of Native Plant Society of Texas meets on the fourth Monday of each month except July and December. Meetings are held at the New Braunfels Public Library, 700 E. Common St, New Braunfels. Meetings are “hybrid” with in-person and Zoom available. They start at 5:45 PM. with a meet and greet time, followed by a short business meeting at 6:15 PM. Programs begin at 6:30 PM. Native plant and seed exchanges are held monthly. Expert speakers present educational programs on topics of interest. Meetings are free and open to the public. For more information about Zoom or to join, visit https://npsot.org/wp/newbraunfels/.

 

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 County Extension Office, 4153 County Park Ct., 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.

 

San Antonio: The Native Plant Society of Texas San Antonio Chapter meets the fourth Tuesday of each month, except August, November and December, at the Gathering Hall at The Urban Ecology Center at Phil Hardberger Park and via Zoom. 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 email npsot.sanantonio@gmail.com.

 

Houston: The Houston Native Prairie Association meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month (except November and December) at the Houston Red Cross Building, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston. Refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact hnpat@prairies.org.


Austin: The Garden Club of Austin meets at Zilker Botanical Gardens auditorium, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, at 7:00 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month. 7:00-7:30 p.m. Refreshments and Social, followed by a presentation at 7:30 p.m. Free. For additional information, visit http://thegardenclubofaustin.org/.


Leander: The Leander Garden Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month (except June, July and August) at 10:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Room of the Leander Presbyterian Church, 101 N. West St., Leander, unless there is a special event planned. Following a program and short business meeting, there is a pot-luck luncheon. To confirm the meeting place and time, please call President Kathleen Tully at 512-422-8580 or email LeanderGardenClub@gmail.com.

 

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.


Denton: The Trinity Forks Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas meets the fourth Thursday of each month to share information about native plants. Excellent programs are heard each month, January-September. Social time begins at 6:30, program at 7:00 p.m. For more information, visit https://npsot.org/chapters/trinity-forks/.


Arlington: The Arlington Organic Garden Club meets on the last Thursday of each month, January through September, at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center Street, Arlington. October is the annual potluck. Visitors are welcome. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with light refreshments provided by members. The meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. followed by a raffle. For additional information, email board@aogc.org.

 

Dallas: The Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club meets at 2:30 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month (except November and December) at North Haven Gardens, 7700 Northaven Road, Dallas. For more information, visit www.gdogc.org

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