A monthly program for Master Gardeners that provides advanced training about a variety of topics throughout the year. We will be meeting in the TTVN in the Main Office, Room 120 (where MG classes have been held).
I Learned Everything I Know by Doing it the Wrong Way Greg Grant, Smith Co. Horticulturist Do’s and Don’t of Gardening
Native Bees & Beneficial Insects with Erin Mills of the Museum of Natural Science will be the topic of this 1 hour RT at Enchanted Nurseries. Enchanted Forest is at 10am and Enchanted Gardens is at 2pm.
Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy Development is an inevitable result of human progress, but it interrupts natures migratory flow. Each of us can be a huge part of providing stepping stones for bees, butterflies and beneficials by creating a patchwork, or chain, of habitats that will serve as feeding and resting stations during migrations for... Read More →
Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy Matt and Kelly Brantley, BZ Honey Come see what all the buzz is about. If you’re a new beekeeper, come talk about what needs to be done to prepare your hives for summer. If you’re starting hives next year, come talk about hive types, equipment, and timelines for ordering your... Read More →
The W-5s (who, what, when, where, and why) of Texas natives - with a focus on the plants in the FBMG Native Garden. The presenter will be Natasha Stairs.
Ann Wheeler, Log House Herbs Containers have many uses for herb growers. They provide the excellent drainage most herbs need, they can be moved to take advantage of the best exposure, and they can make lovely additions to home entrances and outdoor spaces. Planted in a container, a young herb can develop a nicely mature... Read More →
Learn about the beautiful winged creatures and how to attract them to your backyard. Presented by Annie Britton, Harris County Master Gardener. Thursday, March 28th at 10:30am – 11:30 am; Lunch to follow presentation; $19.95 per person; Reservations Required. Website: https://www.brookwoodcommunity.org/blog/event/butterfly-gardening-3/
Ann Wheeler, Log House Herbs Containers have many uses for herb growers. They provide the excellent drainage most herbs need, they can be moved to take advantage of the best exposure, and they can make lovely additions to home entrances and outdoor spaces. Planted in a container, a young herb can develop a nicely mature... Read More →
Skip Richter, Harris Co. Horticulturist Learn about the organic products and techniques for protecting your vegetables, flowers, and other landscape plants from pests and diseases, and to minimize weed problems in the garden and landscape. Skip will also share an online resource for free assistance in identifying plant, insects, and diseases in your garden.
Nancy Greig, Cockrell Butterfly Center Bees, butterflies, birds, moths, bats, and more! We need all these pollinators to preserve the health of the earth and ourselves. The Million Pollinator Garden Challenge (MPGC) is a nationwide call to action to preserve and create landscapes that help revive the health of pollinators across America. Learn how to... Read More →
Blooming Shrubs and Perennials with Gaye Hammond! 1 hour RT at Enchanted Nurseries. Enchanted Forest is at 10am and Enchanted Gardens is at 2pm.