“Advanced Master Gardener – Budding & Grafting” training will be comprised of high-quality training and feature a format of detailed demonstration by the instructor, followed by hands-on practice of each technique. While grafting has been practiced for over four millennia, the practice is still surrounded by mystery and awe. This two-day event will provide for... 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.
Fort Bend County Master Gardener's Board of Directors meets every second Tuesday of the month at 9 AM.
“Advanced Master Gardener – Plant Propagation” training will be comprised of high-quality training including hands-on learning of a variety of propagation techniques: seeding, air-layering, stem cutting, soft and semi-hardwood cuttings, root cutting, bulb chipping, dividing, simple layering, grafting and more. FBMG please note that approval from FBMG Coordinator is required for attendance.
Gaye Hammond - The Houston Rose Society The use of color can make or break a landscape. Like an artist creates a masterpiece on canvas, the use of color in the landscape is one of the most important design elements to create the “WOW” factor that we strive for. Color can be used to lighten... Read More →
Vince Mannino will be our presenter. He will give a fantastic talk about Master Gardeners/Extension and more. Social time begins at 6:00 pm and the program at 6:30 p.m. This will be a 2 hour presentation. Don't forget this is also a potluck; please be sure to bring your favorite potluck dish. Don’t forget to... Read More →
Because the TXMG Conference begins on the fourth Wednesday of this month, the Entomology Group meeting has been moved to the third Wednesday for April. The Entomology Group meets at 9:30 AM in the Annex Conference Room. The meeting is open to all Master Gardeners who have an interest in learning about 'bugs'.
Youth Activities Committee monthly meeting.
Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy Texas has a long-time legacy of charming cottage gardens. They provide constant floral vignettes for the eye to enjoy, cut flowers for the home, and even herbs for the table. A well-planned and well-planted cottage garden is colorful and full of life and can be very low maintenance and low water use. It’s... Read More →
Andrew King, TAMU Get your style on! Not sure where to begin? Let Professor King guide you through the design process, and plant selection. Dr. Andrew King was raised in Tenaha, Texas, on a retail nursery that was founded in 1915 by his Great Grandfather. He received a B.S. in Agriculture (emphasis in Horticulture) from... Read More →