Learn the basics on how to “supercharge” your soil, helping you minimize environmental, pest, and disease pressure on plants and to maximize your harvest yields. Topics include soil structure, testing and analysis, and a multitude of ways to enrich your garden soil. Please register early by completing the form HERE.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) Register in advance HERE. An overview of home landscape basics for a home gardener. This class will be based on Earth-Kind gardening principles and will cover the aspects of location, light, water, soil and plant compatibility. We will also cover the basics of landscape design elements for a home garden. For questions... Read More →
The Fort Bend Master Gardeners are holding their annual spring Vegetable-Herb Plant Sale on Saturday, March 9th from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale will be held indoors at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) Register in advance HERE: This class will address the basics of grasses suitable for our region as well as their characteristics. We will go over turf grass maintenance, and common problems encountered by the home owner. For questions and information, contact: Brandy Rader at 281-342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu.
Learn how to plan and maintain your spring and summer garden and how to select vegetables that do well in Fort Bend County. Growing vegetables in containers or small spaces will be covered, as well as the basics of drip and sprinkler system irrigation methods. Please register early by completing the form HERE.
Are you interested in having a garden that attracts butterflies? Join us at Mission Bend Branch Library as Fort Bend County Master Gardener Mary Parkhouse discusses plants and gardening tips specific to butterfly gardening. This program will also cover what a butterfly is, what it needs to survive, and a look at five of our... Read More →
Learn how to identify and manage common vegetable garden pests and diseases using integrated pest management techniques. Weather permitting, a visit to the FBMG Vegetable Garden is planned to scout for beneficial insects and evidence of pests and disease. Please register early by completing the form HERE.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) Register in advance HERE: We will discuss how to add color for each season so the home gardener will have something blooming throughout the year. We will cover Texas Superstar Plants as well. For questions and information, contact: Brandy Rader at 281-342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu.
Growing your own plants from cutting, division, and seeds. Please register early by completing the form HERE. This link will be available March 1st.
Location: Virtual (Zoom) Register in advance HERE. This class will discuss various types of irrigation methods for home landscapes; basic trouble-shooting as well as water requirements for plantings. For questions and information, contact: Brandy Rader at 281-342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu.
Join us as Nancy Schafer, a Master Gardener with Fort Bend Master Gardners since 2004 discusses how to cultivate a garden which attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Topics include local plants to attract them, the types of butterflies and hummingbirds in the area, and the butterfly life cycle. She will even bring live plants and caterpillars... Read More →
Location: Virtual (Zoom) Register in advance HERE. For questions and information, contact: Brandy Rader at 281-342-3034 or brandy.rader@ag.tamu.edu.