Fort Bend County Master GardenersTrained volunteers assisting Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in educating the community using research-based horticultural information.
Texas Master Gardeners Directors Meeting. Held first Saturday of each quarter except for the quarter in which the annual conference is held. That quarter the meeting is held at the conference.
October 1st: New Year’s Day for Herbs! Ann Wheeler, Log House Herbs To loosely paraphrase Arbor Gate friend and noted plantsman, Greg Grant, in our area there are four seasons, coinciding generally with the traditional Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. These times of our local year may be informally labeled as Warm, Hot as Blazes,... Read More →
Pruning, Shaping and Harvesting Herbs Henry Flowers, Glasco Landscaping Aren’t sure how to go about pruning that out of hand rosemary or sage? Don’t know what to do with a wily oregano or mint? This class will address how to go about clipping herbs in order to keep them in shape and to enhance production. ... Read More →
Gunter’s Heirloom Vegetables Pam and Jerry Gunter Pam and Jerry offer an incomparable variety of quality heirloom vegetables for the home gardener. Warning, you will want to grow them all!!!!
The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners are holding their annual fall Vegetable-Herb Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. The sale will be held in the Bud O’Shieles Community Center, 1303 Band Rd in Rosenberg, TX. After the heat of summer, the cooler temperature of fall is a great time to... Read More →
Fall & Winter Fruit Program Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy Fall & Winter are foundational seasons for success with fruit. This program will cover how to select, plant, and the first pruning for tree fruits; winter protection for citrus and semi-tropicals; holistic pest & disease prevention; in situ soil improvement; and a month-to-month schedule for... Read More →
Linda Gay will be speaking on "LUSH LANDSCAPING WITH LESS WATER" The secret is amending the soil to improve water holding capacity and increase root development on plants adaptable to drought yet able to weather stormy periods. Privacy screens, palms, and perennial plants will be discussed. Re-scheduled from September 2 hours of RT are offered
The "Advanced Master Gardener - Greenhouse Management" program is designed to provide advanced training and resources whereby Master Gardeners can obtain specialization in areas that support or expand designated educational programs of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services. To become a certified "Advanced Master Gardener - Greenhouse Management", Master Gardeners are required to attend the "Advanced... Read More →
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fort Bend County, along with the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners, present Grow Your Own, (or GYO) a six-class program on creating a productive edible garden in the home landscape. Participants will learn how to start a garden, the keys to success, what to plant and when, and... Read More →
Bulbs for the Southern Garden Chris Wiesinger, The Southern Bulb Co. Yes, bulbs can and do thrive in the South. Create extraordinary gardens using treasured bulbs.
The Entomology Group meets every 4th Wednesday 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'.
What happened to the Disappearing Water Garden? Who's haunting the Cistern? Come learn some of the Spooky details on what's happening to the Demonstration Gardens. Presented by a James Buckley, Robin Winfree, Linda Bair. Lunch from 11:15-11:45 followed by the presentation.
Companion Planting in the Vegetable Garden Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy Your Grandmother’s vegetable garden would have included some of her favorite flowers. Flowers and vegetables make good bedfellows for many reasons – increased pollination, pest management, and just pure enjoyment. This class will cover the best flower & herb combos and which combinations to... Read More →
The Henderson County Master Gardeners are hosting TOMATO TOWN in Athens, Texas on October 26, 2019. It will be held at the Athens Country Club. It will be a fun-filled and educational event. Participants will receive 4 CEUs for attending. See the site at the link below for particulars.
Alternatives to Over Used Trees and Shrubs In The Landscape Dr. Andrew King, TAMU Boxwood, Hawthornes, Ligustrum, Live Oaks, Crape Myrtles. Sound familiar? Creative alternatives to fit any space.
Please join your fellow Fort Bend Master Gardeners for a tour of gardens presented by our local master gardeners. Directions and details can be found at https://txmg.org/fbmg/files/2019/10/2019-FBCMG-Garden-Tour.pdf. This private function is only for Fort Bend Master Gardeners, Associates, and their family members. Meet at the Swinging Door for dinner afterwards, if desired.
The Brightwater Garden Club will host a presentation by the Fort Bend Master Gardeners(FBMG) on Integrated Pest Control. Nancy Shafer, FBMG, will speak. The location is: 2410 Brightwater Dr., Missouri City, Tx 77459
Texas Master Gardeners Directors Meeting. Held first Saturday of each quarter except for the quarter in which the annual conference is held. That quarter the meeting is held at the conference.
Calling all Brownies and Girl Scouts! What's Bugging You? - Pollinators, Pests & Habitats Open to multi-age levels If you are a Brownie, Junior, or Cadette, join the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners for this fun and interactive workshop. Girls will learn how these insects affect our lives and the environment. An $18.00 fee is... Read More →
This annual event, hosted by the Coastal Prairie Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists, is free and open to the public, and is held the first Saturday in November at Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Rosenberg. The park is located across from the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, at: 3831 Highway 36 South Rosenberg, TX 77471 A... Read More →