March 4, 2020
  

The garden reader:
Flower power past and present
 
By William Scheick
 
S. Theresa Dietz. The Complete Language of Flowers. Wellfleet Press, 2020. $22.99. 256 pp.
 
"Every major religion had at least one specific plant they considered to be particularly sacred," S. Theresa Dietz observes in her attractively designed catalog of floral symbolism over the ages. Also, "there was a time when secret messages [were] sent by way of a particularly considered choice of flowers," she adds.
 
As far as my mother was concerned, floral symbolism was still operative even during the 1950s. When I planned to purchase a wristlet of yellow roses for my junior-prom date, she scolded me as if I should somehow simply know better: "Don't do it - you'll hurt her feelings."
 
I naively considered yellow roses to be particularly pretty, but to my mother they crassly announced "goodbye." My parents never minced words when expressing their view of  perfectly obvious  right or wrong choices.
 
I'm smarter now, hopefully, and even better informed after perusing  The Compete Language of Flowers . Each beautifully illustrated entry in this book provides a plant's common names, symbolic meanings, specific color meanings, "possible powers," pertinent folklore and related facts.
 
It turns out that yellow roses can signify infidelity but also Platonic love. The issue of their beauty aside, I suppose, Mom was right to caution me against them.
 
Black roses do not exist in nature, and yet they express a code, perhaps primarily in paintings. And green roses ( Rosa chinensis  'Viridiflora') - 'Old Blush' relatives I have never actually seen - flaunt sepals rather than petals celebrating (for some reason) "masculine energy."
 
Anyone who loves flowers simply because their beauty mesmerizes, and perhaps intimates something beyond mere petals, will enjoy this attractively designed book.
 
Matt Mattus. Mastering the Art of Flower Growing. Cool Springs Press, 2020. $30.00. 240 pp.
 
Matt Mattus readily admits his obsession with flowers. He can't learn enough about "their use in history, their use in the arts, why people grow them, the fascination certain eras and cultures had with them, how they fell out of fashion and came back into fashion, and how they have been commoditized."
 
In  Mastering the Art of Flower Growing , the author recovers various forgotten 19th-century garden skills as well as rediscovers a number of once-popular plants rarely seen these days. Besides highlighting plenty of longtime floral favorites, his handsome catalog also includes "true antiques ... hard to find even as seed," though he helpfully provides sources for them.
 
Among the gorgeously illustrated beauties worth a second look, consider  Schizanthus pinnatus  (a long-ago glass-house favorite) and  Salpiglossis sinuate  (an old-fashioned tomato relative valued for its blooms). Both are ideal candidates for containers in Texas as well as in New England, where Mattus gardens.
 
William Scheick is a  Texas Gardener contributing editor and the author of Adventures in Texas Gardening (Texas A&M University Press).
Robotic lawn mowers: Smart home, smart lawn & more time for the homeowner
 
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
 
Smart technology is coming to our yards and landscaping care. Lawn mowers, leaf blowers, snow throwers and more are evolving. Robotic mowers, software that connects products to track usage and repair needs and other innovations are now widely available. These innovations are making home and yard maintenance easier for busy homeowners.
 
The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers, recently rolled out the first-ever equipment standard for robotic mowers in cooperation with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Due to this, more robotic products will be designed and offered.
 
"Artificial intelligence, connected technologies and other innovations are changing all industries, including the outdoor power equipment industry," said Kris Kiser, President and CEO of OPEI. "Today's homeowners want beautiful and useful yards they can enjoy and spend time in, but they also want to have smart yard maintenance that can be easily managed with an app."
 
Here are tips and information emphasizing how today's outdoor power equipment, specifically robotic lawn mowers, are making home and yard maintenance more effective and effortless for the homeowner.
 
Maintenance is easy.  Robotic lawn mowers are low-maintenance machines as most consumer units are battery and electric powered. Most manufacturers recommend replacing the blades once a year to ensure optimal performance. On the horizon for the homeowner with significant acreage to mow, the commercial robotic mowers used today by golf courses and universities - and powered by a variety of sources - could be available through a landscape company.
 
How it works.  There are typically three components to a robotic lawn mower - the mower itself, a charging/docking station, and a boundary wire that lets the mower know where the edges of your lawn are. Setting the boundary wire is, arguably, the most time-intensive installation step, though some manufacturers are offering wire-free boundary systems.
 
More free time.  Once a robotic mower is set up, your work is done. It mows at a scheduled time at the determined height and returns to the docking station when its work is done or the battery is low (think Roomba for the lawn). Just like a smart appliance inside the home, robotic mowers can be controlled on a smartphone via a mobile app. For active sellers this means their lawn will be ready for a showing 24/7, even if they are not at home to tackle the task.
 
Safety features.  The mowers are designed to stop cutting and reverse direction if they encounter an object. Furthermore, the blade automatically stops running if the machine accidentally tips over or it gets picked up. Some models even have built-in anti-theft protection that keeps your robot mower safe. Even with all of the built-in safety features, as with all outdoor power equipment, it's important to keep kids and pets inside when operating the machinery.
 
Lawns are healthy & green.  Robotic mowers work constantly, so lawns are "shaved" regularly - it's a gentle way to cut grass that makes for a healthy, beautiful lawn that is sure to boost curb appeal. The small clippings are returned to the soil, creating natural nutrition for a healthy and verdant lawn.
 
The choice is yours.  Homeowners have more choices in their outdoor power equipment today more than ever before - from the smart technologies we have already mentioned to various power sources. That means homeowners can choose the best equipment to fit their needs and the job at hand, powered by a wide array of sources. Major innovations have been made around equipment powered by gasoline, battery, electric, propane, solar, and more.
Gardening tips

Spring arrives at last for most of the state. Take time to prepare your soil before you plant. If you have areas that hold water after a rain, build raised planting beds to keep the plants and their roots from drowning. 
   
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Upcoming garden events
 
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MARCH

Austin: Annual Plant Sale/Benefit for Sunshine Community Gardens, 4814 Sunshine Drive Austin, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., March 7. Available will be organically grown tomatoes (120 varieties), peppers (80 varieties), eggplants tomatillos, herbs, natives and ornamentals for the yard and garden, and compost to help them all be healthy and happy. For more information and plant lists, please visit sunshinecommunitygardens.org.

Austin: The Travis County Master Gardeners Association will kick-off its 2020 gardening seminar series March 7, 10 a.m. to noon in the Austin Area Garden Center at the Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. Travis County Master Gardeners Sheryl Williams and Kirk Walden will provide strategies for gardening in Central Texas' challenging conditions. You'll learn how to cope with weather patterns and how to work with the soil and gardening site you have. Additional topics will include hydrozones, which are garden areas that have specific moisture requirements because of the plantings or natural factors, irrigation best practices and suggestions for a maintenance calendar. A short walking tour of Zilker Botanical Garden to discuss its geology and water will be available for interested participants. No registration is required. Attendance to the seminar is free. A Zilker Botanical Garden admission fee is required. Fee are Adults - Austin Resident $6.00, Non Austin Resident $8.00;Seniors (62+) - Austin Resident $5.00, Non Austin Resident $7.00; Youths (3-17) - Austin Resident $3.00, Non Austin Resident $4.00) Cash, Credit card or check accepted. Parking in the main lot is limited.  Additional parking available on   Stratford Dr .   For additional information call Travis County Master Gardeners Association at (512) 854-9600.

Hempstead: The Waller County Master Gardeners' Vegetable & Herb sale will be held 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., March 7, at the Waller County Extension Office, 846 6th St., Hempstead. Guest speakers: Mary Karish will speak about vegetables and Henry Flowers will speak about herbs. For additional information, call (979) 826-7651.

La Marque: "Herbs for the Gulf Coast": with Galveston County Master Gardener Briana Etie presenting, 9-10:30 a.m., March 7, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension  Bldg.  in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . Free, but you must pre-register.
 
La Marque: "Kitchen Gardening": with Galveston County Master Gardener Mary Demeny presenting, 1-3 p.m., March 7, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension Bldg.  in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . Free, but you must pre-register.

Rosenberg: The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will hold their annual spring Vegetable-Herb Plant Sale on Saturday, March 7, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. (or until sold out). The sale will be held inside the Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Rd., Rosenberg. The varieties of vegetable and herb plants selected are recommended for Fort Bend County by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and are reliable producers for the area. All plants available at the spring sale have been grown in the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners' greenhouse. Vegetables offered at the sale include 16 varieties of tomatoes, eight varieties of hot peppers, five varieties of sweet peppers, four varieties of eggplant, along with a single variety each of Moringa, tomatillo and Swiss chard. Also offered will be 16 varieties of herbs Visit https://fbmg.org/events/annual-sales/vegetable-herb-sale/for additional information, a complete list of plants and directions to the sale. For more information about this event and other Fort Bend County Master Gardeners programs, visit www.fbmg.org or call (281) 341-7068.

Austin: Austin Organic Gardeners' club March meeting on Monday, March 9, will feature  David Barrow from  Springdale Farm. David manages operations of Springdale Farm in East Austin. Though not a farmer by background, David is learning fast from the experienced staff and the close community of Austin's urban farmers. David will share his experiences with the farm, what he's planting for spring, and what's involved in providing produce for Eden East, a restaurant owned by his partner Sonya Cote and operated on the farm. His talk will include: Farming and gardening - and why; Seasonal produce; What to plant for culinary purposes; The future of urban farming.  The Austin Organic Gardeners' Club meets at the Austin Area Garden Center,  2220 Barton Springs Rd, in Zilker Botanical Gardens  the 2nd Monday of each month except December. Doors open at  6:30 p.m.  for the opportunity to meet, mingle, and ask questions with experienced local gardeners. Club business begins  at 7 p.m. , followed by our guest speaker presentation. For more information, please visit  www.austinorganicgardeners.org.

Victoria: Victoria County Master Gardener Association "Lunch and Learn With the Masters" will hold a program on the "Benefits of Backyard Gardening" Monday, March 9, at the Pattie Dodson Health Center, 2805 N. Navarro St., Victoria. The event will be from noon until 1 p.m. with vegetable specialist Gerald Bludau speaking. The event is free, and those attending may bring a sack lunch and beverage.

Marion: The Guadalupe Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will meet March 10 at St. John Lutheran Church, 606 South Center Street, Marion. The meeting will start with a social and "Bring a Branch" identification at 6:30 PM. Mark de Kiewiet will speak at 7:00 p.m., followed by a short business meeting.  De  Kiewiet, a Master Naturalist and Master Beekeeper, has been actively involved in Guadalupe County for the past 8 years with outreach programs and research into bees. He will discuss the future of these native "residents" and what we need to do to ensure a brighter future.   he will be bringing different flavored truly local honeys to taste.

Rosenberg: The Fort Bend County Master Gardeners' Youth Activity Committee in conjunction with Junior Master Gardeners and Fort Bend County 4-H present Kids Spring Break Gardening Day Tuesday, March 10, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Bldg. D, 4310 TX HWY 36 S, Rosenberg. The children will learn about plants and the environment while participating in hands-on activities under the mentorship of Master Gardener volunteers. Space is limited to the first 50 children (ages 8-11) registered. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.  Pick up no later than 3:15 p.m. $10 - Pre-registration required; no walk-in registration; fee includes lunch. Outdoor play clothes & closed-toe shoes are required; Participant must be signed in and out by the adult listed on the application - no exceptions. To register and pay online visit https://txmg.org/fbmg/spring-break-camp-registration/. For more information, contact Margo "Mac" McDowell at (281) 633-7033 or email mmcdowell@ag.tamu.edu.

Houston: Harris County Master Gardener 2nd Thursday Lecture Series: Natural Habitats by Tim Pylate from Armand Bayou Nature Center.  Thursday, March 12, 10:00-11:30 a.m., Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Road, Houston. Free. No Registration Needed. For more information, call (713) 274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu.

Houston: The HRS monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., March 12, features retired Texas Master Gardener Angela Chandler as the speaker. Angela will lecture on how to choose annuals, perennials and ornamental grasses that are good companion for roses. Properly arranged companion plants can add contrast to rose bushes and attract beneficial insects. They can also help control pests naturally. Angela is a lifelong gardener and she's teaching classes and provides a wide variety of horticultural advice at the Arbor Gate Nursery. She also has a half-acre micro-homestead in Highlands where she and her husband are growing vegetables, fruits, and bee-friendly plants. Cherie Flores Pavilion, 1500 Hermann Drive, Houston. 7:00 p.m. for social time and refreshments. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Free Admission. For more information, visit  www.houstonrose.org .

Spring: Harris County Master Gardener Green Thumb Series Lecture: Herbs,  Thursday, March 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Barbara Bush Library, 6817 Cypresswood Dr., Spring. Free. No registration required. For more information, call (713) 274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu.

Conroe : Saturday, March 14. Educational Classes. Session 1: Must Do, Should Do and Don't Do in Your Garden. 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. Session 2: Attracting Bees, Butterflies and Other Pollinators to Your Garden. 10:30 til 12:30. $5 per session or $8 for both. Learn what you need to know about having great gardens in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Master Gardeners, 9020 Airport Road, Conroe. For more information, call (936) 539-7824 or visit www.mcmga.com.

Jacksonville:  The Cherokee County Master Gardeners will host their 2020 Spring Conference, featuring learning sessions on Choosing Your Fruit Trees, Companion Planting and more. Enjoy door prizes and treats while visiting with the many onsite vendors. Saturday,  March 14, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.  at the First United Methodist Church, 1031 TX-456 Loop, Jacksonville. Registration 12-1 p.m., $15.00 per person.  For more information, contact Kim Benton at kim.benton@ag.tamu.edu .

La Marque: "Tomato Stress Management, Growing Great Tomatoes, Part 3 of 3": with Galveston County Master Gardener Ira Gervais presenting, 9-11 a.m. March 14, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension  Bldg.  in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . Free, but you must pre-register.
 
La Marque: "Bonsai (hands-on workshop)": with Galveston County Master Gardener Clyde Holt presenting, 1-4 p.m., March 14, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension  Bldg.  in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. $25 fee will be charged for material the participant may keep; to be paid at event; limited to 10 persons. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . You must pre-register.

McKinney: The CCMGA 2020 Garden Show, presented by the Collin County Master Gardeners Association, will take place March 14 & 15 at Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney. Browse through booths of more than 60 garden and gift vendors, attend expert lectures on a variety of topics, including "Growing Tomatoes in North Texas," "Earth-Kind Gardening," "Container Gardens" and "Terrariums." Children will enjoy the Peter Rabbit skit and a passport activity. Sharp tools make every gardening job easier! An expert tool sharpener will be onsite, so bring your favorites to get them ready for the season. Demonstrations and presentations will run throughout the show. The Garden Show is an indoor event, so come rain or shine! Hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Saturday, March 14, and 11: a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 15. Entry on both days is a donation of $2 per person. Parking is free! Bringing your own cart or wagon is encouraged. Visit  www.ccmgatx.org/TheGardenShow  for up-to-date information.

Nolanville: "Planting Tomatoes and Peppers" will be presented at 2:30 p.m., March 14, at Grizzly's Hidden Hills Nursery & Landscaping,1101 W. Hwy 190, Nolanville. For additional information, email ybgi2018@gmail.com.

College Station:  Brazos County Master Gardeners present Get Growing Series - "Plant Sale Preview: All the Plants You Can Grow in Brazos County" Tuesday, March 17, 6:00 p.m., at Lick Creek Nature Center, 13600 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station. Plants that are just right for Brazos County growing conditions will be for sale on Saturday, March 21. This session will preview the thousands of plants from which you may choose - perennials, vegetables, herbs, annuals and trees - as well as the physical details of the new Master Gardener plant sale location.

Houston: Harris County Master Gardener Green Thumb Series Lecture: Herbs.  Tuesday, March 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Spring Branch Memorial Library, 930 Corbindale, Houston. Free. No registration required. For more information, call (713) 274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu.

Houston: Harris County Master Gardener Green Thumb Series Lecture: Herbs.  Thursday, March 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Freeman Branch Library, 16616 Diana Ln., Houston. Free. No registration required. For more information, call (713) 274-0950 or visit  hcmga.tamu.edu.

College Station: The Brazos aunty  Master Gardeners present their 2020 Spring Plant Sale, 9:00 a.m.-noon, March 21, at the Thomas G. Hildebrand Equine Complex, 3240 F&B road, College Station. This event is open to the public.

Katy: Harris County Master Gardener Green Thumb Series Lecture: Herbs.  Saturday, March 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Maude Smith Marks Library, 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. Free. No registration required. For more information, call (713) 274-0950 or visit hcmga.tamu.edu.

San Antonio: Friday, March 20, 9-4; Saturday, March 21, 9-4 or till sold out. Both days are tax free. Come support the San Antonio Garden Centers' Annual Plant Sale at 3310 N. New Braunfels Ave @ Funston. This is an indoor event, so come rain or shine. Be inspired for your spring garden with annuals, perennials, natives, daylilies, succulents, herbs, hanging baskets, vegetables and much more. Always fun to check out the donated plants and garden related items from our membership. For more information, visit www.sanantoniogardencenter.org.

Tyler:  Smith County Master Gardeners at the Library. "Changes in Bird Life in Texas-What's All the Flap About?" Presented by Cliff Shackleford, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Non-game Orinthologist. 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., March 20. Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College, Tyler. Free and open to the public. Free parking garage. Seating is limited and doors will close at beginning of program. Call (903) 590-2980 for more information.

La Marque: "Louisiana Irises": with Galveston County Master Gardener Monica Martens presenting, 9-11 a.m., March 21, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension Bldg. in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . Free, but you must pre-register.
 
La Marque: "Aquaponics": with Galveston County Master Gardeners Gene Speller and Briana Etie presenting, includes tour of aquaponics unit, 1-3 p.m., March 21, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension Bldg. in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . Free, but you must pre-register.

Bryan:  Brazos County Master Gardeners' Community Education Event features Steven Chamblee, Executive Director, Longview Arboretum & Nature Center, presenting "Garden Harmony 101" Tuesday, March 24, 7:00 p.m., Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest, Bryan.

Conroe : Saturday, March 28, Spring Plant Sale. Free Presentation 8:00 a.m., sale 9:00 a.m. unti noon. Get your Spring "yardening" needs! Don't forget your wagon. On sale are varieties that will do well in Montgomery County! Montgomery County Master Gardeners, 9020 Airport Road, Conroe. For more information, call (936) 539-7824 or visit www.mcmga.com.

La Marque: "Greenhouse Selection and Management": with Galveston County Master Gardener and Greenhouse Specialist Briana Etie presenting, 9-10:30 a.m., March 28, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension Bldg. in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . Free, but you must pre-register.
 
La Marque: "Rainwater Harvesting": with Galveston County Master Gardener and Certified Rainwater Harvesting Specialist Nat Gruesen, 1-3 p.m., March 28, at Galveston County AgriLife Extension Bldg. in Carbide Park, 4102-B Main Street (Hwy 519), La Marque. Pre-registration: Ph 281-534-3413, email  galvcountymgs@gmail.com ; for additional details visit  http://aggiehorticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/index.html . Free, but you must pre-register.
APRIL

Conroe : Saturday, April 11. Educational Classes. Session 1: Soil Issues in Your Garden. 8:00 til 10:00 a.m. Session 2: Best Herb Selections for Montgomery County. 10:30 until 12:30. $5 per session or $8 for both. Learn what you need to know about having healthy soil and fresh herbs in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Master Gardeners, 9020 Airport Road, Conroe. For more information, call (936) 539-7824 or visit www.mcmga.com.
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
 
If you would like your organization's events included in "Monthly Meetings" or would like to make a change to a listed meeting, please contact us at Monthly Meetings. To ensure inclusion in this column, please provide complete details. 
 
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 Gardeners meet the first Monday of each month at the First Community Church at 1401 Trinity Drive in Crandall. January through April and August and September meetings are at 9 a.m., with the remaining meetings beginning at 7 p.m. For additional information, visit http://www.kcmga.org, call 972-932-9069 or email to sbburden@ag.tamu.edu.

Houston: The Harris County Master Gardeners meet at noon the first Tuesday of each month at a location in Houston to be determined. For additional information, visit http://hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/ or call 713-274-0950.

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

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., usually at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 300 Church Street, Navasota. If not meeting at the church, a change of meeting notice will be placed on the door at the North entrance. Guests are welcome. Members are from Grimes County and surrounding counties.
   
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.
 
Gonzalas: 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.

Hempstead: The Peckerwood Garden Conservation Foundation, 20559 F.M. 359, Hempstead, hosts a special Insider's Tour at 10 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month. Spaces are limited so pre-registration is encouraged. $15, free for members. For more information, visit http://peckerwoodgarden.org/product/peckerwood-insiders-tours/.
 
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 on the second Tuesday of each month in the Harrison County Annex building, 102 W Houston St. (south side of the square), Marshall. Meetings are held in the 2nd floor AgriLife Extension meeting room. For more information, call 903-935-8413, or email wannagrow2@gmail.com. 
 
Marion: The Guadalupe County (Schertz/Seguin) Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas meets on the second Tuesday of each month except July, August and December at St. John's Lutheran Church in Marion. Directions to St. John's Lutheran Church: From FM 78 turn south onto FM 465 and the church is just past the Marion School on the right. From IH-10 go north on FM 465 towards Marion. The Church will be on the left, just before you get to town. A plant exchange and meet-and-greet begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the program at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. For more information or an application to join NPSOT visit www.npsot.org/GuadalupeCounty/ or contact guadalupecounty@npsot.org.
 
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.or g and http://rockportherbies.blogspot.com.
 
Woodway: The McLennan County Master Gardeners meet on the second Wednesday each month at noon at the Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd., Woodway. Educational programs follow the business session. 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. in the training room of the College Station Waste Water Facility building at the end of North Forest Parkway, 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.
  
Kilgore: Northeast Texas Organic Gardeners meets at 1:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month. For more information, call Carole Ramke at 903-986-9475.

Killeen: Youth Backyard Gardening Initiative holds community engagement meetings the second Saturday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at Monarch Academy, 4205 Old Florence Road, Killeen. To learn more, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/ybkydgarden/.
 
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 Gardener's meet on the third Monday of each month at McGregor House, 1628 W Henderson, Cleburne. Meeting times are at 2 p.m. October through April, except December and at 6 p.m. May through September. An educational program precedes the business meeting. For additional information, contact Elaine Bell at 817-309-8052.
  
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 http://txmg.org/comal/. 

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.

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.
 
Evant: The Evant Garden Club meets on the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m., usually at the bank in downtown Evant. To confirm the date, time and place of each month's meeting, call 254-471-5860. 
 
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.
 
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/.

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 Hallettsville Garden and Cultural Center, 605 E 2nd St, 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 after the business meeting. 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 American Red Cross Building, 2700 Southwest Fwy. For more information about meeting presentations and native plants, visit http://npsot.org/houston.

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 Westside Community Center, 2932 S. I-35 Frontage Road, New Braunfels. Meetings start at 6:15 p.m. with a meet and greet time, followed by a short business meeting. Programs begin around 7:00. 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 or to join, visit www.npsot.org.
 
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 Center, 3232 Briarcrest Drive, 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 and December, at the Lions Field Adult & Senior Center, 2809 Broadway, San Antonio. 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 h ttp://www.dallascountymastergardeners.org/ or contact The Helpdesk, M-F, 8 to 4:30 214-904-3053.
 
Arlington: The Arlington Organic Garden Club meets from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month (except November and December) at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center Street, Arlington. For more information, contact David at 817-483-7746.

Hempstead: The Peckerwood Garden Conservation Foundation, 20559 F.M. 359, Hempstead, hosts a garden Open Days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month. Drop-in tours are permitted but pre-registration is encouraged. Docent led tours are $10 for guests, free for members. For more information, http://peckerwoodgarden.org/explore/visit-peckerwood-garden/.
 
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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