Nita Rausch Awarded Texas Master Gardener Emerita Status
Nita Rausch was awarded the status of "Texas Master Gardener Emerita," an honorary title
24May
19May
Cooking With Flowers
Did you know that there are many edible flowers that can be grown, harvested, and cooked with your meals?
16May
CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE DCMG CLASS OF 2024!
The Dallas County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA) proudly welcomes the MG Class of 2024 and congratulates you for completing all your coursework! You are an AMAZING group of talented and passionate individuals who will certainly be tremendous assets to the MG program. Together, we will further our mission to serve and to educate the public...
16May
Why do my Coneflowers Look so Strange?
Aster yellows is a disease caused by a bacteria-like organism known as a phytoplasma. These organisms live in the vascular tissue of the plant and disrupt plant growth and development.
07May
DCMGA Garden Tour Preview: The Garden of Janet D. Smith
This is the unlikely story of a woman whose garden was created unintentionally and who, in the process, became a gardener accidentally. Prior to entering the Dallas County Master Gardener program in 2005 following her retirement, Janet D. Smith confesses that she was completely ignorant of any and all knowledge concerning gardening. Her attempts at home...
05May
Should Artificial Turf Have A Place In Our Landscapes?
The use of artificial turf can be a contentious issue. Artificial turf is advertised as a water saving, “environmentally friendly” alternative to natural turf. This comparison is deceptive
05May
A Thyme to Grow Herbs
“How could such sweet and wholesome hours be reckoned, but in herbs and flowers?” --Andrew Marvell
05May
Why You Should Let Insects Eat Your Plants
Renegade gardeners across the world are embracing a new philosophy: gardening that prioritises insects, not plants.
01May
Monarda fistulosa
Beebalm, known for its distinctive, aromatic foliage and charming whorls of tubular flowers, is a popular perennial in residential gardens.
26Apr
Growing Volunteers with the Master Gardener Program
Texas Master Gardeners celebrates its vast community of volunteers sharing their skills
