What to Plant Now
While temperatures outside are still too cold for planting, consider starting seeds indoors
05Feb
30Dec
Living with Houseplants
A houseplant is a plant that can thrive in normal (not greenhouse) indoor conditions. That means they thrive where we live, with the same light, temperature, space, and humidity. And we provide the food and water.
04Dec
Caring for A Christmas Cactus
The Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera x buckleyi) is a popular winter blooming houseplant from Brazil. Many people buy or are given one in late fall and then are not sure how to care for it the rest of the year.
04Nov
Dallas County Master Gardeners Educate State Fair Visitors!
The recently concluded Dallas County Master Gardener (DCMG) Table inside Texas Discovery Gardens
09Oct
Second Annual Wine Making Class is a Great Success!
Another successful winemaking class by the Dallas County Master Gardeners at Urban County Farm in Garland, Texas.
20Sep
It’s Time to Harvest Roselle!
It is time to harvest roselle hibiscus here in North Texas! Botanically known as Hibiscus sabdariffa,
26Aug
Valley Ranch Association Recognized as National Wildlife Federation Community Wildlife Habitat
CONGRATULATIONS to DCMG Nancy Payne (Class of 2005)
24Jun
Meet Our New Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator
Please join us in welcoming Khristal Oduwole, Dallas County’s new Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator.
05May
A Thyme to Grow Herbs
“How could such sweet and wholesome hours be reckoned, but in herbs and flowers?” --Andrew Marvell
11Apr
Bluebonnets Come to Lakewood
As all good Texans know, the bluebonnet is our official state flower, but how was it chosen?
