How Her Garden Grows: Cindy Bolz
Cindy Bolz is The Queen of Japanese Maples. When most gardeners go to a plant nursery, it is to choose a tree to replace
17Jan
29Dec
Updated! January Meeting News
Due to the high level of COVID infections, Dallas County Master Gardener Association’s January meeting will be live via Zoom only.
29Dec
Yes! You Can Grow Figs In North Texas
Huge doesn’t begin to describe the fig tree in Stephen Seewoester’s (DCMG 2015) backyard in Carrollton. His 25-year old tree is a behemoth that goes by the varietal name of Celeste.
29Dec
Welcome to the New Website!
We are thrilled to welcome you to the newly redesigned MGs Only section. In the MGs Only area, you will find updated information on the Help Desk, Volunteer Management System (VMS), and recording hours. You’ll also find all association documents, publications links, and contacts lists–including Advisory Board members, DCMGA Board members, Class Captains, and Project...
28Dec
Can I get my poinsettia to bloom again?
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has called poinsettias “the most difficult flowering potted plants to rebloom indoors” and some people say to “use them and then lose them.” We offer information here, however, for gardeners who wish to try.
28Dec
The Jill Stone Community Garden
The Jill Stone Garden at Temple Emanu-El was founded in 2012 as a place for members to grow fresh, organic vegetables
28Dec
Stephen Seewoester On Basil
It’s January, but it is not too early to hunt down seeds for this year’s star of the herb garden: Basil. My love of
28Dec
Plant of the Month: ‘Phoenix’ Hellebore
Reminiscent of a beautiful watercolor, the petals of 'Phoenix Hellebore' (Botanical Name: Helleborus x hybridus ‘Phoenix’) unfurl in late winter to present softly blending hues of apple green edged with vivid rose-pink or red.
12Apr
Weeding Out Unwanted Timeshares: Lessons from the Garden in Florida for Financial Freedom
Florida’s sunny skies and lush landscapes often lure people into the allure of timeshares, promising endless vacations in paradise. Yet, just like an overgrown garden, timeshares can quickly become a tangle of unwanted obligations, fees, and stress. For many, what starts as a dream escape turns into a financial burden that’s hard to shake. Much like...
12Apr
Cultivating Financial Freedom: Cancel Your Timeshare to Boost Your Garden Budget in Miami
Owning a timeshare might seem like a dream come true, but for many, it quickly turns into a financial burden. With rising maintenance fees and hidden costs, these contracts often drain resources that could be better spent elsewhere. For Miami residents passionate about gardening, reallocating those funds could transform their outdoor spaces into thriving, lush...
