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  • Red Spider Lilies
    Bulbs

    Red Spider Lily Guide: Heirloom Fall Blooms for East Texas

    October 11, 2026October 5, 2026

    Discover how to grow and divide red spider lilies in East Texas, featuring Southern history, planting tips, and Master Gardener bulb sale information.

    Read More Red Spider Lily Guide: Heirloom Fall Blooms for East TexasContinue

  • Butterfly Ginger
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    Butterfly Ginger Guide: Tropical Fragrance for Shade Gardens

    October 11, 2026October 4, 2026

    Discover how to grow fragrant Butterfly Ginger in East Texas, featuring shade care, dividing tips, and Master Gardener bulb sale details for early order access.

    Read More Butterfly Ginger Guide: Tropical Fragrance for Shade GardensContinue

  • Daffodil Pink Charm - pexel amrik kaur
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    Daffodil Pink Charm: Stunning Coral-Rimmed Spring Blooms

    October 7, 2026September 14, 2026

    Brighten your garden with Pink Charm Daffodil! Featuring ivory petals and frilled coral cups, these easy-care bulbs return reliably every spring.

    Read More Daffodil Pink Charm: Stunning Coral-Rimmed Spring BloomsContinue

  • Mount Hood Daffodil
    Bulbs

    Mount Hood Daffodil Guide: Classic White Blooms for East Texas

    October 4, 2026October 5, 2026

    Discover how to grow the classic, deer-resistant ‘Mount Hood’ daffodil in East Texas, featuring planting tips, care advice, and Master Gardener sale details.

    Read More Mount Hood Daffodil Guide: Classic White Blooms for East TexasContinue

  • Prescribed Fire Event
    Master Gardener events

    East Texas Fire & Nature Festival, Oct 10 at Tyler Center

    October 4, 2026October 2, 2026

    Discover the benefits of prescribed fire at the free East Texas Fire & Nature Festival on Oct 10 in Tyler, featuring live demos, activities, and expert tips.

    Read More East Texas Fire & Nature Festival, Oct 10 at Tyler CenterContinue

  • Hidden Ginger
    Master Gardener events

    SCMGA Bulb Sale & Conference Oct 24

    October 2, 2026October 2, 2026

    Join Smith County Master Gardeners on Oct 24 in Tyler for a free bulb growing conference with Dr. Greg Grant, plus an online and in-person heritage bulb sale.

    Read More SCMGA Bulb Sale & Conference Oct 24Continue

  • Daffodil Thalia - pexel - mehmet
    Bulbs

    Fragrant Thalia Daffodils: Graceful White Orchid Blooms

    September 30, 2026September 14, 2026

    Discover Daffodil Thalia! Featuring fragrant, orchid-like white blooms, this classic, deer-resistant spring bulb thrives in borders and naturalized drifts.

    Read More Fragrant Thalia Daffodils: Graceful White Orchid BloomsContinue

  • Hummingbirds
    Native wildlife and fauna

    Fall Hummingbird Migration Guide

    September 27, 2026October 2, 2026

    Learn how to care for migrating ruby-throated hummingbirds in East Texas with feeder tips, native nectar plants, and migration facts from Dr. Greg Grant.

    Read More Fall Hummingbird Migration GuideContinue

  • Daffodil Ceylon
    Bulbs

    Ceylon Daffodils: Vibrant, Reliable Blooms for Mild Winters

    September 27, 2026September 10, 2026

    Discover Ceylon daffodils! Featuring yellow petals and reddish-orange cups, these deer-proof perennials return reliably year after year in Southern gardens.

    Read More Ceylon Daffodils: Vibrant, Reliable Blooms for Mild WintersContinue

  • Jonquil Pipit - pexel - lightblick
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    Fragrant Jonquil Pipit Bulbs for Soft Spring Color

    September 23, 2026September 14, 2026

    Brighten your garden with Jonquil Pipit! Featuring fragrant, two-tone pale-yellow blooms, this reliable bulb thrives in borders, drifts, and pots.

    Read More Fragrant Jonquil Pipit Bulbs for Soft Spring ColorContinue

  • Erlicheer Daffodil - pexel irene-asthetik
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    ‘Erlicheer’ Daffodils: Fragrant Double Blooms for Winter

    September 20, 2026September 14, 2026

    Discover ‘Erlicheer’ daffodils! Featuring fragrant double white bloom clusters, these easy-care heirloom bulbs thrive in garden beds, pots, and indoor vases.

    Read More ‘Erlicheer’ Daffodils: Fragrant Double Blooms for WinterContinue

  • Fall Monarch Migration
    Beneficials in the Garden | Native wildlife and fauna

    How Your Garden Fuels the Fall Monarch Migration

    September 20, 2026September 17, 2026

    Discover how fall-blooming nectar plants in Texas provide vital fuel for migrating monarch butterflies on their journey south. Help them refuel this fall!

    Read More How Your Garden Fuels the Fall Monarch MigrationContinue

  • Bulbs

    Golden Echo Jonquils: Graceful, Fragrant Spring Blooms

    September 16, 2026September 14, 2026

    Brighten your garden with Golden Echo jonquils! Featuring butter-yellow cups and white petals, these easy-care spring bulbs thrive in borders and containers.

    Read More Golden Echo Jonquils: Graceful, Fragrant Spring BloomsContinue

  • Native Post Oak
    Master Gardener events

    Tough as Texas: Why the Native Post Oak Deserves Our Respect

    September 13, 2026September 14, 2026

    Discover the resilient East Texas post oak (Quercus stellata), its key role in local ecosystems, and why protecting its sensitive root zone matters.

    Read More Tough as Texas: Why the Native Post Oak Deserves Our RespectContinue

  • Hidden Ginger
    Bulbs

    Hidden Ginger: Tropical Shade Beauty for Your Garden

    September 13, 2026September 14, 2026

    Discover Hidden Ginger! Featuring colorful bracts and easy care, this tropical shade perennial thrives in garden beds, indoor containers, and shady spots.

    Read More Hidden Ginger: Tropical Shade Beauty for Your GardenContinue

  • Jonquil Kedron
    Bulbs

    Brighten Your Spring Garden with Fragrant Kedron Daffodils

    September 9, 2026August 29, 2026

    Discover Daffodil Kedron! Known for warm apricot-yellow blooms and a sweet scent, this easy-care jonquilla daffodil thrives in beds, borders, and pots.

    Read More Brighten Your Spring Garden with Fragrant Kedron DaffodilsContinue

  • Noonday Sweet Onions
    Plant Identification and Selection

    What Makes Noonday Sweet Onions Texas’s Favorite Crop?

    September 6, 2026September 2, 2026

    Discover the secret behind Noonday Sweet Onions! Learn their rich history, unique Spanish origins, and where to buy these iconic Texas sweet onions.

    Read More What Makes Noonday Sweet Onions Texas’s Favorite Crop?Continue

  • Culinary Herbs
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    Successful Edible Gardening Workshop

    September 2, 2026September 2, 2026

    Join the free Successful Edible Gardening program on Sept 10 in Tyler! Learn about herbs, fall veggies, and tour the Heritage Rose Garden.

    Read More Successful Edible Gardening WorkshopContinue

  • My Great White Oak
    Trees

    How to Restore & Protect Mature White Oak Trees in East Texas

    August 30, 2026August 20, 2026

    Discover how a Texas landowner saved a 400-year-old white oak tree from soil compaction and borers using expert arboriculture and land stewardship practices.

    Read More How to Restore & Protect Mature White Oak Trees in East TexasContinue

  • Oxblood Lilies
    Bulbs

    Oxblood Lilies: Toughest Heirloom Bulbs for Texas Gardens

    August 30, 2026August 29, 2026

    Discover oxblood lilies! These resilient heirloom Texas bulbs bloom in early fall, thriving in heat and drought with zero maintenance for generations.

    Read More Oxblood Lilies: Toughest Heirloom Bulbs for Texas GardensContinue

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    • Plant Identification and Selection
    • Roses
    • Soil Improvement
    • Texas SuperStars
    • Trees
    • Vegetable Gardening
  • Earth-Kind Reduction of Pesticides and IPM
    • Beneficials in the Garden
    • Diseases and Pathogens
    • IPM
    • Pesticides and Fertilization
  • Earth-Kind Reduction of Yard Waste and Composting
    • Composting
  • Earth-Kind Water Conservation
    • Economic and Practical Gardening
    • Low-Volume Irrigation and Monitoring
    • Mulch
    • Raised beds and container gardening
  • Family and Community Health
    • Outdoor Living
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  • Home Page
  • Community Services
    • From Bulbs to Blooms Conference and Plant Sale
    • Home Garden Tour
    • East Texas Garden Guide and Calendar
  • Our Gardens
    • Tyler Botanical Garden Tours
    • The Heritage Rose Garden
    • The IDEA Garden
    • The Shade Garden
    • The Goodman-LeGrand Historical Gardens
  • Events
  • About us
    • Contact Us
    • What is a Master Gardener?
    • Make a Donation
    • History Hub
    • Members Only
  • Resources
    • Gardening Articles from Local Master Gardeners
    • Monthly List Of Things To Do
    • FAQs