2025 Giving Tuesday
December 2, 2025 🌱A Day that encourages people to do good and celebrate generosity. For years, Smith County Master Gardeners have offered free workshops, educational outreach, soil testing, demonstration gardens,...
December 2, 2025 🌱A Day that encourages people to do good and celebrate generosity. For years, Smith County Master Gardeners have offered free workshops, educational outreach, soil testing, demonstration gardens,...
Home gardeners and landscape enthusiasts are invited to attend a free Garden Pest Management Seminar hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. When: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m....
January often feels like the quietest part of the gardening year, but it’s actually one of the most important. The steps we take now—before seeds, transplants, or warm weather arrive—can...
Successful Edible Gardening - A Spring Workshop TYLER, TEXAS — Get ready to grow your own food this season! Local gardening experts are hosting the Successful Edible Gardening Spring Workshop on March 12, 2026, at the Tyler Rose Center Complex. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a small balcony, this event provides the essential...
Join SCMG at the Tyler Library Series where Dr. Greg Grant will discuss growing tomatoes and peppers specifically in East Texas, including recommended varieties and planting techniques. Dr. Grant is the Smith County Horticulturalist and Master Gardener Coordinator for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Greg is also the author of Texas Fruit and Vegetable...
This event will be a hosted by Dale Wade, a Smith County Master Gardener. Dale will be discussing tips from Texas A&M Advanced Training designed to help get the most productive yields from your vegetable gardens. Where: Tyler Public Library, 201 S. College Ave, Tyler Time: 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm When: April...
SFA Gardens to Host Garden Seminar on Plant Propagation When: May 9, 2026 Time: 9 am to noon Where: Ina Brundrett Conservation Education Building at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, located at 2900 Raguet Street, Nacogdoches. The seminar will feature Dr. Andrew King, assistant professor of ornamental horticulture at Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in...
Elizabeth Waldrop, a native of East Texas, is a Smith County Master Gardener with extensive experience in growing vegetables in the region. She will focus on food gardening and discuss how to create a garden that remains productive throughout the summer. Topics will include the use of mulch, both artificial and natural shade, slow and...
Join Us for the 2026 Home Garden Tour! Experience the beauty of Tyler’s private landscapes at our Annual Home Garden Tour. This year’s event features five unique and inspiring gardens....
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