• 2025 Giving Tuesday

    Online

    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,...

  • Garden Pest Management

    Overton Research Center 1710 N FM 3053, Overton, TX, United States

    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....

  • Wake Up Your Garden: How to Start a Successful Vegetable Harvest

    Tyler Public Library 201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, United States

    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...

  • Spring Edible Gardening Workshop

    Tyler Rose Garden Center 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler, TX, United States

    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...

  • Salsa 101: Growing Tomatoes and Peppers in East Texas

    Tyler Public Library 201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, United States

    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...

  • Tips for Edible Gardening

    Tyler Public Library 201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, United States

    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...

  • Plant Propagation Seminar at SFA Gardens

    Pineywoods Native Plant Center at SFA 2900 Raguet St,, Nacogdoches, TX, United States

    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...

  • Gardening for the Heat

    Tyler Public Library 201 S. College Ave., Tyler, TX, United States

    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...

  • 2026 Annual Home Garden Tour

    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....

Color codes for the event titles are as follows:

  • Blue: These are events that are open to the general public.
  • Green: These are events for volunteers.
  • Orange: These are events for which SCMG members can also receive CEU credit.