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Bring Sunrise to Your Garden with Daffodil ‘Golden Dawn’
Daffodil ‘Golden Dawn’ is a fragrant tazetta daffodil with warm yellow petals and an orange cup. Ideal for sunny borders, containers, and cutting gardens.
Gigantic Star Daffodil Guide: Giant Yellow Blooms for Spring
Discover how to grow the fragrant, hardy Gigantic Star daffodil, plus details on the Master Gardener bulb sale with online ordering from Oct 12–21.
Fragrant Jonquil ‘Sweetness’: Sunny Yellow Spring Blooms
Brighten your garden with ‘Sweetness’ jonquils! Known for sunny yellow blooms and rich scent, these easy-care bulbs multiply for years of reliable color.
Red Spider Lily Guide: Heirloom Fall Blooms for East Texas
Discover how to grow and divide red spider lilies in East Texas, featuring Southern history, planting tips, and Master Gardener bulb sale information.
Butterfly Ginger Guide: Tropical Fragrance for Shade Gardens
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.
Daffodil Pink Charm: Stunning Coral-Rimmed Spring Blooms
Brighten your garden with Pink Charm Daffodil! Featuring ivory petals and frilled coral cups, these easy-care bulbs return reliably every spring.
Mount Hood Daffodil Guide: Classic White Blooms for East Texas
Discover how to grow the classic, deer-resistant ‘Mount Hood’ daffodil in East Texas, featuring planting tips, care advice, and Master Gardener sale details.
East Texas Fire & Nature Festival, Oct 10 at Tyler Center
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.
SCMGA Bulb Sale & Conference Oct 24
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.
Fragrant Thalia Daffodils: Graceful White Orchid Blooms
Discover Daffodil Thalia! Featuring fragrant, orchid-like white blooms, this classic, deer-resistant spring bulb thrives in borders and naturalized drifts.
Fall Hummingbird Migration Guide
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.
Ceylon Daffodils: Vibrant, Reliable Blooms for Mild Winters
Discover Ceylon daffodils! Featuring yellow petals and reddish-orange cups, these deer-proof perennials return reliably year after year in Southern gardens.