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SUMMARY:Professional Landscape Maintenance Seminar
DESCRIPTION:TYLER\, Texas — Local landscape professionals and gardening enthusiasts are invited to attend the annual Professional Landscape Maintenance Seminar\, returning Friday\, January 30\, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Cotton Belt Building classroom\, 1517 W. Front Street\, Suite 116\, in Tyler. The free program is hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Earth‑Kind® Horticulture Education Committee in partnership with the City of Tyler Water Utilities. \nThis long‑running East Texas education event provides practical\, research‑based guidance for commercial landscape managers\, maintenance crews\, and avid home gardeners. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.\, and there is no cost to attend. \nThe seminar will open with horticulturist Ron Hill presenting “Landscape Pruning.” With winter being the ideal season for pruning many trees and shrubs\, Hill will discuss proper techniques that improve plant health\, reduce maintenance\, and help prevent common pruning mistakes. \nAt 10 a.m.\, horticulturist and Vital Earth Resources representative Mark Chamblee will present “Earth‑Kind Landscaping: Best Soil Environment\,” offering sustainable strategies for building healthy soils that support long‑term landscape success. \nThe program concludes with Smith County horticulturist Greg Grant presenting “Seasonal Color\,” highlighting top-performing annuals and perennials for East Texas\, planting tips\, and design strategies for creating attractive and sustainable color beds. \nTo register\, attendees may scan the QR code on the event flyer or visit https://form.jotform.com/253506356927060. \nThis seminar provides a valuable opportunity for networking\, problem‑solving\, and gaining fresh ideas to enhance East Texas landscapes in the year ahead.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/professional-landscape-maintenance-seminar/
LOCATION:AgriLife Extension Office\, 1517 W Front St.\, Suite 116\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Gardening is for the Birds
DESCRIPTION:TYLER\, TX – The Smith County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service invite the public to the next installment of the Nature in the Garden Series titled “I’ll Fly Away… Gardening is for the Birds.” The program will be presented by Greg Grant\, Horticulture Agent with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Smith County. \nDr. Grant will explore how to create bird-friendly landscapes using native plants\, layered vegetation\, and thoughtful habitat design. The program will emphasize how homeowners can support songbirds\, woodpeckers\, and other native species by offering food\, water\, shelter\, and safe nesting sites. \nThe program is open to all bird lovers\, gardeners\, and nature enthusiasts. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just enjoy feathered visitors in your yard\, this presentation will provide inspiration and science-based guidance to make your landscape a haven for birds. \nJoin us and learn how gardening truly is for the birds! \nWhen: Thursday\, August 14\, 2025\nTime:   1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nWhere: Cotton Belt Building\, 1517 W. Front Street\, Suite 116 in Tyler\, Texas \nPlease register at https://form.jotform.com/252085982916165  or click HERE to download a flyer with an easy QR code registration link.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/gardening-is-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:AgriLife Extension Office\, 1517 W Front St.\, Suite 116\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Nature in the Garden Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this enlightening series about nature. The topic is Native Bees and will be presented by Dr. Garett Slater\, Assistant Professor & Honey Bee Extension Specialist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. \nWhen: Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\nTime:   10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nWhere: Cotton Belt Building\, AgriLife conference room \nPlease register at https://smith.agrilife.org/ngs/  or click HERE to download a flyer with an easy QR code registration link.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/nature-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:AgriLife Extension Office\, 1517 W Front St.\, Suite 116\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Nature in the Garden Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening presentation on the best practices for monarch butterfly conservation and butterfly gardening in East Texas. \nOur speaker is Dawn stover\, founder and owner of Nectar Connector. \nWhen:  Thursday\, June 12\, 2025\nWhere: 1517 W Front. St. STE 116\, Tyler\, Tx 75702\nTime:    10 am – 12 pm \nPlease call (903) 590-2980 with any questions.\nScan the QR code on the flyer to register. \nClick HERE to download a printable version of the flyer.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/nature-in-the-garden-series/
LOCATION:AgriLife Extension Office\, 1517 W Front St.\, Suite 116\, Tyler\, Texas\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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