• Cultivating Calm at the Tyler Public Libaary

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

    Join us for Try it Tuesday at the Tyler Public Library, where Smith County Master Gardener, Elizabeth Waldrop, will present "Cultivating Calm, How caring for plants can help you care for yourself". We will explore how gardening and indoor plant tending can be used to reduce stress, create a green oasis, and promote general well-being....

  • Pollinators are Hard-Working Bugs at the Tyler Public Library

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

    Join Smith County Master Gardener, Elizabeth Waldrop, at the Tyler Public Library. She will be presenting Pollinators, Hard-Working Bugs, an interactive program about pollinators and how to support them in your own backyard and neighborhood. This program includes a tin-can “Bug Hotel” building activity. Geared for younger audiences and families. When:  May 28, 2026 Time: ...

  • 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...

  • Herb Gardening at the Tyler Public Library

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

    Try it Tuesday at the Tyler Public Library: Herb Gardening. An introduction to herb gardening, including how to care for herbs, which ones grow well in East Texas, and how to harvest and prepare them. There will also be some simple no-cook recipes demonstrated, including herb butters, vinegars, and seasoning salt. Great for adults and...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Bringing Backyard Butterflies into your Garden

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

    An interactive learning event for kids and parents about encouraging more butterflies to visit where you live Tyler Public Library February 28, 2:00 pm  Space is limited. Contact the Tyler...

  • 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...

  • The Other Season, Cool Season Gardening and Planting

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

    Learn about planning, planting, and caring for a cool season vegetable garden in our area. We will cover: what and when to plant, freeze mitigation techniques in the garden, keeping tender plants going in the cold weather. When:  Tuesday, September 23rd Time:    5:30 pm Where: Tyler Public Library

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.