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SUMMARY:Cultivating Calm at the Tyler Public Libaary
DESCRIPTION: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. Great for adults and older children. \nWhen:  July 14\, 2026\nTime:    5:30 pm to 7:00 pm\nWhere: Tyler Public Library\, 201 S College Ave\, Tyler\, Texas \nSpace may be limited\, so please contact the host organization for seating availability
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/cultivating-calm-at-the-tyler-public-libaary/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Pollinators are Hard-Working Bugs at the Tyler Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen:  May 28\, 2026\nTime:    3:00 pm to 4:30 pm\nWhere:  Tyler Public Library\, 201 S College Ave\, Tyler\, Texas \nSeating may be limited. Please contact the host organization for availability.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/pollinators-are-hard-working-bugs-at-the-tyler-public-library/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Gardening for the Heat
DESCRIPTION: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 low watering techniques such as ollas\, and advice on when to refrain from fertilizing. \nWhere:  Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave\, Tyler\nTime:     12:00 noon – 1:00 pm\nWhen:    May 15\, 2026 \nAll Library events are open to the public\, with seating becoming available beginning at 11:30 am.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/gardening-for-the-heat/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Herb Gardening at the Tyler Public Library
DESCRIPTION: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 older children. \nWhen:  May 12\, 2026\nTime:   5:30 pm to 7:00 pm\nWhere:  201 S College Ave\, Tyler\, TX \nPrograms may have limited space\, so please contact the host organization to check availability and sign up.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/herb-gardening-at-the-tyler-public-library/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Tips for Edible Gardening
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhere:  Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave\, Tyler\nTime:     12:00 noon – 1:00 pm\nWhen:    April 17\, 2026 \nAll Library events are open to the public\, with seating becoming available beginning at 11:30 am.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/tips-for-edible-gardening/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Salsa 101: Growing Tomatoes and Peppers in East Texas
DESCRIPTION: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 Gardening\, his book developed for gardening in Texas. \nWhere:  Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave\, Tyler\nTime:     12:00 noon – 1:00 pm\nWhen:    March 20\, 2026 \nAll Library events are open to the public\, with seating becoming available beginning at 11:30 am.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/salsa-101-growing-tomatoes-and-peppers-in-east-texas/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Bringing Backyard Butterflies into your Garden
DESCRIPTION:An interactive learning event for kids and parents about encouraging more butterflies to visit where you live \nTyler Public Library February 28\, 2:00 pm  \nSpace is limited. Contact the Tyler Public Library /Youth Services for more information
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/fly-into-action-create-a-butterfly-friendly-home/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Wake Up Your Garden: How to Start a Successful Vegetable Harvest
DESCRIPTION: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 make all the difference in how our spring and summer vegetable gardens perform. That’s why the Smith County Master Gardeners are opening their 2026 Master Gardeners at the Library series with a topic every gardener can benefit from: getting your garden ready early. \nOn January 16\, Dr. Andrew King\, Assistant Professor at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center in Overton\, will present “Waking Up Your Garden: Start for a Successful Vegetable Harvest.” Seating begins at 11:30 a.m.\, and the free program runs from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Taylor Auditorium at the Tyler Public Library. \nDr. King’s presentation will focus on the early-season steps gardeners can take now to set themselves up for a productive vegetable garden later. According to the event details\, he’ll discuss “steps we can take now to prepare for a successful vegetable garden\,” a topic that resonates strongly in East Texas\, where soil preparation\, weed control\, planting plans\, and winter cleanup can make or break the season ahead. \nThese foundational tasks may not be as glamorous as planting seedlings or picking ripe tomatoes\, but they are essential. Dr. King brings both research experience and a deep understanding of our local climate and soils\, making this an ideal opportunity for gardeners who want to begin the year with clarity and confidence. \nWhere:  Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave\, Tyler\nTime:     12:00 noon – 1:00 pm\nWhen:    January 16\, 2026 \nAll Library events are open to the public\, with seating becoming available beginning at 11:30 am.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/wake-up-your-garden-how-to-start-a-successful-vegetable-harvest/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:The Other Season\, Cool Season Gardening and Planting
DESCRIPTION:Learn about planning\, planting\, and caring for a cool season vegetable garden in our area. We will cover: \n\nwhat and when to plant\,\nfreeze mitigation techniques in the garden\,\nkeeping tender plants going in the cold weather.\n\nWhen:  Tuesday\, September 23rd\nTime:    5:30 pm\nWhere: Tyler Public Library
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/the-other-season-cool-season-gardening-and-planting/
LOCATION:Tyler Public Library\, 201 S. College Ave.\, Tyler\, TX\, 75702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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