2023 Master Gardener Training
Who Are Master Gardeners? What really sets Master Gardeners apart from other home gardeners is their special training in horticulture. Inexchange for their training, individuals who become Master Gardeners volunteer […]
Taking on a Thorny Subject at Heartland
Taking on a Thorny Subject at Heartland On September 3, 2022, Master Gardener Robert Castro kicked-off the fall gardening series at Heartland Community with his presentation, “Confessions of an Agaveholic.” […]
Topiary
Topiary The history of topiary, a bit about how it’s done, and a lot of excellent examples of the art.
Plants for Pollinators
Plants for Pollinators After a brief overview of the types of pollinators and what they need to thrive, characteristics of plants that appeal to a wide variety of pollinators will […]
Keeping Backyard Chickens
Keeping Backyard Chickens Basic information on getting your backyard flock, caring for them, and harvesting the eggs.
Getting the Garden Ready for Winter
Getting the Garden Ready for Winter An overview of tasks that should be done to prepare your garden for winter, and some that will help get the garden ready for […]
Bluebonnets: Their History and Culture
Bluebonnets: Their History and Culture Find out how bluebonnets became the State Flower of Texas; learn about the varieties of bluebonnets, and find out how to grow them in your […]
Beneficial Insects
Beneficial Insects Definition of beneficial insects, why they are important, and how to attract them. Includes an overview of biological controls.
Confessions of an Agaveholic
Confessions of an Agaveholic Learn about the different varieties of agave and how to care for them from a self-confessed agave fanatic.
Master Gardeners Help Plant the Seed
Kaufman County Master Gardeners helped clients at The Center in Kaufman learn to plant seeds to grow a vegetable. Each took home a pot planted with lettuce, cilantro, jalapeno, tomato, […]