Big Country Master Gardeners

It may feel like gardening season is winding down, but the truth is August is when great fall gardens begin.

The work you do now, from refreshing your soil to starting cool-season vegetables, can make the difference between a disappointing fall and a garden full of fresh harvests.

Find out what you should be planting, preparing, and avoiding this month in our August Vegetable Gardening Guide.

Read more here: https://bcmgtx.org/2026/07/22/august/

If someone asked you today... "What plants are growing in your landscape?" Could you answer with confidence?

Most gardeners can't, and that's perfectly normal! Find out why keeping track of your landscape is easier than you think and why you'll wish you'd started sooner.

Read more: https://bcmgtx.org/2026/08/04/what-is-in-my-landscape/

Don’t miss today’s program at the Abilene Public Library inside the mall of Abilene. Guest speaker is Tom McCain. See you at 6!

Join us for our August Library Program. This month's topic is Hydroponics & Aquaponics.

Our Guest Speaker this month is Tom McCain. Our first program is Tuesday, August 4th, starting at 6pm at the South Branch Abilene Public Library.

Then we will have an encore program Friday, August 14th, at the library inside the Heritage Square Building on S. 1st.