Harris County Master Gardeners

09/01/2026

The September/October edition of Urban Dirt is here: https://txmg.org/hcmga/files/2026/08/SeptOct-26-UD-Final.pdf
Read all about it -- from anoles to bananas, plant sales to free lectures, IPM to gardening to do’s, disobedient and mystery plants, and a trip to the Arctic circle to visit the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, plus our spotlight articles on herbs, native plants, vegetables, and wildlife. There’s a lot “growing on” in Harris County. Happy reading and happy gardening!

08/19/2026

Did you miss yesterday's Green Thumb presentation? Good news -- you can watch it on YouTube!!

Read the companion blog here and click on the link to the video:

Learn three simple permaculture principles to improve soil health, conserve water, reduce waste, and create a more sustainable garden.…

08/11/2026

Plant sales are on our mind, that's what. We love growing plants, we love selling plants, and we love helping you grow your garden.

Save the dates for our upcoming plant sales and special events!

08/09/2026

Fall is considered the second Spring for gardening in our area. We hope you enjoy this special presentation — see link in the blog.

Discover why fall gardening shines in Texas: cooler weather, fewer pests, sweeter harvests, thriving herbs, colorful crops, and garlic…

08/02/2026

Happy National Sunflower Day! 🌻

📷 John D. Smithers | Lady Bird Johnson enjoys a field of sunflowers

07/16/2026

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06/30/2026

The July/August edition of Urban Dirt is here: https://txmg.org/hcmga/files/2026/06/JulyAugust-Final-UD-2026-2.pdf.

Read all about it! New horticulture agents for Harris County, First Tuesday meetings and upcoming local events. Travel to Longwood Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show, and celebrate America’s birthday with articles about George Washington, historical significance of bee balm, and a special recipe.

See how busy the Spring Branch Elementary kids have been in their garden, and what’s new at Genoa Friendship Gardens. All that plus spotlights on lavender, turnips, cicadas, master gardeners, permaculture, porterweed, questions from the public, and the garden calendar.

There’s so much “growing on” in Harris County. Happy reading and happy gardening!

06/16/2026

Please join us for our June Green Thumb, "Enemies in the Garden". This FREE presentation is live today, and recorded for YouTube.

Learn about health risks that gardeners are exposed to and ways to ...

05/20/2026

On May 20, 1734, Slovenian Anton Janša, the pioneer of beekeeping, was born. Beekeeping is taken so seriously in Slovenia that the nation’s unofficial motto is “Land of the Good Beekeepers“.

Did you know?
• The practice of beekeeping dates back at least 4,500 years.
• The average bee will make only 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in its lifetime.
• Bees have jointed legs, but no knees – the term “the bee’s knees” actually means something is “excellent”.

Excerpts from https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/world-bee-day-may-20

05/19/2026

The May Green Thumb topic is Integrated Pest Management (IPM). We hope you can join us and learn how to better and more safely manage pests in your garden.

Learn how to manage pests in a safer, more sustainable way through PM.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount!...