Gregg County Master Gardeners

10/17/2026

Learn how to plant and care for Red Spider Lilies (Lycoris radiata)...

10/15/2026

Join the Gregg Master Gardeners as we share our knowledge, practical gardening tips, and passion for growing in East Texas! Whether you are just getting started or have years of gardening experience, these free Lunch & Learn programs offer something for everyone. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, and enjoy an informative hour surrounded by the beauty of the Longview Arboretum.

October 16: Pass It On, The Magic of Plant Propagation 🌿🪴

10/13/2026

🍁Fall Open House🍁
October 17th - 9am to 1pm

10/11/2026

10/09/2026

What a wonderful program! Thank you Walkers Mill for being such great hosts and providing a fun and educational event!

10/05/2026

Love it or think it tastes like soap, cilantro is Texas' newest superstar plant! 🌿

Also called coriander or Chinese parsley, this low-maintenance herb thrives in the cooler months and grows fast. Let a few plants go to seed, and they'll often replant themselves for next year.

See how to grow your own: tx.ag/CilantroSuperstar

Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences

10/05/2026

Before adding fertilizer, start with the soil.

Healthy Lawns Healthy Waters participants can receive free soil sample analysis and learn how to use their results to make more informed nutrient decisions.

The test is only the first step. The program helps residents understand what the results mean and how they guide lawn fertilization.

Watch for a workshop near you: tx.ag/HLHWWorkshops

10/05/2026

🌿 Fall is for planting! 🌿
Mark your calendar for the Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale! Come see what they have available and find something new for your fall garden. 🌱🍂
🗓️ Saturday, October 10
🕗 8 AM–2 PM
📍 Wood County Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Quitman
Come early for the best selection!