CONSUMER HOME HORTICULTURE:
The primary focus of the consumer home horticulture program in Dallas County is to assist homeowners and residents, both single family and multifamily housing to encourage interest in environmental stewardship and home gardening. We offer a wide spectrum of literature and practical resources, host workshops and events throughout the Dallas Metroplex, provide a horticultural help desk and train, supervise and coordinate the Dallas County Master Gardener volunteer program.
Seminars cover topics such as rainwater harvesting, seasonal vegetable gardening, lawn care, tree maintenance, Earth-Kind® landscapes, propagating plants, and much more.
Horticultural Help Desk, staffed by trained Master Gardeners, is available to consumers free of charge M-F from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. For answers to your questions call (214)904-3053 or e-mail dallasmg@ag.tamu.edu.
Speaker’s Bureau provides educational programs to civic organizations, garden clubs and other groups upon request. All speakers are trained Certified Master Gardeners who have researched and developed presentation on topic of their interest. Although there is not a charge for this program, donations are accepted to support the Master Gardener program. To contact the Speaker’s Bureau, e-mail your request to speakersbureau.request@gmail.com. For further information on topics and programs please visit the DCMGA website at: http://www.dallascountymastergardeners.org/
2018 Educational Programs Please watch the calendar for specific dates
January EarthKind(R) Landscape Design
February Fruit Planting and Pruning
February Ornamental and Shade Tree Planting and Pruning
March Spring Lawn Care & Maintenance
March Spring Into Vegetable Gardening
April Grape Planting and Pruning
April Ten Concepts of EarthKind(R) Landscape Plans
May Spring Lawn Care
May Rain Water Harvesting an irrigation
August Fall Vegetable Gardening
September Fall Lawn Care and Maintenance
September Fall Planting of Trees and Shrubs
October Grape Harvest
October Putting The Garden To Bed
Community and School Gardens are growing in popularity. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension assist community groups, governmental organizations, public entities and schools in assessing the feasibility of establishing a community or school garden. Assistance is also available for design or the garden. If you are thinking of establishing a school or community garden, contact Stephen Hudkins, CEA/Horticulture at (214) 904-3054 or e-mail at Stephen.hudkins@ag.tamu.edu.
Gardening Resources Links
Turf
Annual & Perennial Flowers
http://www.ccmgatx.org/gardening-resources/plants-for-collin-county/perennials-annuals.aspx
Trees and Woody Ornamentals
TEXAS SUPER STAR PLANTS
http://texassuperstar.com/plants/
OAK WILT
http://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/blog/2016/07/07/oak-wilt-tree-diseases/
https://plantdiseasehandbook.tamu.edu/landscaping/eight-step-program-to-oak-wilt-management/
Fruit and Nut Resources
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/fruit-nut/
Vegetables & Herbs
Recommended Vegetable Cultivars For North Central Texas
N. TX. Urban Food Garden Fertilization Guide
Soil & Fertilizing
Landscaping
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/publications/
http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/planning-the-home-landscape/
Insects, Diseases & Weeds
Walnut Caterpillar
http://www.texasinsects.org/tree-crops.html.
Right now, you can take the 40 Gallon Challenge. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has compiled some helpful information on the need to conserve water and the 40 Gallon Challenge. Click here to read the Texas point of view. Click here for more information on ways you can conserve water in your home and garden today.
You can also view Texas A&M’s Water Education Network featuring programs and education related to water conservation, water management, irrigation and water quality.