Capture water while it is raining to use on your landscape later! Join the workshop to learn the basics of DIY Rainwater Harvesting and build your own barrel to take home! Register here: https://HCRain.eventbrite.com Rainwater harvesting is great for North Texas because you can keep some of the rain we get during the spring and […]

Soils and Site Preparation- Gardening advice often focuses on design and plant choice, but site choice, site preparation, and landscape maintenance are also important factors in creating a thriving landscape. Learn how to test your soil, choose the right native plants for the site, prepare the site before installation, and maintain your landscape to keep […]

Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District have partnered to create a native plant demonstration garden with 2,000 sq. ft. of flowering native perennials and grasses on city-owned land adjacent to the Lake Arlington Dam. We will be seeding a native wildflower meadow in the surrounding 3 acres in November. We'll need lots of […]

Arlington residents: Build your own insect hotel! Join our free workshop to learn how!: https://InsectHouses.eventbrite.com Wildlife – including insects - need places to hide, escape and rest, but habitat loss has reduced their natural options. Help them out by creating a hotel for your own backyard! Make your own hotel during the class to bring […]

Part II covers Winter Plant Management The Earth-Kind Program emphasizes the use of environmentally friendly management practices for landscape design and maintenance. The goals are to conserve water, energy, and reduce the use of pesticides and fertilizers while producing beautiful landscapes. Classes are free, but registration is required. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTDSKObDfvEQNsRBCCjeqrmgdxpB8tDlfXuyOl7p-c7aiBSg/viewform Tarrant County Master Gardeners […]

A free online class about how to keep your plants safe during the winter and prepare your garden for spring planting. Free! Register here for the class link: Meeting Registration - Zoom   Presented by the Tarrant County Master Gardeners, featuring speaker Brittnay Meyer, Texas AgriLife Extension Agent.

Growing food at home can be a rewarding experience. Well-designed vegetable gardens can be both efficient and productive. Learn about the best vegetable varieties to grow in North Texas, site preparation, planting times, common pests, and harvesting.   More information: News Flash • North Richland Hills Library, TX • CivicEngage (nrhtx.com)   This event is […]

Arlington Water Utilities and Tarrant Regional Water District have partnered to create a native plant demonstration garden with 2,000 sq. ft. of flowering native perennials and grasses on city-owned land adjacent to the Lake Arlington Dam. We will be seeding a native wildflower meadow in the surrounding 3 acres in December. We'll need lots of […]

Add movement and life to your landscape by attracting butterflies and bees to your garden and create a habitat for local pollinators. Learn how to design a landscape for pollinators, needs of common local pollinators, site selection, and the correct plants to plant.   More information: News Flash • North Richland Hills Library, TX • […]

Grow your own food at home with the best vegetables for North Texas gardens! Free! Register here: TCMGA 2023 EDUCATION CLASSES – TCMGA ONLINE SHOPPING SITE   North Texas has a long growing season that accommodates many different types of vegetables. Growing your own at home can be easy when you know what to plant […]