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Upcoming Events

 

Join us for fun and educational events, featuring Master Gardeners, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Horticulture Agents, and other experts.

 

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Children’s Garden

The children’s garden invites parents & their children to learn about gardening through planting, maintaining, & harvesting vegetables & herbs. Our children’s garden is unique since we share the garden with Fairoaks, a senior independent living community. We will be planting in the vegetable garden at the back of Fairoaks with the residents–a wonderful opportunity for children and seniors to experience a growing garden together. 
 
When: May 26, 2022, 10-11 am. Activity “Compost with Worms”
           
Venue: Fairoaks Senior Housing, 1950 Lattimore St, Denton, TX 76209-4705
 
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Junior Master Gardener Mini-Camp

At this Texas AgriLife mini-camp, kids will explore the world of gardening with certified Denton County Master Gardeners. We will learn different aspects of gardening. Camp will start at Denia Recreation Center, and we will travel to Shiloh Field Community Garden every day. Kids should bring snacks, and wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Ages 6-11, $45 residents/$50 non-residents.

When: Tue-Thu, May 31-Jun 1, 8 am.-1 pm. Registration Link

Venue: Denia Rec Center, 1001 Parvin St, Denton, TX 76205

Children’s Garden

The children’s garden invites parents & their children to learn about gardening through planting, maintaining, & harvesting vegetables & herbs. Our children’s garden is unique since we share the garden with Fairoaks, a senior independent living community. We will be planting in the vegetable garden at the back of Fairoaks with the residents–a wonderful opportunity for children and seniors to experience a growing garden together. 
 
When: June 2, 2022, 10-11 am. Activity “Suck-A-Bug”
           June 9, 2022, 10-11 am. Activity “Field Trip to Shiloh Fields”       
           June 16, 2022, 10-11 am. Activity “Harvest”
           June 18, 2022, 10-11 am. Activity “Fruit, Vegetable, Herb & Flower Show”
 
Venue: Fairoaks Senior Housing, 1950 Lattimore St, Denton, TX 76209-4705
 

General Meeting & Program

Business meeting and program “Flower Arrangement” presented by Joe Prevratil of Holly’s Gardens & Florist.
 
When: June 8, 2022, 10 am-noon
 
Venue: In-person Global Spheres Center, 7801 Stemmons Fwy Corinth, TX 76210
 

Plant Propagation

Learn about creating new plants from a Denton County Master Gardener.

When: June 10, 2022, 9-10 am.

Venue: Denton Senior Center, 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton, TX 76201

Permanent Garden Class

To achieve a Permanent Garden, you need to understand the elements around it, and how they are connected, and learn from nature by observing, engaging, and activating your “Garden Brain”. Our goal is to equip you so you can take action with more confidence, and not be afraid to explore and become the best gardener version of yourself!

When: June 11, 2022, 8 am-5 pm. Registration Link

Venue: Global Spheres Center, 7801 Stemmons Fwy Corinth, TX 76210

Fruit, Vegetable, Herb & Flower Show

Denton County Master Gardener Association & The City of Denton invite you to participate in the Fruit, Vegetable, Herb & Flower Show. It’s a free event. Denton County residents can enter fruit, vegetables, herbs, and flowers into the show for cash prizes. There are award categories for youth and adults.

Click here to submit an entry by 9 am June 18.

When: June 18, 2022, 9 am-noon

Venue: Denton County Historical Park, 317 W Mulberry St Denton, TX 76201

Denton County AgriLife: Serving the Community & You

This presentation will provide a history of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and an overview of the Denton office. During this presentation, participants will have the opportunity to meet Denton County Agents who specialize in Horticulture, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family and Community Health, and 4-H and Youth Development and volunteers from Texas Master Naturalists and Texas Master Gardeners programs. 

Email olli@unt.edu listing the title and date of the class, or call 940-369-7293 to learn more about enrolling.

When: June 28, 2022, 2:45-4:15 pm & June 29, 2022, 2:30-4:00 pm. 

Venues: June 28 Robson Ranch Clubhouse Ballroom, 9400 Ed Robson Blvd, Denton, TX 76207

June 29 Flower Mound Senior Center Shirley Voirin Ballroom, 2701 W Windsor Dr, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Getting to Know Your Sprinklers

Learn how to check your sprinklers, make easy fixes, and learn about sprinkler controllers and efficient watering practices. Presented by Blake Alldredge, Upper Trinity Regional Water District in partnership with Denton County Master Gardener Association.
 
When: June 28, 2022, 6:30-8:00 pm. Registration Link.
 
Venue: Global Spheres Center, 7801 Stemmons Fwy Corinth, TX 76210
 
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Succulents

Learn about the many types of succulents and how to grow them successfully from a Denton County Master Gardener.

When: July 1, 2022, 10-11 a.m.

Venue: Pilot Point Community Library, 324 S Washington St, Pilot Point, TX 76258

Container Gardening

Learn about growing plants, including edible plants, exclusively in containers instead of planting them in the ground from a Denton County Master Gardener.

When: July 8, 2022, 10-11 a.m.

Venue: Pilot Point Community Library, 324 S Washington St, Pilot Point, TX 76258

General Meeting & Program

Business meeting and program “Ecological Landscaping” presented by Wildscapers Landscape Co.
 
When: July 13, 2022, 10 am-noon
 
Venue: In-person Global Spheres Center, 7801 Stemmons Fwy Corinth, TX 76210