Join us for fun and educational events, featuring Master Gardeners, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Horticulture Agents, and other experts.
For details on events coming soon, as well as our meetings and speaker presentations, see the list below.
For events at the Denton County offices of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at 401 W. Hickory Street in Denton (Joseph A. Carroll Building), driving directions are available.
Plan Now for the 2020 Fruit, Vegetable, Herb & Flower Show
Are you planning a spring garden? Save the date for the 2020 DCMGA Fruit, Vegetable, Herb & Flower Show on Saturday, June 20 at the Community Market at the Bayless-Selby House in Denton (map). Open to all Denton County residents. Categories for adults and children. More information coming soon.
2020 DCMGA Plant Sale
We are sorry to announce that the 2020 DCMGA Plant Sale has been canceled.
2020 DCMGA Garden Tour
The Denton County Master Gardener Association Garden Tour has been rescheduled to October 10th!
Plan now to see these beautiful properties during Texas’ “second spring” on October 10. This year’s tour features 4 beautiful gardens owned by Master Gardeners. For more information and online ticket sales, see the 2020 DCMGA Garden Tour page.
Pre-purchased tickets will be honored and accepted for the October 10th tour. Please contact dcmga.tickets@gmail.com with questions or concerns.
2020 DCMGA Children’s Garden Canceled
Please note: To support the need for social distancing, we regret that all meetings of the Spring Children’s Garden have been canceled.
2020 Greater Aubrey Area Gardening Series
DCMGA and Keep Aubrey Beautiful present the Greater Aubrey Area Gardening Series, six Thursdays at 6 P.M. starting in January 2020, at the Aubrey Area Library, 226 Countryside Dr., Aubrey, TX 76227. Topics include:
- August 20: “Waterwise Gardening” by Master Gardeners Shirlee and Claud Singer
- September 17: “Roses” by Master Gardeners Pat and Don Edwards
- October 15: “Pots in Small Spots: Container Gardening”
Classes are free and open to gardeners of all ages. Please register by email to kab@KeepAubreyBeautiful.org or by phone (940) 343-1313.
2020 Keep Lewisville Beautiful Garden Secrets Series
Join Denton County Master Gardeners and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for the 2020 Garden Secrets series of classes sponsored by Keep Lewisville Beautiful and the City of Lewisville. Classes are held at the MCL Grand (100 N. Charles St., Lewisville, 75057) on Thursday evenings. Classes are free, but space is limited and RSVP is required. To RSVP, call (972) 538-5949 or email info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org. For the latest information, see the Keep Lewisville Beautiful Garden Secrets web page.
Please note: Classes scheduled for April 2 and May 7 have been postponed by KLB.
DCMGA Native Bee Special Interest Meetings
New! Join the Master Gardeners to learn more about local native bees at meetings of the Native Bee Special Interest Group. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
The meetings are held at the Denton County offices of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at 401 W. Hickory Street, Suite 115, Denton TX 76201-9026, unless otherwise specified.
The following programs are scheduled:
- Next Meeting: Please note: The April 9 meeting has been canceled. Next scheduled meeting: May 14.
DCMGA “Exploring Succulents” Special Interest Meetings
New! You are invited to join the Master Gardeners to learn more about and enjoy the world of succulents, at meetings of the Exploring Succulents Special Interest Group. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of every other month, starting in January 2020, 10:00 – 11:30 A.M, at the Denton County offices of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at 401 W. Hickory Street, Suite 115, Denton TX 76201-9026, unless otherwise specified. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Scheduled dates:
- May 26
- July 28
- September 29
- November 24
DCMGA “Herbal Branch” Special Interest Meetings
Join the Master Gardeners one Monday each month, 10:00 – 11:00 A.M., at meetings of the Herbal Branch Special Interest Group. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Each meeting will feature a presentation related to herbs.
The meetings are held at the Denton County offices of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at 401 W. Hickory Street, Suite 115, Denton TX 76201-9026, unless otherwise specified.
- Next meeting: TBD
Questions? Contact the Denton County Master Gardener Help Desk at 940-349-2892.
DCMGA General Membership Meetings
Everyone is invited to join the Master Gardeners, the second Wednesday of the month (except January, February, November, and December), 9:30 A.M. — noon (unless otherwise noted), at their general membership meetings. The first 30 minutes are social time, followed by the business meeting/presentation.
Meetings feature speakers on a variety of topics. The meetings are held at the Denton County offices of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at 401 W. Hickory Street, Suite 112, Denton TX 76201-9026, unless otherwise noted.The following programs are scheduled:
- April 8: We’re trying something new! This month’s meeting will be held via videoconference. Meeting information:
To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/adw-wwoq-uyc
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 319-493-7828 and enter this PIN: 970 682 426#
To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/adw-wwoq-uyc?hs=5
The meeting will open for you to join starting at 9:30. BYOS (Bring Your Own Snacks)!
Meeting Program:
“Gardens Gone Wild: Putting Out the Welcome Mat for Wildlife Habitat” by Master Gardener Kathryn Wells
Learn how (and why!) to wildscape your garden. No space is too small; every size is the right size to make a big difference is the stewardship of our natural resources, native flora, indigenous fauna, and migratory friends.
- May 20: James Herbison, owner/operator of Gemini Peach and Rose Farm in Denton, shares the various varieties of roses and peaches grown on this lovely Denton orchard. In June the Alberta peaches will be ripe for the pickin’!
- June 10: TBA
- July 8: Daniel Cunningham from Texas A&M Agrilife shares the details of the new, innovative Water University! It’s sure to be good to the last drop!
- August 12: Master Gardener Lynda Harvey gets all buggy! The Wide World of Entomology contains friend and foe. Summertime is prime time as many insect visitors invade our gardens.
- September 9: DCMGA member Plant Swap and Michael Cook, Viticulture Specialist from Texas A&M Agrilife. Evening meeting.
- October 14: TBA
Questions? Contact the Denton County Master Gardener Help Desk at 940-349-2892.