Denton County Master Gardener Association

06/24/2026

DON’T MISS OUT... REGISTER NOW for the July Earth-Kind Landscape Design Course in Denton!

Registration includes dynamic education techniques, individualized consultation by experienced landscapers, sample materials to explore, landscape design tools to take home, and lunches and snacks for both days of the course.

Space is limited with individual and companion registration available. There are only FIVE spots left for the July course, so register ASAP to secure you seat!

Pre-registration is required. Scan the QR code to register now or find it on our website--www.dcmga.com.

06/24/2026

06/23/2026

Open to Everyone!

06/17/2026

Offered twice a year in January and July, we take pride in providing our Earth-Kind Landscape Design course--awarded the Search for Excellence - Best Workshop in Texas by the Texas Master Gardener Association.

But don’t just take our word for it, prior course participants say it best!

We couldn’t have said it better, and encourage you to register soon for the July course as space is limited. Use the QR code or visit our website at dcmga.com for more information.

06/15/2026

Are you interested in water conservation in North Texas? Join us on July 11 at 9:00 AM to hear from two local experts on water usage and how to save water in your landscape. There will be a rain barrel demonstration and rain barrel door prizes!

06/12/2026

The larvae of green lacewings (aka aphid lions) can help limit populations of aphids, spider mites, and similar plant pests.

Check out "Creature Corner: Aphid Lions and Green Lacewings," in this month's edition of The Root (tinyurl.com/theRootMagazine) for a great article from Denton County Master Gardener Janice Yoder-Smith for more interesting facts of these garden allies and how they can be used as natural pest control.

And as always, be sure to subscribe to The Root at https://form.jotform.com/dcmga/join-the-dcmga-email-list to get all of this information directly in your inbox on the first of every month!

06/10/2026

You can learn a lot about your landscape through trial and error, but that can also burn up your time and money!

Earth-Kind landscaping strategies optimize your success with practical, research-based solutions affording you a landscape that's both sustainable and enjoyable. Our award-winning landscape design course is your opportunity to discover and apply these proven techniques! Registration opens June 1st for our upcoming course in July!

Follow on social media and go to our website .com for more information and to register for this course today!

06/08/2026

Gardening Grandma says, “Plant marigolds to deter bugs and bring pollinators to your vegetable plants.”

So, is Grandma right?

Find the answer in the “Garden Grandma Says” article in this month's edition of THE ROOT newsletter (tinyurl.com/theRootMagazine) and get the details on how flowers can benefit your vegetable garden.

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first of every month!

06/05/2026

If you are looking for a tall shrub which blooms in summer, consider the Rose of Sharon, aka Althea (Hibiscus syriacus). This shrub grows to 12 feet tall and spreads to 10 feet wide and there are cultivars available which bloom in pink, white, red, and purple. It has an erect, vase-like shape because the branches grow upright. In summer, blooms cover the tree with large-petaled flowers that attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees.

Many varieties are:
🌸 Heat-tolerant
🌸 Deer-resistant
🌸 Thrive in our Texas climate

If you want more information on Rose of Sharon, check out this month's issue of The Root, where it is featured as our Plant of The Month.

Check it out here --> tinyurl.com/theRootMagazine

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