Plants are abloom in the Demonstration Gardens of the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners in Rosenberg. Entering the Shade Garden, visitors are greeted by the Blue Butterfly Bush (rotheca myricoides 'Ugandense'). https://t.co/w4FmjW3d0E, https://t.co/95v7IYnFTG
Learn about plants that perform well in Texas by attending a free June 27 lecture about "Texas Superstars® at the Fulshear Branch Library. No registration is required for the 3 p.m. program. The library is at 6350 GM Library Road, Fulshear. 346-481-6800. https://t.co/qh2G5QBnaS
Here is this week's installment of Friend or Foe from the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Help Desk. Contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or 281-341-7068. The Help Desk is manned Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. https://t.co/utjaYmFpal, https://t.co/BIYim8CQxE
Attend a free online class about shade gardening this month offered by Fort Bend County Master Gardeners. Master Gardener Suma Mudan will teach the June 26 class "Shade Gardening-Ideas and Tips" starting at 1 p.m. Registration is required. https://t.co/8EeSZDlHON
Here is another installment of Fun Fact Friday from the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Help Desk. Do you have questions about your home landscape and plants? Contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or 281-341-7068. https://t.co/X1AKHMxkz9
Gregg's Mistflower is a Texas native perennial wildflower known for its fuzzy lavender-blue flower clusters and exceptional ability to attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. https://t.co/dmwXZxH8pu, https://t.co/ILjm5gh1ZM
It's Fort Bend County Master Gardeners' What is . . . ? Wednesday. Today's term is Green-spored Parasol (Chlorophyllum molybdites) The poisonous mushroom is common in the southeastern United States. https://t.co/zePqk51Aed, https://t.co/RWhpgB7GIq and https://t.co/99YeDIW0M2
Are you interested in opportunities to garden in your community? Reach out to Gabrielle Butler, Fort Bend County Extension Educator (Community & School Gardens) at 281-633-7006/ or [email protected]
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service County Extension Educator Gabrielle Butler will lead a June 17 workshop about "Native Plants of Texas" at the George Memorial Library. The workshop will begin at 10 a.m. in Room 2A. No registration is required. https://t.co/2ZojvGz1GS
Here is this week's installment of Friend or Foe from the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Help Desk! Contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or 281-341-7068. The Help Desk is manned Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. https://t.co/miBwIunCrE, https://t.co/0YzX7qImcM
Looking for alternative methods of gardening? Check out the Soilless Gardening Workshop offered on June 9 at George Memorial Library.
The free workshop will be offered from 9-11 a.m. Registration is required. Register at https://t.co/gLqnUceL3v
Fort Bend County Master Gardeners will offer a free class June 13 on "Fall Garden Prep & Composting" The 90-minute class will begin at 9 a.m. at the Bud O'Shieles Community Center, 1330 Band Road. Register at https://t.co/cHUQ0Bz4eY
Indian blanket (Gaillardia pulchella). It is a beautiful flower with a combination of red, orange and yellow that resembles brightly woven fabric. They are also called firewheels or gaillardia. https://t.co/vzazVUzrVt, https://t.co/63jKk7lwZ3
It's Fort Bend County Master Gardeners What is . . . ? Wednesday. Today's term is Green June beetle (Cotinis nitida). Adults emerge in June and July after pupating in the spring from earthen cells. https://t.co/Rlc9MW6lSi and https://t.co/Y7mxsNzkrf
It's June and important to watch out for aphids, spider mites and other garden pests. June gardening also includes: https://t.co/qM1S0Te4iG and https://t.co/oCI5PtI3ge
Rosemary grows well in Texas. Plant in full sun and use well draining soil. Prune lightly and harvest often to encourage bushier growth. https://t.co/7xGNMdbMud and https://t.co/0dM2Crue6G
Texas Superstars® can be a great addition to your garden. Learn more by checking out the results of the 2025 Texas Superstar® Trials conducted at The Brookwood Community at a free July 11 demonstration. Registration is required. https://t.co/zdGu31nvDd
Here is this week's installment of Friend or Foe from the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Help Desk! Contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or 281-341-7068. It is manned Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon. https://t.co/ECGVlJSUGK and https://t.co/5ve0Wkh5FK
Here is another installment of Fun Fact Friday from the Fort Bend County Master Gardeners Help Desk! Do you have questions about your home landscape and plants? Contact the Help Desk at [email protected] or 281-341-7068. The Help Desk is manned Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon
Register now to participate in a May 30 pecan/fruit tree grafting clinic in Katy presented by Fort Bend AgriLife Extension, in partnership with Prairie View A&M-Waller County. The deadline to register is noon, May 29.
Register at https://t.co/7LvYfDn9S7