JUNE 2025 EVENTS
GREEN THUMB SERIES HOSTED BY TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION
Cover Crops and Living Mulches by Harris County Master Gardeners.
MON, JUNE 9, 10am- 11:30am. Low-maintenance ground covers will save on next season’s fertilizer needs & manage pests better. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Houston Community College. Register in advance to receive link: hcc.idloom.events/gardening-series/register
Cover Crops and Living Mulches by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, JUNE 17, 11am- 12pm. Low-maintenance ground covers will save on next season’s fertilizer needs & manage pests better. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Harris County Public Library via Facebook Live. No reservation required: facebook.com/harriscountypl/events
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PUBLIC LECTURES
McGovern Centennial Family Gardens by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, JUNE 3, 11am- 12:30pm. Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston. First Tuesday Monthly Lecture Series is free and open to the public. txmg.org/hcmga/lecture-series
Preserving the Harvest Workshop- Pickles and Jam by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
FRI, JUNE 6, 1pm- 5pm. George H.W. Bush CC, 6827 Cypresswood Dr., Spring. Learn the basics of food preservation and canning safety. Participants take home 2 canned products. $35, registration required: square.link/u/pHNIzXvF
Roses for Houston by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, JUNE 17, 1pm. Freed Community Center, 6818 Shadyvilla Ln., Houston. Learn more about selecting and caring or roses in Houston. txmg.org/hcmga
Aquaponics by Harris County Master Gardeners.
WED, JUNE 18, 6pm. Pasadena Public Library, 4330 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena. Learn how fish and plants can grow together producing delicious results. txmg.org/hcmga
OPEN GARDEN DAY
Genoa Friendship Garden- Harris County Master Gardeners Open Garden Day.
MON, JUNE 16, 8:30am- 11:00am. Free tour of Genoa Friendship Gardens, 1210 Genoa Red Bluff Rd., Houston. Tour a variety of planting exhibits, meet, and talk with Harris County Master Gardeners. txmg.org/hcmga
Texas Superstars: New Plants for the Home Landscape by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
SAT, JUNE 28, 8:00am- 12:00pm. Brookwood Garden & Gift Center, 1752 Fm 1489 Rd., Brookshire. Come see the newest Texas Superstar plants in action for your home garden at our live demonstration event! View event agenda and register at: bit.ly/txsuperstars
JULY 2025 EVENTS
GREEN THUMB SERIES HOSTED BY TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION
Fall Vegetable Gardening by Harris County Master Gardeners.
MON, JULY 14, 10am- 11:30am. Prepare your backyard garden and discover which vegetables are best to grow for the fall season. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Houston Community College. Register in advance to receive link: hcc.idloom.events/gardening-series/register
Fall Vegetable Gardening by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, JULY 15, 11am- 12pm. Prepare your backyard garden and discover which vegetables are best to grow for the fall season. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Harris County Public Library via Facebook Live. No reservation required: facebook.com/harriscountypl/events
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PUBLIC LECTURES
The History of Genoa Friendship Gardens by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, JULY 1, 11am- 12:30pm. Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston. First Tuesday Monthly Lecture Series is free and open to the public. txmg.org/hcmga/lecture-series
Growing Herbs by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, JULY 15, 1pm. Freed Community Center, 6818 Shadyvilla Ln., Houston. Learn the best practices on how, when, where and why to grow herbs in the Houston area, including how to use herbs. txmg.org/hcmga
Summer Camp: Introduction to 4-H hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension & Houston Community College.
WED, JULY 23- 25, 8:30am- 2:30pm. HCC Katy Campus, 22910 Colonial Pkwy, Katy. Explore different project areas with engaging lessons and hands on activities. From robotics to gardening, there is an activity for everyone! Ages 7- 12, join email notification list at forms.gle/VsM7RDT8aehqZ48b8
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS OPEN GARDEN DAY
Genoa Friendship Garden- Open Garden Day.
MON, JULY 21, 8:30am- 11:00am. Free tour of Genoa Friendship Gardens, 1210 Genoa Red Bluff Rd., Houston. Tour a variety of planting exhibits, meet, and talk with Harris County Master Gardeners. txmg.org/hcmga
AUGUST 2025 EVENTS
GREEN THUMB SERIES HOSTED BY TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION
Plants of the Bible by Harris County Master Gardeners.
MON, AUG 11, 10am- 11:30am. The cultural significance and spiritual meaning of plants in the Bible and similar ones we can grow. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Houston Community College. Register in advance to receive link: hcc.idloom.events/gardening-series/register
Plants of the Bible by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, AUG 19, 11am- 12pm. The cultural significance and spiritual meaning of plants in the Bible and similar ones we can grow. Free Virtual Lecture hosted by Harris County Public Library via Facebook Live. No reservation required: facebook.com/harriscountypl/events
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENER PUBLIC LECTURES
Houston Botanic Garden by Dr Katherine M. Sadler, Ed.D.
TUE, AUG 5, 11am- 12:30pm. Trini Mendenhall Community Center, 1414 Wirt Rd, Houston. First Tuesday Monthly Lecture Series is free and open to the public. txmg.org/hcmga/lecture-series
Preserving the Harvest Workshop- Fermentation & Pressure Canning by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
SAT, AUG 9, 9am- 3pm. Steve Radack Community Center, 18650 Clay Rd., Houston. Learn the basics of food preservation and canning safety. Participants take home 2 canned products. $50 (lunch included), registration required: square.link/u/pHNIzXvF
Native Plants by Harris County Master Gardeners.
TUE, AUG 19, 1pm. Freed Community Center, 6818 Shadyvilla Ln., Houston. We will discuss the many benefits of putting native plants in our gardens and yards to make a positive impact on our ecosystem! txmg.org/hcmga
HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS OPEN GARDEN DAY
Genoa Friendship Garden- Open Garden Day.
MON, AUG 18, 8:30am- 11:00am. Free tour of Genoa Friendship Gardens, 1210 Genoa Red Bluff Rd., Houston. Tour a variety of planting exhibits, meet, and talk with Harris County Master Gardeners. txmg.org/hcmga
