An intro to Texas natives and the many benefits they provide the whole year through, along with tips on their maintenance.

Informal tour of six gardens. Meet at the first garden and view gardens together. 10 minutes travel time between gardens. Free.

Free seminar for Dallas residents wishing to learn about the benefits and uses of compost & Vermicompost, proper soil treatment, the usage of organic material and more.

Learn to use native plants in your landscape, lower your water bill and attract birds/wildlife. We are partnering with Randy Johnson Organics to bring you the best and unique native plants available in the area. 

Free Workshop and Bird Walk at 8 a.m. - Learn to use native plants in your landscape, lower your water bill and attract birds/wildlife. Workshop attendees get first selection of plants.

Native Plant Sale begins at 10 a.m. No registration required for sale.

Seeding Dallas II is an opportunity to dig deep into topics covering a wide range of garden interests and skills. Local experts will share what they've learned growing food, managing gardens and selling at markets in North Texas. 

Event is geared to gardeners,urban farmers, community garden managers, growers who might want to sell, farm/garden supporters and anyone thinking about starting a garden for community invigoration or enhancement.

Three Learning Tracks: Growing a Garden, Community Garden Management and Market Gardening

The event will feature a ceremony, tree plantings, free tree adoptions, student performers from GPISD, more than 20 informational and educational booths, and a concert by the four-time Grammy nominated Trout Fishing in America. 

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Beginners will learn all the basics of how to start a herb garden. Our focus will be culinary uses with special emphasis on the herbs to start and use right now, but of course there's much more to herbs: aromatherapy and other uses will be noted, including those that are perfect to bring bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden. More details on event page.

Kimberly D. Olson, Colonel (retired) United States Air Force, has reshaped the perception of women serving their country. Today, she is influencing the future of sustainable food production through her Community Supported Agriculture at the 4K River Ranch in Mineral Wells.

NHG's Garden Advisor Dana Wilson brings you closer to understanding how insects live, and why they can be so valuable to your landscape in this new, free class. We'll review ten of the most common garden insects you're likely to encounter in your garden- good or bad, and give you the techniques to employ the right insects to help make your garden thrive!

We'll cover seed saving from your summer and fall garden, what you can plant to winter over, and how to prepare the soil for a better spring garden (and why). Instructor, Anita Mills is a lifelong gardener and enjoys sharing her knowledge and expertise with others. In 2014, she founded Anita's Arbor to mentor and support the sustainable lifestyle.