LMGA COMMUNITY TALKS & EVENTS

LEARN. GROW. CONNECT.

Join LMGA for upcoming talks and community events designed to educate, inspire, and bring community together.

Upcoming Fundraising Events-

We are excited to share that our annual fundraising events are approaching. These events are an important part of our mission as a nonprofit organization and play a vital role in supporting both public education and our yearly scholarship program.

Each year, the funds raised through these community-supported events allow us to provide educational opportunities, resources, and outreach programs that benefit the public. In addition, proceeds directly support our scholarship program, which helps individuals further their education and pursue meaningful opportunities.

Our fundraising events are made possible through the generosity of our community, partners, and supporters. We invite you to stay connected for upcoming event details and to consider participating, attending, or supporting in any way you can. Your involvement helps us continue making a positive and lasting impact.

Thank you for being part of our mission and for supporting education in our community.

Out in the Community

H-E-B Texas Native Plant Celebration – Native Plant Society of Texas

This spring, NPSOT is excited to continue our partnership with H-E-B on native plants offerings as H-E-B remains committed to help conserve and protect Our Texas, Our Future. H-E-B stores will be selling a colorful selection of native plants at a special prices. Native Plant Society of Texas volunteers and Texas Master Gardeners will also be tabling at these stores over the course of two weekends in March to answer customers’ questions about native plants.

  • March 21 & 22 Plants & Pollinators for Texas with HEB 11:00-16:00

Patterson Library on April 23rd from 10:00am – 12:00pm – LMGA table setup

Gardening at Groves

Monday, February 16 @ 6:00pm – Preparing Your Spring Garden with MG Amber Curtis – We will be discussing how to get your garden ready for spring. Whether you use a planner or make it up as you go, join us to learn about getting your soil ready, starting raised beds, and getting your seeds started.

Monday, March 16th @ 6:00pm – Soil Blocking with MG Tricia Farrar- Join us for a hands-on class all about soil blocking, a simple and effective seed-starting method that eliminates plastic pots and promotes stronger, healthier root systems. You’ll learn what soil blocking is, why it works, how to make the right soil mix, and how to properly sow and care for seedlings in soil blocks. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike who want a sustainable, space-saving way to start seeds with excellent results. Come get your hands dirty and leave confident to try soil blocking at home!

Monday, April 20th @ 6:00pm – Vegetables with MG Amber Curtis

Monday, May 18th @ 6:00pm -Bucket Gardening with MG Becky Miller – Learn how to create a wicking container in a 5-gallon bucket. (Also known as a self-watering container). We will construct one using a pre-made insert available on Amazon, and one using recycled materials. We will talk about how the wicking process works, discuss some examples of what can be grown in these buckets, along with the benefits and downsides of using this method.

Monday, June 15th @ 6:00pm – Bonsai with MG James Hesse

Monday, July 20th @ 6:00pm – Roses with MG Larry Bloskas

Monday, August 17th @ 6:00pm – Houseplant Propagation with MG Rhonda Wood

Monday, September 21st @ 6:00pm – Composting with MG Judy Shema

Monday, October 19th @ 6:00pm – Seed Collecting and Harvesting with MG Walter Wilhoit

Monday, November 16th @ 6:00pm – TBD with Tatum Hall

Monday, December 15th @ 6:00pm – TBD

LMGA Presents Garden Success Series at the LMGA Demonstration Garden located at 4111 University Ave

2026 Schedule is still in the works. Check Back for details.

Summer Reading Program for kids: “Digging Up the Past”

  • Groves Library – 5520 19th
  • Patterson Library- 1836 Parkway Drive
  • Godeke Library- 5034 Frankford Ave
  • Mahon Library- 1306 9th street

Friday, June 5th

  • 10:30am Mahon – Pollinators with Barbara Jones
  • 2:00pm Patterson – Water, Water Everywhere with Amber Curtis and Liz Wagner

Saturday, June 6th

  • 10:30am Groves – Compost
  • 2:00pm Godeke – Native Species with Melinda Cagle

Friday, July 24th

  • 10:30am Mahon – Pollinators with Barbara Jones
  • 2:00pm Patterson – Compost

Saturday, July 25th

  • 10:30am Groves – Native Species
  • 2:00pm Godeke – Water Everywhere with Amber Curtis

Subject to change.