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Tomatoes and Peppers: Digging Deeper

Rooted In 12804 Pelzel Rd, Pilot Point, TX

This class digs deeper into two of the most prized and popular vegetables for home gardens! We'll get to the root of the best adapted (and most flavorful) cultivars of tomatoes and peppers that thrive in North Texas. We'll also branch out with tips and tricks to get the most production in your veggie garden, […]

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Sprinkler System Spruce-up

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Water you doing to set your landscape up for success? Save water, money, and time by giving your sprinkler system a “Spruce Up”.  Learn how minor do-it-yourself repairs and simple irrigation tips can make a MAJOR impact on the health of your landscape and your water bill. If you’ve got questions about your controller or […]

Grow Your Own Vegetables

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, want to know where your food comes from, or just love the idea of growing delicious vine-ripened vegetables at home, this class is for you. “Lettuce” talk vegetables! Learn proper soil preparation, garden design and layouts, disease and insect identification, as well as the proper planting times for getting […]

Grow Native: Plants For Texas

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX

Dig into the growing trend to incorporate native plants in landscapes, both for their incredible beauty and the countless ecosystem services they provide! Learn how to grow our favorite native wildflowers, trees, shrubs as well as perennials with lush vibrant colors and textures to make your garden the envy of the neighborhood. We’ll also talk […]

Texas Tough Plants

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The harsh and unpredictable Texas climate is one of the greatest adversaries to a lush and vibrant landscape. Your greatest defense is to arm your landscape with adapted plants that can withstand the barrage of heat and drought that the growing season is sure to bombard us with! We’ll cover our ROOTED IN “top 100” […]

Grow Your Own Vegetables

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Whether you’re trying to eat healthier, want to know where your food comes from, or just love the idea of growing delicious vine-ripened vegetables at home, this class is for you. “Lettuce” talk vegetables! Learn proper soil preparation, garden design and layouts, disease and insect identification, as well as the proper planting times for getting […]

Sprinkler Systems 101

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Sprinkler systems can seem a bit confusing, but they don’t have to be! This class simplifies the parts and components of your in-ground irrigation systems with easy-to-follow tips on how to operate and set your controller, PLUS we’ll provide a well of water saving tips to keep your lawn and landscape looking good year-round. Join […]

Rain Gardens: Where Beauty Meets Functionality

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Designed to beautify the landscape, while at the same time taking advantage of water that would otherwise run down the storm drain, rain gardens and bioswales are a great way to increase your rainwater harvesting capacity. Learn the basics of rain garden design and maintenance along with an overview of the flood of plant material […]

Cool Off with Shade Gardening

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Does your landscape have problem areas where nothing seems to grow? Do you have mature trees and areas where your turf is receding? Are your trees throwing shade?  Don’t accept being shaded out. Instead, take advantage of these cooler landscape areas! Learn about the many native and adapted plants that not only survive, but thrive, […]

Dig into Composting

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Compost is the single greatest soil amendment you can add to set your garden and landscape up for success! Learn how to make high quality compost at home using materials most folks throw away. We’ll give you the dirt on the most effective composting materials and methods-- with a focus on practical techniques and piles […]

Wildlife Friendly Landscapes: Gardens That Give Back

Virtual Event Virtual Event

Native and adapted plants are not only beautiful, low maintenance additions to the garden; they can be useful tools to attract beneficial wildlife as well! Learn ways to attract and provide habitat for butterflies, songbirds, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial animals that bring your landscape to life with activity! If you’d like to keep your […]

Fall into Gardening: Tips to Grow on

Fort Worth Botanic Garden 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth, TX
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Are you ready to take your landscape to the next level?! Fall is a perfect time to give you’re landscape a refresh.  If you’re having trouble controlling unwanted plants in your lawn and landscape or if you’re confused about when to water and when to wait, this class is for you. Learn the best approach […]

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