Denton County Master Gardener Association
Helping Denton County and North Texas residents create sustainable gardens, landscapes, and communities.
Timely Tips
October Garden Tips
Fall is a beautiful time of year and gardeners love it! With temperatures dropping it’s easy to spend time outside but what needs to be done?
Time to Go Inside
It’s time to transition houseplants back to the indoors. Time is needed for plants to adjust to changes in temperature, light, humidity, and fertilizer needs. Also, don’t bring pests inside. Learn what to do.
Best Tree Planting Time
Fall is a better time than spring to plant trees and shrubs. The soil is still warm, temperatures are cooler and there’s enough time for the roots to get established before next summer’s hot temperatures.
Time to Plant Wildflowers
The most beautiful Texas wildflowers bloom in the spring. To have the best chance of success with your wildflower garden, plant seeds now. Here are a few things to consider.
Gardening Basics
1. Plan and Prepare
Let us take you on an exciting gardening journey. Learn from Master Gardener experts how to design and prepare gardens and landscapes full of beauty and interest. Let us help you create a beautiful garden!
2. Select and Grow
Need help selecting the right plants for your garden or landscape? Find Plant Facts to help you choose the right plants for the right spots in your landscape. You’ll find it here whether you love flowers, edibles, trees, or native plants!
3. Maintain and Solve Problems
Keep your outdoor spaces beautiful and edible harvests bountiful. Learn how to identify and solve problems, important monthly gardening tasks, and more from Master Gardeners and gardening experts.
4. Deeper Learning
Make your Green Thumb a little greener. Our monthly magazine The Root offers in-depth gardening articles and tips. View our videos and peruse our how-to guides to deepen your gardening knowledge.
How We Serve
Expert Speakers
Need a speaker for your next event? We are passionate about sharing our knowledge. Our mission is to help people understand how easy and fun it is to create healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. We are delighted to speak to civic groups, neighborhood associations, garden clubs, and other community organizations in Denton County.
Activities for Youth
Want to add a little fascination to your child’s life or classroom? Our Science with Attitude (SWAt) and Global Gardeners curriculum covers horticultural, environmental, and wildlife topics for the school and other educational or community venues. Our partnership with Elm Fork Chapter Texas Master Naturalists, and Denton County 4 -H, make our youth programs unique.
Community Gardens, Parks, and Trails
Interested in learning more about edible gardening, landscaping ideas, or nearby parks and trails? Visit one of the community gardens we support or the beautifully landscaped spaces our volunteers maintain.
We Are…
Master Gardeners
Hours Volunteered Annually
Community Members Impacted
Upcoming Events
Designing a Pollinator Garden
Designing a Pollinator Garden
Join us to learn how to design a pollinator garden!
October 2023, Monthly Meeting & Program “Roses in Texas”
October 2023, Monthly Meeting & Program "Roses in Texas"
Learn tips and tricks for growing beautiful roses in North Texas.
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Conquer your landscape! Start getting our best how-to advice today. Sign up for our free monthly e-magazine, The Root. Receive expert tips, easy-to-follow plans from experienced gardeners, and learn new techniques you can put into practice right away.
A Special Thanks to Our Partners
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Grow a Greener Future
Our mission is to educate and engage Denton County residents in research-based sustainable gardening practices. Your donation to DCMGA will provide programs for adults and youth to inspire beautiful, earth-friendly gardens, landscapes, and communities.