Denton County Master Gardener Association
Helping Denton County and North Texas residents create sustainable gardens, landscapes, and communities.
Timely Tips
April Garden Tips
Ahh, the sights and smells of spring! Finally, it’s time to plant warm-season vegetables and flowers. But keep an eye on the weather forecast for late cold spells that sometimes show up.
All About Trees
Trees save energy with their cooling shade and clean the air we breathe. They support wildlife and pollinators. This guide helps you select, plant, and care for your trees.
Fertilizer Labels
Do I need to fertilize and when? There are so many options. Which do I choose? Read the guide to understand if you should fertilize and navigate the options.
Finishing Touch
Once spring cleanup and planting are finished, the next step to maximize your efforts is mulch. Mulch will reduce the need for water, suppress weeds and add the finishing touch.
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
DISD Clear Creek Field Trips
DISD Clear Creek Field Trips
Denton ISD 2nd graders learn all about the outdoors and more from Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners at Clear Creek Heritage Center.
Fairoaks Vegetable Gardening Class
Fairoaks Vegetable Gardening Class
Come join us to learn more about vegetable gardening!
DISD Clear Creek Field Trips
DISD Clear Creek Field Trips
Denton ISD 2nd graders learn all about the outdoors and more from Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners at Clear Creek Heritage Center.
The Spring Plant Sale!
Saturday, April 29, 2023
9 am-2 pm or until sell out
Trinity United Methodist Church, 633 Hobson Ln, Denton
- Texas tough perennials
- Difficult to find plants
- Special container plants
- Plants grown by Master Gardeners
- Master Gardeners on-site to assist
The Annual Garden Tour!
Saturday, May 13, 2023
9 am-4 pm
Family-Friendly Event
- Self-guided tours of four unique Denton County properties
- Master Gardener docents on-site
- Ask a Master Gardener Booth
- Children’s activities
- Learn about native plants, shade gardens, & more
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Grow Your Skills
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.