The Ellis County Master Gardener Association supports Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service in the community through our annual Expo, numerous horticultural classes, speaking engagements, monthly newsletter, and our community and learning gardens. Check out what you should be working on in the garden this month.
June in the Garden - “It’s June” … What needs to be done PLANTING Buy and plant crape myrtles in bloom to be sure you are getting the desired color. Know the variety’s mature size... Read More →Here are a few things we are working on:
The Waxahachie Farmer’s Market opened on May 7th with improved parking, sidewalks, restrooms, a bigger dog park and improved interior!
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Gardening Guilt. What is wrong with me? - By Dottie Love, Master Gardener Intern I have a flower garden. That’s the “Ornamentals” category of horticulture. Criteria for success? Pretty. Yeah yeah yeah: design, scale, harmony, variety, “mood”; it... Read More →
Try These Culinary Herbs for Grilling - Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) This is an easy to grow herb for our area. Grow it in a container because, as a member of the mint family, it will spread.... Read More →
Grillfest Recipes: Grilling Fruits and Vegetables - Following are the fruits and vegetables grilled by Master Gardeners at the Waxahachie Farmers’ Market Grillfest: Okra Washed but not trimmed- skewered together in a “raft” for ease of turning... Read More →