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.
May In The Garden - “It’s May” … What needs to be done PLANTING Plant heat-loving annuals including copper plant, firebush, gomphrena, lantana, pentas, purple fountain grass and ornamental sweet potato in sunny areas. In... Read More →Here are a few things we are working on:
Lighthouse for Learning
We will be at Global High School, 275 Indian Drive, Waxahachie for Lighthouse for Learning. To view the current ECMG classes visit the link below.
The Waxahachie Farmer’s Market is starting on May 7th with improved parking! Our first Horticulture Pop-Up will be May 21st.
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Can I Plant and Grow My Holiday Plant? - Winter Paperwhite Narcissus: Paperwhites (N. tazetta papyraccus) produce clusters of small, fragrant white flowers. These are often “forced” into bloom in pots. Those grown in soil save better than those... Read More →
Small Coast Germander - Small Coast Germander – Mint Family (Labiatae)Marshallia caespitosa DC Region: 2 – 4, 6, 10 (Ellis County is Region 4) Size: 2 feet Blooms: March through December, Annual/Perennial Germander is... Read More →
Pets And Plants May Not Mix - The Good and the Bad on Plants with our Pets Prepared by MG Mary Ann Mezzapelle Landscaping and gardening are trending hobbies, especially for many people during the pandemic. But,... Read More →