February in the Garden - The cold weather and freezing temperatures at the end of the year damaged grasses, plants and trees across the state. The coldest December in Texas in 40 years left gardeners... Read More →
Children’s Workshop - Come join us March 25th, in the Childrens Workshop, as we get “Wild about Gardening”! We are excited to welcome Scout Woodward, from Texas Discovery Garden, who will be bringing... Read More →
Wildflower of the Month - Prairie Spiderwort – Dayflower Family (Commelinaceae) Tradescantia accidentalis (Britt.) Smyth Region: 1 through 10 (Ellis County is in Region 4) Size: 6 – 36 inches Blooms: February – July, Perennial... Read More →
Should You Keep a Garden Journal? - A garden journal can be a lined notebook or an inexpensive composition book for recording dates, plans and jotting notes about your garden. It can be a printed journal divided... Read More →
Bug O’ the Month-Cochineal - Have you ever noticed a prickly pear cactus with white fuzz on it, especially around the thorns? That’s the tell-tale sign of the presence of cochineal scale bugs. And, while... Read More →
Elevated Raised Beds Make Gardening Less of a Chore - Does your back ache after a long day of gardening? Do your knees get sore from kneeling while you plant, weed or harvest your vegetables? Do rabbits routinely nibble your... Read More →
Black Jewel Orchids - There are plants for all types of gardeners. There are even orchids for lazy, inattentive house plant people. Black Jewel Orchids aren’t demanding and require only regular house plant care. ... Read More →Birdbaths 101 - Are you thinking about adding a bird bath to your landscape? If you enjoy bird watching, then a properly placed and maintained bird bath may be a good idea! Here... Read More →
EXPO ’23 Speakers List - Read our list of fun and informative speakers coming to you at the 2023 Ellis County Master Gardener EXPO. 10:00 ⇔ Our own Robert (Rob) Franks speaks on Pocket PrairiesRob... Read More →