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2026 Green Thumb Gardening Series

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Fruit Trees & Berries: Growing Goodness

January 12, 2026

Discover tips and strategies for planting, growing and harvesting, plus learn the benefits of a fruit tree guild. 

 

Spring Vegetable Gardening

February 9, 2026

Learn how to prepare your garden, prep the soil, use fertilizer, and discover which vegetables are best to grow for the Houston-area spring season.

 

Weeds in the Garden

March 16, 2026

Learn to identify common weeds in the Houston area and options on how to manage them.

 

Texas Superstar Plants

April 13, 2026

It isn’t easy to become a Texas Superstar® plant.  Only the toughest, most reliable and best-looking plants make the cut.  We’ll take a look at some of these plants and how they got there.

 

Integrated Pest Management

May 11, 2026

Learn how to manage pests in a safer, more sustainable way through Integrated Pest Management.

 

Enemies in the Garden

June 8, 2026

Learn about health risks that gardeners are exposed to and ways to decrease those risks to make gardening more enjoyable!  This will include plant sensitivities, insect and infectious risks, and other safety topics.

 

Fall Vegetable Gardening

July 13, 2026

Learn how to prepare your backyard garden, prep the soil, use fertilizer, and discover which vegetables are best to grow for the fall season.

 

Introduction to Permaculture

August 10, 2026

What is Permaculture all about? Learn why permaculture is important, its history, the essential principles of permaculture, and where to go to learn more.

 

Hooked on Herbs

September 14, 2026

Herbs are easy to grow and very beneficial.  Discover everything you need to know about the world of herbs.

 

Garden Myths:  Fact, Folklore, and a Few Tall Tales

October 12, 2026

Not everything you’ve heard about gardening is true—some tips are treasures, others are pure fiction. We’ll dig into the most common myths, uncover what really works, and have a little fun along the way.