The Dirty Gardener

05/26/2026

This is why I love gardeners. When you compliment a plant in their garden, they always offer a free cutting.

05/26/2026

Some bloomed during the worst of it. Others attracted hummingbirds and butterflies while everything around them looked worn out. Plant one, or plant all, and next summer your Texas yard will be a choice rather than a catastrophe.

05/26/2026

Native ground covers that are suited for this climate not only survive August, but also look better than St. Augustine does. Lower inputs once established, and no more crossing your fingers every time a heat dome settles over Texas.

05/23/2026

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05/14/2026

Our Vitex is gorgeous right now. And the smell… 😍

I like to keep the lower branches trimmed. So I can plant smaller flowers under this beautiful tree. Watch the video on how I trimmed this vitex tree.

05/12/2026

05/10/2026

Jennifer Burgess Hammock

Fully support all your chicken endeavors.

05/05/2026

Fantastic information. And it's FREE! (Just don't forget to register.)

𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧
Ditch the chemicals and discover the power of plants! Join Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Christie McGrath for an engaging workshop on creating all-natural skincare using herbs. Learn how to transform simple, plant-based ingredients into nourishing products you can feel good about using every day.

Participants will enjoy a step-by-step demonstration on crafting herbal lip balm and gain practical tips for selecting and incorporating herbs into their daily routines. Featuring ingredients harvested directly from our own Discovery Garden, this workshop is perfect for beginners, and anyone interested in a more natural approach to self-care.

𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗡
June 13 | 1 - 3 PM

𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Galveston County Extension Office
4102-B Main Street
La Marque, TX 77568

𝗦𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗥𝗦
Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Christie McGrath

𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Cost: 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 | Deadline: June 11 at 3 PM
To register, please visit https://txmg.org/galveston/events/