Welcome to the Collin County Master Gardeners Website!
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Welcome to the Collin County Master Gardeners' Website!

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We are an educational service organization of volunteers trained in horticulture, landscaping, soil improvement, water conservation and many other subjects of importance to Texas gardeners.

Here in Collin County - despite climatic extremes and challenging soils - gardening is a highly popular pursuit. The secrets of working with this area's special conditions are what Master Gardeners have spent long hours learning and sharing.

We're happy to pass along some of that gardening know-how to you!

 
Upcoming Events
8/1 Our annual Fall Bulb Sale starts August 1!
Flyer | Order Form
8/7
10 am
The Fall Garden
City of McKinney Fire Station #7
8/15
2:30 pm
Spring Bulbs for N. Texas, Heritage Herb Club, TBD
9/11
2:00 pm
Spring Bulbs for N. Texas, Wells Bros. Farm Store
View our events calendar »
Timely Tips for July
  • Check sprinkler settings. Water 1" once per week to keep turf stress-free.
  • Use your finger to check soil to dertmine if more water is needed.
  • Consider drip or soaker lines to supplement bedding & vegetable areas.
  • Deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms.
  • It is not too late to plant warm-season annuals.
  • Start a compost pile.
See all tips for July »
 
Question of the Month
I'm seeing a lot of mosquitoes in my yard, even during the day. What should I do?
View the answer »
Do you have a gardening question we can help you with? Submit your question here »

Do you need a speaker for an upcoming meeting?
Request a speaker »

Would you like us to provide a booth at your next event?
Request an Info Booth »
 
News & Articles
What's Hot?
Learn about insects in your landscape from the newly-updated Insects in the City website.
Read the Echo our bi-monthly newsletter about Master Gardener projects, ideas, and activities. July/August Issue
Join the CCMGA mailing list!
 
Greg's Corner
Download the Garden Wise Gazette, an AgriLIFE Extension publication on plant care and gardening in Collin County.
Spring 2010 - Vol. 3, Issue 2
Greg's Link Picks:
Blue Princess verbena regains its Texas Superstar crown

Aggie Horticulture Update
Dr. Greg Church is the Collin County Horticulture Extension Agent

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