November 11, 2026 Butterfly Meadow Party
Join us for a meaningful morning at the Butterfly at Sugar Land Memorial Park!We’ll spend about an hour and a half together giving the meadow some TLC—cleaning up the garden, refreshing the space, and planting new pollinator-friendly plants to support bees, butterflies, and other important pollinators.This is a small-group, hands-on project, so it’s a wonderful […]
November 7, 2026 – 53rd Annual Herb Fair
53rd Annual Herb Fair, Presented by The Herb Society of America, South Texas Unit Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. * Herb plant and herbal product sales – open to the general public No Admission Fee * Guests making presale purchases (opening in October) are entitled to early entry to the event at 8:30 am […]
November 7, 2026 – Herbs for the Health of It
Program presented by Galveston County Master Gardeners Donna Merritt and Briana Etie Discover the fascinating connection between herbs and wellness! From traditional remedies to everyday applications, explore the history, potential benefits, and practical uses of familiar herbs that have been valued for generations. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN DEMONSTRATION & HANDS-ON See how to make soothing salves […]
November 8, 2026 – Houston Botanic Garden introduces -Standing Tall: “A Texas Tree Festival”
Date & Time: Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM Venue: Houston Botanic Garden (1 Botanic Lane, Houston, TX 77017) This full-day, family-friendly event will feature a kids’ zone with tree-themed crafts and activities, guided walks to view and learn more about native trees around the Garden’s 132-acre site, a marketplace including food vendors, […]
GBTB Upcoming Programs at our Monthly Meetings
November 4 – 7, 2026 – African Violet Garden Party
Lone Star African Violet Council 2026 Convention & Show Link to online Registration: LSAVC!, Online Registration
GBTB Membership Form
December 4, 2026 – Houston Federation of Garden Clubs Holiday Celebration Fundraiser Golden Winter Wonderland
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: St. Philip Presbyterian Church, 4807 San Felipe Street, Houston, Texas 77056 A Holiday Floral Program by G. Alan Masters, AIFD, PFCI, CFD Cost: $40 per person. Tickets are available at our monthly meetings, or mail to Linda Kuper, 8 Rain Hollow Place, Houston, Texas 77024 NO ticket sales […]
HCMG Urban Dirt Newsletter – November/December 2026
November 13 – 15, 2026 – Texas Recycles Day
Texas Recycles Day is coming up! Help the Lone Star State recycle plastic and gain free entry to the Houston Botanic Garden, courtesy of H-E-B For three days only — Friday-Sunday, Nov. 13 – 15 — bring one plastic bag or bottle per person to receive a free daytime general admission ticket to the Garden. Don’t […]
November 21 & 22, 2026 The Heritage Gardeners presents the 2026 Christmas Home Tour
Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online or in-person at the Friendswood Chamber of Commerce and area business or in-person at the Heritage Gardeners clubhouse on both days of the tour. Children under 10 are free!
November 21, 2026 – Onions & Garlic Talk & Tour
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN From garden to kitchen, onions and garlic bring incredible flavor and versatility to everyday meals! Join Galveston County Master Gardener Kevin Lancon to discover varieties suited to our Gulf Coast climate and practical tips for growing a bountiful harvest.
GCMG Gulf Coast Gardening Newsletter – September/October 2026
The Propagation Issue