2024 Events, Lectures and Workshops:
Date: September 28, 2024
Time: 10 am – 4 pm
All members of Gardeners by the Bay also belong to the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, a Garden Council. You are all invited to attend the programs and enjoy wonderful hospitality at every General Meeting.
May 10, 2024 – Federation Meeting: “Wildlife in the Garden,” presented by the Houston Humane Society Wildlife Center.
If you have questions regarding Houston Federation of Garden Clubs, please contact Leslie Wong, email: leslie.j.wong@gmail or text or call her at (281) 935-6442.
April 12, 2024 – Federation Meeting: “Preserving the Bounty,” presented by Dr. Sonja Stuart-Davis, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Family and Community Health Services Agent.
April 12, 2024 – Federation Workshop: New Officers Workshop, especially for new Presidents, Treasurers, Programs chairs.
March 8, 2024 – Federation Meeting: “Harris County Master Gardeners and How They Benefit Us,” presented by Stephanie Gray, Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service, Master Gardener Program Coordinator.
February 9, 2024 – Federation Meeting: “Recycle, Repurpose and Reuse to Reduce: Making Informed Choices,” presented by Eleese Lester-Baier, Lakewood Forest Garden Club.
February 9, 2024 – Federation Workshop: “Kitchen Herbs (in your own container), $20.00, contact Angela Roth, Federation Workshops, (713) 569-2342, angelarothnews@gmail.com. The workshop is held after the February general meeting adjourns, usually around 11:30 am, either in the same meeting room or in an adjacent room. Bring your own container, all other supplies are provided.
January 2024 Federation Meeting: Friday, January 12, 2024
Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd., Bellaire, TX 77401.
Time: 10:00 am Social (lots of food), 10:30 am Business Meeting and Program (free).
Program: “Technology in the Garden,” presented by Pamela Randall, Lakewood Forest Garden Club. Learn how technology can bring your garden into the 21st Century.
January Carpooling: contact Leslie Wong, (281) 935-6442.
2023 Events, Lectures and Workshops:
HOUSTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS UPDATES
As a member of Gardeners by the Bay, you are also a member of the Houston Federation of Garden Clubs. Meetings are held second Fridays each month, September thru May, where food and hospitality is provided by local garden clubs; where programs on gardening and floral design are presented, with speakers coming from areas all over Texas; and, in addition, where you can participate in workshops on crafting, floral design, and officer training. Meetings are held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 5308 Buffalo Speedway, Houston, 77005 beginning at 10:00 am. Carpooling can be arranged by contacting Leslie Wong, GBTB’s Federation Delegate, cell 281-935-6442. Please leave a voicemail.
“Holly-Days HFGC Christmas Brunch Gala:” Friday, December 8, 2023.
“Traditional with a Twist,” program features Karen Pollard, owner of Peony Perfect Designs, presenting fresh flowers and greenery for the “Holly-Days.” Designs created during the program will be available for purchase during the Gala. Wassail and cookies, a Christmas Brunch, drawings, door prizes, and a Silent Auction will be enjoyed at the Gala.
Event tickets are pre-purchased for $40 per person for the program and brunch. Tickets usually sell out by November. Tickets are required to attend the Gala. To purchase tickets, contact: Linda Kuper, Federation Gala Tickets, email: kuperfamily80@gmail.com.
Holiday Silent Auction: The Federation requests that all clubs donate items for the Silent Auction. Please contact Ann Lyon, President, Gardeners By the Bay, 713-829-8836, annlyon41@gmailcom for more info.
New Toys and Gift Cards (Walmart, Target, Kroger, HEB) are requested for Star of Hope residents and children. Bring to Ann at the Gardeners By The Bay meeting on December 6th.
| 2023 Galveston County Master Gardeners Educational Programs (Click above for monthly programs.) Harris County Master Gardeners Programs Houston Federation of Garden Clubs Ask a Master Gardener – In-Person Activities The full AAMG schedule for August Our Farmer’s Market table hosting activities have resumed. The SignUp is available here: https://signup.com/group/7369887112200440118 Sat. Aug. 5, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., Humble, 77338 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Urban Harvest, 2752 Buffalo Speedway, Houston 77027 Sat. Aug. 12, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tomball Farmers Market, 205 West Main St., Tomball, 77375 Thurs. Aug. 17, 2023 – 3 to 7 p.m. Westchase Farmers Market, 10503 Westheimer Rd., Houston, 77042 Sat. Aug. 19, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd., Humble 77338 9:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m Towne Lake Farmers Market, 9955 Barker Cypress Rd., Cypress 77433 Mon. Aug. 21, 2023 – 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. GFG Open Garden Day, 1210 Genoa Red Bluff Rd., Houston 77034 Sat. Aug. 26, 2023 – 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Memorial Villages Farmers Market, 10840 Beinhorn Rd., Houston 77024 | Gardening Seminar – Wild About Wildflowers September 16, 2023 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM  Gulf Coast Gardening seminar. Join Horticulture Agent Stephen Brueggerhoff and explore the beauty of Texas Native plants and wildflowers. Prime time to prep and sow wildflower seeds for Spring’s bounty, Stephen will give tips to successful wildflower cultivation. For additional questions on program call 281-309-5065, or to register: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/gcgseminar-wild-about-wildflowers/ If special program accommodations by participants are needed, please contact the Extension Office no later than five days before the program. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. |
2023 Green Thumb Gardening Series The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and the Harris County Master Gardeners are pleased to offer the FREE Green Thumb Gardening Series of Lectures now provided virtually twice a month. We have collaborated with the Harris County Public Library and Houston Community College. Join us for one or both!Every month, there is a new topic presented by experienced Harris County Master Gardeners. We share in-depth information for beginners to experienced gardeners. To access a printable version of the 2023 Green Thumb schedule, click HERE. | 2023 Green Thumb Lecture Series Second Monday, 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Houston Community College Register in advance to receive the link: hccs.edu/community-learning-workshops Second Monday of each month January 9 – Soil and Food Web February 13– Spring Vegetable Gardening March 20 – Benefits of Growing Native Plants April 10– Tips for Great Lawns May 8 – Gardening with Less Water June 12 – Pollinator Gardening July 10– Fall Vegetable Gardening August 14 – Exploring Ethnic Vegetables September 11 – Growing Roses in Texas October 9 – Trees and Tree Care |
| Third Tuesday, 11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. Harris County Public Library Facebook Live No reservation required. Watch on Facebook – facebook.com/harriscountypl/live Third Tuesday of each month January 17, 2023 – Soil and Food Web February 21, 2023 – Spring Vegetable Gardening March 21, 2023 – Benefits of Growing Native Plants April 18, 2023 – Tips for Great Lawns May 16, 2023 – Gardening with Less Water June 20, 2023 – Pollinator Gardening July 18, 2023 – Fall Vegetable Gardening August 15, 2023 – Exploring Ethnic Vegetables September 19, 2023 – Growing Roses in Texas October 17, 2023 – Trees and Tree Care | FacebookTwitterEmail Share |
 |  The Herb Society of America, South Texas Unit presents the 50th Annual Houston Herb Fair When: Saturday, November 4, 2023 Time: 9 am – 2 pm Where: Southside Place Clubhouse, 3743 Garnet St, Houston, TX 77005, USA (map) (near West University.) |
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| 12th Annual Texas Fruit Conference Date: 10/18/2023 – 10/20/2023 Event Start time: 8:00 am Location: Gillespie County AgriLife Extension Office Fredericksburg , TX Get Directions The Texas Fruit Conference is a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension event aimed at educating new and experienced fruit growers through classroom instruction, experiential learning, and peer-to-peer networking. Attendees who register for In-Person by September 1, 2023, will receive a free RTIC Lowball cup or Can Holder! (These will be available for pick up @ registration check-in.) Additionally, all In-Person Attendees who register and attend In-Person will be entered into a raffle drawing for an RTIC Ultra-Light 52 Maroon & White Cooler (Must be Present win). Please see the Event Flyer for additional information. Available CEUs – Texas pesticide license CEUs – IPM – 3 hours Nearby Lodging Options: Fredericksburg is a busy city in October. (We recommend making lodging arrangements well in advance!) A small block of rooms has been reserved at the following hotels. We encourage early registration in order to access this block of rooms as this is a busy time of year for the Hill Country. Inn on Barons Creek: 308 S Washington St, Suite #1, Fredericksburg Texas 78624, 830-990-9202 Best Western Sunday House Inn: 2124 Sidney Baker St, Kerrville Texas 78028, (830) 896-1313 (20mins from Fredericksburg) When making your reservation, be sure to mention it is for the Texas A&M Fruit Conference! For questions regarding event details, please email leslie.pressler@ag.tamu.edu. | August 5, 2023 – Houston Orchid Society Annual Workshop ‘How to grow orchids outside on the Gulf Coast’ September 22-24, 2023 – Alamo Orchid Society Show & Sale https://galvestonbayorchidsociety.org/ |
Even more programs may be found through our Societies & Associations Links