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Join the North Central Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas for a native plant exchange! 
Some information you should be ready to share with NPSOT members; plant name (common and scientific), conditions, location, how the plant benefits your environment, characteristics you love..
Take a new native plant home for your garden. Even if you don’t have one in a pot to bring, come anyway! The North Central Chapter has extras and would love to share!

Texas Master Gardeners will guide you in this hands-on outdoor workshop. This class is perfect for beginners and will help you gain confidence in propagating your plants.  It will introduce you to four essential propagation techniques: seeds, cuttings, division, and layering.

NOTE: Please wear closed-toe shoes, bring gloves, and come prepared for outdoor learning with sun protection.

The Dallas County Master Gardener Association is partnering with Grand Prairie's Water Smart program to offer a presentation where attendees can learn how to create new plants from cuttings, division, and layering. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn the ABCs of seed collectin, storage, and germination.

The presentation will be given by Roseann Ferguson.

The climate in North Texas allows for a full year of beautiful blooms and friendly garden visitors. Discover a month-by-month guide to what native plants are blooming and what pollinators you can expect to see in your North Texas yard.

Join this free class, hosted by Tarrant Regional Water District, to learn how!

A presentation will be given by past president of the NPSOT Williamson County Chapter, Randy Pensabene. Randy will guide attendees through the native plants and practices that will help turn your yard from a typical high-water, non-native landscape into a beautiful, low-water, drought-tolerant native Texas landscape.

Meetings are open to the public and can be joined in person at the Heard Museum's Laughlin Hall, via the south entrance to the building, or online through Zoom.

Lakewood Library welcomes returning Master Gardener Roseann Ferguson presenting on Seductive Succulents.  Succulent plants are beautiful, diverse, and uncomplicated. If you are looking for plants that drink responsibly, will not miss you while you are away and provide years of pleasure, then you need succulents!

As available, the event will also have related seed packets and sprouted seeds to give away to attendees.  

Members of the NPSOT North Central Chapter will be hosting their Fall Plant Sale on Oct. 12th, 2025. Many of the chapter's members will be providing plants for the sale- over 1,200 locally grown native plants are expected to be for sale!

The goal of the sale is to distribute native plants out into the communities all over Tarrant County. Volunteers are welcome to assist with the event and will have the benefit of shopping first.

Grow your own native Texas plants from seed!  Join this free class, hosted by Save Tarrant Water, to learn how!  
 Discover how tiny seeds can grow into powerful tools for beauty and conservation in your own backyard! Don’t just admire wildflowers, learn how to collect their seeds and keep beauty growing year after year. Watch your garden transform with colorful blooms that attract pollinators and save you water.  
Learn about:  

• When and how to collect native plant seeds 

• How to clean and store seeds 

• Tips for growing seeds at home 

• When to plant seeds 

This is a free event. Visit the "event information" link below to register and receive information on how to participate. 

The Little Elm Public Library is partnering with the Denton County Master Gardener Association to offer a class on winter wildlife gardening. Learn how you can create a garden that supports and attracts wildlife during the colder months, as well as the best plants and practices that provide food, shelter, and water for birds, insects, and other creatures!

The Dallas County Master Gardener Association is teaming up with the Preston Royal Branch Library to offer a presentation on how to turn your fall leaves and kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost with gardening guru, John Hunt in his presentation, Let it Rot!

Visit this event by University Park Public Library and discover how to bring color, texture, and variety to your shade garden with expert tips from Dallas County Master Gardener C.A. Hiscock. Learn about soil preparation, types of shade, and water needs specific to North Texas.

A Master Gardener since 1997, C.A. brings decades of experience and a passion for public education. She has also spent nearly 20 years volunteering at Texas Discovery Gardens during the State Fair of Texas. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best!

Join this free class to learn how you can invite Monarch butterflies to your home by creating a Monarch garden! Learn to fill your garden with beautiful Monarchs by choosing the right plants and features to add to your home landscape.