Saturday, April 30, 10 am to 1 pm. Butterfly Gardening Workshop.
Discover how easy it is to grow your own butterfly garden. Get the dirt on host and nectar plants, as well as native butterflies. $60; $48 for TDG Members.
Thursday, April 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Organic in the City Fashion Show + Auction.
Discover cutting edge sustainable and organic couture fashion with Texas Discovery Garden's third annual Organic in the City Fashion Show + Auction. $50 in advance; $65 at door.
Saturday, April 2, 11 am to noon. Butterfly House Discovery Tour.
Go on a guided tour of the Butterfly House and get a behind the scenes look at these winged wonders. Included with admission.
Saturday, March 26, 9 am to Noon. Composting Workshop.
Put your yard and garden trimmings to use as you prepare for your summer garden! Explore various composting techniques, earthworms, compost tea and integrated pest management. $60; $48 for TDG Members.
Saturday, March 19, 11 am to Noon. Garden Walk: Children's Garden Photography.
Calling all 'budding' photographers! Discover how to photograph your spring garden and your favorite wildlife friends. Appropriate for ages 5+. Included with admission.
Saturday, March 12, 9 am to 1 pm. Grow With Us -- Water Conservation Techniques: Maintaining the Landscape.
See how to properly maintain your landscape with watering, mulching, and more. $60; Register for Course/Section Number HALT2005.53101 through El Centro College. Online: www.dcccd.edu (click on-e-connect-CE/W Training). Call in: 214 860-2147 Walk In: 801 Main St., - 2nd Floor Continuing Education Window. For more information on this course, visit the El Centro Continuing Education Website at http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Program/CE/.
Saturday, March 5, 9 am to 1 pm. Grow With Us -- Water Conservation Techniques: Planning the Landscape.
See how to select the right area for your garden and what plants are best for our environment. We'll also talk about soil analysis, designing irrigation and mulching. $60; Register for Course/Section Number HALT2005.53101 through El Centro College. Online: www.dcccd.edu (click on-e-connect-CE/W Training). Call in: 214 860-2147 Walk In: 801 Main St., - 2nd Floor Continuing Education Window. For more information on this course, visit the El Centro Continuing Education Website at http://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Program/CE/uded with admission.
Saturday, Feb. 26, 9 am to 1 pm.Grow With Us -- Water Conservation Techniques: Methods of efficient Irrigation.
Learn how water is wasted and methods of irrigation to reduce water waste, with an overview of state regulations. $60; Register for Course/Section Number HALT2005.53101 through El Centro College. Online: www.dcccd.edu (click on-e-connect-CE/W Training). Call in: 214 860-2147 Walk In: 801 Main St., - 2nd Floor Continuing Education Window. For more information on this course, visit the El Centro Continuing Education Website athttp://www.elcentrocollege.edu/Program/CE/.
Saturday, Feb. 19, 11 am to Noon. Garden Walk: Bug Hunt.
Enjoy a guided garden tour with ‘Bug Guy’ John Watts as you discover the wealth of hidden insect life during the winter. Appropriate for ages 3+. Included with admission.
Saturday, Feb 12, 11 am to Noon. Rose Garden Tour.
Celebrate the Valentines’ flower of love and beauty on this garden tour with Dr. Peter Schaar. You’ll fall in love with roses, pricks and all, as you learn how easy it is to grow these gorgeous flowering shrubs in your yard. Included with admission.