Gardening

Presenter: Stephen Sturdivant, Environmental engineer at the EPA’s Region 6

Why do butterflies prefer certain plants over others? What plants best attract pollinators? And what is a butterfly puddler? For answers to these questions and others, join the Denton County Master Gardeners in a walk through the pollinator and native plant gardens at Doubletree Ranch Park in Highland Village. 

After the walk, learn how to make a butterfly puddler that to take home. 

Free.

Rain date: Aug. 16, 9 a.m.

In this follow up one-day intensive workshop that builds on her earlier watercolor techniques class, instructor Samantha Peters will lead students of all skill levels through the process of completing a botanical watercolor painting. She'll cover plant observation and measurements, choosing and mixing colors and botanical grays and under paintings. GROW adult education classes are suitable for ages 14 and up.

$95.

Native and adapted plants are not only beautiful, water-efficient additions to your landscape, but they can be useful tools to attract beneficial wildlife as well. Learn ways to attract and provide hab­itat for butterflies, song birds, hummingbirds, bees and other animals that bring your landscape to life with activity. If you’d like to keep your landscape well-manicured, or if you take a more naturalistic approach, we have tips to meet your needs, suit your taste and capture your imagination. Free.

Fire ecology bus tour to Ray Roberts Lake State Park. Details TBA.

Joe Copeland of the North Texas Water Garden Society will discuss all the details of pond construction from planning a pond to adding fish and plants.

Topics such as liners, pumps, location, filters and fish will be discussed so you can make an informed choice and avoid costly mistakes.

Social and snacks @ 2:30 pm, educational lecture @ 3 pm.

Carrie Dubberley, with the Collin County chapter and landscape designer, is the presenter.

Dubberley is the creative force behind Dubberley Landscape. She is a degreed Horticulturist, teacher, writer and speaker.  Carrie began life as an artist. With a green thumb and an eye for natural beauty, she received her Horticulture degree from Colorado State University in 1987. She has brought her talents together in Dubberley Landscape to artistically design beautiful, naturalistic landscape.

Produce from this garden helps feed the homeless at Cornerstone Baptist Church. Free seeds to take with you!

Info: Kelly at 972-992-8779

Speaker John Watts, Texas Discovery Garden entomologist, received a masters in entomology from the University of Florida where he specialized in insect husbandry. As a collector of insects, he took it upon himself to learn about plants and is an avid gardener both for food and wildlife, especially pollinators. His professional career started at the Cockrell Butterfly Center at the Houston Museum of Nature and Science. He spent 7 years at the Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center in Westminster, Colorado before settling in Dallas.

Chimichurri sauce is a traditional Argentine dish made from herbs that can be used as a marinade or a dip for grilled meats. Join us as Chef Rosie Osburn teaches us how to make chimichurri sauce two ways - with dry herbs and fresh herbs - and discusses the differences in the two. She will also demonstrate how chimichurri sauce can be used in side dishes and will share her recipe for cool and delightful lemongrass tea. 

$25.