Gardening

Zach Gomez will be speaking on a new Native Plant Garden being developed at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens. 

Introduction to the benefits of indoor gardening. Houseplants have special requirements in order to thrive inside. But there is no one-size-fits-all approach. We’ll explain how to choose the best plants for your  home and care for them.

Enjoy some light refreshments in a relaxed atmosphere while you visit with our designers. They’ll be available to discuss your landscaping concerns, answer questions, and make suggestions.

Presenter: Barbara Willy, director of Monarch Gateway & President of NPAT (Native Prairies Association of Texas)

Barbara will discuss her method of propagation she uses in her Monarch Host Cities Project where cities partner with Monarch Gateway to improve and add more native milkweed habitat to aid in Monarch Conservation. Barbara will have doorprizes of milkweed to share as well as her expertise. 

Hosted by Microlife. True plant health begins with healthy soil. Healthy soils means a soil teaming with healthy microorganisms. In this event we will look closely at the incredible world of microbes and how they will help your business soar. Featuring Jeff Lowenfels - “Teaming with Microbes” fame.

$20. Includes lunch and handouts.

A complete A–Z basic organic course, hosted by Microlife. How organics are superior to chemical programs. The science, economics, the ‘How to’ and rational of organics is explained. Fertilization, Weed/disease/pest insect control, water conservation all thoroughly explained. 

$10. Includes lunch and handouts.

Presenters Judy Megher and Elane Ackley

Monarch and many other pollinator populations have plummeted in the past 20 years. There are numerous actions residents can take in their own homes and apartments to help, such as planting milkweeds and other native plants, and eliminating the use of pesticides. This class will provide a greater understanding about monarchs and other pollinators, what are the easiest plants to grow in this area, and how residents can build their own certified habitat gardens to attract birds and butterflies. Free.

Residents can reduce the waste carried to landfills by composting more and throwing away less. This program teaches attendees about the composting process, different types and methods of composting, how to compost and its importance. Free.

Turn your garbage into plant food! Instead of filling your trash can each week you can reduce the waste carried to landfills by composting more and throwing away less. This program teaches the compost­ing process, the different types and methods of composting, as well as how to compost and its importance.

Free.

The Biodiversity Education Center is located at Wagon Wheel Park. Park on the northwest side of the parking lot and follow signs to the BEC.

Note: Coppell Citizens can purchase a compost bin for $50 by contacting kcb@coppelltx.gov