Gardening

The sale will feature organic native plants grown by two local long-time gardeners. Proceeds will go to the Coppell Community Garden. 

The sale will feature organic native plants grown by two long-time local gardeners. Proceeds will go to the Coppell Community Garden. 

Join Wetland steward Bob Richie as he shares his passion for urban foraging. We’ll start with a quick botany lesson on how to positively identify the plants for which we are looking. We will then search out and try some of the fresh and tasty offerings that grow naturally in the area and discuss some useful and medicinal plants that can be found as well. We will also sample some preserved foraged foods that Bob has collected throughout the year.  Preregistration and payment required. Space is limited. $10. RSVP: 972-474-9100 or ldunn@wetlandcenter.com.

Please bring your favorite shovel, privet pulling or gardening tools, work gloves, or litter picker upper.

Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and for working in a natural area 

(long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes, hat).

Water and snacks will be provided.

O.S. Gray Natural Area has no restroom facilities, but Kroger is near by.

Are you ready to plant your flowers for the season? Would you like to attract butterflies and other pollinators to your yard? Join Roger Sanderson, Director of Horticulture at Texas Discovery Gardens, for a pollinator walk and talk around the Twelve Hills property. He’ll be identifying butterflies and telling us what are most welcoming as host and nectar plants. There will also be a free plant raffle.

Consider wearing long pants, closed-toe shoes and bringing insect repellent. 

Free. RSVP: twelvehillsnaturecenter@gmail.com

Randy Johnson will give a talk on soil biology, which should prove to be not only interesting but very helpful for getting our organic gardens off on the right foot for spring.  If you are new to organic gardening, this is a must meeting for you to attend. Randy Johnson graduated from Texas A&M with a degree in wildlife and fisheries sciences.  He is the horticulture manager at the Dallas Zoo where he applies organic philosophies and principles to the landscapes on that property. Randy is an organic horticulturist, he propagates native plants, which he sells under th

Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.

Texas SmartScape plants are native or adapted to North Central Texas, so they can thrive—come rain or shine—with little to no pesticides or fertilizers and less water. This means you can save money and still have a beautiful yard. Some of these plants also attract birds, bees and butterflies.