Autumn is upon us bringing cooler weather, pumpkin spice, and a whole host of garden events. Plant sales, garden tours, and festivals are happening all around the metroplex.
Fall is an ideal time to plant perennials and shrubs (though wait until winter for tree planting). So, add an event or two to your calendar and find some new plants and/or inspiration to bring home for your own garden.
September 28
Wildscape Fall Native Plant Sale
A plant sale benefiting the Molly Hollar Wildscape held at Randol Mill Park Greenhouse in Arlington. A large selection of organically grown plants adapted to our local climate will be available.
October 4-5
Fort Worth Botanic Garden Plant Sale
Get advice from horticulturists to help pick the perfect plants for your landscape, and check out a number of vendors at this annual event. This year’s sale will feature a number of new fruiting plants.
October 12
WaterWise Landscape Tour
A free self-guided tour hosted by the city of Plano featuring water-conserving residential and community landscapes. The tour headquarters is at the Environmental Education Center, which is also home to the Texas SmartScape® Demonstration Gardens where you can observe the monarch butterfly migration! Experts will be on hand to discuss landscaping and efficient watering.
October 19
Butterfly Flutterby
A free family-friendly festival at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens celebrating the migration of the monarch butterfly with a variety of activities and events.
DCMGA Fall Garden Fest
Register for this event hosted by the Denton County Master Gardener Association in Corinth featuring gardening demonstrations, guided tours, and keynote presentations.
October 26
CCMGA Fall Plant Sale
Featuring a collection of drought tolerant perennials, ferns, shrubs, grasses, ground covers and annuals that perform well in North Texas gardens, at Myers Park in Plano. Collin County Master Gardeners will be available for questions.
October 26
NPSOT (Dallas) Fall Plant Sale
An annual fundraising plant sale hosted by the Dallas Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas featuring native perennials and shrubs. Check site for details.
Bonus: Nature Events & Classes
Want to get out into nature now that the temperatures are cooling? Check out events available via North Texas Master Naturalist, the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, and the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area.
For classes to expand your gardening knowledge, see what’s available through the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens and Botanical Research Institute of Texas, North Haven Gardens in Dallas, and Garden Green in Plano.
Questions?
If you have any questions, don’t be afraid to ask. Many of these events will have experts on hand to answer questions and help you choose plants that will work best for your space.
I’m always happy to discuss native plants and landscaping, so leave me a comment below or drop by my Facebook page. Did we miss any events or activities for fall? What are you most looking forward to this autumn?
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