Victoria County Master         Gardener Association

2021 Dec. 31 -- 2022 OPPORTUNITY: Become a Master Gardener -- by Carla Rodriguez

2022 Jan. 07 -- Growing Holiday Gift Plants in the New Year -- by Debbie Hopper 

2022 Jan. 14 -- THRIVING IN CROSSROADS: It's all about native plants in 2022 -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2022 Jan. 21 -- TEXAS SUPER SWEET ONION, OR 1015Y: Sweet and easy on the eyes -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2022 Feb. 11 -- FRAGRANCES IN THE GARDEN:  Flowering plants produce scents to attract pollinators -- by Pat Plowman

2022 Feb. 18 -- CAROLINA JESSAMINE:  Native vine likes mild winters, hot summers -- by Debbie Hopper

2022 Feb. 25 -- IS IT LUFFA OR LOOFAH? Plant has two uses -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2022 Mar. 04 -- MAKING CONSCIOUS CHOICES: Designing and planning a water-saving landscape -- by Sandra Heinold

2022 Mar. 11 -- CONSERVING WATER:  In the landscape, you can use roofs, rain chains and rain barrels -- by Sandra Heinold

2022 Mar. 18 -- INDIAN BLANKET: 2022 Texas Wildflower of the Year -- by Jean Knowles

2022 Mar. 25 -- PLANT SALE APRIL 2: Something for everyone -- by Marcia Kauffman

2022 Apr. 01 -- SUPRISING PLANTS: Fooling around with foliage -- by Phyllis Elmore

2022 Apr. 08 -- SAGE ADVICE: Bright yellow flowers add splash of color to the garden -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2022 Apr. 15 -- PASSIONFLOWER: Flower has religious significance -- by Janet McCrea

2022 Apr. 22 -- FOLIAGE SCREENS:  Plants can provide privacy along with visual appeal -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2022 Apr. 29 -- CHOOSING A TREE: Celebrate Arbor Day. Plant a tree -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2022 May 06 -- PRETTY IN PINK: Flower rose produces different shades of pink from fuchsia to blush -- by Marcia Kauffman

2022 May 13 -- SUMMER GARDENING TIPS:  Tips to not only help ourselves, but also our plants, gardens, yards -- by Betty Tovar

2022 May 20 -- FROGFRUIT AND HORSEHERB: Texas natives with quirky names -- by Catherine Koenig

2022 May 27 -- HEIRLOOM PLANTS: A memorial that keeps on giving -- by Brynn Lee

2022 June 03 -- SUMMER FUN: Kids can discover, learn about nature at VCMGA Summer Camp -- by Dana Wright

2022 June 10 -- LUCKY LAVENDER: Plant is cold-sensitive, often grown as houseplant -- by Suzanne LaBrecque

2022 July 01 -- RED SIZZLERS:  Three plants for your summer pleasure -- by Kathy Chilek

2022 Aug 05 -- SPREAD THE BEAUTY: Mexican mint marigold is a versatile landscape and container plant -- by Brenda Heinold

2022 Aug 12 -- PUT YOUR DREAMS INTO ACTION: Learn how to create beautiful landscapes -- by Brenda Heinold

2022 Aug 20 -- FRAGRANT AND FLORAL: Desert Willow can withstand drought conditions -- by Janet McCrea

2022 Aug 27 -- THE AMAZING HUMMINGBIRD:  Birds are definitely not humdrum -- By Suzanne LaBrecque

2022 Sep 03 -- SMALL BUT FIERCE: Texas leaf cutting ants are an amazing force to be reckoned with -- by Virginia Ruschhaupt

2022 Oct. 15 -- BLOOD, SWEAT, TEARS: VCMGA volunteers prepare for 2022 fall plant sale -- by Linda Lees

2022 Oct. 22

2022 Oct. 29 -- Positively Pleasing Pumpkins -- by Marcia Kauffman

2022 Nov. 05 -- COME JOIN US: Master Gardeners to host meet and greet -- by Carla Rodriguez

2022 Nov. 12 -- EASY-TO-GROW HERBS: Cool-season plants, their uses -- by Debbie Hopper

2022 Nov. 19 -- LIVE OAKS RULE: But there are other tree options that are suitable for our area -- by Charlie Neumeyer

2022 Nov. 26 -- GIFTS FOR GARDENERS: List of useful tools for gardeners in your life -- by Phyllis Elmore

2022 Dec. 24 -- Master Gardeners after 25 Years: What next? -- by Janet McCrea

A Note from our Gardeners' Dirt editor, Suzanne LaBrecque

Our 2022 Gardeners' Dirt articles will feature monthly articles to educate gardeners about the use of Native Pollinator Plants in the landscape.

More information about 2022 Gardeners' Dirt Coming Soon.