Big Country Master Gardeners

08/24/2026

The Big Country Master Gardeners are celebrating 30 YEARS! We want you to celebrate with us. We are having a Come-and-Go event on Tuesday, August 25th, at the Taylor County Extension office. Read a little bit about our history in this week's article written by Big Country Master Gardener, Jackie Sledge: https://bcmgtx.org/2026/08/24/big-country-master-gardener-association/

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars!

The Master Gardeners' annual Fall Landscaping Symposium is coming up, don't miss out! It's a great event to learn about how to increase enjoyment of your yard. Registration is open, visit https://txmg.org/conchovalley/fall-symposium/ for details and to get signed up.

08/11/2026

https://bcmgtx.org/2026/08/11/ladybugs-of-texas/

Lady Beetles (Coccinellidae) are what we call “Ladybugs” here in Texas.  There are over 136 different species found In Texas, Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, New Mexico and Louisiana in the Coccinellidae family. Nationwide, there are thought to be over 450 species (both native and invasive).  Lady ...

08/10/2026

We’re Celebrating 30 Years!

The Big Country Master Gardener Association is celebrating 30 years of planting knowledge, growing community, and enriching lives.....and YOU’RE INVITED!

Whether you’re a current member, past member, former class member, friend, family member, or simply someone who has supported or enjoyed the Master Gardener program over the years, we would love for you to celebrate with us!

Tuesday, August 25, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m. (come and go)
Special remarks at 5:30 p.m.
Taylor County Extension Office
1982 Lytle Way, Abilene

This is a come-and-go celebration, so stop by, visit with old friends, make some new ones, enjoy light refreshments, and help us celebrate 30 years of Big Country Master Gardeners!

Please share this post and help us spread the word to former members and class participants. We’d love to see them again!

Some of us are wearing our old Master Gardener shirts we have from when we were members.

30 Years of Planting Knowledge. Growing Community. Enriching Lives.

08/05/2026

It may feel like gardening season is winding down, but the truth is August is when great fall gardens begin.

The work you do now, from refreshing your soil to starting cool-season vegetables, can make the difference between a disappointing fall and a garden full of fresh harvests.

Find out what you should be planting, preparing, and avoiding this month in our August Vegetable Gardening Guide.

Read more here: https://bcmgtx.org/2026/07/22/august/

08/05/2026

If someone asked you today... "What plants are growing in your landscape?" Could you answer with confidence?

Most gardeners can't, and that's perfectly normal! Find out why keeping track of your landscape is easier than you think and why you'll wish you'd started sooner.

Read more: https://bcmgtx.org/2026/08/04/what-is-in-my-landscape/

08/04/2026

Don’t miss today’s program at the Abilene Public Library inside the mall of Abilene. Guest speaker is Tom McCain. See you at 6!