Big Country Master Gardeners

06/11/2026

Petunias - specifically Laura Bush variety. Traditionally petunias are an early Spring or Fall annual. The Laura Bush variety has been an ecception in my yard, typically blooming all summer

We offered the Laura Bush Petunias at the Spring Plant Sale this year. These are often hard, if ever, to find in local nurseries but experience had shown us these are great additions to your garden! And, to top it off, they are Texas Superstar plants! To learn more about the variety, click this link. https://texassuperstar.com/laura-bush-petunia/

I’ve included 2 pics I’ve received from those who planted them. Feel free to add your pics and/or comments!

06/10/2026

Most gardeners know about ladybugs and praying mantises, but have you met the assassin bugs?

These fascinating predators quietly patrol our gardens, helping control aphids, caterpillars, leaf-footed bugs, and many other pests. Learn about three of the most beneficial assassin bugs found right here in Texas and why they deserve a place in your landscape.

Read the full article here: https://bcmgtx.org/2026/06/09/most-beneficial-assassin-bugs/

06/10/2026

Sharing for our friends Lubbock Master Gardeners. Enjoy a fun garden tour just a short drive away. June 20th!

The Lubbock Master Gardener Association’s Hub City Garden Tour is just two weeks away. We hope to see you Saturday, June 20, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, for our annual home garden tour.
The 2026 Tour again offers a glimpse into five stunning residential gardens in the Lubbock area ranging from newly designed spaces to mature landscapes. These gardens are filled with creative planting design ideas and garden décor that you can apply in your own backyards. We hope the gardens will offer inspiration for gardeners of all levels and interests.
Back by popular demand, the 2026 Tour will also feature one of the more popular gardens from the 2025 Tour as a sixth residential garden to revisit or see for the first time.
The tour will again highlight LMGA's ever-expanding efforts at the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum to include our Demonstration Garden, new Shade House addition to the Greenhouse and the new perennials planted in the Cermin Memorial Butterfly Garden
Scan the QR code below to purchase tickets or visit us at Explore Lubbock’s Best Gardens: LMGA Hub City Garden Tour

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

This week’s article explores simple alternatives to traditional turfgrass that can save water, reduce maintenance, and support pollinators, all while creating a beautiful landscape. Click here to read full article: https://bcmgtx.org/2026/05/26/alternatives-to-turfgrass/