Bastrop County Master Gardeners

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We're an educational organization; our purpose is to “further public education in the art and science of horticulture” in Bastrop County.

10/29/2026

10/27/2026

Calling all high school seniors who live or go to school in the Bastrop or Lee Counties!

As Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District prepares to celebrate 25 years of protecting groundwater, we want to hear YOUR vision for the next 25 years!

How would you shape the future of groundwater conservation in our region? Share your ideas, get creative, and compete for a chance to win a scholarship.

Choose one of three essay topics.
Scholarships: 1st place - $500, 2nd place - $300, and 3rd place - $200
Deadline: November 27, 2026
Submit your essay to [email protected]

To learn more, visit https://www.lostpineswater.org/220/High-School-Senior-Essay-Scholarship-Con

10/27/2026

10/25/2026

Catching Zzz’s in the Garden! 🌸🐝😴

If you visit our demonstration gardens early in the morning, you might just spot a sleepy bee tucked inside or clinging to a blossom like this sulfur cosmos!

Why do bees sleep on flowers?
- Male Bees & Solitary Bees: Male bees (and many solitary native species) don't live in a hive, so they don't have a nest to return to at night. Flowers serve as their cozy, built-in motel!

- Built-in Warmth & Shelter: Petals offer protection from cool night air, dew, and wind. Plus, as the morning sun hits the bloom, it warms the bee up so they can get ready for a full day of pollinating.

- Breakfast in Bed: Waking up right on top of a nectar and pollen source means energy is just a sip away!

Next time you’re out in the garden early, take a close look at the blooms—you might just catch a hard-working pollinator taking a well-deserved nap! 💤🌼

10/23/2026

🚨 COSTUME CONTEST ALERT! 🚨
Wear your best Halloween costume for a chance to win a special door prize! 🏆🎃

Join us for a spooky, 60-minute exploration of nature's deadliest flora.

Bastrop County Master Gardener Kelly will weave together botany, history, and a little Halloween fun as we examine historical lore, the witch's cabinet, and what dangers are lurking at the garden center.

🗓 Date: Friday, October 23
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center

10/21/2026

Join us for a fun, free evening of Plant Bingo hosted by the Bastrop County Master Gardeners!

Perfect for gardeners, plant-lovers, families, and anyone who likes a good game of bingo!

***Free to Play***
• 7 rounds of bingo with classic patterns & a chance to win various plants!
• Light snacks and refreshments
• All ages welcome — bring a friend!

Details
📅 Friday, November 6th
⏰ 6:00pm - 7:30pm
📍 Bastrop Community Center, 15 American Legion Drive

10/20/2026

Join us for a spooky, 60-minute exploration of nature's deadliest flora.

Bastrop County Master Gardener Kelly will weave together botany, history, and a little Halloween fun as we examine historical lore, the witch’s cabinet and what dangers are lurking at the garden center.

Time & Location Details
📅 Date: Friday, October 23
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Bastrop Museum & Visitor Center

10/06/2026

We have a new Texas Superstar plant! 🤩

Love it or think it tastes like soap, cilantro is Texas' newest superstar plant! 🌿

Also called coriander or Chinese parsley, this low-maintenance herb thrives in the cooler months and grows fast. Let a few plants go to seed, and they'll often replant themselves for next year.

See how to grow your own: tx.ag/CilantroSuperstar

Texas A&M University Department of Horticultural Sciences

10/03/2026

1/2 price at our garden treasures until 1:00. Come on out. Mayfest Park

Address

15 American Legion Drive, Ste. 109
Bastrop, TX
78602

Website

https://txmg.org/bastropcounty/

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