Jasper Master Gardeners

08/22/2026

(UPDATE: We are almost full! Don’t wait until the last minute — once the remaining spots are filled, we will begin our final preparations for our registered participants!)

Harvest to Home is coming!
Learn safe, research-based food preservation techniques, including canning, while gaining the confidence to preserve fresh foods for your family. Join us and discover how to preserve the harvest...one jar at a time! 🫙🥒🍅
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Jasper County Annex Building
💲 $50 per person (Registration required; limited to 25 participants.)
Reserve your spot today and take home the skills to preserve fresh, seasonal foods safely and confidently.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kuu5fkqRR1
Payment methods accepted: Cash/Money Order at Jasper Extension Office or Pay Online via PayPal: [email protected] (make sure to choose the Family & Friends option)

08/22/2026

Whew! We are managing to keep things alive via sprinkler on about 80% of the SFA Gardens kingdom but it’s not easy! It’s the recently planted that’s giving us a headache. For the youngsters were in the 2.5 to 3” class A pan evaporation mode per week. Tough times especially for young plants. Goal is 2.5 gallons per week for a new tree or shrub. Mix drought, heat and wild pig parties at night - no wonder we’re a little testy! Who said gardening was easy? SFA Gardens Nacogdoches Tx

08/18/2026

Keep Jasper Beautiful

08/18/2026

Keep Jasper Beautiful
Sandy Creek Park Walkers
Downtown Market District of Jasper, Texas
Brent Meaux - State Farm Agent

(UPDATE: We are almost full! Don’t wait until the last minute — once the remaining spots are filled, we will begin our final preparations for our registered participants!)

Harvest to Home is coming!
Learn safe, research-based food preservation techniques, including canning, while gaining the confidence to preserve fresh foods for your family. Join us and discover how to preserve the harvest...one jar at a time! 🫙🥒🍅
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
📍 Jasper County Annex Building
💲 $50 per person (Registration required; limited to 25 participants.)
Reserve your spot today and take home the skills to preserve fresh, seasonal foods safely and confidently.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/kuu5fkqRR1
Payment methods accepted: Cash/Money Order at Jasper Extension Office or Pay Online via PayPal: [email protected] (make sure to choose the Family & Friends option)

08/08/2026

08/01/2026

Keep Jasper Beautiful
Downtown Market District of Jasper, Texas
Rayburn Resort
Rayburn Recreational Naturehood

07/30/2026

🌸 Keep the Color Coming!

If your crape myrtles and vitex are still putting on a spectacular show, now is the perfect time to help them bloom even longer!

As soon as the flower clusters begin to fade, snip off the spent blooms. This simple practice, called deadheading, encourages the plant to redirect its energy into producing new growth and another flush of flowers instead of making seeds.

✂️ A few quick tips:
🌿 Remove only the faded flower clusters—avoid heavy pruning during the heat of summer.
🌿 Use clean, sharp pruners for a healthy cut.
🌿 Water deeply during extended dry spells to reduce stress and support continued blooming.
🌿 A light application of mulch helps keep roots cool and conserve moisture during the Texas heat.
With just a few minutes of care, many crape myrtles and vitex will reward you with weeks of additional color that brighten your landscape well into late summer.

🌺 A little pruning today means more blooms tomorrow! So you can... Keep Planting Happiness, Y'all!