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Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Bye Bye Bugs! The consequences of “Pest” elimination – Melinda Lucas

July 31, 2026 by dhkoepp

This month’s Lunch & Learn on August 12th is Bye Bye Bugs! The consequences of “Pest” elimination presented by Melinda Lucas

Learn more about the reality of eliminating the bugs that drive you buggy!

Snacks and water will be available.  Free seminar and open to the public.

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/  and https://gcmgtx.org/

Follow us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

 

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Lunch & Learn, Master Gardener, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Flyer coming soon!

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by Robin & Keith Muschalek, owners of a local historic landmark and rare stone plantation house

Topic: The Whitehall/Polley Mansion

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Flyer coming soon!

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by Anna Kurtin, Urban Wildlife Biologist

Topic: Living With Wildlife

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Flyer coming soon!

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by Jay White, Owner & Publisher of Texas Gardener Magazine

Topic: Growing Great Gardens

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Flyer coming soon!

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by Michael Cook, Viticulture Program Specialist for 55 Counties in North Texas

Topic: The Texas Wine Industry

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Flyer coming soon!

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by: Robert & Melinda Creech, Owners of the Creech Prairie Restoration (for people, plants, wildlife)

Topic: The Prairie Story

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Flyer coming soon!

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by Austin Davenport, cultivation coach, workshop director, and known for his work with PBS

Topic: The Home Orchard

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Flyer coming soon

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by Mark Fanick, Owner of Fanick’s Nursery in San Antonio – family owned & operated

Topic: Prep For Your Fall Garden

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

July 9, 2026 by dhkoepp

Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture

This month’s lecture will be presented by Mark DeKiewiet, Master Beekeeper who follows a “Treatment Free” way of managing bees
Topic: Living with Bees!

5:45 PM Sign In & Social
6:00 PM Project Spotlight
6:15 PM Business Meeting
6:50/6:55 PM Short Break
7:00 PM Lecture / Presentation
8:00 PM Recognition Drawing & Door Prizes
8:15 PM Adjourn & Clean-up

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/ and https://gcmgtx.org/

Join us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative?  See the following link for more information and contact information:  Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Master Gardener, Monthly Membership Meeting, TXMG

Sorry NO Lunch & Learn @ the Seguin Public Library in July

July 6, 2026 by dhkoepp

Sorry, we will not have a Lunch & Learn during July, but we start back up in August! 

The Lunch and Learn Series, held on the second Saturday of most months, offers ten engaging programs led by the Guadalupe County Master Gardeners in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. Designed for adults, these sessions cover a variety of gardening topics to help you grow your knowledge and skills. Sponsored by Guadalupe County Master Gardeners and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Have any questions or want more info on the above event? Click here: Ask a Master Gardener

For more information about our organization see our websites at: https://guadalupecountymastergardeners.org/  and https://gcmgtx.org/

Follow us on Facebook:  GCMG Facebook page

Interested in becoming a Master Gardener or maybe gifting the course to a friend or relative? See the following link for more information and contact information: Registration Info for Next Master Gardener Class

Tagged With: Free Event, GCMG, Horticultural Education, Lunch & Learn, Master Gardener, TXMG

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  • August 2026

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library
July 29 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new dates and times effective Monday  February 16th, 2026. In Texas it seems it is always time to start thinking about saving seeds... Read More →

Free
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1 event, 31

2026-07-31
Reminder!!! Today is the last day of the month to Enter your Hours in VMS for them to count for the organization!
Reminder!!! Today is the last day of the month to Enter your Hours in VMS for them to count for the organization!
July 31
Reminder!!! Today is the last day of the month to Enter your Hours in VMS for them to count for the organization!

VMS Login:  https://vms.texasmg.org/sec_Login/sec_Login.php The timely input of your volunteer (and CE hours) is critical to our organization’s funding; thus, we cannot stress the importance of the timely input of your... Read More →

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library
August 5 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new dates and times effective Monday  February 16th, 2026. In Texas it seems it is always time to start thinking about saving seeds... Read More →

Free
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn @ the Schertz Public Library – Xeriscaping presented by Marvin Borth August 2026
August 8 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn @ the Schertz Public Library – Xeriscaping presented by Marvin Borth August 2026

Xeriscaping presented by Marvin Borth Xeriscaping is a sustainable landscaping approach that uses drought-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and water-conscious design to create beautiful outdoor spaces with minimal water use. Especially... Read More →

Free
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Learn @ Seguin Public Library – Fall Garden Planning & Planting – Karen Brkich August 2026
August 8 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch & Learn @ Seguin Public Library – Fall Garden Planning & Planting – Karen Brkich August 2026

Fall Garden Planning & Planting presented by Karen Brkich In South Texas, gardeners are getting ready to do fall planting. The first step to planning a vegetable garden is deciding... Read More →

Free
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Bye Bye Bugs! The consequences of “Pest” elimination – Melinda Lucas
August 12 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Bye Bye Bugs! The consequences of “Pest” elimination – Melinda Lucas

This month’s Lunch & Learn on August 12th is Bye Bye Bugs! The consequences of "Pest" elimination presented by Melinda Lucas Learn more about the reality of eliminating the bugs that... Read More →

Free
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library
August 12 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new dates and times effective Monday  February 16th, 2026. In Texas it seems it is always time to start thinking about saving seeds... Read More →

Free

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4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
GCMG Board of Directors Meeting – All Members Encouraged to Attend
August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
GCMG Board of Directors Meeting – All Members Encouraged to Attend

This month the Board of Directors meeting will start at 4:00 PM in the second floor kitchen classroom at the AgriLife office.  Please be on time. Board members: please post... Read More →

Free
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library
August 19 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new dates and times effective Monday  February 16th, 2026. In Texas it seems it is always time to start thinking about saving seeds... Read More →

Free

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5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture
August 20 @ 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM
Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

Flyer coming soon Monthly Membership Meeting and Social with Lecture This month's lecture will be presented by Mark Fanick, Owner of Fanick’s Nursery in San Antonio – family owned & operated Topic: Prep For Your Fall Garden 5:45 PM Sign In & Social 6:00 PM Project Spotlight 6:15 PM Business Meeting 6:50/6:55 PM Short Break 7:00 PM... Read More →

Free
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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library
August 26 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new dates and times effective Monday  February 16th, 2026. In Texas it seems it is always time to start thinking about saving seeds... Read More →

Free
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2026-08-31
Reminder!!! Today is the last day of the month to Enter your Hours in VMS for them to count for the organization!
Reminder!!! Today is the last day of the month to Enter your Hours in VMS for them to count for the organization!
August 31
Reminder!!! Today is the last day of the month to Enter your Hours in VMS for them to count for the organization!

VMS Login:  https://vms.texasmg.org/sec_Login/sec_Login.php The timely input of your volunteer (and CE hours) is critical to our organization’s funding; thus, we cannot stress the importance of the timely input of your... Read More →

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2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library
September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Seed Exchange In the MG Library

Master Gardeners Seed Exchange Please note the new dates and times effective Monday  February 16th, 2026. In Texas it seems it is always time to start thinking about saving seeds... Read More →

Free
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9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Plant Sale @ The Silver Center
September 5 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Plant Sale @ The Silver Center

Bring all your Gardening questions, and come check out our plants for sale!

Free
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July 29
July 29 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

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July 31
All day

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August 5
August 5 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

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August 8
August 8 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Learn @ the Schertz Public Library – Xeriscaping presented by Marvin Borth August 2026

August 8 @ 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch & Learn @ Seguin Public Library – Fall Garden Planning & Planting – Karen Brkich August 2026

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August 12
August 12 @ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch & Learn @ AgriLife Extension – Bye Bye Bugs! The consequences of “Pest” elimination – Melinda Lucas

August 12 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

August 13
August 13 @ 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

GCMG Board of Directors Meeting – All Members Encouraged to Attend

August 19
August 19 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

August 20
August 20 @ 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

August 26
August 26 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

September 2
September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

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August 19
August 19 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

August 20
August 20 @ 5:45 PM - 8:30 PM

Monthly Membership Meeting & Social with Lecture

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August 26
August 26 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

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August 31
All day

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September 2
September 2 @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Seed Exchange In the MG Library

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September 5
September 5 @ 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Plant Sale @ The Silver Center

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