The Tarrant County Master Gardener Association Speaker's Bureau is pleased to share our knowledge, education and experience with your organization. The TCMGA Speakers Bureau is comprised of a group of volunteers or Extension professionals specifically trained to present a wide range of horticultural topics using slides, computer pictures, and demonstrations.
If you would like to request a Speakers Bureau form email speakers_bureau@tarrantmg.org.
Below please find some of our most requested topics. If you are interested in something not listed, please let us know how we can help your organization when you complete our request form.
We ask for three or more weeks lead time to schedule a speaking engagement. Thank you.
Native & Adapted Plants: drought tolerant
Annuals: begonias, poinsettias, pollinator plants, etc.
Perennials: grasses, shrubs, vines, roses, pollinator plants, sun/shade, drought tolerant
Bulbs: spring, fall
Trees: for North TX
Herbs
Vegetables: spring, fall
Fruits: trees, berries
Garden Preparation: spring, fall, winter
Seeds
Composting: the basics, compost tea, vermicomposting
Insects: insect houses, host & nectar plants, gardening for bees, gardening for pollinators, good bug/bad bug?
Garden Design: in-ground, raised beds, container gardening
Landscape Design: basics, edible landscaping, gardening for pollinators
Propagation
Pruning
Soil
Turf
Water Conservation: Rain Water Harvesting, Drip Irrigation, Water Wizardly
Gardening with Children
Backyard Greenhouses
Tools