TCMGA Community and Demonstration Garden
Red Barn

The Resource Connection Community and Demonstration gardens (RCCG) was developed and is maintained by the TCMGA, in conjunction with Texas AgriLife Extension. RCCG demonstrates multiple types of gardens, which are described in detail below.

The Garden is located at:
1801 Circle Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Resource Connection Map

Project Lead: Randy Walker
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden
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Herb Garden

Herb Garden
Project Lead: Jude Dainton & Carol Vance
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Perennial Garden

Perennial Garden
Project Lead: JoAnn Hahn & Nancy Ranc
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 10:00 am summer, 9-11 am winter
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Community Vegetable Beds

Community Vegetable Bed
Project Lead: Dale Murr
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Cactus and Succulent Garden

Cactus and Succulent Garden
Project Lead: Marianne Levine
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesday
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Native and Adaptive Grasses

Native Grasses Garden
Native Grasses plaque

The MG Intern class of 2010 designed and installed the "Native and Adaptive Grasses of Texas" garden at the Resource Connection. This is definitely a must see!

Please click Native and Adaptive Grasses of Texas to view their brochure!

Project Lead: Donna Parikka
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesday
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Rose Garden

Rose Garden

The rose garden has lost a lot of plants due to rose rosette, so we have decided to wait a little bit to see if the bed is still infected. At the same time we are planting perennials and annual rose companion plants. We have taken cuttings at the botanical garden and it looks like about 40 roses have rooted. We will baby them till the fall and replant at that time.

Project Lead: Marie-Jose Smith & Stinson Jones
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Orchard & Berry Patch

Orchard and Berry Patch
Project Lead: TBA
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Greenhouse & Hoop House

Greenhouse
Project Lead: Pat Higgins
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Fish & Lily Pond

Fish and Lily Pond
Project Lead: Janice Penwarden
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Butterfly Garden

Butterflies
Project Lead: Janice Penwarden
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Shade Garden

Shade Garden
Project Lead: Donna Bufton
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00am
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Container Garden

Container Garden
Project Lead: Jude Dainton & Chris Geisel
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Mother Plant Bed

Mother Plant Bed
Project Lead: Pat Higgins
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 11:00am
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Native Plant Garden

Native Plant Garden
Project Lead: TBA
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Enabling Garden

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Project Lead: Robert Faires
Contact Info: In Membership Directory
Workdays: Tuesdays
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden

Composting Site

Enabling Garden Image 1

We recycle the Demo Garden’s tree and plant trimmings to decrease landfill waste. We then use that compost in all areas of our demo garden. We also educate students on the importance of composting and the steps involved in creating and maintaining compost sites.

Project Lead: John Cheney & Loretta Bailey
Workdays: Second & Fourth Tuesdays, except winter
Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
TCMGA Activity Code: Community Demonstration Garden