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Gardening has the power to transform your life in ways you never imagined. At The Dallas Garden School, we believe that learning to grow a garden is about more than just plants—it’s about personal growth, finding joy, and creating change.
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Why You Shouldn’t Cut Things Back After a Freeze
The first hard freeze of the year will damage most summer vegetables, annuals, and perennials. Once freezing temperatures become a regular occurence, it’s time to pull out summer vegetables and annuals that won’t re-seed and put them in the compost pile. You might be tempted to cut back your frost-damaged perennials and re-seeding annuals, but here are the reasons why you shouldn’t.
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What To Plant in February: Essential Guide
February is a pivotal month for North Texas gardeners. With warmer days on the horizon, it’s time to get serious about planting cool-season crops while preparing for the upcoming spring planting frenzy. Whether you’re growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, or fruit trees, February is a prime time to set your garden up for success. In this…
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Spring Fruits and Vegetables, Done Right
The spring growing season starts NOW! This week, we’re celebrating the approaching spring season with classes for food lovers who want to grow more of what they actually eat, with…
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Gardening 101 Class
Good morning! Tomorrow, February 7, at 10:00 am, I am teaching Gardening 101 live online. This class is designed for anyone who is new to gardening or new to the North Texas area and feeling challenged by our growing conditions. This class will cover: Why generic gardening advice doesn’t work here My simple system for a garden that “wows” The tools and supplies I swear by The easiest plants to grow here Where to find native and adapted plants Class includes a 34-page printable workbook for…
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The Simple Seed Swap That Attracts More Birds
Black oil sunflower seeds are the gold standard for filling feeders. They’re easy to find and attract a wide number of songbirds. But if your feeders only offer whole sunflower seeds, you might be missing out on many interesting bird species.
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2026 is Your Zinnia Era
Zinnias are one of the easiest and most beautiful flowers you can grow in North Texas. They’re versatile as both ornamental landscape plants and cut flowers for making bouquets.
The planner that transforms your garden one clear step at a time.
The 2026 North Texas Garden Planner gives you a clear path month by month, with timely tasks, planting guidance, and space to track what matters. It removes the guesswork so you can grow with confidence, stay organized, and enjoy a more productive, beautiful garden all year.
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