Happy November, y’all! If you’re looking for fun, educational and nature-related activities…you gotta go to Gill Garden Center!
Texas Native Trees with Mike Montgomery
Saturday, Nov. 2 at 10 a.m.
Join Mike Montgomery, long time tree expert at Gill’s for his talk focused on Texas native tree varieties that thrive in our area. He’ll cover proper planting, pruning, safety, fertilizing, watering, and more. Perhaps most importantly, he’ll give you lots of ideas for choosing the right tree for the right spot. Bring your tree questions – Mike’s got answers!
Free event – no RSVP required
Mycology 101 with Elemental Farm!
Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m.
Come explore the science of mycology as you learn to grow your own mushrooms at home with Cody & Kim, owners of Elemental Farm, a regenerative organic farm located in Sinton, TX where they specialize in gourmet mushrooms!
Spend an hour learning all about the growth cycle of mushrooms, the incredible health benefits and nutrients they can provide to your body as well as your garden, while you follow along with the step by step process of growing your own mushrooms at home using Elemental Farm’s new mushroom box grow kits!
Elemental Farm was established in 2018 with the goal to provide organic produce and medicinal herbs to the community while educating the public in small scale regenerative growing and food security.
Free event – no RSVP required
Cenizo Garden Drawing Club
Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.
The Cenizo Garden Drawing Club welcomes art and plant enthusiasts to an open & friendly gardening community to practice their drawing skills and get to know the plants around them. Join us as we share gardening tips and draw specific plants or gardening still lifes. No drawing experience? No problem! We welcome all levels. Each session is led by a professional artist to help your progress if you choose. Drawing boards and chairs will be provided. After you RSVP, you will be emailed a suggested drawing supply list.
Free event – limited to 20 people – RSVP here.
Holiday Wreath Making Workshop
Thursday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for our after-hours wreath making workshop! We’ll have dried grapevine wreath frames plus tons of fresh garland, cut flowers and greenery, fun holiday ornaments, ribbon, and more for you to create your own unique holiday wreath. Snacks and sips provided. Sure to be lots of fun!
Limited to 25 guests – $25 per person – Tickets here
