Free Gardening Event Helps Amarillo Grow Better

Spring is just around the corner, and that means people are going to get the bug to plant. Gardening is a big deal in Amarillo, but the Texas Panhandle is tricky, and you don't want to plant too soon or too late. When it comes to gardening, many people don't have a green thumb but would love to know the secrets to keeping things alive.

When to Start Gardening in Amarillo This Spring

The time to plant is near. If you need some help when it comes to gardening, you are in luck. There is an event coming up where you can find all the advice you need and all the tools to help you plant the perfect garden.

The Gardening with Masters Expo

This one-day-only gardening expo is hosted by the Randall County Master Gardeners. This group is trained in horticulture and works closely with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to provide gardening education to those of us in the Amarillo and Canyon area who need it.

The event will take place on Saturday, February 28, from 8 am to 1:30 pm at George Washington Carver Elementary Academy. The event is free to the public.

Why Texas Panhandle Gardening Is Different

If you're ready to start a garden in your backyard and you have no idea where to begin or what to plant, then you'll want to attend. If you've been curious about doing some homesteading and again don't know where to begin, then make plans to attend.

Don't be like me when I planted my first garden.  I put my onions in the same area as my strawberries, and that was a disgusting disaster.  However, my zucchini and squash cross-pollinated and somehow turned out amazing. Lori Crofford

What You Can Learn at the Gardening With the Masters Expo

They will host classes covering seed starting, tomatoes, edible landscaping, and homesteading.

Here is a list of classes:

• 9 - 9:40 am - Seed Starting and Propagation, Cheap Plants
• 10 -10:40 am - Growing Your Own Tomatoes
• 11 - 11:40 am - Homesteading in the Panhandle
• 12 -12:40 pm - Edible Landscaping

This isn't just generic gardening tips and advice; it focuses on the Texas Panhandle and what is best for the soil, wind, and climate in our area.

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Gardening Topics Amarillo Residents Ask About Most

The Expo will also cover composting, irrigation, raised beds, and weed identification.

Looking for something specific, like chickens, rain barrels, microgreens, or pollinators? They will have information on all of these and are ready to answer any questions you might have.

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Why This Free Amarillo Gardening Event Is Worth Attending

If you're ready to raise a garden that doesn’t die two days after planting, this event is for you. Learn how to avoid those costly mistakes and enjoy reaping what you've grown.

This will be an informative event, and the best part is that it’s family and budget-friendly.