Not sure what to do in the garden this month?
Check out our Houston Garden To-Do List. It’s organized by month for easy reference.
Upcoming Events, Seminars and Workshops at Buchanan’s
Why and How to Garden for Wildlife in Your Own Backyard
Saturday, September 7th @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
The average neighborhood yard looks pretty, but doesn’t support the wide range of wildlife that is crucial to a healthy environment and community. The good news is that yards can be both beautiful and beneficial by incorporating the native plants that support our local wildlife! In this presentation, Ms. Lauren Simpson will share a few handy tips on how to create a wildlife garden at your own home, for the enjoyment of your family and the benefit of your community. Come join us to learn how to transform your own yard into a beautiful, wildlife paradise! You can learn more about Ms. Simpson at her Facebook page, St. Julian’s Crossing – wildlife habitat here. Register for this informative FREE class here. (picture courtesy of University of Houston Law Center)
Fall Tomatoes with Urban Harvest
Saturday, September 14th @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
It’s time to get ready for tomato season! Houston is lucky enough to have two planting seasons for these delicious fruits! Sherry from Urban Harvest will be on-site to give you all the tips and tricks to creating a tomato garden and even demo the proper way to plant your tomatoes. RSVP for this informative and FREE class here.
Square Foot Gardening with Urban Harvest
Saturday, September 21st @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Square Foot Gardening is a simple method for planting seeds in a specific way in a raised bed garden. However, this class is designed for Houston’s deluge/drought rainfall, heat and humidity; information not included on the internet when you read about square foot gardening. Come learn from Angela Chandler of Urban Harvest alternative methods for making a raised bed, what soils and augmentations to utilize, and then specific planting methodologies which will allow you to maximize your garden’s productivity in a small space. RSVP for this informative and FREE class here.
Buchanan’s Fall Festival
Saturday, October 5th 10 am – 4pm
Bring the kids to this fun-filled family FREE event! Enjoy face-painting, hayrides, food, music, a moon bounce, pumpkin painting, seed planting with Urban Harvest and more! It’s a Buchanan’s tradition! Plus, while you are here shop for that perfect pumpkin and your fall porch plants – crotons, mums and more!
Herb Container Workshop with Urban Harvest
Saturday, October 19th @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Learn and create your own herb container garden with help from our friends at Urban Harvest. In this workshop Sherry will help you choose herbs that grow well together in pots and can be used in your kitchen to make delicious foods! Come ready to create and get your hands dirty. Workshop is limited to 30 students and we ask students pay for the supplies that they use. RSVP here!
