North Texas Master Gardeners Highlight Spring Tours, Plant Sales and Seasonal Tips

Apr 30, 2026 08:40AM ● By Bernice Butler

Gardeners across North Texas can tap into a full slate of May events and timely advice from local chapters of the Texas Master Gardener Program. This month’s activities focus on spring garden tours, plant sales and practical strategies to help landscapes transition into early summer.

A featured event is the Dallas County Master Gardener Association Spring Garden Tour on May 9, debuting in North Oak Cliff. The self-guided tour runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes five private gardens and two public demonstration sites. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 day-of. Additional highlights include the White Rock East Garden Tour & Artisans on May 17 and a series of educational classes at North Haven Gardens, including Water Gardening Saturday on May 16 and Gardening for Hummingbirds on May 30.

Plant enthusiasts can also find locally grown, heat-hardy varieties at the Grayson County Master Gardener plant sale on May 2 in Denison.

As temperatures rise, Master Gardeners are emphasizing “stress management” for tomatoes, including consistent irrigation to prevent blossom end rot, heavy mulching to retain moisture and early monitoring for pests such as aphids and spider mites.

For more information, visit TxMg.org.

May Events

SATURDAY, MAY 2

Grayson County Master Gardener Plant Sale - 9am–2pm. Annual sale featuring locally grown, heat-tolerant plants. Cost: Free admission. Location: Mayors Arena, Denison.

SATURDAY, MAY 9

DCMGA Spring Garden Tour - 10am–4pm. Self-guided tour of seven gardens in North Oak Cliff. Cost: $18 advance, $20 day of.

SATURDAY, MAY 16

Water Gardening Saturday - Time varies. Learn design and care of water features. Location: North Haven Gardens, Dallas.

SUNDAY, MAY 17

White Rock East Garden Tour & Artisans 10 - am-5pm. Garden tour with artisan vendors near White Rock Lake.

SATURDAY, MAY 30

Gardening for Hummingbirds - Time varies. Learn plant selection to attract pollinators. Location: North Haven Gardens, Dallas.

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