Our Programs
All are welcome to our monthly meetings to learn more about the various aspects of gardening in our area. Topics may include butterfly gardening, trees, vegetable gardening, composting, container gardens, perennials, houseplants, native plants, use of color in the garden, organic gardening, and more.
Our programs are held at the Allen Heritage Center / Train Depot, 100 E Main Street, downtown Allen unless otherwise noted.
7:00 PM, Thursday, February 5: Plants That Bees Like
Come learn about "Plants That Bees Like" from Shannon La Grave, Certified Texas Master Craftsman Beekeeper. Shannon has been keeping bees for the past 20 years and is still passionate about growing and learning about these incredible insects that support the agricultural needs of our earth. Shannon oversees bees in multiple locations in North Texas Dallas area metroplex. She enjoys being invited to clubs with their wide variety of members and hearing their stories as well as sharing her knowledge and experience to the benefit of the bees and our local pollinators. All are welcome to this FREE presentation and refreshments will be served.
7:00 PM, Thursday, March 5: Lessons in WOW! from Southwest England
Collin County Master Gardener, Jenny Nelson is going to present "Lessons in WOW! from Southwest England. She will feature the "Wow!" of the gardens in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, and Tresco from her travels last year. All are welcome to this FREE presentation and refreshments will be served.
6:30 PM, Thursday, April 2: Spring Plant Swap
It is a great time to dig and divide those overgrown summer and fall blooming perennials to share with other gardeners. Please plant them in labeled containers so others know what they are taking home. Bring your plants to the meeting rooms A & B at the east entrance at the Allen Public Library, 300 N Allen Dr, Allen and give away and take some new plants for your own garden. Seeds are also welcome. Please bring them in labeled envelopes. This is a FREE event that is open to the public. (Note: Please bring your potted plants in boxes to minimize any mess. Park and enter at the east side of the library.)
1:00-3:00 PM, Saturday, April 11: Pollinator Gardens Kickoff - Allen Senior Recreation Center
Join us to help launch the pollinator garden at the Allen Senior Citizens Center, 451 St. Mary Dr, Allen. Members of the Allen Garden Club will provide free native Texas wildflower seed packets and educational garden brochures. The event will include speakers from the Allen Community Development Corporation and Allen City Council.
6:00 PM, Thursday, May 7: Wildflower Walk at Oak Point Nature Preserve
All are invited to our wildflower walk at Oak Point Nature Preserve to see Texas wildflowers at their peak. Carol Clark, Texas Native Plant Society member and Blackland Prairie Master Naturalist will be our guide to teach us about the various wildflowers that provide habitat to many pollinators and other wildlife in our area. Parking is on Acorn Drive in Plano and meet at the garden tour sign where we will start our walk. Click on the photo to the left for a link to Google maps with our meeting location. We recommend that you dress for the weather and wear bug repellant and bring a water bottle.
7:00 PM, Thursday, June 4: Biblical Plants for Texas Gardens
Denise Webre, AGC President, will share a fascinating look at plants mentioned in the Bible that can thrive right here in our North Central Texas gardens. All are welcome and refreshments will be served.
7:00 PM, Thursday, August 6: International Rose Test Gardens
Collin County Master Gardener Marge Bryan will share photos and insights from her recent visit to the renowned International Rose Test Garden in Portland, Oregon. Established over a century ago, this historic garden is the oldest official public rose test garden in the United States and remains a beloved destination for rose enthusiasts nationwide.
7:00 PM, Thursday, September 3: Growing Herbs in North Texas
Join us to learn about what kinds of herbs are best to grow here in North Central Texas from one of our Collin County Master Gardeners.
6:30 PM, Thursday, October 1: Fall Plant Swap
It is a great time to dig and divide those overgrown spring and summer blooming perennials to share with other gardeners. Please plant them in labeled containers so others know what they are taking home. This is a FREE event that is open to the public. This event will be held in the Allen Public Library meeting rooms A and B. Look for the signs when you enter the doors on the east side of the library. Click on the photo to the left for more details about this event.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 10:
City of Allen Fall Fest
All are welcome to attend the City of Allen Fall Fest at Allen Heritage Village, 450 St. Mary Drive, Allen. Stop by our booth for free wildflower seeds and a fun activity with the kids.
9:00 AM - Noon, Saturday, October 17: Community Service - AGC Adopt-a-Spot Garden Renovation
Our members are meeting at our Adopt-a-Spot garden located at the Heritage Park playground to renovate the gardens after construction took out a big portion of these gardens. Bring your garden tools, shovel, gloves, hat, etc. to help with planting and mulching. The location is 1230 Aylesbury Dr, Allen (from Hwy 75, take Bethany east to Aylesbury, right on Aylesbury to the park, located on the right)
7:00 PM, Thursday, November 3: AGC Member's Gardens - Show and Tell
Our members will share pictures and information about their home gardens. They will talk about their favorite plants, any before and after garden improvements, and even garden problems.
6:30 PM, Thursday, December 10: Members Only Christmas Potluck
This event is for our members. A potluck sign up will be emailed to our members about the location.