Gardening Class – “Yes, You Can Grow Bulbs in Montgomery County”

Check – In: 8:30 am – 8:55 am

Class: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Come hear Montgomery County Master Gardener Lucinda Owen speak about successfully growing the best kinds of bulbs in your landscape.

All types of Spring and Fall bulbs will be covered as well as when to plant, how deep to plant, what to do before planting and fertilizers for bulbs.

The following key points will be covered:

Sun vs. Shade, Moisture Requirements, Deer and Rodent Resistance, Bloom Time,

When to Dig Up (if necessary), Chill hours (if necessary), Transplanting and Container Planting.

Some of the types of bulbs that will be discussed include Amaryllis, Caladium, Calla, Crinum, Ginger, Lilies, and Iris.

Please call the Master Gardener Help Desk with any questions at (936) 539-7824 (Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – Noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm).

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.