Hopkins County Master Gardeners Club Ready to Plant
It is a little early in the gardening season, but the Master Gardeners are ready for spring planting. However, at the monthly meeting held at the AgriLife Extension Building on Houston St, business items took precedence over more agrarian pursuits. An executive session before the regular meeting revealed that a Board of directors must be elected and sent to meetings across Texas. Upcoming events include a Plant Swap, and a Pesticide...
Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Chats With John Mark on This Second Cup Of Coffee
Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson stopped by and chatted with John Mark on this episode of KSST’s A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey. On this episode you learn about Ronnie’s trip to Big Bend, when the average first freeze of the season is, pointers to starting the Winter gardening season, and so much more. Ronnie Wilson was nice enough to share some of his beautiful pictures from his trip to Big...
John Mark sat Down with Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson on This Second Cup of Coffee
On this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark visited with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. The two discussed fire ants, the plant of the month, and more. Check it out and see what you learn. Enjoy! Queen Anne’s...
Another Visit With Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson on A Second Cup of Coffee From April 16th
April 22, 2024 – In this episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey, John Mark sat down, again, with Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson. In this conversation, which took place Tuesday, April 16, 2024, John Mark and Ronnie Wilson discuss potted plants, the different types of soil, the “Plant of the Month” for April, and more. Give it a watch and see what you learn. Enjoy! Texas A&M...
Another Second Cup of Coffee with Guest Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson Conducted on March 19th
March 25, 2024 – In another episode of A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark Dempsey with guest Hopkins County Master Gardener Ronnie Wilson, John Mark and Mr. Wilson discuss Spring, what to put out now, a current sale on transplants, and more. Be sure to check it out, you just might learn something! A Second Cup of Coffee with John Mark...
Master Gardener Training, by Mario Villarino
Developed by Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Hopkins County, Texas The Texas Master Gardener program is an educational volunteer program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University System. Master Gardeners are members of the local community who take an active interest in their lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are enthusiastic,...
‘Plant Swap’ Sat. May 1@ 9AM by Master Gardeners, 744 Gilmer St.
The Hopkins County Master Gardeners would like to invite you to participate at the 2021 Plant Swap this coming Saturday May 1, 2021 starting at 9:00 AM at the parking lot of the Bright Star Veterinary Clinic located at 744 Gilmer Street in Sulphur Springs. All types of plant varieties will be offered for swapping or donation. While there, you can meet other local gardeners, find out about the Extension Service’ Master Gardener...
Year in Review: 2020 Hopkins County Livestock and Forage Education
Trainings, Tours and Field Days By Dr. Mario A. Villarino, County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Hopkins County Relevance Livestock and forage production is a 3.96-billion-dollar industry in the Central Region. Livestock and forage enterprises are affected by climate and market variability. Hopkins County currently has more than 100,000 head of beef cattle with 27,000 head of dairy cattle Due to environmental...
Hopkins County Gardening In July
By Bob Suson, Hopkins County Master Gardener The spring was probably the wettest spring vegetable gardening in our memory; the changes that have occurred are beginning to show up. If you experienced less than desirable results, July is time to start to plan on what you want or need to change. Low spots that hold water areas that is too shady for plants to grow and don’t produce to their potential, these are suggestion areas that could...
Master Gardeners: Don't Guess, Soil Test — Your Landscape Will Thank You
Hopkins County AgriLife Extension Office, 1200-B West Houston St., Sulphur Springs, Texas By Phyllis Kitten, Master Gardener For gardens and landscapes, the term soil improvement means making the soil favorable for plants to grow. Many soil conditions can inhibit plant growth, including compaction, poor drainage, low fertility, excess nutrients, and thin topsoil. Have you ever had your soil tested? To make the soil of your front yard,...
