Pink hibiscus at TCMGA Demonstration Garden

Request a Speaker

Request a TCMGA Speaker

Let us share our knowledge, education and experience with your organization!

The TCMGA Speakers Bureau is comprised of a group of volunteers or Extension professionals specifically trained to present a wide range of horticultural topics using slides, computer pictures and demonstrations.

Please allow a minimum of 3 weeks lead time to schedule a speaking engagement.

SPEAKER REQUEST FORM

Possible Topics

Below, please find some of our most requested topics. If you are interested in something not listed, please let us know how we can help your organization when you complete our request form.

Topic	Description
Bioswale/Rain Garden	How to Plan and Build Bioswale/Rain Garden
Bulbs	When and What to Plant in Spring and Fall
Composting	Backyard Composting 101
Container Gardening	Growing Ornamental Plants in Outdoor Planters
Demonstration Garden Tours	Garden Tours with Emphasis on Native Plants and Water Conservation
Garden Preparation	Landscape and Bed Preparation for Spring, Summer and Fall
Gardening with Children	How to Make Seed Balls
Grasses	Landscaping with Native Grasses
Herbs	How to Grow Herbs in the Garden; Cooking with Fresh Herbs
Landscape Design	Basic Landscape Design; Edible Landscaping; Pollinator Landscapes; Landscapes for Wildlife; Maintaining Native Landscapes in North Texas
Native & Adaptive Plants	Water Efficient Landscaping for North Texas; Drought Tolerant Plants;
Perennials	Pollinator Plants (flowers); Roses; Native Grasses; Shrubs; Vines; Sun/Shade; Drought Tolerant; Native and Adapted Plants for North Texas
Propagation	How to Propagate 101
Shade Garden	How to Create a Shade Garden in North Texas
Soils	Assessing Soil Health
Tools	Care and Maintenance
Trees	Tree Care and Maintenance; Trees for North TX
Turf	Turf Grasses for North Texas; Lawn Care and Maintenance for North Texas; Turf Alternatives; Turf Removal
Urban Garden	Creating an Urban Prairie/Wildflower Garden/Pocket Prairie
Vegetable Gardening	Spring, Fall; Companion Planting
Water Conservation in the Landscape	Rain Water Harvesting with a Rain Barrel; Drip Irrigation; Waterwise Landscape Design
Wildlife Gardening	Building Bee and Insect Houses; Host & Nectar Plants, Gardening for Bee; Gardening for Pollinators; Gardening for Birds; Is it a Good Bug or Bad Bug?

Speaker Request Form

Please fill out the form below to request a speaker from TCMGA.