The Gardens at Texas A&M University

Home of the nation's premier teaching gardens

Educational Programs

At The Gardens, we believe there’s something to learn at all ages. If you are looking for information regarding Field Trips and School Group Programs, please visit our Field Trips page.

In The Dirt with Texas Master Gardeners

A monthly talk with Brazos County Master Gardeners on various gardening topics. Each talk will include a short presentation and hands-on, interactive demonstration out in The Gardens at Texas A&M University. All talks are free and open for the community to attend. Folks should meet at The Pavilion, located in The Gardens. To find more information regarding parking, please visit The Gardens Parking and Transportation webpage.

Check back soon for upcoming dates and topics

Little Sprouts Club

A 5-week program for learners from 3-5 years old that are ready to get growing in the garden! Each week we will learn about parts of the plant and what a garden needs to thrive in hands-on, interactive lessons and activities from our Junior Master Gardener curriculum. Students will walk away with a small container garden of their own to take home at the end of the series! Be on the lookout for our next class! Guardians/Parents must be present during the class. Parking is not included with the registration fee.

Dates: TBD

Time: Classes will begin at 10:00 am each week, and will last between 1-1.5 hours

Cost: $35 – includes all materials and supplies for lessons and activities

Ringer Library Garden Series

A monthly series held on the first Thursday of each month at the Larry J. Ringer Public Library. Each month will feature a new topic regarding different aspects of gardening and is free to attend. Check out the Ringer Library Activities Calendar for more information.

Thursday, September 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm :: Wild About Wildflowers
Fall is the best time to scatter those wildflower seeds you’ve been holding onto. Join Joseph Johnson, with The Gardens at Texas A&M University, to learn about best practices for getting those beautiful spring wildflowers!
Thursday, October 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm :: Bugs of the Garden
Not all bugs are bad for your garden. Join Kat Grier, with The Gardens at Texas A&M University to learn more about beneficial bugs for your backyard garden, and how you can encourage them to stick around through winter. This workshop will include building a bug hotel that attendees will get to take home with them! (Registration through Ringer Library required)
Thursday, November 2, 2023 @ 6:00 pm :: Trees, Please
With Texas Arbor Day falling on November 3rd, what better time to learn about all things trees! Join Dr. Mike Arnold, with The Gardens at Texas A&M University to hear about trees best suited for our area and how to go about planting and caring for them.
Thursday, December 7, 2023 @ 6:00 pm :: Cooking with Winter Greens
Promising more than just good luck, dark, leafy vegetables are a nutrition powerhouse! Join Kat Grier, with The Gardens at Texas A&M as we explore seasonal winter greens you can grow in your garden or find at the grocery store this time of year.

Container Garden Workshops

Looking for a fun, informative, and hands-on workshop for your group or team? Learning the art of container gardening means you can enjoy the benefits of greenery and getting your hands in the soil, no matter where you live.

Reach out to the Gardens team if you are interested in scheduling one for your group! Group size is limited to 25 people, and there is a fee that covers all materials and plants for the workshop. Participants will walk away with a container filled with plants they planted themselves!

Interested in having The Gardens present at your next gathering? Reach out to us at gardens@ag.tamu.edu