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March 4 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting – “Adding Texture with Native Plants” presented by Lin Grado, Wood County Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
Make your native plantings more interesting by introducing texture to the garden. In this session, we’ll discuss using plants with contrasting forms of leaves, flowers, and even seedbeds to change the mood of your garden.
Celebrating Ward Miller (1937-2026)
Ward Miller – vice president in 2011, president in 2015, a gardener (but really more a landscaper), a good friend and mentor -always. Ward passed away Monday, February 2, in Austin at Austin Heart. He left his footprints on our lives. His influence continues.
We are looking for new officers for the Post Oak Chapter of NPSOT!
Our current board officers are ready to pass the torch—but we need people willing to step up. Open positions: The good news: The systems are already in place. State NPSOT offers training. Current officers will support you. These roles don’t demand huge time commitments—just genuine care for native plants and willingness
Winter Rosettes and Seedlings for Identification
Saucier opens her presentation with rosette photos of native as well as invasive plants as they begin to stretch toward spring. Each is followed with a picture of the the fully developed plant in bloom.
Now for the decision in your garden and field. Which are weeds that are more easily dealt with now. Which are the flowers we enjoy fully that we need to transplant while they are young.
February Chapter Meeting
February 10, 2026 Rachel Sarlis, Regional Urban Ecologist with the Texas A&M Forest Service for the San Antonio region, will discuss tree selection, proper planting techniques, and effects on the environment. Rachel is a certified arborist with specialized qualifications in tree risk, assessment, and oak wilt management. Join us at
My Path to Cues to Care
The term Cues to Care originated in the late 1980s from landscape architect Joan Nassauer of the University of Michigan. Nassauer’s research uncovered an interesting paradox. She noted that, “A large body of landscape perception research…leaves no doubt that people prefer to see landscapes that they perceive as natural.” However, there is a fine line, as “too much nature” is uninviting.
Chapter Meeting: Native Landscape Design in Practice
Native landscaping is more than a design trend, it reflects a shift in how we understand the purpose of our landscapes.
Spring Plant Sale May 2, 2026
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Where: Randol Mill Park Pavilion, Arlington TX Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Many of our chapter members are providing plants and we are expecting to have over 1500 locally grown native plants for sale. Our goal is to distribute native plants out into the
San Antonio Chapter Meeting February 2026
February 24, 2026: Ben Eldridge, Executive Director, Heart of Texas Conservancy. Preserving Natural Infrastructure in the Texas Hill Country.
January 2026 Plant of the Month
The first frost of the year will reveal why this plant is called Frostweed. Click on the plant below for more details
February 4 Lakes & Pines Chapter Meeting – “Vines and Groundcover” presented by Tim Wardell, Sorelle Farms
Learn about a variety of vines and groundcovers that are native to East Texas.
December 2025 Plant of the Month
As winter emerges Red Oaks show their colors. Click on the plant below for more details
