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Lessons Learned Running a Native Plant Nursery.
Nurseries didn’t offer native plants in the early 1990s when the Winninghams began searching for those plants that thrive and support the ecology of the Texas Hill Country. As they explored western Texas as far as Big Bend, they began collecting seeds and cuttings, including some for the madrone trees that the nursery has become famous for. “There are a whole host of positive aspects about a native plant business. I want to share the amazing and unexpected things I have leaned.” Dr David Winningham said.
Join Us for the Big Pull
Please join us for the invasive species Big Pull! Let’s make an impact during National Invasive Species Week by removing invasive species and supporting healthy native ecosystems across Texas between Feb. 23 – March 8. Whether you participate as a chapter, or as an individual, here is what you can
National Invasive Species Awareness Week
Next week starts National Invasive Species Awareness Week. The week is intended to raise awareness about invasive species throughout the country and world. Through outreach programs and communications, the week is intended to increase awareness of invasive species concerns, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to
Enjoy the NPSOT Benefits — Become a Boerne NPSOT Member!
We invite you to join the Boerne Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT – Boerne)! Being a member of our Boerne Chapter has so many benefits! As part of your membership: You will have the opportunity to participate in monthly meetings on various topics of interest to
Boerne Chapter Meeting March 3
Join us on March 3 for an informative session on harvesting rainwater for drinking and irrigation. Dr. Sunn and Dr. Grainger from RainBees will share practical guidance on how to design, manage, and maintain an effective rainwater collection system. Topics will include understanding your rainwater needs, evaluating and preparing your
Benny Simpson: Plant Hunter and Founding Member of NPSOT
Changing how Texans see their Native Landscapes North Texas has been fortunate to have a number of remarkable botanists whose work continues to influence our landscapes today. Earlier, we featured a remembrance of Harold Laughlin. Another local botanist with far-reaching impact was Benny Simpson. He devoted his career to locating,
March 3rd Meeting – Jumpstart Your Native Plant Garden (Online Only)
Our March 3 chapter meeting will be online only via Zoom. The speaker is Haeley Giambalvo – she is the VP of Communications for NPSOT, founder of NativeBackyards.com, and the author of “Native Plant Gardening for Beginners“. Presentation Summary Haeley will be speaking on how to “Jumpstart Your Native Plant Garden“. Learn how to get started
Plant of the Month: American Beautyberry
Our plant of the month for February 2026 makes a wonderful jelly!
Botanical name: Callicarpa americana
Common name(s): French Mulberry, Sourbush, Bunchberry, Purple Beauty-berry
Seguin Earth Day Plant Sale –
The Guadalupe Chapter NPSOT will participate in the Seguin Earth Day with a booth promoting Native Plants and some plants for sale. The Seguin 2026 Earth Day Festival will take place on April 25, 2026 from 10 AM to 3 PM in Central Park (behind the Courthouse). The Plant Sale
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.
