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March 2026 Plant of the Month
An early bloomer in Central Texas, just in time for the early pollinatorsClick on the plant below for more details
Spring Plant Sale
Each year, members of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT), Highland Lakes chapter, grow native plants that you may not find in typical retail garden centers. These plants are ready for new homes! When and Where Check out the plants for sale here. https://www.npsot.org/chapters/highland-lakes/highland-lakes-plant-sale/
Nominations Are Open for 2026 Annual Awards!
Nominations are now open for the annual awards recognizing the achievements of individuals and groups whose work enriches our understanding and appreciation of Texas native plants. The awards are: NATIVE STAR AWARD honoring an organization, agency, or group for a specific act of conservation or public service in the field of Texas native
The In-Between Appeal of Clove Currant
Bringing together eye-catching blooms, fragrance, and adaptability Ribes aureum var. villosum (synonym Ribes odoratum) is a hardy native deciduous shrub with early-season flowering, a noticeable fragrance, and strong wildlife support. We began with its scientific name, because it has many common names, all with a nod to its edible berries,
Gardens of Texas: Growing with Resilience
Pam Penick, our March 24 Fredericksburg speaker, is a Texas garden writer, speaker, and advocate for climate-resilient design. This month she shares practical strategies for creating gardens that weather the storms in our changing climate and grow stronger — and see how cultivating resilience in your landscape can also cultivate it in yourself.
April 7th Chapter Meeting – From Forgotten Ground to Living Memory
Our Tuesday April 7th chapter meeting will be available to attend in person at the Heard Museum in McKinney or online via Zoom. The program will feature Julie Fineman of the Constellation of Living Memorials (CLM) presenting on “From Forgotten Ground to Living Memory: Reimagining Forgotten Cemeteries to Reconnect People
Boerne Chapter Meeting April 7
Learn all about rain gardens on April 7! Designed to beautify the landscape, while taking advantage of water that would otherwise run down the storm drain, rain gardens are a great way to increase your rainwater harvesting capacity. Rainbees rainwater experts and consultants Larry Sunn, EdD and Steven Grainger, PhD
Plant of the Month: Dayflower
Our plant of the month for March 2026 has bright‑blue “butterfly wings.”
Botanical name: Commelina erecta
Common name(s): Dayflower, White Mouth Dayflower, Slender Dayflower, Widow’s Tears
Meet our Membership Director Nancy Robinson
Meet Nancy Robinson, the Membership Director for the Clear Lake Chapter.
A Renewed Commitment to Monarchs and to the Future
The volunteers of the White Settlement Monarch Waystation were recently honored with a formal proclamation from Mayor Faron Young, reaffirming the City of White Settlement’s participation in the Mayor’s Monarch Pledge and its continued commitment to monarch and pollinator conservation. The proclamation recognizes the monarch butterfly as an iconic migratory
Chapter Meeting March 21 – Mena’s Demonstration of Tips and Techniques for the Propagation of Native Plants
Mena Rueffer, Master Gardener, is the speaker for the Highland Lakes Native PlantSociety of Texas’ Chapter Meeting on Saturday, 21 March from 1:00-3:00 pm at theMarble Falls Library, 101 Main Street.Mena started gardening when she was two years old, when gardening was a necessity forher family. She became a Master
