Gardening with Nature
Encourages environmentally responsible (native) plant choices, watering, and maintenance.
Growing Texas Wildflowers
Identification of the more common annual and perennial wildflowers and discussion of when and how to plant the seeds.
Historic Uses of Texas Plants
Parts I and II can be viewed in one long or two shorter programs. Historic Uses of North Texas Plants: covers the interesting and sometimes surprising uses of our native
History of Botanical Exploration in the Texas Panhandle Region
Characterization of the native plants of the Panhandle Region began with the Long Expedition of 1820. In early August of 1820 the members of the Long Expedition followed the Canadian
Hold the Phone! Tips for Photographing Native Plants and Wildlife with Your Smartphone
In the age of smartphones, our phones often double as our primary cameras. This is especially true of gardeners, who tend to have only their phones available while gardening. In
How Can I Tame a Water-thirsty Yard? Getting Started on Xeriscaping
Presentation begins with a discussion of the basic xeriscape principles and pictured examples of landscapes. It continues with pictures of ideas to use in the landscape and finishes with suggested
I’m Being Invaded! What Can I Do?
Definition of “invasive” plant, discussion of characteristics of invasives, identification of who officially decides what is legally invasive, and a list of common invasives and their native plant replacements.
Important Food Plants for Deer, Quail, and Turkeys
Discusses identification and value of 50 forb and woody species for the three categories of wildlife. Clear photos will enable identification and show details needed to know these plants. Many
In Search of a Perfect Red
The story of how the insect cochineal and prickly pear cactus forged a dyeing industry that lasted for centuries. Presentation looks back through American and foreign history as nations sought
Invasive Plants
Identifies 15 introduced and invasive grasses, forbs, and woody plants found across Texas. Some are recent arrivals while a few have been in Texas for 100 years. Weed treatment instructions
Invasive Plants: Stop the Spread, Spread the Word!
Invasive plants are wreaking havoc on the health of our ecosystems. They cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Management of invasive plants includes prevention, identification and
Invasive Species and Their Management
A baker’s dozen of introduced and invasive plants will be shown with distribution maps showing where in Texas these plants have spread. Both upland and riparian plants will be discussed.
Just Enough Latin to Go Plant Shopping
The scientific names of plants might seem like a giant pain to learn, but they carry more useful information than you might think. Learning just a few common roots for
Keeping It Local: Integrating Natives into Your Landscape
What’s all the hype about native plants? Through photos and stories, native Texan Cherie demonstrates her gardening mantra of “first, do no harm” by showing how attention to where, why,
Landscaping with Native Plants
Profile of the Native Landscape Certification Program (NLCP).
Laws of the Land…scape
I created this presentation to make gardeners aware of the Texas laws regarding gardening and water conservation in Texas. This provides a basic understanding of the written law for better
Living with Wildlife
In this presentation, I begin with discussing the challenges and changes our vegetation and wildlife are faced with with urbanization. I briefly discuss ways in which people, communities, and cities
Managing Prairies for Pollinators
Covers the theory, practice, and techniques of managing open spaces for pollinators, with or without grazing animals present.
Medicinal Applications of Native Plants by Native Americans
Presentation showcases 45 native Texas forbs, shrubs and trees that were used medicinally by many tribes across Texas and the southern US. The treatment method and the illness or disease
Milkweeds of North Central Texas
Carol Clark began researching the milkweeds found in the North Texas area when she realized that her own small piece of land was home to seven different species of milkweeds.
Moczygemba Rewild Ranch – Our Prairie Restoration Journey
The presentation discusses the three year journey of restoring an overgrazed 50 acre property, covered with mesquites and invasive grasses, into a native prairie through a Pastures for Upland Birds
Monarch Waystations for Texas
Covers the amazing story of the Monarch Butterfly lifecycle and migration, clarifies some common misconceptions about Monarchs, explains historic and current threats to Monarch populations, and why Texas is a
Native and Introduced Plants – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Discussion and photos of desirable native plants along with introduced and invasive grasses and forbs. Builds awareness of invasive and noxious invaders showing up in Texas. The importance of establishing
Native and Introduced Plants of the Rolling Plains of Texas
Showcases 43 native and introduced plants of the Rolling Plains. Some will be well known and common, while a few will be less known but found within this area. Distribution
Native Bees in Your Landscape
Less well known than European Honeybees, Texas’ native bees are nevertheless vital components of a healthy environment, and can provide a new dimension of enjoyment in your home garden. This
Native Grassland Restoration – How Plants Grow and How to Improve Them
Presentation discusses how our native grasslands declined and factors affecting the success of grass re-establishment. Using Web Soil Survey, we’ll see what plants were native on the speaker’s land, what
Native Host Plants for Texas Butterflies & Moths
Want to attract beautiful and beneficial pollinators like butterflies and moths to your garden? Learn about the special relationships that exist between several native plant species and the butterflies and
Native Milkweed 101
details the need for native milkweed and a method for propagating milkweed from seed
Native Plant Society of Texas — who are we and what can we do for you?
This is an overview of programs offered at the state level, and the perks, events, and benefits that local chapters provide. We’ll cover the Native Landscape Certification Program, the I-35
