North Texas Gardening 101 Class

"Life begins the day you start a garden."

Growing Your Own Food: Fruits & Vegetables for North Texas

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Nice to meet you.

Hi! I'm Callie Works-Leary, and I'll be your instructor.

I'm an expert garden educator, a Texas Master Gardener, and the founder of The Dallas Garden School with over 17 years of horticulture experience. I specialize in growing food and flowers in an urban environment.

My passion is teaching others how to achieve professional results.

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What You'll Learn:

Here are the topics that we will cover in this class.

Working With Our Climate, Not Against it

An in-depth look at North Texas. From soil to weather to the best local companies and suppliers.

Building A Garden From The Ground Up

Whether you are installing a new garden or improving an existing one, you will learn how to build a raised bed, amend soil for in-ground beds, and why good soil is the foundation of success.

Native, Perennial, and Pollinator Gardens

A low-impact garden is made possible by planting low-impact plants. Discover how to transform your landscape with Texas native plants and low-maintenance perennials.

Growing From Seed: Indoors and Out

Starting by seed is the most economical way to grow the garden of your dreams. Master seed-starting techniques, and expand the possibilities.

Fruits and Vegetables

If you want to transform your life, grow your own food. Learn year-round food production skills that will dramatically improve the health and quality of what you eat.

Pro-Level Plant Care

How to water, how to fertilize, and how to protect your plants from seedling to harvest.

Natural Pest and Disease Control

Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat pest and disease problems using natural, organic techniques that protect the soil and your health.

Cut Flowers

Backyard flower production is easier than you might think. Create a cutting garden that will fill your home with and endless supply of fresh flowers.

Your adventure begins on March 10th

You asked, we listened. The number one request we get from students is for more opportunities to get to know their fellow North Texas gardeners. That's why North Texas Gardening 101 is a "hybrid" course. The first and last sessions will be held in-person. All other sessions will be held online.

Thursday, March 10, 6-8 pm *In-person (Greenville Theater, 5601 Sears St #7117, Dallas, TX 75206)
(No Class Mar 17 for spring break)
Thursday, March 24, 6-8 pm Zoom
Thursday, March 31, 6-8 pm Zoom
Thursday, April 7 , 6-8 pm Zoom
Thursday, April 14 , 6-8 pm Zoom
Thursday, April 21, 6-8 pm *In-person + END-OF-SESSION COCKTAIL PARTY with food and open bar! (Ozona Grill, 4615 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206)

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow."

Audrey Hepburn

Registration includes:

Six, two-hour classes
Printed North Texas 101 Gardening Handbook
Custom Dallas Garden School Garden Tote
Access to NTX Gardening 101 Online Community

Don't delay! Seats are limited.

Tuition Options

A one-time payment of $295

($295 total)

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6 Monthly Payments of $59

($354 total)

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Frequently asked questions

Will classes be recorded?

We would like our students to attend each class (both in-person and online) as it is happening to facilitate interaction between students and instructor. However, all classes will be recorded. If you can't make the in-person classes or attend the Zoom classes as they are happening, you will still have full access to class recordings and materials. Access to class recordings and materials never expires.

What is your refund policy?

If registration is canceled before March 3, 2022, 70% of the course fee is refundable. After March 3, 2022, no refunds will be given. If you need to miss a class, the recordings of classes will be made available at a later time. (The recordings will take at least 1-2 weeks to process and upload. They will not be immediately available.)

Where will the in-person classes be held?

The first class on March 10 from 6-8 pm will be held at Greenville Theater, 5601 Sears St #7117, Dallas, TX 75206. The final class on April 21 from 6-8pm will be held at Ozona Grill, 4615 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206.

Course Syllabus

Class 1, Part 1: Understanding North Texas and our Zone [Plant Selection, Timing, Garden Planning]

Class 1, Part 2: Indoor Seed-Starting

Class 2, Part 1: Botany for Gardeners

Class 2, Part 2: Good Soil, Good Garden [Soil-Building, Composting, and Soil Health]

Class 3, Part 1: Establishing a New Garden: Location, Structure, and Soil

Class 3, Part 2: Raised Bed Gardening (Construction Methods, Materials, and Maintaining)

Class 4, Part 1: Vegetables for North Texas

Class 4, Part 2: Fruits for North Texas

Class 5, Part 1: Cut Flower Gardens

Class 5, Part 2: Perennial and Native Gardens

Class 6, Part 1: Natural Pest and Disease Control

Class 6, Part 2: Fertilizer Basics

Fruits & Vegetables for North Texas

Class Recording

Vegetable Variety Selector

Stone Fruit Growing Guide

Scientific Study of Intercropping Vegetables

Soil Temperature Conditions for Vegetable Seed Germination

Vegetable Varieties for North Central Texas

Resource Link: Johnny's Seeds Grower's Library

Vegetable Gardening in Containers

Herbs for Texas

Printable Slides

Guide to Vegetable Garden Rotations

Recommended Fruit Varieties For North Texas

Pest by Vegetable Type

Tomato Problem Solver

Link to Tomato Cage Construction video

Peach Tree Varieties for Containers

Plants That Benefit from "Pinching" Back