Stop guessing at the garden center

Have you ever walked into a garden center ready to buy plants, then realized you had no idea which ones to choose?

Everything looks beautiful. The tags offer a few clues. But you still have questions.

Will this survive our summer? Is it right for my soil? How long will it bloom? And what should I plant alongside it?

Plants are expensive. You deserve to feel confident about what you’re bringing home.

That’s why I’m teaching Native & Perennial Flower Gardens this Saturday, October 17, at 10:00 am, live online.

I’ll help you choose plants with a much better chance of succeeding in your North Texas garden—and show you how to turn those choices into a beautiful flower bed.

Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • Which plants to buy: My most reliable native and perennial flowers for North Texas, including specific varieties I grow myself.
  • Which plants belong in your garden: How to choose for your sunlight, soil, and available space.
  • What looks good together: How to combine plants for color, texture, and a longer season of flowers.
  • How to care for them: When and how to prune so your plants bloom well and stay looking their best.

My recommendations come from years of growing these plants here. I’ve watched what thrives, what struggles, and what deserves a place in the garden again.

I want you to leave class with a clear idea of what to buy, where to plant it, and how to take care of it.

And when questions come up afterward, you’ll have help.

The class is included with Dallas Garden School enrollment for $39/month, along with our full on-demand course library, ongoing live classes, and personalized gardening help from me.

Can’t join us live? You’ll have access to the replay.

Before you spend more money on plants this fall, give yourself the knowledge to choose well.

​Enroll and join me Saturday​

Callie

P.S. Annual enrollment is $395 and includes the 2027 North Texas Gardening Handbook & Planner.

The Dallas Garden School

Callie is an expert garden educator for North Texas and a gardening columnist for D Magazine. Based in Dallas, Texas.