Welcoming Antoinette Morris

Brooke Boarman
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The arrival of summer brings one of our newest student workers, Antoinette Morris! She is our new conference and event coordinator. Antoinette will be helping behind the scenes with many of our conferences and events within the Junior Master Gardener program. We are thrilled to benefit from Antoinette’s organizational and people skills. Antoinette is a…

Magnificent Mammals

Brooke Boarman
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In honor of #jmgwildlife month, we wanted to feature some concepts from the Wildlife Gardener curricula…mammals! [vc_separator type=”” size=”” icon=”paw”] There are more than 4,000 species of mammals, but whether they live on land or in the water, all these mammals share some common characteristics. [vc_separator type=”” size=”” icon=”paw”] Mammal Characteristics All mammals are warm blooded.…

Printing Certificates 101

Brooke Boarman
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The end of the school year is here, and it’s time to print certificates for your kiddos! Waiting on people can be a hassle, especially when you have a deadline to hand out your certificates.  Lucky for you, there is an easy way to get your certificates printed out INSTANTANEOUSLY! Below is a step-by-step explanation…

Lizard Lair

Taylor Whittlesey
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What is a lair?  A wild animals resting place, especially one that is well hidden. In honor of #jmgwildlife month, we wanted to feature some concepts from the Wildlife Gardener curricula. One of our favorite creatures in the Bryan College Station area is the lizard. They are EVERYWHERE! Concept 6 displays an activity where you…

Veggie Pots

Taylor Whittlesey
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Veggie Pots Spring calls for outdoor festivities and lots of plants. If you are looking into event planting or becoming a florist, this is a quick, unique, and easy way to decorate with plants for an event. The container is biodegradable so you can plant it directly into your garden afterwards.   Materials: Your choice of…

Secret Smells

Taylor Whittlesey
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What’s Your Smell? In honor of wildlife appreciation month, #jmgwildlife is highlighting activities and curricula that adhere to preserving and appreciating wildlife. One of our favorite games is called, “Secret Smells” demonstrates how insects use their sense of smell. Insects use their sense of smell to communicate with other insects, especially during mating season. These smells…

Peanut Butter Bird Feeder

Brooke Boarman
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If you’re looking for an easy way to draw some wildlife into your backyard you’ve got to make one of these easy bird feeders! What will I need? Bird seed Pine cone Peanut butter Knife String or pipe cleaner Step-by-step how to: 1. Wrap your string or pipe cleaner around the pointed end of the pine cone.…
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