Upcoming Gardening Events Onsite & Around Houston
Nature’s Way Resources is more than a soil yard and nursery — we’re a gathering place for gardeners, growers, and environmentally minded neighbors. Below you’ll find our onsite events, as well as trusted community events happening around the Greater Houston area.
Events at Nature’s Way Resources
Workshops, markets, seasonal festivals, and educational classes hosted right here at our facility.
SAT., NOV. 14: HOLIDAY GARDEN GATHERING. 8AM-2PM. Nature’s Way Resources, 101 Sherbrook Cir., Conroe, TX.
Join us at Nature’s Way Resources on Saturday, November 14 for a festive day of gardening, learning, music, and community!
Enjoy hot chocolate or sangria while you browse local vendors, explore the nursery, and learn more about organic gardening and preparing your beds for winter. We’ll also have live music and an expert Q&A, making this a fun and educational way to kick off the holiday season at the nursery.
Bring your friends and family and spend the day with us!
Garden Talks & Classes –
Winter Soil Care: Why Mulch Matters
Learn why winter is an important time to protect and nourish your soil, and how the right mulch can support a healthier garden through the colder months.
Ask Sherri: A Garden Q&A
Have gardening questions? Join Sherri Harrah, host of Homeshow Garden Pros and owner of Plants for All Seasons, for a live Q&A covering your gardening questions, organic growing practices, soil health, and preparing your garden for the seasons ahead. Bring your questions and learn from an expert!
Nourish & Protect: Preparing Your Garden for the Seasons Ahead
Explore ways to prepare your garden for fall and winter while continuing to create habitat for the seasons ahead, including nourishment, beneficial insects, and natural pest control solutions.
Local Garden Events
We support and share local gardening, sustainability, and environmental events throughout the Houston area. These are not hosted by Nature’s Way Resources but are aligned with our mission.
October
WED., OCT. 14: LUNCH & LEARN: BROMELIADS 101 by MITCH FONTENOT, 12-2pm, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free. pct3.com/MBG
SAT., OCT 17: TEXAS ROSE RUSTLERS FALL CUTTING EXCHANGE, 10am-1pm, St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 1819 Heights Blvd. Free.
SAT., OCT. 17: FALL BONSAI SHOW by HOUSTON BONSAI SOCIETY, 10am-2pm, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free. pct3.com/MBG
TUES., OCT 20: ‘HOW GARDENERS CAN SUPPORT UPPER TEXAS COAST HUMMINGBIRDS, by MARTIN HAGNE, 10am. 702 Burney Rd., Sugar Land, Free, sugarlandgardenclub.org
SAT., OCT 24: The BUTTERFLY & POLLINATOR FESTIVAL by WALKER COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS, 9am-noon. Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, 102 TAM Road, Huntsvile, 936-435-2426, link
SAT., OCT. 24: POLLINATOR PLANT SALE., 8am-3pm, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd, Humble. Free. friendsofmercer.org, 713-274-4166
WED. OCT. 28: GROWING CACTUS & SUCCULENTS FROM SEED by JACOB MARTIN, 7 PM, Multi-purpose Metropolitan Center, 1475 West Gray. Free, Houston Cactus and Succulent Society. hcsstex.com
FRI., OCT. 30: SPOOKY PLANTS GARDEN TOUR by JACOB MARTIN, 9-10am, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free. pct3.com/MBG
November
SAT. NOV. 7: 53rd ANNUAL HERB FAIR by THE HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA, SOUTH TEXAS UNIT. 9am-2-pm, Southside Place Clubhouse, 3743 Garnet St., Free. herbsociety-stu.org
SAT., NOV. 7: PLANT WALK & GARDEN TOUR: BOTANY OF THANKSGIVING by ZOE MATRANGA, 10-11am, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free. pct3.com/MBG
FRI., NOV. 13: MERCER GARDEN TOUR by MERCER STAFF, 9-10am, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free. pct3.com/MBG
WEB. NOV 18: CACTUS AND SUCCULENT PLANTS – CONSIDERATIONS by DAVE THOMAS, 7PM, Multi-purpose Metropolitan Center, 1475 W. Gray. Free, Houston Cactus and Succulent Society. hcsstex.com
SAT., NOV. 21: COMPANION PLANTING by ANGELA CHANDLER, 10am–noon, COM League City,1411 W. Main St, League City, $29. College of the Mainland. 409-933-8461; Register
December
WED., DEC. 9: LUNCH & LEARN: FLORALS & FIZZ MOCKTAILS by GABI KANU, 12-2pm, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free. pct3.com/MBG
FRI., DEC. 11: MERCER GARDEN TOUR by MERCER STAFF, 9-10am, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine Westfield Rd. Free. pct3.com/MBG
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