Pollinators, Perennials, and Plants for the Texas Shade!
The Greater Dallas Organic Garden Club invites you to attend our Sunday, July 27, 2025 program at North Haven Gardens when our speaker will be Texas Discover Garden's Greenhouse and Horticulture Operations Director, Keaton Hutto. Keaton will speak about popular and successful pollinator plants that he recommends and that are also grown at the Texas Discover Gardens both for demonstration and for the popular plant sales.
2:30pm refreshments. 3:00pm meeting start.
Overview:
Join us as Keaton takes a vibrant look at some of the best pollinator plants, both annuals and perennials, for our tough Texas climate. From bold bloomers like Mexican Sunflower and Zinnias to perennial favorites like Peter's Purple Monarda and Tennessee Coneflower, Keaton will highlight colorful, wildlife friendly selections that thrive in the heat. He'll also share top picks for shady North Texas yards beneath mature trees, perfect for gardeners looking to bring life to the understory.
BIO:Keaton Hutto is the Greenhouse & Horticulture Operations Director at Texas Discovery Gardens in Fair Park, where he oversees plant production, horticultural planning and landscape cultivation across the 7.5 acre garden. A West Texas native, Keaton grew up helping his family tend large home gardens, which sparked a lifelong passion for plants and the natural world. He earned his degree in Agriculture from West Texas A&M University and after gaining experience in other professional fields, returned to horticulture where his roots truly are. His work today reflects a deep commitment to sustainable gardening practices and a love for Texas native and adapted plants that thrive in tough conditions.
Our meetings are always free and open to the pubic. Bring a friend!
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