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**This class was rescheduled from March 12th to March 19th at 11 am due to inclement weather. See you all on March 19th! Come spend time with us under the big white tent and learn all there is to know about vegetable gardening. In this class we will talk about where to locate your vegetable garden, soil preparation, when to plant and start different vegetable types, rotating crops to maximize your space, container gardening, raised beds, common pests & treatment. We will also touch on popular herb growing tips, and how to extend the growing season for your garden. Feed the family or the neighborhood. Brad Schiwitz is our guest speaker for this class. Come with plenty of questions! The class fee is $25 and we will be at our retail garden tent on the corner of Loop 323 and Hwy 155 in Tyler. ***Please RSVP to this event by clicking on the "Reserve Now" button. This class is limited to 30 guests. This will ensure that your spot is reserved and gives us a proper headcount for the class. Just click "Pick Up" at check out under the fulfillment method when you go to check out. All you need […]

Bee the first to hear the buzz... we are in the process of making Plants of Texas your local one stop bee shop. Come learn all about it! This class is the follow up to the Beginner Beekeeping class that we have hosted several times this spring season. If you did not make it to the first class, don't worry, you can still attend this Intermediate class but we highly recommend attending the Beginner Beekeeping class at the next available offering. After you complete this class, you will feel prepared and excited to keep your own hive(s) this spring and embark on a buzzin' new adventure! This class is a pre-requisite for our Advanced Intermediate beekeeping class that is coming up on April 9th. This class will cover intermediate beekeeping and much more. We will have a bee expert conducting this class. This class will cover hive inspections, recognizing brood patterns, harvesting honey, and bee behavior. You will also have the opportunity to purchase bees, bee boxes, and beekeeping accessories (suits, gloves, smokers, etc) at this class (to be picked up at a later date). Plants of Texas is excited to make all your bee dreams come true in one […]

You must have attended the Beginner and Intermediate class to attend this Advanced Intermediate class. Please email beekeeping@plantsoftexas.com with any questions concerning this. This class will cover advanced intermediate beekeeping and much more. We will have a bee expert conducting this class. This class will cover disease, pest control, how to grow your apiary, and bee friendly plants. You will also have the opportunity to purchase bees, bee boxes, and beekeeping accessories (suits, gloves, smokers, etc) at this class (to be picked up at a later date). Plants of Texas is excited to make all your bee dreams come true in one stop. This class will be the bee's knees! The class fee is $25 and will be at the tent. ***Please RSVP to this event by clicking on the "Reserve Now" button. This class is limited to 30 guests. This will ensure that your spot is reserved and gives us a proper headcount for the class. Just click "Pick Up" at check out under the fulfillment method when you go to check out. All you need to do is show up the day of the event to redeem your class ticket purchase. We can't wait to see you!

Back by popular demand! This will most likely be the last Beginner Beekeeping Class of the spring season! Bee the first to hear the buzz... we are in the process of making Plants of Texas your local one stop bee shop. Come learn all about it! This class will cover beginner beekeeper basic knowledge and much more. We will have a bee expert conducting this class. This class will cover PPE and safety, the hive components and tools needed, what's inside a hive, comb, propolis, worker bees, drones, and queens. You will also have the opportunity to purchase a nuc and beebox at this class (to be picked up at a later date). Plants of Texas is excited to make all your bee dreams come true in one stop. This class will be the bee's knees! The class fee is $25 and we will be at the tent in Tyler. ***Please RSVP to this event by clicking on the "Reserve Now" button. This class is limited to 30 guests. This will ensure that your spot is reserved and gives us a proper headcount for the class. Just click "Pick Up" at check out under the fulfillment method when you go […]

This class will teach you the skills to create your own handcrafted, cold process, custom soaps from scratch. This demonstration class will show you step by step how to make a batch of cold process soap. During the class you will learn a brief history of soap, safety tips and practices, how to properly handle sodium hydroxide, the basic chemical process of soap, how to customize your soap batch with color, scents and additives, options for molds and what to do with your soap after it saponifies (chemically changes into soap). Due to the time involved in making soap, you will not be making your own bar but will be given a detailed demonstration by the instructor with each step of the process. Every step of the process will be demonstrated and explained thoroughly. You will take home a bar of soap, a small soap mold, soap color, safety glasses, and literature on how to make soap. You will leave the class set up to make your own soap in the comfort of your own home. The class fee is $25 and we will be outdoors at the tent. Ruth Baugh will be instructing this class and we are thrilled […]

This is our last Intermediate Beekeeping class this spring season, so don't miss out! This class is the follow up to the Beginner Beekeeping class that we have hosted several times this spring season. The Beginner Beekeeping class is a prerequisite to taking this class. If you have any questions about this, please email beekeeping@plantsoftexas.com. In addition, this class is a prerequisite for our Advanced Intermediate beekeeping class that is coming up on May 7th. After you complete this class, you will feel prepared and excited to keep your own hive(s) this spring and embark on a buzzin' new adventure! This class will cover intermediate beekeeping and much more. We will have a bee expert conducting this class. This class will cover hive inspections, recognizing brood patterns, harvesting honey, and bee behavior. You will also have the opportunity to purchase bees, bee boxes, and beekeeping accessories (suits, gloves, smokers, etc) at this class (to be picked up at a later date). Plants of Texas is excited to make all your bee dreams come true in one stop. This class will be the bee's knees! The class fee is $25 and will be at the tent. ***Please RSVP to this event […]