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Spring to Summer Garden Refresh

FREE MINI CLASS

Get your garden summer-ready with this practical, results-focused class. We’ll cover what to remove, what to plant, and how to revive tired beds for a second wave of blooms and harvests. 

 

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Best Ever Fall Vegetable Garden

LIVE Saturday, July 12, 10am-12:30pm

Learn how to grow a thriving fall vegetable garden in North Texas with the Best Ever Fall Vegetable Garden class. Discover expert planting timelines, variety recommendations, and soil prep strategies to maximize your harvest. Perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.

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Blossom Brilliance: Cool Weather Flowers for Cottage Gardens

LIVE Saturday, August 9, 10am-12pm

Think growing cottage garden flowers like poppies, sweet peas, and foxgloves is impossible in our challenging climate? Think again! In this livestream class, you will learn how to plan, select, and cultivate some of the world's most beautiful cut flowers. 

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 NEW! Awesome Alliums 

Digital Book

This downloadable ebook is a comprehensive, region-specific guide to growing onions and garlic in North Texas, featuring expert advice, troubleshooting tips, and seasonal strategies for success. 

 

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Pest-Free Garden Blueprint

Streaming Workshop with Lifetime Access

Tired of ruined harvests and mystery damage in your garden beds? You're not alone — and you're not powerless. This class teaches you exactly how to prevent and manage common garden pests using natural, effective methods. 

  

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Get Growing! Beginner Gardening Essentials 

Wednesday, April 30
REPLAY AVAILABLE

Ready to start your garden but don’t know where to begin? This class takes the guesswork out of gardening with expert guidance on what to grow, when to plant it, and how to keep it thriving. 

 

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Perennial Flower Gardens

Saturday, April 5
REPLAY AVAILABLE

Learn how to design, plant, and maintain a stunning perennial garden that thrives in North Texas year after year. This expert-led class covers the best perennial flowers for our climate, soil preparation, seasonal care, and design strategies. Includes plant recommendations, a downloadable workbook, and replay access.

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Trouble-Free Tomatoes

Thursday, March 27
REPLAY AVAILABLE

Grow abundant, healthy tomatoes in North Texas without the hassle! Learn expert tips on selecting the best varieties, planting at the right time, preventing pests and diseases, and maximizing your harvest. Perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike. 

 

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NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm Callie Works-Leary

YOUR INSTRUCTOR
 

My passion is helping you achieve the garden of your dreams with less overwhelm. I founded The Dallas Garden School in 2020 to meet a need in North Texas for comprehensive, science-based gardening education for the modern grower.

Whether you want to grow your own food, fill your house with fresh florals, or create a butterfly sanctuary, I'll be your guide every step of the way. 

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