Grow Your Knowledge with these September Gardening Classes
Published on September 01, 2026
Ready to grow your gardening skills? Grand Prairie residents can dig into a variety of free and informative gardening classes this September, covering everything from container gardening and soil health to irrigation, rainwater harvesting and common garden pests.
Taught by local experts and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, these upcoming classes offer practical tips to help you grow a healthier, more successful garden.
Do's and Don'ts of Container Gardening
Saturday, September 5 | 10 a.m.
Learn how to choose the right container, plants and soil to grow beautiful flowers and flavorful herbs and vegetables. This class will cover the basics of successful container gardening and help you make the most of your growing space.
Gardening Class: Soil Types, Tests and Irrigation
Thursday, September 10 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Grand Prairie residents are invited to join this free community gardening class taught by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
Learn more about different soil types, how to test your soil and irrigation practices that can help your garden thrive.
Email kgpb@gptx.org to register.
Rain Barrels Class
Saturday, September 19 | 10 a.m.
Discover how to harvest rainwater using a budget-friendly 55-gallon food-quality container. The class will also cover professionally designed rainwater harvesting systems and ways to incorporate rainwater collection into your landscape.
Community Gardening Class: Fruits and Their Pests
Thursday, September 24 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Learn more about growing fruit and identifying common pests that can affect your plants. This free community gardening class is taught by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and is open to Grand Prairie residents.
Space may be limited, so Grand Prairie residents interested in attending are encouraged to register for their preferred classes in advance!