Texas Tough Perennials!

Daffodils, Grape Hyacinth, Allium, Spider Lilies, & other spring blooming bulbs are heat and drought tolerant plants that return in your garden year after year.

Plant now for easy-tocare-for spring blooms.

Holiday Reminders

Fresh Greens arrive the week before Thanksgiving. Wreaths, garland & more!

Fresh Christmas trees ready for you the day after Thanksgiving.

Choose Tulip bulbs now. Plant in Dec.

Force Amaryllis & Paperwhites now.

FREE Winter NHG Events & Classes

More programs, events, and POP UP Classes at www.nhg.com Nov 2 · 4pm-6pm Holiday Happy Hour - Free wine, beer & light appetizers! Pop-ups on planting bulbs & building terrariums!

Nov 17 10am Winterize Your Backyard Flock

Nov 17 11am Backyard Chicken Sale

Nov 17 2:30 POP UP Class: Tillandsias as Gifts

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