Mother's Day Garden Party @ Gold Heart Ranch
Saturday, May 7, 2022 - 10 AM till 4 PM
Established July 9, 2008
Latest "New" information added to our website:
* On "Resources" Page: * Roundup Alternatives submitted by Brooke Bingham * On "Members" Page: * Added Latest Meeting Minutes * Updated Financials Info from Lynda * On "Home" Page: * Updated Plant of the Month * On "Board Members" Page: * Added Latest Meeting Minutes
The Garden Club of
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Established in 2008, the Club provides an informal forum for local gardening education, friendship and beautification of the community of Chappell Hill. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit, funded through membership fees, donations and annual fundraisers.
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Welcome to our newest members:
Gail Braun
Vicki Henson
Fran Hunt
Douglas & Maclyn Jones
Woodrow Taylor
Sonjia Biddle
Scott Hillman
Stanley Smith, III
Gail Braun
Vicki Henson
Fran Hunt
Douglas & Maclyn Jones
Woodrow Taylor
Sonjia Biddle
Scott Hillman
Stanley Smith, III
"A perfect summer day is when the sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, the birds are singling, and the lawnmower is broken."
--- James Dent
--- James Dent
"If you've never experienced the joy of accomplishing more than you can imagine, plant a garden."
--- Robert Brault
--- Robert Brault
“Wherever life plants you, bloom with grace”
--- (French proverb)
--- (French proverb)
“Never underestimate the healing power of a moment in the garden!”
---The Lazy Gardener Newsletter
---The Lazy Gardener Newsletter
"In almost every garden, the land is made better and so is the gardener."
--- Robert Rodale
--- Robert Rodale
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.”
--- Lady Bird Johnson
MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
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Regular meetings are usually held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon, at the Fellowship Hall of the Chappell Hill United Methodist Church, 5195 Church Street.
Monthly meetings include speakers, raffles, door prizes and refreshments. In addition o our meetings, we have different projects, sponsor scholarships, garden art, plant swap and field trips. Annual Club Fundraiser: Christmas Home Tour.
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One of the Club's most visible projects is maintaining the flower beds in front of the town's Post Office, also a few other areas along Main Street. We hold monthly work days to do the planting and weeding.
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We invite you to join us:
Instructions for Application Form - Click on the link to open the form with Adobe Reader. You can print the form to your printer and fill in all the information needed. The form can be 1) mailed to the The Chappell Hill Garden Club (PO Box 24, Chappell Hill, Tx 77426), or 2) dropped off at Bluebonnet House and Garden Center in Chappell Hill.
Note: Payment must be submitted with the application to become a CHGC member.
Note: Payment must be submitted with the application to become a CHGC member.
If you have questions, please use the contact form at the top of this page . . . or call club president, Dale Ramey, at 713-562-6191.
| CHGC Membership Application Form |
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Scholarship/Financial Aid Requests
If you are looking to request scholarship or general financial aid (due to an unfortunate circumstance), please submit either the Scholarship form or Financial form. All instructions for completion are on the forms.
| CHGC Application Form for Scholarship Form |
| CHGC Application Form for Financial Aid |
Plant of the Month - Vitex
Vitex agnus-castus
Plant Description
Vitex tree, also commonly known as Chaste Tree, is an attractive, ornamental tree with striking purple blooms from summer until fall. Vitex prefers full sun, ranges in size from 10-25' tall and can spread up to 25' and can also be used as a shrub growing full to ground.
It shows resistance to drought and has average water needs and requires periodic pruning. It has a rapid growth rate and has brown bark. It may cause allergy or irritation if touched, so a precaution is required while handling it.
Plant Details
For more info: https://www.plantsfordallas.com/vitex
Plant Description
Vitex tree, also commonly known as Chaste Tree, is an attractive, ornamental tree with striking purple blooms from summer until fall. Vitex prefers full sun, ranges in size from 10-25' tall and can spread up to 25' and can also be used as a shrub growing full to ground.
It shows resistance to drought and has average water needs and requires periodic pruning. It has a rapid growth rate and has brown bark. It may cause allergy or irritation if touched, so a precaution is required while handling it.
Plant Details
- Pros: Summer blooms, fragrant blooms, drought tolerant
- Cons: Deciduous
- Deciduous
- Size: 10-25' height, 25' spread
- Light: Sun
- Bloom Color: Purple, Lilac
- Fall Color: Dull yellow, brown
- Water Needs: Low
- Similar Plants: Wax myrtle, Salvia
For more info: https://www.plantsfordallas.com/vitex
An important phone number:
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Calling a poison expert directly saves precious time. If the poison center determines that you need emergency transportation, it will bring in a 911 operator. Just have the number programmed into your cell phone for when there is no time to hunt through telephone books . . . on or off line.
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2019 Business of the Year - CHGC
TIMELY INFORMATION
Vegetable Garden
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Bluebird Season Kick-Off
The Texas Bluebird Society website.
Don't miss the Friday Evening Social. General Public and Members Invited!
Contact us below if you think you have a presentation that would be of interest.
Email Contact: eventplans@txblues.org
All of their events are listed on their online calendar. Note: Will update when details are available.
Don't miss the Friday Evening Social. General Public and Members Invited!
Contact us below if you think you have a presentation that would be of interest.
Email Contact: eventplans@txblues.org
All of their events are listed on their online calendar. Note: Will update when details are available.
Hummingbird Information
There are many hummingbird festivals and events throughout the United States. If you are out an about on vacation you might want to check out some of the festivals. List of Hummingbird Festivals and Events will show you a list of events and all kinds of interesting information on hummingbirds.
The 32th Annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration is Sept. 15-18, 2022. 1801 Onohundro St., Rockport, Tx.
The 32th Annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration is Sept. 15-18, 2022. 1801 Onohundro St., Rockport, Tx.
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Bulb Plant Mart - The Garden Club of Houston
The Garden Club of Houston - This year's bulb and plants can be viewed and ordered only online at www.gchouston.org.
Texas Superstar Plants
Having trouble deciding what to plant . . . what will work in a particular spot? Texas A&M has compiled a list of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees that do exceptionally well in our hot, dry climate. See it here: Texas Superstars
Master Gardeners
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association serves the Washington, Colorado, Fayette and Austin Counties area of Texas. Visit their website and Facebook page for online gardening resources and information about becoming a Master Gardener.
Washington County
Lunch-N-Learn Presentations
A monthly series of gardening-related presentations, free to the public, presented by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association. 1st Tuesday of each month (Feb.-May and Aug,-Nov.).
Time: 11:50 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Website: https://washington.agrilife.org/event/bmga-gardening-lunch-n-learn-series/
Time: 11:50 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Website: https://washington.agrilife.org/event/bmga-gardening-lunch-n-learn-series/
The John Fairey Garden (formerly known as Peckerwood) Info
Link to Website: https://jfgarden.org
Sad News with the Passing of John G. Fairey. See website for details (www.jfgarden.org).
March 19th, 2022 - Budding Out Plant Sale & Festival
www.jfgarden.org/budding-out-plant-festival/
March 19th, 2022 - Budding Out Plant Sale & Festival
www.jfgarden.org/budding-out-plant-festival/
The Herb Society Annual Plant Sale
Date: Friday, March 18 (9:00-5:00) & Saturday, March 19 (8:00-5:00)
LOCATION: Festival Hill Institute at 248 Jaster Road, just north of Round Top off Hwy 237
CONTACT INFORMATION: Find us on Facebook at Pioneer Unit Herb Society of America
Website UL: www.herbsocietypioneer.org
LOCATION: Festival Hill Institute at 248 Jaster Road, just north of Round Top off Hwy 237
CONTACT INFORMATION: Find us on Facebook at Pioneer Unit Herb Society of America
Website UL: www.herbsocietypioneer.org
