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We hope that those who were able to attend our 2019 Home Tour had a great time! (Link to 2019 Sponsors)
Hold the Date for our 2020 CHGC Christmas Home Tour -
Dec. 12, 2020
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Established July 9, 2008
Latest "New" information added to our website:
* On "Resources" Page: * Did not add anything this time. * On "Members" Page: * Added Latest Meeting Minutes * Updated Membership Roster * Added pictures from 4th of July Decorating * On "Home" Page: * Updated Plant of the Month * Updated Peckerwood Info and added info regarding passing of John Fairey * On "Board Members" Page: * Added Latest Meeting Minutes and Budget info from Lynda. Reminder: Time to vote if living within Chappell Hill for Board Members. Voting via 2020 Annual Membership Meeting - April 30, 202 at 5:30. Call 512-894-3322 for information on how to vote during COVID-19 social distancing.
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:
Darlene Wyatt
Dixie Ford
Judy Furnish
"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)
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.
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Scholarship/Funding Request
If you are looking to request scholarship or general funding (due to an unfortunate circumstance), please submit the Scholarship/General Funding Form. All instructions for completion are on the form.
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Plant of the Month - Texas Star Hibiscus
The Texas Star species (Hibiscus coccineus) is native to the Southern United States and Pacific Coast. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11, though it will die back to the ground and regrow in the spring in colder areas, sometimes as cold as zone 5. It goes by several names, including swamp hibiscus, scarlet rose mallow, and red hibiscus. It is best identified by its flowers, which are sometimes white but often deep, bright red. The flowers have five long, narrow petals that form an unmistakable star shape. These flowers can reach 6 inches (15 cm.) in diameter. The plant usually reaches 6 to 8 feet in height (1.8-2.4 m.) but can grow as tall as 10 feet (3 m.). Its leaves are long and star shaped and often get it mistaken for marijuana.
Texas Star hibiscus care is easy, as long as you meet the plant’s growing requirements. It is native to swamplands, and it does best in damp areas, such as the borders of ponds or low spots in the garden. That being said, it will tolerate some dryness, and growing a Texas Star hibiscus in a traditional garden bed is fine, as long as it gets frequent watering. It performs best in full sun or partial shade. It attracts grasshoppers, which will chew on the leaves and flower buds. These are best removed (or squished) by hand.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Texas Star Hibiscus Info: Tips For Growing A Texas Star Hibiscus https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/growing-texas-star-hibiscus.htm
Texas Star hibiscus care is easy, as long as you meet the plant’s growing requirements. It is native to swamplands, and it does best in damp areas, such as the borders of ponds or low spots in the garden. That being said, it will tolerate some dryness, and growing a Texas Star hibiscus in a traditional garden bed is fine, as long as it gets frequent watering. It performs best in full sun or partial shade. It attracts grasshoppers, which will chew on the leaves and flower buds. These are best removed (or squished) by hand.
Read more at Gardening Know How: Texas Star Hibiscus Info: Tips For Growing A Texas Star Hibiscus https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/growing-texas-star-hibiscus.htm
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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TIMELY INFORMATION
Vegetable Garden
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2020 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
Photos from the 2019 Texas Bluebird Society Summer Symposium. 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
Photos from the 2019 Texas Bluebird Society Summer Symposium. 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. 17-20, 2020. 1801 Onohundro St., Rockport, Tx.
The 32th Annual Rockport-Fulton HummerBird Celebration is Sept. 17-20, 2020. 1801 Onohundro St., Rockport, Tx.
Texas Parks & Wildlife
2020 Bulb Plant Mart - The Garden Club of Houston
The Garden Club of Houston is pleased to announce its 78th annual Bulb and Plant Mart, October 2020 at Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd., Houston, Texas.
For details of event, click here.
For details of event, click here.
Bellville Town & Country Garden Club - 2019/2020 Programs/Activities
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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.) More information coming soon.
2020 The John Fairey Garden (was known as Peckerwood) Info
Sad News with the Passing of John G. Fairey. See website for details (www.jfgarden.org).
The Herb Society Annual Plant Sale - CANCELLED
DATES:
Friday, March 20, 2020 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2020 8 am – 5 pm
Bring your wagons to Round Top on March 20 and 21 to the 25th Annual Plant and Gift Sale of the Herb Society of America – Pioneer Unit. Replace plants and refresh beds that were freeze-damaged from the great selection of bedding plants, herbs, shrubs, roses, succulents, and trees. You will find new varieties and old favorites in the Plant Sale, as well as lovely garden gifts and food items in the Thyme Well Spent Shop.
Credit cards, cash, and checks accepted. There is no admission free. Proceeds from the sale are used to provide support for the gardens at Festival Hill as well as the Sensory Garden at Brenham Elementary.
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
Friday, March 20, 2020 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday, March 21, 2020 8 am – 5 pm
Bring your wagons to Round Top on March 20 and 21 to the 25th Annual Plant and Gift Sale of the Herb Society of America – Pioneer Unit. Replace plants and refresh beds that were freeze-damaged from the great selection of bedding plants, herbs, shrubs, roses, succulents, and trees. You will find new varieties and old favorites in the Plant Sale, as well as lovely garden gifts and food items in the Thyme Well Spent Shop.
Credit cards, cash, and checks accepted. There is no admission free. Proceeds from the sale are used to provide support for the gardens at Festival Hill as well as the Sensory Garden at Brenham Elementary.
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
