Established July 9, 2008
Latest "New" information added to our website:
* On "Resources" Page: * Added article from Susan Baumann - "Dirt Doctor - Edible Plants" * On "Members" Page: * Combined 2018 Program Schedule & Refreshment List into 1 Document. * Added Hope Farms Garden Annual Sale * Updated Roster * Added file showing Current Officers * On "Home" Page: * Added Scholarship/General Funding Form * Added our new member - Linda Lods
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:
Linda Lods
Linda Lods
"If you've never experienced the joy of accomplishing more than you can imagine, plant a garden."
--- Robert Brault
--- Robert Brault
MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
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Regular meetings are 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.
We also take field trips to places that are of interest to our members, have educational speakers, and create fountains, garden art other local projects.
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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 fill in your information on the form and then print the form to your printer. The form can be 1) mailed to the Garden Club (see address below), 2) dropped off at Bluebonnet House and Garden Center, or 3) scanned to your desktop and emailed to info@chgardenclub.org.
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/General 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 - Blue Porterweed
Category: Herbs/Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow: Grow outdoors year-round
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Minimum Cold Hardiness: 20°F to 25°F
Sun Exposure: Light Shade/Partial to Full Shade
Danger: Unknown
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Blooms all year
Foliage: Veined/Good Fall Color
Foliage Color: Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics: This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Where to Grow: Grow outdoors year-round
Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Minimum Cold Hardiness: 20°F to 25°F
Sun Exposure: Light Shade/Partial to Full Shade
Danger: Unknown
Bloom Color: Dark Blue
Bloom Time: Blooms all year
Foliage: Veined/Good Fall Color
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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Thank you to everyone for a fun and successful 2017 fundraiser! 2018 fundraiser date will be Sat. (Dec. 8). Please reserve the date on your calendar. See you then. |
TIMELY INFORMATION
Vegetable Garden
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2018 Bluebird Season Kick-Off
The Texas Bluebird Society will hold the 2018 Bluebird Season Kick-Off in Bryan, Tx in March. Register at their web site . . . more information. All of their events are listed on their online calendar.
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 30th Annual Rockport-Fulton Hummingbird Celebration is Sept. 13-16, 2018.
The 30th Annual Rockport-Fulton Hummingbird Celebration is Sept. 13-16, 2018.
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Hope Farms Garden - Annual Sale
Mark Your Calendars and Save the Date for the...
Hope Farms Gardens Opening Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29th, 2018.
We will be open every Saturday & Sunday starting April 28 through May 26, 2018. Hours open - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Groups on weekdays by appointment only. Listing of the plants will be posted as we get closer to opening day.
Y'all come!!! We are looking forward to your visit this year. Feel free to forward this invitation on to a local Gardening Friend!
HOPE FARMS GARDENS - 936-264-1499
18750 F.M. 1484 - Conroe, Texas 77303
http://www.hopefarmsgardens.com/
Hope Farms Gardens Opening Weekend: Saturday & Sunday, April 28-29th, 2018.
We will be open every Saturday & Sunday starting April 28 through May 26, 2018. Hours open - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Groups on weekdays by appointment only. Listing of the plants will be posted as we get closer to opening day.
Y'all come!!! We are looking forward to your visit this year. Feel free to forward this invitation on to a local Gardening Friend!
HOPE FARMS GARDENS - 936-264-1499
18750 F.M. 1484 - Conroe, Texas 77303
http://www.hopefarmsgardens.com/
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. See the 2018 schedule. (Note: link still shows 2017 schedule so this will update when they update the link.)
Schedule:
Feb. 6 - Vegtable Container Gardening
Mar. 6 - Irrigation
Apr. 3 - Plant Diseases
May 1 - Ants
Sept. 4 - Wildflowers
Oct 2. - Trees
Nov. 6 - Moles & Gophers
Schedule:
Feb. 6 - Vegtable Container Gardening
Mar. 6 - Irrigation
Apr. 3 - Plant Diseases
May 1 - Ants
Sept. 4 - Wildflowers
Oct 2. - Trees
Nov. 6 - Moles & Gophers
2018 Peckerwood Schedule
- Will update when 2018 schedule is available.
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