Save the date and come to lovely Chappell Hill for our Christmas Home Tour and see some beautifully decorated homes in the area.
December 10, 2022 (Saturday)
For more information, you can call 713-562-6191.
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
Finding God in the Garden
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.
--- Alfred Austin
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.
--- Alfred Austin
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 - Fall Lantana (Deep Orange)
- Hardiness Zones:Annual in Zones 1-8, perennial in Zones 9-11. Some varieties act as a tender perennial in Zones 7-8.
- Height/Spread:Lantana can reach 2 to 6 feet tall and 3 to 10 feet wide when grown as a perennial. In areas where treated as an annual, lantana grow 3 to 4 feet tall and 1 to 3 feet wide in a single season.
- Exposure:Full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours a day.
- Bloom time:Late spring through frost when treated as an annual; nearly year-round in frost-free regions.
- Flowers:Flower clusters 1 to 2 inches across are solid or multicolored, some changing as they age. Colors include yellow, orange, red, purple, white, coral, and peach. Non-sterile varieties produce small berries after flowering.
- Foliage:Green or variegated foliage is rough textured, oval shaped, and can get up to four inches long. When brushed up against, the leaves have a pungent, sage-like scent. Young annuals have fleshy stems, while older plants become woody.
- Toxicity:Lantana can be harmful to children, pets, and livestock. The leaves can cause brief skin irritation or a rash. Though all parts of the plant are poisonous, the berries are the most toxic, and can be fatal if ingested. See more Common Poisonous Plants for Dogs and Cats.
Picture Credit: Via Pinterest
For more info: https://www.gardendesign.com/perennials/lantana.html
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
