2021 Home Tour - Dec. 11, 2021 tickets are now available. To purchase tickets please select this link.
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:
Jenn Mcloughlin
Debra Salcedo
Mary Armato
Jenn Mcloughlin
Debra Salcedo
Mary Armato
"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/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 - Thornless Crown of Thorns
Euphorbia Geroldii is also known as ‘Thornless Crown Of Thorns’. As the plant matures you can expect it to reach up to around 60 cm (24″) tall. When looking at the plant you will notice that the branches are brown and the leafs are bright green. When the plant flowers expect it to produce coral red flowers with yellow center.
For more info: https://succulentsnetwork.com/euphorbia-geroldii-thornless-crown-of-thorns-care-guide/
- Prefers full sun
- Can be grown outdoor
- Grows 60 cm (24″) tall
- Can die easily if overwatered see: How to Water Succulent Plants
- Does not handle cold well
- Prefers Zone 10a-11b -1.1°C (30°F)
- Best propagated by cuttings or seeds
- Flowers are coral red with yellow center
For more info: https://succulentsnetwork.com/euphorbia-geroldii-thornless-crown-of-thorns-care-guide/
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. 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
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.
Bellville Town & Country Garden Club - 2021 Programs/Activities
Stay tuned for more information.
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.
Sept. 7 - Wildflowers
Oct. 5 - Trees - Recovery, Pruning & More
Nov. 2 - Roses - Purchase to Pruning
Website: https://washington.agrilife.org/event/bmga-gardening-lunch-n-learn-series/
Time: 11:50 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Sept. 7 - Wildflowers
Oct. 5 - Trees - Recovery, Pruning & More
Nov. 2 - Roses - Purchase to Pruning
Website: https://washington.agrilife.org/event/bmga-gardening-lunch-n-learn-series/
The John Fairey Garden (was 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).
The Herb Society Annual Plant Sale
Stay tuned for additional information.
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
