Established July 9, 2008
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* 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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MEETINGS & ACTIVITIES
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. 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/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.
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Plant of the Month - Bachelor Buttons
Plant Type:Re-seeding annual Flower / Foliage Color:Blue, pink, purple, red, white, and bicolor/silver-green Native to:Europe Tolerance:Drought Hardiness (USDA Zone):2-11 Soil Type:Average Bloom Time / Season:Summer Soil pH:6.6-7.5 Exposure:Full sun Soil Drainage:Well-draining Spacing:1-2 feet Attracts:Bees, beneficial pollinating insects, butterflies, goldfinches, hummingbirds Planting Depth:1/4 inch (seeds) Companion Planting:Bee balm, black-eyed Susan, coneflower, daisy, phlox, snapdragon, summer snapdragon Height:1-3 feet Uses:Beds, borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, drifts, mass plantings, wildflower gardens, xeriscaping Spread:1-2 feet Order:Asterales Growth Rate:Fast Family:Asteraceae Water Needs:Moderate Genus:Centaurea Maintenance:Low Species:cyanus Common Pests:Aphids, leafhoppers, mealybugs Common Disease:Powdery mildew, root rot, rust, stem rot, wilting Picture Credit: Blue Bachelor Button - https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/bachelors-button/ Picture Credit: Pink Bachelor Button - https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/bachelors-button-flower-picture-id998088398?k=6&m=998088398&s=170667a&w=0&h=_9AQsV4_Sg0C0Mm4zSj9dcj4b4oO3Fq23i-5a6_jo6o= For more info: https://gardenerspath.com/plants/flowers/bachelors-button/#Quick-Reference-Growing-Guide
2019 Business of the Year - CHGC
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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