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ANDERSON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS |
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Providing Horticultural Education, Outreach, and Service to Anderson County |
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Master Gardeners held their annual tree & plant sale at this year’s 2008 Dogwood Trails Festival. The event was held from 9-4 on March 22, 2008, on the porch of Maryjean’s in Old Town Palestine. Trees for sale were D.D. Blanchard Magnolia, Sweet Bay Magnolia, Live Oak, Nuttall Oak, White Dogwood & Summer Red Maple. Crape Myrtles for sale were Arapaho, Burgundy Cotton, Catawba, Dynamite, Pink Velour, Siren Red & Tonto. |
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Annual Tree & Plant Sale
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The Master Gardeners are currently developing a Demonstration Garden to educate the community about plants and shrubs that grow well in the Anderson County area. They are preparing plots with a variety of hardy plants and shrubs in front of the Federal Building where the Anderson County Extension Agency is located. Natural mulch, such as leaves and pine straw, is being used to retain moisture and retard weeds. Plants will be labeled and visitors may come and see different varieties that will survive and thrive in the area. |
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Demonstration Garden |
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“Growing Wild in Anderson County” On September 14, 2007, well-know horticulturist, Greg Grant, spoke to 118 attendees about native plants, wildflowers and bulbs. It was an informative and educational presentation and the Anderson County Master Gardeners want to thank Greg and those who attended for making this a memorable event. Greg is also a naturalist, garden writer and plant developer. He is co-author of Home Landscaping-
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Master Gardeners Stay Busy Throughout the Year With Projects That Benefit the Community |
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“Trees, Wildflowers & Invasive Species” Spring Conference was held on April 10, 2008, at Ben E. Keith. Speakers were Buster Robinson and Mike Murphrey from the Texas Forest Service, and retired Professor, Dr. Lynn Sherrod.
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Annual Spring Conference |
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Projects |
