Texas AgriLIFE Extension, Hood County
1410 W Pearl • Granbury, TX 76048
• (817) 579-3280
 
line decor
    
Login
 
line decor
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lake Granbury Master Gardeners Monthly Meeting
Texas AgriLIFE Ext Office, 1410 W Pearl, Granbury, TX 76048,  (817) 579-3280


May Meeting

May 21, 2008 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Program: Herbs and Their Uses

Presenter: Brenda Seawell

    Public Welcome

 

The Bluebonnets are Blooming in Granbury

 

Picture of bluebonnets

These are a patch of naturally occurring Lupinus texensis growing in the decomposed limestone along the roadside.

Read more about the legend of the Bluebonnet here Texas Bluebonnets Texas Pride

 

 

Master Gardener of the Month

Pam Keene

In assuming all responsibilities for the Lake Granbury Master Gardeners' website, Pam is providing a critical service for our organization. Pam's willingness to pitch in and assist whereever needed is an inspiration to all of us.

 


Honoring Ten Years of Service to the Lake Granbury Master Gardeners Organization

 

LGMG members with 10 years of service

Linda Dugan, Wanda Riley, Ginny Douglas-Rollins, Dr. Charles Andrews

 

2008 Community Education Schedule

  • 02/12/08 - Pruning Ornamental Plants and Fruit Trees.  Library 1-3 PM.
  • 03/13/08 - Growing Green the Earth Kind Way. Annex 2-4 PM
  • 04/14/08 - Gardening For Wildlife. Annex 2-4 PM
  • 05/06/08 - Build Your Own Water Feature. Demonstration Garden 6 PM.
  • 06/26/08 - 101 Ways to Reduce Your Water Bill. Annex 6 PM.
  • 07/15/08 – Plant Propagation.  Annex 9-11:30 AM
  • 07/17/08 – Gardening With Kids. Annex 9-2 PM
  • 08/14/08 – Growing and Cooking With Herbs. Annex 5-8 PM
  • 09/18/08 – Catch Some Rain and Save Some Money. Annex 2-3:30 PM

For Additional information or to sign up for these classes, please call Texas AgriLife Extension Office at (817) 579-3280



Demonstration Garden Pictures

View More Photos

Photo Gary Tilling Rose Bed
Gary tilling the rose trial bed
Photo Major Donor Sign
Major donor sign
Photo Activity Center
Activity Center
Memorial/Honorary Brick

$100 Donation to the Demonstration Garden fund receives an engraved Memorial/Honorary brick

A great present for that special person in your life
Bricks will be permanently displayed in the Demonstration Garden.
Brick Order Form

Example Brick
Photo Edna McQueen's brick photo

Master Gardener Favorites,
Plants for North Central Texas

The book, Master Gardener Favorites, Plants for North Central Texas,
along with an accompanying photo CD is now available.

Plant Book cover photoIn addition to specific information on more than 175 plants, the book also has sections on salt tolerant and deer resistant plants, oak wilt disease, firewise landscaping and watering. Included are a vegetable growing chart, a climate map, a gardening calendar and a gardening glossary

The book with CD is available for a donation of $20 to Lake Granbury Master Gardeners. All profits will benefit Master Gardener educational and horticultural efforts. The plant books may be picked up weekdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the Texas Cooperative Extension  office, Hood County, 200 N. Gordon St., Room 22, Granbury, TX. The books may also be obtained online through PayPal. For information or questions, call 817-579-3280

Purchase book online 

   

Disclaimer: The information given is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Cooperative Extension Service is implied.

Site Maintained by Pam Keene  Hood County Master Gardeners

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

MG Calendar

Gardening Question?

Call the Texas AgriLife Extension, Hood County at (817) 579-3280 or e-mail us

 

Spring Planting Guides for Vegetable Crops

 

Calendar of Events