Texas AgriLIFE Extension, Hood County
1410 W Pearl • Granbury, TX 76048 • (817) 579-3280
 
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Gardening Question?
Call the Texas AgriLife Extension,
Hood County at
(817) 579-3280 or
e-mail us


   

Lake Granbury Master Gardeners Monthly Meeting
1:00pm
, 3rd Wednesday of each Month
County Annex, 1410 W Pearl • Granbury, TX 76048 (817) 579-3280

2012 Meeting Schedule
Programs TBA
Jan 18
Apr 18 Jul 18
Oct 17
Feb. 15
May 16 Aug 15 Nov 21
Mar 21
Jun 20 Sep 19 Dec ???

 

How to Read a Plant Tag
Horticulture Extension Agent Travis County: Daphne Richards

  • The plant tag says it will grow to a certain size or needs certain light requirements.
  • But from experience or online research, you have different information.
  • What is correct?
  • Daphne Richards explains how to analyze a plant tag and translate it to your garden.
  • Featured plant: native goldenball lead tree, an evergreen, drought-tough plant for Texas that attracts nectaring insects.

 

Earth-Kind Landscaping

What is Earth-Kind Landscaping?

Earth-Kind Landscaping uses research-proven techniques to provide maximum garden and landscape enjoyment while preserving and protecting the environment. The objective of Earth-Kind Landscaping is to combine the best of organic and traditional gardening and landscaping principles to create a horticultural system based on real world effectiveness and environmental responsibility. Earth-Kind Landscaping Encourages: Landscape Water conservation Reduction of fertilizer and pesticide use Landscaping for energy conservation Reduction of landscape wastes entering landfills Individuals using Earth-Kind landscaping principles and practices can create beautiful, easy-care landscapes, while conserving and protecting natural resources and the environment.

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Plant Book cover photoPlants for North Texas
This Plant book has sections on salt tolerant, deer resistant, oak wilt, firewise landscaping, watering and Vegetable growing.

The book may be purchased at the Texas AgriLIFE Extension  office, 1410 W Pearl • Granbury, TX 76048. For information or questions, call 817-579-3280


Edna McQueen's brick photoMemorial/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


 

The information given herein is for educational purposes only. Reference made to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by Lake Granbury Master Gardeners or Texas AGRIlife Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System and its agencies is implied.