County Master Gardeners hear Forest Service’s plans for arboretum
Cherokee County Master Gardeners held their regular monthly meeting on Feb. 9. Following the call to order and regular business, Mr. Jason Ellis, District Manager for the Texas Forest Service gave a brief presentation on the forest service arboretum in Jacksonville.
Mr. Ellis discussed future plans for the arboretum’s use and enhancements. Mr. Ellis also invited the Master Gardeners to participate with the Forest Service in an Arbor Day program to be presented at the arboretum.
The association discussed plans for the annual spring plant sale to be held on April 18 and the Garden Tour planned for May 30. Committees were formed to finalize plans and to prepare for the sale and tour.
Featured plant for the month of February is hollyhocks as presented by David Daniel.
Daniel also gave a presentation on “Winter Sowing” to the Master Gardeners, discussing sowing techniques for various vegetable and ornamental plants.
The next Master Gardeners meeting will be held on March 9. Cherokee County Master Gardeners Association meets the second Monday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Norman Activity Center. For information regarding the Master Gardeners e-mail billingsk704@yahoo.com.
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