Dedication of Demonstration Garden and Arboretum Opening

In conjunction with the the Texas Forestry Service, Master Gardeners assisted with the inauguration of the demonstration garden and celebrated the dedication of the Ruth Bolling Nichols Arboretum. Members were on hand to point out and discuss the historic trees in the arboretum and to answer questions about the garden.

Local dignitaries including Mrs. Nichols son Senator Robert Nichols participated in the ceremony.

A beautiful day contributed to the excellent attendance by community members.

Plants are Perkin' at Demonstration Garden

Using a temporary water hook-up, Helen waters the newly planted broccoli and perrenial beds.

Donated "dynamite"crape myrtles line the fences and beautify the site.

.A September 12 workday will include jobs of preparing the rest of beds for planting including two rose beds inside the gate.

Bed Work Nears Completion

During last work days in August, members put finishing touches on beds and add first plantings.

Smiles on happy faces reflect a job well done.

Work on Demonstration Garden Progresses

Master gardeners continue the work of making and setting the raised beds, painting the storage cabin, setting the ceremonial gate in preparation for dedication of the site in October

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July Master Gardener Activities at Nichols Arboretum

CCMGA members complete fencing and ceremonial gate at site of future idea and demonstration garden.














Master gardener members accept delivery and celebrate arrival of toolshed from Hoods Portable Buildings.

Yard long beans

Hello all! Kathie and I have a pretty good supply of dried yard-long beans if anyone is interested. Call us at 903 743-5494 if you want us to save some for you. Wayne

July Meeting Features Recognitions and Instruction

Keith Billings surprises Agri-Life extension agent Joe Daniel with CCMG honarary membership, and new members receive official name tags and certificates at July meeting.

Following the business meeting Keith discussed and demonstrated aspects of drip irrigation installation and urged us to consider incorporating this option in our landscapes.