Tower Oakes

     April 14-16, 2016  8:00 AM
     Home of Carolyn Leggett
     12018 Bexhill
     Houston, TX 77065
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Bear Creek Park

Spring Sale and Symposia

     April 16, 2016
     Overview   8:00 AM      
     Sale  9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
     Harris County Master Gardeners  
     Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Center
     3033 Bear Creek Drive
     Houston, TX 77084

     Landscape plants and perennials suited to our region.

     

Save the date and save your stuff to donate before the garage sale to the annual Norchester Garden Club fundaiser to be held at the Norchester Activity Center on Jones Road north of Grant Road.

One of the educational projects this year was purchasing, printing and installing plant identification stakes which were anchored in cement.  This young garden visitor was inspecting the blooming vitex then kneeling to read the label. 

Part of the design for the fence row is this white butterfly bush catching and reflecting the first ray of sunlight in the morning and the last at night.  It finally seems to be catching hold and starting to fulfill the dream.  

We had a rare chance to see the rain lilies in first day of bloom at Workday May 15, 2015.  

I was able to go by the butterfly garden from the office before dark this evening.  The park is so wet that children were not on the playgrounds; however, a few people were walking the paths.  

As to workday tomorrow, it will be quite damp even if we don't get additional rain before morning.  For those who want to work on the envasive vines and nut grass, there is an advantage to get the deep roots out while the dirt is soft.  Storm debris to remove also.  No pressure either way in this weather.

The plants are apparently enjoying the rain.  They are healthy with many in bloom.   Our buddleias are doing well, rain lilies are sprouting and vitex are now lively.  Still watching for the return of the blue porterweed...Has anyone seen sprouts?

County matters -  A spray head in the Murphy Bed is bent but not yet broken off.
                            -  A good quality mulch needs to be requested.
                            -  The yellow hose put on the south faucet from the shed a few days ago to replace the one that disappeared about the time the new faucet was installed was gone today.

Sunnier days are coming but for now our Childrens Programs and Workday are tamped down by the rain.  

Jean Robinson
Chairman

   

The third annual garden party was held on April 21, 2015 as a light tea.  The butterfly theme was carried out from the invitations to the sandwiches, the cupcakes and beyond.  Fifteen guests were treated to delicious refreshments and a lovely time at the garden on a beautiful day.  Thanks to Shirley N. and Jennifer F. for hosting this enjoyable spring event.