Herself’s Houston Garden

Wednesday, March 10, Noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, 10 a.m. to Noon
Lunch Bunch: March Mart Preview at Mercer
Learn what new and exciting plants will be featured at March Mart during this slide show preview, and pick up a 2010 Plant Guide. (No plants for sale at this preview.) Bring a sack lunch. Call for reservations 281-443-8731.

Mar 11
Kemp’s Riley Sea Turtle: Conservation of a Rare Texas Treasure
Carol Allen with the Sea Turtle Restoration Project discusses the adventurous life of a rare treasure and how conservation efforts on the Texas Coast are increasing their numbers.
All lectures are held in the LGI Lecture Hall of McCullough Junior High School, 3800 South Panther Creek Drive, at 7:30 p.m.

Mar 13 9:30 am
“Butterfly Gardening”
Academy of Life Long Learning, Lone Star College, The Woodlands
936-273-7000 for more information

March 13, 2010, 11 am
9th Annual Herb Luncheon
Chef Molly Fowler, The Dining Diva & Ann Wheeler, Log House Herbs
Make your reservation early. This popular event always promises to be educational, entertaining, and delicious!
Space is limited. Cost $40.00
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March 16, 2010, 10 am
Great Habitat Plants for Spring and Summer (new)
Diana Foss, Urban Wildlife Biologist
Encourage and maximize wildlife in your garden and landscape through plant selections.
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Tuesday, March 16, 10 a.m. to Noon
Gardening CEU: Fruit Trees at Mercer
Reap the benefits of a productive garden by adding fruit trees to the landscape. Call for reservations 281-443-8731

March 18, 2010, 10am
Go Native This Spring
Jason McKenzie, Pineywoods Nursery
Jason will show how to go native using beautiful, tough and underused native plants.
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March 19, 2010, 6:30 pm
An Evening with Chef Chris and Ann
Chef Chris Crowder & Ann Wheeler, Log House Herbs
From the garden to the kitchen, Ann and Chris combine their talents preparing culinary treats.
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March 20, 2010, 10 am
Bugs, The Good and The Bad (new)
Seth Knight, Professor of Horticulture, ret
Learn to tell the good guys from the bad guys as well as control options available.
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March 20, 2010, 9am – 1 pm
Montgomery County Master Gardener Spring Sale

Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 10 am
Fifty Plants You Shouldn’t Live Without (new)
Dr. David Creech, Regents Professor of Horticulture, Stephen F Austin University
Dr. Creech, respected horticulturalist, will share 50 rare and unusual plants and then auction after the presentation.
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March 26 and 27
8-4 March Mart at Mercer More info

Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10 am-3 pm
5th Annual Rose Festival
Our annual event of experts in rose gardening on the Gulf Coast.
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Sat., March 27th from 10 am to Noo
How To Attract Butterflies Class – Master Gardener Billie Fontana will talk about what to plant and where to attract a variety of butterflies to your yard/garden. If attending, please email name/contact number to plantsforallseasons@gmail.com or call 281-370-0871

April 1, 2010, 10 am
Koffee with Kathy
Kathy Huber, Houston Chronicle
An informal chat with the Chronicle’s Garden Editor as she shares her love of gardening.
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Thursday, April 8, 2010, 10 am
What’s New and Unique in The Plant World
Rand Hopkins, Monrovia Plants
Get a sneak preview of what’s new from this industry leading nursery.
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April 10, 2010 10 am
Fine Tuning Your Landscape (new)
Dr. William Welch, Texas A&M
Chris Wiesinger, Southern Bulb Co.
A remarkable class for those who want to update or create a new home landscape design.
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April 11, 2010, Noon
Grafting 101 (new)
Bill Adams
Bill shares his knowledge and experience of grafting with the home gardener.
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April 13, 2010 10 am
Container Herb Gardening (new)
Henry Flowers
Learn to create fragrant and colorful herb containers.
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April 17, 2010 10am
Attracting Butterflies To The Garden
Eddie Holik, Director of Horticulture; Houston Museum of Natural Science
Find out how to attract butterflies and hummingbirds in your garden.
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April 17th from 10 am – Noon
Plants For All Seasons-Klein, 6610 Louetta
Meet with Michael Shawn Kelly, owner of Mirror Lake Designs and host of Your Livable Garden Radio Show for free help with your landscape decisions.
Bring your plot plan for your yard and/or photos for best recommendations
Spots are limited, so call (281-370-0871) or email (plantsforallseasons@gmail.com) to reserve your spot.

April 22, 2010, 10 am
The Glorious Gallery of Perennials, and then some! (new)
Heidi Sheesley, Treesearch Farms
Come for the unveiling of Heidi’s glorious gallery of plants.
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April 23 12:50 pm
“Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Containers” with Tom LeRoy
Academy of Life Long Learning, Lone Star College, The Woodlands
936-273-7000 for more information

April 24, 2010 10 am
What Can I Do With My Herbs? (new)
Judy Barrett
Editor, publisher author
Judy offers creative and useful things to do with common herbs.
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April 28, 2010 11 am
Creative Containers (new)
Steven Chamblee
Come join the “hairy potter” with his artful spin on containerized gardening.
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April 30, 2010 7 pm
An Evening With the Perfect Pair
Susan Knapp and Chef Molly Fowler
Enjoy an evening of culinary delights with these two delightful ladies
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May 1, 2010; 1 pm
Garden Photography
Bill Adams
Learn techniques from this noted garden photographer.
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May 8, 2010; 10 am-3 pm
Art In The Garden
Enjoy a day in the gardens with our talented artists.
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May 15, 2010 10 am
Construct Your Own Water Feature
Big Bend Stone
After learning the basics, Linda and Lico will demonstrate construction of a multi-level, tiered waterfall fountain.
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May 16, 2010, Noon
Design Your Water Feature Workshop (new)
Big Bend Stone
One-on-one workshop with Linda and Lico to design your custom water feature.
Space is limited. Class fee: $100.00 applied to materials purchased
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June 3-July 8
Texas Gulf Coast Gardeners, III The Art of Landscaping at Mercer

Sept 2-Nov 4
Texas Gulf Coast Gardeners, II Outstanding Landscape Plants at Mercer