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though it is just too darn hot to think, it is time to start "pondering "
about helping with the Texas State Fair and Little Hands on the Farm.
On Friday, September 23, we will be preparing the START
BARN by decorating with the cutouts and doing any touchup needed on the
barn and cutouts. We will also landscape the area around the START BARN
with plants and barnyard art.
We have volunteered to work the following Fair days:
Tuesday, October 11, and Saturday, October 15. These will once again be
five hour shifts from 9:00 AM-2:15 PM. Afterwards, you and your family (or
friends) can enjoy the Fair.
 Volunteers will receive a LHOF T-shirt, parking pass, and
entrance pass in addition to enjoying the Fair after the shift.
If you would be interested in working, let me know.
Families are welcome this year to help out, so this can be that perfect
fall family outing your have been looking for.
Mark
your calendars now and keep in mind we will volunteer on a Tuesday and
Saturday during the Fair, so when you are filling your calendar with fun
fall family events, don't forget the Little Hands on the Farm. To
volunteer, please email Mary Morrow,
hawkilitle@aol.com.
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DCMGA has been asked by the Lewisville Independent
School District to help with the distribution of tree seedlings to third
grade elementary school students in that district. The six different
varieties of tree seedlings are being provided by the Denton Soil and
Water Conservation District.
We will receive, bag, and deliver these trees to the various
participating elementary schools during the third week of October.
Several volunteers are needed.
According to project manager Susan Musgrave, " this is an opportunity to
help both LISD children and their communities, not just now, but for
years to come."
To volunteer, contact Susan at (972)816-3712 or susan.musgrave@verizon.net
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DCMGA Annual Retreat, on Thursday, October 6, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, at
the Denton Woman's Building
If a Tree Falls in the Woods...and a Master
Gardener is Not There to Hear It
Don't miss the opportunity to have your voice heard in
the planning of our Association's direction for the next year. Dramatic
growth in both our association and Denton County during the past years
has brought many new challenges. How do we meet our mission of both
community service and education? How do we meet the needs of our
membership?
The upside to this growth is the chance to share new ideas, insights,
and enthusiasm . Bring those thoughts and concerns to the DCMGA Annual
Retreat, on Thursday, October 6, 9:00 AM -3:00 PM, at the Denton Woman's
Building, 610 Oakland St., Denton. Information regarding lunch
arrangements will be provided soon.
Smith County Master Gardeners are sponsoring a Fall
Garden Conference and Heirloom Bulb Sale on Saturday, September 10. Greg
Grant, well-known to us from the state conference, with speak on
"Foolproof Bulbs for East Texas," with an all new slide show. Aubrey
Fox, a third generation nurseryman from Tenaha will discuss plant
choices for fall landscapes.
The conference will be held in the Tyler Rose Center and the Bulb Sale
will be on the grounds of the Tyler Rose Garden.
The conference begins at 8:30 AM, with the Bulb Sale from 11:30-2:00 PM.
No bulbs will be sold before 11:30!
The list of heirloom bulbs for sale includes Byzantine Gladiolus, St.
Joseph's Lily, and fourteen varieties of Crinums. Check out the entire
list at:
http://extension-horticulture.tamu.edu/county/smith/programs/fallbulb.html
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Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall...Who has the Fairest Garden of All?
2006 DCMGA Garden Tour One of the most popular
DCMGA projects is returning next spring. The annual DCMGA Garden Tour
will again be held on Saturday, May 13. We did not hold the garden tour
last year because we were busy hosting the state Master Gardener
conference. Darla Bostick has agreed to coordinate this
event again. But first, our tour selection committee must choose the
gardens to be included in the tour. A garden is selected not only for
its beauty, but also for the lessons and inspirations it offers the
viewer. I f you would like your garden to be considered for the tour or
you want to recommend another DCMGA member's garden for consideration,
please contact Janie Farler, who is chairing this year's selection
committee.
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It's Time for a Road Trip!