SharecropperUpcoming Gardening EventsPage 16March 3-April 8, 2012Ft. Worth Botanic GardenButterflies in the Garden10:00am-4:00pm dailyButterflies in the Garden - Thousands of live, tropical butterfliesin the conservatory of the Fort Worth BotanicGarden. Order tickets online at www.fwbg.orgSaturday April 21, 2012Ft. Worth Botanic Garden Spring PlantSale9:00am-2:00pmWide assortment of annuals, perennials, citrus trees,ornamental grasses, shade plants, shrubs, trees, tropicalplants and vegetablesSaturdayApril 14, 2012TCMGA Annual Plant Sale10:00am—2:00pmThe annual TCMGA plant sale will be held on April14. More info to come!Carol LallySpring Garden TourSaturday, March 31, 2012,10:00 AM - 4:00 PM(alternate date April 14, 2012)Sponsored by the Woman's Club of Grand PrairieTickets - $10.00Available from: Calloway's Nurseries in Arlington or fromWoman's Club of Grand Prairie 972-264-2066 or 972-264-2320.There are seven gardens on the tour--5 private homes, onecommunity garden and the grounds at the Women's Buildingwhich includes refreshments as a part of the tour.<strong>Master</strong> <strong>Gardener</strong> Specialist -Irrigation Efficiency TrainingMonday,March 26 - Wednesday, March 28, 2012San Antonio Botanical Garden555 Funston PlaceSan Antonio, TX 78209Cost: $200.00 (includes manual, power points, threelunches, snacks and drinks)To register go to http://dallas.tamu.edu/courses/march-26-28,-2012-master-gardner-specialist-training/April 28 th & 29 th , 2012Heart O' <strong>Texas</strong> Orchid Society's41 st Annual Show & Sale,"Orchid Heaven"Zilker Botanical Gardens Center2220 Barton Springs Road,Austin, TX 78746(512) 477-8672Show & Plant Sale : 10:00am -5:00pm Saturday & 10:00am - 4:00pm Sunday.Click here to register http://www.2012tmgaconference.org/For a complete schedule of events, or for moreinformation, please contact: Geoffrey Frost, 1011Strickland Drive. Austin, TX 78748-4847(Telephone (512) 413-3199; e-mail geoffreylfrost@yahoo.com),or visit our web-site: http://www.hotos.org/
Sharecropper Upcoming Resource Connection/Community Garden Classes Page 17March 2012Saturday, March 17, 201210 am – 12 noonThe Earthkind WayBeverly Beazley, Bill Hall, Theresa ThomasClass Fee: None RC, Bldg. 2300, Room 2301 Class limit: 30Saturday, March 24, 201210 am – 12 noonRainwater Harvesng & How to Make a Rain Barrel -Hands-on ClassCharlie Shiner, Ron and Sue Ellen Schlitzer, Theresa Thomas,Claudia TeagueClass Fee: $15 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20Class/Material Fee: w/Rain barrel $45Friday, March 30, 201210 am – 2 pmHow to Paint a Rain Barrel - Hands-on ClassClaudia TeagueClass Fee: $15 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20 Class/Material Fee:w/Rain barrel $45Saturday, March 31, 201210 am – 12 noonComposng, Compost Tea, and Worm ComposngCharlie Shiner, Ron and Sue Ellen Schlitzer, Bill Hall, TheresaThomas, Donna FryClass Fee: $5 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20Material Fee: w/ Composters $45 or $65April 2012Friday, April 13, 201212noon – 6pmTCMGA Annual Plant Sale – Pre-Sale set-up dayTCMGA Garden, Resource Connecon of <strong>Tarrant</strong> <strong>County</strong>Delivery & Set-up12 noon – 3 pmPre-Sale–Open to RC, VA hosp & MG helpers only 3 pm – 6 pmSaturday, April 14, 201210 am – 2 pm<strong>Tarrant</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Master</strong> <strong>Gardener</strong>s Annual Plant SaleTCMGA Garden, Resource Connecon of <strong>Tarrant</strong> <strong>County</strong>Open to the PublicSaturday, April 28, 2012Hypertufa Pots - Make & TakeSusanne MillsMay 201210 am – 12 noonClass Fee: $15 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20Saturday, May 19, 20129 am – 11 amBuerfly Puddler - Make & TakeTheresa ThomasClass Fee: $20 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20Tuesday, May 22, 201210 am – 12 noonHerb GardeningRita Hoel, Nan Garvin and CG Herb teamClass Fee: $5 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20Saturday, May 26, 20129 am – 11 amCement MushroomsTammy Edwards, Jeanie Browning, Nancy Curl Make & TakeClass Fee: $20 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20Saturday, June 9, 20129 am – 11 amCement LeavesTammy Edwards, Nancy Curl Make & TakeClass Fee: $20 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20Saturday, June 23, 201210 am-12 noonCanning & Making Jelly - Demo OnlyPat Higgins and Bill VandeverClass Fee: $5 Class limit: 30<strong>Texas</strong> <strong>AgriLife</strong> Extension -Lonestar Room BSaturday, July 21, 2012Fall Vegetable GardeningMay 2012 (cont'd)June 2012July 2012August 201210 am – 12 noonTheresa Thomas, Beverly Beazley, Bill VandeverClass Fee: $5 RC, Bldg 2300, Gym Class limit: 60Wednesday, August 15, 2012 10 am – 12 noonHow to Make a Living Wreath w/ Clay Pots & Succulents- Make & TakeDonna MorrisClass Fee: $45 RC, Bldg 2300, Gym Class limit: 20September 2012Saturday, September 15, 2012 10 am – 12 noonPerennialsJoann Hahn, Ginger BasonClass Fee: $5 RC, Bldg. 2300, gym & garden Class limit: 20Saturday, September 22, 2012 10 am – 12 noonGarden Water Features & Shade GardensSteve ChaneyClass Fee: $5 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20November 2012Saturday, November 10, 2012 10 am – 12 noonBugs – The Good, the bad, & the uglyLinda Hawkins, Lance Jepson & Eleanor TuckClass Fee: $ 5 TCMGA Garden Class limit: 20To register for a class contact Mary Lynn Haines merrymarylynn@sbcglobal.netTo schedule a class contact Nancy Curl nl_curl@yahoo.com