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 In partnership with Upper Trinity Regional
Water District, Denton County Master Gardener Association presents its annual
fall educational event
Fall
Garden InfoFest
Gardening for Pleasure and
the Planet
Saturday, October 4, 10 am - 4 pm
Upper Trinity Regional Water District
900 N. Kealy Avenue, Lewisville
Map to Upper Trinity
Fall is
a busy time for Texas gardening. Welcome rain, perfect temperature, and the long growing season until next
summer's heat combine to make this a great time of year to
garden.
 But
where to begin? Come to DCMGA's Fall Garden Infofest.
There is much to see, much to buy, and much to learn! In partnership with Upper Trinity
Regional Water District and held at their headquarters
(see above for map), this event is free and open
to the public. Spend an hour, spend the day; see as much
or as little as you wish, and then go home and Get
Growing!
Seminars by Texas
Gardening Experts
Big Tent Demonstrations
| 10:30 |
Ponding, Wet and Wild
Kevin Fuess |
10:30 |
Rain Gardens - Lynda Harvey
Get a beautiful landscape
feature and help the environment by creating a Rain Garden. Rain gardens
control erosion and keep water runoff that may contain fertilizers and
pesticides out of creeks, streams, and public storm drains. Find out
how to build a Rain Garden and select appropriate native and adapted
plants for it.
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| 11:30 |
Trees for Texas
Steve Chamblee |
11:30 |
Diggin
Deep with Junior Master Gardeners Jenny Estes and Susan
Kilpatrick SBEC and
TEEAC credit available
Overview of the Junior Master Gardener program
for teachers, parents, scout leaders and children with hands-on JMG
activities. |
| 12:30 |
Sights and Sounds of Backyard
Birds
Carolyn Oldham |
12:45 |
Plant
Propagation
- Joanne Fellows
HOW TO DO FALL
CUTTINGS
Get an
early start on next spring. This demonstration will cover what you need
to know to start those fall cuttings. It will include making a
self-watering pot that makes for easy care and higher success. |
| 1:30 |
Texas Tough Plants
Steve Chamblee |
1:45 |
Bee Safe -
Brent Farler
Attracting
and protecting honeybees in your garden
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| 2:30 |
Simple Solutions to Soil, Air
and Water Problems
Malcolm Beck |
2:45 |
Drip
Irrigation - Sue Newhouse
Drip irrigation can save
water and money by delivering the right amount of water to each type of
plant. Hands-on demonstration will teach the basics, discussing
which tubing, fittings, and sprayers for your specific needs. |
Times subject to change
Other Educational Opportunities
Ask a Master Gardener
Compost/Soil
Testing
Rainwater Harvesting
Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Square Foot Gardening/Herbs
Junior Master Gardener Experience
Turf
Shopping!
(a preview of some of
our fabulous vendors)
Backyard Concepts
(www.backyardconcept.com)
Specializing in outdoor water gardens
Certified Aquascape Contractor
Waterfalls, ponds, streams, koi, aquatic plants,
outdoor kitchens, pond care
City of Denton
Dyno Dirt
(www.cityofdenton.com/pages/uttilsdynodirt.cfm)
A line of soil conditioning and compost
products with excellent moisture retention and natural slow release
fertilization
Recycling Division
(www.cityofdenton.com/pages/utswrecycling.cfm)
Cross Roads Station
(www.CrossRoadsStation.net)
Statuary, New Canaan Farms jellies/salsas,
Texas Tradition gourmet mustards, Pepper Belly's salsas/relishes, gift items,
garden items, etc.
Cupboard Natural Foods & Cafe
(www.cupboardnaturalfoods.com)
Natural and organic groceries and nutritional
supplements -an active promoter of health for more than 40 years
Denton County Master Gardener
Association (www.dcmga.com)
Plant Sale
Garden Shoppe
Four Seasons Nursery
(www.fourseasons91.com)
Fourth Street Art Studio &
Gallery (www.normafolse.com)
An upscale art gallery
Private classes
Workshops
Go Green Lifestyles
(www.gogreenlifestyles.com)
All natural health and wellness products for a
better you and a better environment
Homemade Gourmet
(www.mealmakers.biz)
Bring families back to the table with quality,
affordable and easy-to-prepare meals
Life Botanica
(940-231-8719) or email
lifebotanica@yahoo.com
Native plants
Natural Expressions
(214/724-5754) or email
naturalexpressionsart@gmail.com
Black/white letters using nature and
artchitecture photography. Artistic totes also available.
The Raintree Library Garden
(www.BooksKidsRead.com)
817-430-9660
Ticking & Toile
(www.tickingandtoile.com)
940-262-3192
Gifts, painted furniture and accessories at The
Acorn Shops, Bartonville
Wet Dog Irrigation
(940-395-8888) Li13721
Licensed, full-service custom irrigation company
that puts water where it's needed in the proper amounts with efficient products
Activities & Other Fun
Stuff
Food
Plant Sale
Silent Auction
Door Prizes
Guided Tour of Upper Trinity Waterwise Gardens
(10:30 am & 1:30 pm)
Raffle Item
Garden Basket filled with bulbs,
seeds, book, and tools as well as a starter
succulent garden (container and plants) - $265 value
Other Organizations Participating
Organic Society of Denton
Texas Master Naturalist, Elm Fork Chapter
Keep Lewisville Beautiful
The Prairie Timbers Audubon Society
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Bring your camera and little gardener to the Infofest
Display Area so that you can take a picture with our big
scarecrow, MG
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Free green shopping bag for each family
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Click here to
print flyer; bring to gate for a free raffle ticket
 
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