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June 9, 2010 Welcome to Texas Gardener’s Seeds, the weekly newsletter for Texas gardeners. Please do not reply to this e-mail because the sending address is not monitored. See the bottom of this newsletter for information on how to subscribe, unsubscribe, or contact the editor. |
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Peaches, plums induce
deliciously promising death of breast cancer cells
By Kathleen Phillips Breast cancer cells — even the most
aggressive type — died after treatments with peach and plum extracts in
lab tests at Texas AgriLife Research recently, and scientists say the
results are deliciously promising. Not only did the cancerous cells keel
over, but the normal cells were not harmed in the process.
AgriLife Research scientists say two
phenolic compounds are responsible for the cancer cell deaths in the
study, which was published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food
Chemistry. The phenols are organic compounds that occur in fruits. They
are slightly acidic and may be associated with traits such as aroma,
taste or color.
"It was a differential effect, which is
what you're looking for because in current cancer treatment with
chemotherapy, the substance kills all cells, so it is really tough on
the body," said Dr. David Byrne, AgriLife Research plant breeder who
studies stone fruit. "Here, there is a five-fold difference in the toxic
intensity. You can put it at a level where it will kill the cancer cells
— the very aggressive ones — and not the normal ones."
Byrne and Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos
originally studied the antioxidants and phytonutrients in plums and
found them to match or exceed the blueberry, which had been considered
superior to other fruits in those categories.
"The following step was to choose some of
these high antioxidant commercial varieties and study their anticancer
properties," Cisneros-Zevallos said. "And we chose breast cancer as the
target because it's one of the cancers with highest incidence among
women. So it is of big concern."
According to the National Cancer
Institute, there were 192,370 new cases of breast cancer in females and
1,910 cases in males in 2009. That year, 40,170 women and 440 men died
from breast cancer. The World Health Organization reports that breast
cancer accounts for 16 percent of the cancer deaths of women globally.
Cisneros-Zevallos, an AgriLife Research
food scientist, said the team compared normal cells to two types of
breast cancer, including the most aggressive type. The cells were
treated with an extract from two commercial varieties, the "Rich Lady"
peach and the "Black Splendor" plum.
"These extracts killed the cancer cells
but not the normal cells," Cisneros-Zevallos said.
A closer look at the extracts determined
that two specific phenolic acid components — chlorogenic and
neochlorogenic — were responsible for killing the cancer cells while not
affecting the normal cells, Cisneros-Zevallos said.
The two compounds are very common in
fruits, the researchers said, but the stone fruits such as plums and
peaches have especially high levels.
"So this is very, very attractive from
the point of view of being an alternative to typical chemotherapy which
kills normal cells along with cancerous ones," Byrne added.
The team said laboratory tests also
confirmed that the compounds prevented cancer from growing in animals
given the compounds.
Byrne plans to examine more fully the
lines of the varieties that were tested to see how these compounds might
be incorporated into his research of breeding plums and peaches.
Cisneros-Zevallos will continue testing these extracts and compounds in
different types of cancer and conduct further studies of the molecular
mechanisms involved.
The work documenting the health benefits
of stone fruit has been supported by the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement
Center at Texas A&M University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and
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Spring rains and hot weather result in epic mosquitoes Insect Shield The wet spring
followed by warm weather throughout many parts of the U.S. is resulting
in an explosion of mosquitoes. Here are some tips and solutions to help
protect families this summer.
Personal protection: Around the home
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Gardening tips
Now is a good time to fill those small holes and depressions in your lawn. For very shallow depressions (less than a couple of inches), just file and level with sandy loam or builder’s sand. For deeper depressions, remove the sod, fill the hoe with top soil and replace the sod. Be sure to water well under the grass becomes re-established. Have a favorite gardening tip you’d like to share? Texas Gardener’s Seeds is seeking brief gardening tips from Texas gardeners to use in future issues. If we publish your tip in Seeds, we will send you a free copy of Texas Gardener's 2010 Planning Guide & Calendar. Please send your tips of 50 words or less to the editor at: Gardening Tips. |
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Did You Know...
Humus is a prime building block in an organic gardening program. The microorganisms in decomposing humus are good and they are in such high numbers that they can prevent plant destroying fungi and other pathogens from establishing themselves in soil with adequate humus content. It is virtually impossible to add to much humus to the soil and a minimum of 5 percent is recommended. |
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Upcoming garden events.
If you would like your organization’s
events included in "Upcoming Garden Events," please contact us at
Garden Events. To ensure inclusion in
this column, please provide complete details at least three weeks
prior to the event.
Houston: Houston
Urban Gardeners will meet Wednesday, June 9,
at 6:30 p.m. at the Houston Garden Center, 1500 Hermann Dr. in Hermann
Park, Houston (713-284-1989). HUG members Jim Ohmart and Eileen Hatcher
have gathered information on “Finding an Urban Gardening Site.” The most
common reason people have that prevents them from growing their own food
is that they live in an apartment and don’t have a yard or access
to land. Jim will talk about all the possibilities: container gardening,
sharecropping, community gardens, city vacant lots, and online match-ups
for people that have land to connect with people wanting land. The
meeting is free Light snacks and cold drinks will be provided. For more
information, visit
houstonurbangardeners.org.
Georgetown: The Williamson County Chapter of the Native Plant Society of
Texas meets Thursday, June 10, 7 p.m. at
the Georgetown Public Library, 2nd
floor. The guest speaker will be well-known landscape
designer Jill Nokes, discussing her book Yard Art and Handmade Places:
Extraordinary Expressions of Home. Visitors welcome. For additional information, contact Billye
Adams 512-863-9636 or visit
http://www.npsot.org/WilliamsonCounty/default.htm. Cameron: Nature Festival, June 11-12. Explore
historical Wilson-Ledbetter Park in Cameron. Friday evening activities —
discovery walks, outdoor nature movie, keynote speakers, dedication of
bird sanctuary. Saturday — hands-on fun and educational family
activities, tour exhibits, sample foods. Discover El Camino Real de los Tejas National Heritage Trail. For additional information, visit
www.cameron-tx.com, call (254) 697-4979, visit
www.rockdalechamber.com, or call (512) 446-2030.
Houston: Urban Harvest Farmers Market will host the sixth
annual Urban Harvest Tomato Fest, Saturday, June 5, and Saturday,
June 12, at 3000 Richmond at Eastside (between Kirby and Buffalo
Speedway), in the back parking lot. For additional information, visit
www.urbanharvest.org.
Alpine: The Texas AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a free garden and
landscape diagnostic clinic from 8:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 16 at
Alpine’s Kokernot Lodge. The Texas Department of Agriculture will offer
three general continuing education units for private applicator license
holders. The clinic is being hosted by the AgriLife Extension offices in
Brewster/Jeff Davis and Presidio counties. “The sporadic rains this
spring have created favorable conditions for various concerns,” said
Jesse Schneider, AgriLife Extension agent in Presidio County. “But along
with the good comes the bad in the way of unwanted weeds, tree diseases
and insect pests. The purpose of this clinic is to educate homeowners on
the causes and available remedies for many of the common problems we’re
now seeing in our home landscapes and gardens.” Topics and speakers
include: “Range Plants that Invade the Landscape,” Alyson McDonald,
AgriLife Extension range specialist, Fort Stockton; “Landscape Tree
Problems,” Oscar Mestas, Texas Forest Service regional urban forester,
El Paso; and “Insect Pests of Gardens and Landscapes,” Mark Muegge,
AgriLife Extension entomologist, Fort Stockton. Homeowners are urged to
bring in samples of problem plants, weeds and insects for
identification. For more information and to preregister, call Schneider
at (432) 729-4746 or Logan Boswell, AgriLife Extension agent for
Brewster and Jeff Davis counties, at (432) 837-6207.
Seabrook: Mark Fox, Fox Landscape Company and Nursery, will give
a presentation about alternative trees to the Live Oak at 10 a.m.,
June 16, at The Meeting Room at Clear Lake Park (on the lakeside),
5001 NASA Road 1, Seabrook. This event is free and open to the public.
For additional information, visit
http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu. Austin:
“Basic Landscape Design Principles” will be presented Saturday, June 19,
10 a.m. until noon, at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs
Road, Austin. “Basic Landscape Design Principles,” the first of a
two-part series, will help get your creative juices flowing by exploring
ways to use your space and by looking at various garden styles. Learn
about basic design principles such as texture, color, and function that
will help you to create a pleasing environment. This seminar is free and
open to the public. For additional information, visit
www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master
Gardeners' help desk at (512) 854-9600.
Denton:
The Denton County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA), the Texas
AgriLIFE Extension and the City of Denton will host the 2010 Denton
County Fruit, Vegetable, Herb and Flower Show on Saturday, June 19
at the Denton County Fire Fighters Memorial Park located on the corner
of Carroll Boulevard and Mulberry Street in Denton. The competition,
featuring fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, is open to any Denton
County resident interested in gardening. There is no entry fee to
participate. Entries will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the
morning of the show, and awards will be announced at noon or immediately
following judging. The show promotes the Denton County Farmers Market,
which is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon
or sell-out, June through September. For more information on the show
and entry rules, please contact Texas AgriLIFE Extension at (940)
349-2892 or visit the DCMGA website at
www.dcmga.com.
Austin: Enjoy
a free seminar concentrating on capturing rainwater and lowering water
usage in your landscape from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, June 26, at
Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin. This session
will teach you all the basics on building a non-potable rainwater
harvesting system. In addition, lower your water usage by learning about
rain gardens which capture valuable rainwater in your landscape. Vendors
representing tank and gutter companies will be available to answer
specific questions. City of Austin representatives will be available to
answer permit and rebate questions. This seminar is free and open to the
public. It is presented by the Travis County Master Gardeners
Association, a volunteer arm of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service in
Travis County. For additional information, visit
www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master
Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
Austin: “Designing Your Landscape” will be presented Saturday,
July 10, 10 a.m. until noon, at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220
Barton Springs Road, Austin. “Designing Your Landscape,” the second of a
two-part series, will explore the step-by-step process of creating a
landscape plan., including a discussion of the creation of drawings from
site analysis through concept to a final planting plan. Learn how to
measure your yard and draw a base plan to scale. This seminar will
introduce the tools you need to create the garden you have always
wanted. This seminar is free and open to the public. For additional
information, visit
www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master
Gardeners' help desk at (512) 854-9600. Weatherford: The 26th annual Parker County Peach Festival will
be held from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Saturday, July 10, in downtown
Weatherford. More than 200 arts/crafts, produce and food vendors will
line the historic streets. Admission is $5 for adults; children 12 and
under are free. For additional information, visit
www.peachfestivaltx.com or
contact
info@weatherford-chamber.com or (888) 594-3801.
Pearland: The Harris County Master Gardener Association will
present a program on Landscape Design, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m.,
Tuesday, July 13, at Bass Pro Shops, Highway 288 at the Sam
Houston Tollway, Pearland. For more information, visit
http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu. Seabrook: Michael Merritt,
Regional Urban Forest Coordinator of the Texas Forest Service, will
speak about the Harris County Champion Tree Registry beginning at 10
a.m., Tuesday, July 21, at The Meeting Room at Clear Lake Park
(on the lakeside),. 5001 NASA Road 1, Seabrook. Merritt will discuss how
all the old trees in Harris County are identified and recorded. The
lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, visit
http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu. Austin: "Better Photography in the Garden," a class to help
gardeners capture the beauty of nature, will be held from 10 a.m. until
noon, Saturday, July 24, at Zilker Botanical Garden, 2220 Barton
Springs Road, Austin. Learn tips on capturing plants and insects in the
garden. Discussion will include how lighting, focal length and aperture
interact in composing photographs and how to use a camera's programs
(landscape, portrait, etc.) effectively. After the presentation, go into
the Botanical Garden to practice. Participants must provide their own
camera and have an understanding of how it works. All types of cameras
are welcome. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more
information, visit
www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master Gardener's
Help desk at (512) 854-9600.
Austin: for
the fall and winter season. Join Master Gardener Vegetable Specialist
and Texas Gardener Contributing Writer Patty Leander to learn the basics
of vegetable gardening with an emphasis on varieties that flourish in
the fall and winter months when she presents “Fall Vegetable Gardening,”
from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, August 7, at Southwest Hills
Community Church, 7416 W. Hwy 71, Austin.. Broccoli, lettuce, Swiss
chard, radishes and spinach are among the fantastic crops that grow well
in our cooler season. Vegetable gardens don't end in fall, so come learn
how to keep yours going year round. This seminar is free and open to the
public. For additional information, visit
www.tcmastergardeners.org or call the Travis County Master
Gardener's help desk at (512) 854-9600.
Seguin: Guadalupe County Master Gardeners is now accepting applications for
Evening Training Classes. School will be Wednesdays, August 11
through December 1; 6-9 p.m. at the Texas AgriLife Extension
Building, 210 Live Oak, Seguin. Interested in learning about vegetable and flower gardening, trees and
the environment? Enjoy sharing knowledge of plants and
gardening with people in your community? Want to participate
in positive community service programs with volunteers that have similar
interests? Then the Master Gardener program could be for you. Learn from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists, staff and
local experts, including Malcolm Beck, Texas Gardener
Contributing Writer Patty Leander, Flo Oxley, John Dromgoole and Drs. Larry Stein and Mark Black. Topics cover botany &
plant growth, entomology, xeriscaping, propagation, herbs and
vegetables, tree care and pruning principles, composting and organic
horticulture, water conservation and much more. Sign up now before
the classes are full. Registration is $170 with a 10% discount for
early payment. For more information, please contact Robert Teweles at
210 289-9997, email
rteweles@satx.rr.com or visit
www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org.
Fredericksburg: 5th Annual Wildscapes Workshop — Better
Basics: Backyards, Birds & Butterflies. September 11,
Registration & Plant Sale open at 8 a.m., Seminars 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Garden Tours 3:30 p.m. to
5:30 p.m. United Methodist Church, 1800 North Llano Street,
Fredericksburg. Take a comprehensive look at using native plants to
provide a sustainable environment that will attract the local wildlife
to your landscape. Speakers will show how to expand your living space by
creating outdoor retreats using native plants and hardscape. The cost of
$35.00 includes morning snack and lunch, along with afternoon tours of
gardens that exemplify the information taught during the seminars.
Raffles, a big door prize and a silent auction will be ongoing
throughout the day. Several local nurseries will be selling hard-to-find
native plants and volunteers from the Fredericksburg Chapter will be
selling even harder-to-find books about native plants. For more
information visit
www.npsot.org/Fredericksburg or contact Lynn Sample at (830)
889-1331. MONTHLY MEETINGS
Houston: The Harris County Master Gardeners meet at noon the first
Tuesday of each month at the Texas AgriLife Extension, 3033 Bear Creek Drive (near the intersection of Highway 6 and Patterson Road), Houston. For additional information visit
http://hcmga.tamu.edu or call (281) 855-5600.
Rockport: The Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners meets at 9
a.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the AgriLife Extension
Office - Aransas County, 611 E. Mimosa, Rockport. For additional
information, e-mail
aransas-tx@tamu.edu or call (361)
790-0103.
Kilgore: Northeast Texas Organic Gardeners
meets at 10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Wildwood
Eco-Farm in Kilgore. For more information, call Carole Ramke at (903) 986-9475.
Allen: The Allen Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. on the
first Thursday of each month, February through December, at the
Allen Heritage Center, 100 E. Main St., Allen. For more information, visit
www.allengardenclub.org.
Austin: Austin Organic Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. on the second
Monday of each month at the Zilker Botanical Gardens in Austin. For more
information, visit
www.main.org/aog.
Pearland: The second Tuesday of each month the
Harris County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold a free evening
educational program for the public, called the Green Thumb Series, at
Bass Pro Shop, Highway 288 at Sam Houston Tollway, Pearland. For more
information visit
http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu or call
(281) 991-8437.
Schertz: The Guadalupe County
(Schertz/Seguin) Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas (NPSOT)
meets the second Tuesday of each month except July and August at
the library, 798 Schertz Parkway, Schertz. A plant exchange and meet-and-greet
begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by a program at 7 p.m. For additional
information or an application to join NPSOT, contact
guadalupecounty@npsot.org.
Rockport: The Rockport
Herb & Rose Study Group, founded in March 2003, meets the second
Wednesday of each month, with the exceptions of June and July, to
discuss all aspects of using and growing herbs, including historical
uses and tips for successful propagation and cultivation, meets at 619
N. Live Oak Street, Room 14, Rockport at 10 a.m. Sometimes they take
field trips and have cooking demonstrations in different locations. For
more information, contact Linda (361) 729-6037, Ruth (361) 729-8923 or
Cindy (979) 562-2153 or visit
www.rockportherbs.com.
Beaumont: The Jefferson County Master Gardeners meet at 7 p.m. the
second Thursday of each month at the AgriLife Extension Office,
1225 Pearl Street, Suite 200, Beaumont. For more information, call (409)
835-8461.
Brownwood: Brown County Master Gardeners Association
meets the second Thursday of each month, from Noon to 1 p.m., at the Brown
County AgriLife Extension Office, 605 Fisk, Brownwood. For additional
information, call Freda Day (325) 643-1077, or Mary Engle (325)
784-8453.
Georgetown: The Williamson County Chapter of the
Native Plant Society of Texas meets from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. the
second Thursday of each month at the Georgetown Public Library, 402
W. 8th Street. Georgetown. For additional information, contract Billye
Adams at (512) 863-9636 or visit
http://www.npsot.org/WilliamsonCounty/default.htm.
Orange: The Orange County Master Gardeners meet at the
Salvation Army in Orange on the second Thursday of each month. A covered-dish dinner at 6:30 p.m. is followed by a speaker and business
meeting at 7 p.m. San Antonio: The San Antonio Herb Society meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the San Antonio
Garden Center, 3310 N. New Braunfels
(corner of Funston & N. New Braunfels). For more information on programs, visit
www.sanantonioherbs.org.
College Station: The A&M Garden Club meets on
the second Friday of each month during the school year at 9:30
a.m. at the Senior Circle Rooms, College Station Professional Building
II, 1651 Rock Prairie Road, College Station. Expert
speakers, plant sharing, and federated club projects help members learn
about gardening in the Brazos Valley, floral design, conservation
topics, and more. For more information, visit
www.sallysfamilyplace.com/Clubs/GardenClub.htm.
Dallas: The Rainbow Garden Club of North Texas
meets the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Meetings are held at member’s homes and garden centers around the
area. For more information, visit
www.RainbowGardenClub.com.
Cleburne: The Johnson County Master Gardeners meet the third Monday of each month
at McGregor house on the corner of West Henderson and Colonial Dr. in
Cleburne. A program starts at 6 p.m., followed by a meet-and-greet with
refreshments and a short business meeting. For information visit
http://www.jcmga.org/.
Arlington: The Arlington Men's Garden Club meets from 7 p.m.
until 9 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month (except December)
at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center Street, Arlington. For more
information, contact Lance Jepson at
LJepson@aol.com.
Sugar Land: The Sugar Land Garden Club meets on the
third Tuesday of each month, September through November
and January through April at 10 a.m. at the Sugar Land
Community Center, 226 Matlage Way, Sugar Land. The club hosts a
different speaker each month. For more information, visit
www.sugarlandgardenclub.org.
Denton: The Denton Organic Society,
a group devoted to sharing information and educating the public
regarding organic principles, meets the third Wednesday of each month
(except July, August and December) at the Denton Senior Center, 509 N.
Bell Avenue. Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings begin at
7 p.m. and are preceded by a social at 6:30. For more information,
call (940) 382-8551.
Glen Rose: The Somervell County
Master Gardeners meet at 10 a.m., the third Wednesday of each month at
the Somervell County AgriLife Extension office, 1405 Texas Drive, Glen
Rose. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call (254) 897-2809 or
visit
www.somervellmastergardener.org.
Granbury: The Lake Granbury Master
Gardeners meet at 1 p.m. on the third
Wednesday of each month at the Hood County Annex 1, 1410 West
Pearl Street, Granbury. The public is invited to attend. There is an
educational program each month preceding the business meeting. For
information on topics call (817) 579-3280 or visit
http://www.hoodcountymastergardeners.org/.
Seabrook: The Harris
County Precinct 2 Master Gardeners hold an educational program at 10
a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month at The Meeting Room
at Clear Lake Park (on the Lakeside), 5001 NASA Road 1, Seabrook. The
programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit
http://hcmgap2.tamu.edu.
Houston: The Native Plant Society of Texas —
Houston (NPSOT-H) meets at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month except for October (4th Thursday) and December (2nd Thursday). Location
varies. For locations, for more information on programs, and for
information about native plants for Houston, visit
http://www.npsot.org/Houston.
Rosenberg: The
Fort Bend Master Gardeners meet at 7:15 p.m. on the third Thursday of
each month except December at the Bud O’Shieles Community Center
located at 1330 Band Road, Rosenberg. For more information, call (281)
341-7068 or visit
www.fbmg.com.
Seguin: The
Guadalupe County Master Gardeners meets at 7 p.m. the
third Thursday of each month, except December, at the Texas AgriLife Extension
Bldg. at 210 E. Live Oak, Seguin. An educational program precedes the
business meeting. The public is invited to attend. For topic or other information,
call (830) 379-1972 or
visit
www.guadalupecountymastergardeners.org.
Atlanta: The Caddo Wildflower Chapter of Native Plants Society meets the
fourth Tuesday of each month at the Horne Enterprise building in
Atlanta at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome. For additional information,
contact Kay Lowery at
frostkay268@aol.com.
Brackenridge Park: The Native Plant Society San Antonio Chapter
meets every fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the
Lions Field Adult and Senior Center, 2809 Broadway at E. Mulberry, Brackenridge Park,
except August and December. Social and seed/plant exchange at 6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public. For more information, contact Bea at (210)
999-7292 or visit
www.npsot.org/sanantonio. Edna: The Jackson County
Master Gardeners present their "Come Grown With Us" seminars
on the fourth Tuesday of each month, January through
October, beginning at 7 p.m. at 411 N. Wells, Edna. The seminars are
free, open to the public and offer 2 CEU hours to Master Gardeners
or others requiring them. For additional information, contact the
Jackson County Extension Office at (361) 782-3312.
Fort Worth: The Organic Garden Club of Forth
Worth meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month except
July and December at the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens main building.
Refreshments are served. For more information, call (817) 274-8460.
San Antonio: The Native Plant Society of Texas San Antonio
Chapter meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, except August and
December, at the Lions Field Adult & Senior Center, 2809 Broadway,
San Antonio.
Social and plant/seed exchange at 6:30 p.m., program at 7:00 p.m. For
more information, visit
www.npsot.org/sanantonio or call Bea at (210) 999-7292. Dallas: The Dallas Organic Garden Club meets at 2:30 p.m. on the
fourth Sunday of each month at the North Haven Gardens, 7700
Northaven Rd., Dallas. For more
information, call (214) 824-2448 or visit
www.dogc.org.
Arlington: The Arlington Organic Garden Club meets from 7 p.m.
until 9 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month (except November
and December) at the Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center Street,
Arlington. For more information, contact David at (817) 483-7746.
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Sale! A book so
good, even the insects like it
That’s right. We
have a small quantity of The Vegetable Book that have been
nibbled on by silverfish. The result is very minor cosmetic
damage. We can’t sell them as new books at full price so we are
forced to drastically reduce the price to $13.87 (includes
tax and shipping). That is more than half off the regular
price! This should appeal to all the tightwads out there as well as
those who would like to have a second, not-so-perfect copy of Dr. Cotner’s timeless classic to carry with them to the garden as a
working copy. Hurry while supplies last!
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Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife By Kelly Conrad Bender
NEW EDITION of the popular Texas Parks & Wildlife book, now with
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Wildscapes program provides the tools you need to make ahome for all
the animals that will thrive in the native habitat you create.
In Texas Wildscapes, Kelly Conrad Bender identifies the kinds of
animals you can expect when you give them their three basic needs: food,
water, and shelter. She then provides guidelines for designing and
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Doug Welsh's Texas Garden Almanac
Doug Welsh’s Texas Garden Almanac is a giant monthly calendar for
the entire state — a practical, information-packed, month-by-month guide
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