Elizabeth is putting together an educational program to teach young
children about plants, based on the book "Tops & Bottoms".  She
needs a little help building a 4' x 20' raised bed in the very front of
the garden, right next to the street.

  I'll bring in 2 yards of new soil.  We will spread it out to make
the new bed.  I don't think it will take longer than an hour with a
handful of people helping.  If you want to spend some 'quality time'
with some experienced gardeners, this is a great opportunity, and it's a
good time to checkout the wonderful community garden facilities at POP.
 

  Please bring your work gloves and maybe a shovel or rake if you can easily transport it.

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The Organic Garden Club of Fort Worth is presenting a lecture series entitled:

Self Sustainability for Your Lifestyle

A wide range of speakers will present the following topics:

- The Ins and outs of growing tomatoes
- Garlic: How and Why? Growing and the uses of Garlic
- Herbs-Remarkable Plants. What do I do with them?
- Urban Beekeeping Awareness and Preservation: Creating a Beescape
- Hold the Salt! A Herbal Solution
- The Caprine Connection

Free and open to the public.

For further information you may contact:
David Urbanek
940.206.2969
or
Esther Chambliss
817.263.9322
herbalhen@yahoo.com

City of Forney's

Environmental Co-op

Backyard Habitat Workshop Series

$5/class

grow all year long - care-free & companion plants * save water

Register at eco@trashbusters.org

Making dark, rich, crumbly compost doesn't take much time, work or space. Learn the essentials including the composting process, hands on demonstration of how to build an active compost pile, and how worms can recycle food scraps into rich organic compost. Improve your soil, and your flowers and vegetables will thank you. Ages 16 and up. $20.

Dotty Woodson of Texas Agrilife and former Tarrant County Extension horticulturalist will explain how to conserve water in your home landscape and urban water conservation issues. The third Wednesday of each month we share conservation news, outings info and enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker. Speaker will be followed by refreshments, club business and announcements. Location: Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, Moncrief Garden Center, Azalea Room; 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. at University Drive, north of I-30, Fort Worth. (817)871-7686.

While gardening, cleaning or enjoying a summer’s day, reptiles can often
be observed in our backyards. Join us as we discuss what common
reptiles might be visiting your backyard, what their diet consists of
and unique behaviors they may exhibit. FREE (with paid admission). Two Sessions: 1 & 2 p.m.

Current Admission fees:

$5 Adults (13-64)

$2 Children (3-12;under 3 FREE)

$3 Seniors (65+)

$1 Discount per person (with Military ID)

It's a bug safari as we hunt for hungry caterpillars throughout our gardens. Appropriate for ages 3+. Included with admission ($8/adults, $6/seniors 60+, and $4/children 3-11). Pay at door.

70th Anniversary Discovery in the Garden Lecture Series.
Free admission.

History of Dallas' Famed Park: Home of the State Fair of Texas

Now treasured as a National Historic Landmark for its Art Deco
architecture, Fair Park once played a critical role in Dallas' emergence
as a major American city. Willis Winters, author of "Fair Park,"
presents the history of Dallas’ famed park, home of the State Fair of
Texas.

Willis Winters is assistant director of the Dallas Park
and Recreation Department, in charge of revitalizing and restoring Fair
Park.


Click here for more information on Willis Winters.



RSVP with "70th Anniversary RSVP" in the subject line to Events@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org.

Enjoy Fancy Nancy educational activities, tea, snacks, and more as we celebrate the fun children’s book, 'Bonjour Butterfly,' by Jane O'Connor! The party includes crafts and a special edition of our noon butterfly release. $15/child; $10/TDG members. Online registration opens soon. Our June party was so popular we've added a second date! Fancy Nancy Series © 2009 Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.