Sid Kapner elected 2016 MG president

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Sid Kapner elected 2016 MG president
Article by Rob Lucey, Master Gardner
Photo by Christa Kaiser
Sidney “Sid” Kapner grew up around plants, helping out summers
and weekends at his uncle’s nursery, landscape and floral business
in Galveston.
After marrying Janice and buying their first home, they spent many
hours applying his landscape knowledge in their own property.
“We spent many hours
in the yard together
building beds and trying to grow just about
everything different,”
he recalls.
They owned a tire and
service center in the
1970s and later diversified by purchasing
their own nursery
and landscape center
in South Houston.
Sid Kapner
Eventually, Jan
became a Master Gardener. When Sid was ready to retire from the
industrial distribution trade, he needed something to fill his extra
hours, so he began spending more time helping Jan at Precinct 2’s
Genoa Friendship Gardens maintaining the grounds and working in
the greenhouse. He finally decided to enroll in the 2010 MG class.
“The Master Gardener Program has introduced me to many new
friends and opened new learning opportunities,” Sid says. “Since I
Upcoming Events ........................................... 2
Graduating Fall 2014 MG Class..................... 3
MG Birthdays.................................................. 3
Herb of the Month - Cilantro .......................... 4
Rose Corner .................................................... 4
spent most of my career managing business relationships, I started
getting involved in the business side of the MG program. As a
member of the HCMGA Board of Directors I have seen many improvements in the programs, some good and some questionable. As
Coordinator of P2 Genoa Friendship Gardens, with the help of our
great volunteers, we’ve accomplished many projects.”
Now, Sid is taking the helm as president of HCMGA.
The Master Gardener Program is an ever evolving and improving
opportunity for the citizens of Harris County to learn about veggie’s, landscaping, fruits, insect control and the most disliked part
of gardening, weed control.
2016 Officers and Board members
Sid Kapner - President
Stephanie Adams - First Vice President
Carole Fisher - Second Vice President
Will Isbell - Past President
Brenda de Alba - Secretary
Don Reeves - Treasurer
Elizabeth Fisher - Asst. Treasurer
Directors: Bob Barry, Marsha Van Horn, Karena Poke,
Nancy Cansler, Jonathan Correia, Fran Marintsch
Precinct 2 Steering Committee Coordinator: Brenda Hesse
Rip van Winkle Seeds ..........................5
Master Gardeners of the Month ...........6
Around the Gardens....................... 7 & 8
Planting and Pruning Fruit Trees .........9
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Upcoming Events
January 2016
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Soil and Composting
Jan. 14, Barbara Bush Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 16, Maude Smith Marks Library, 10:00 - noon.
Jan. 19, Spring Branch Memorial Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Horticulture Program in Harris County
3033 Bear Creek Dr.
Houston, TX 77084
Jan. 21, Freeman Branch Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Plant Sales
Jan. 30, Fruit Tree Sale and Workshops
Citrus, apple, peach, pear, avocado, berry and pecan varieties suitable
for our area. Bear Creek Gardens/Extension
281.855.5600
Fax 281.855.5638
CEA – Horticulture...............................Robert “Skip” Richter
281.855.5600
CEA – Horticulture..............................................Paul Winski
281.855.5600
Lecture Series
Jan. 14, Precinct 2 - Randy and Monica Brazil, owners of Southeast
Texas Olives. The Brazils will speak on How to Grow Olives and
Produce Olive Oil. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., Location: Clear Lake Meeting
Room, 5001 Nasa Parkway.
Jan. 21, Gulf Coast Fruit Study - Speaker: Skip Richter, Extension
Agent - Planting and pruning fruit trees - Learn to plant and prune
fruit trees correctly to improve your chances for a bountiful harvest.
6:30 p.m., Bear Creek Auditorium
Open Garden Day
Jan. 26, self-guided tour 9:00-10:00 a.m.; workshops & children’s
activities, Soil and Composting 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.; 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
self-guided tour. The Gardens at Bear Creek.
Jan. 18, 8:30 - 11a.m., Genoa Friendship Garden,
1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd. Plants for sale in Greenhouse
Hamburger Tuesday
Jan. 5, Speaker; Margaret Bingham - Keyhole Gardens
Harris County Master Gardener Association
2016-2017 Board of Directors
President ............................................................... Sid Kapner
hcmgapresident@gmail.com
713.306.7046
First Vice President .......................................Stephanie Adams
hcmga1vp@gmail.com
832.628.1936
Second Vice President......................................... Carole Fisher
evergreen77@att.net hcmga2vp@gmail.com
February 2016
Past President ..........................................................Will Isbell
hcmgapastpres@gmail.com
Green Thumb Gardening Series
Spring Vegetable Gardening
Feb. 11, Barbara Bush Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Feb. 16, Spring Branch Memorial Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Feb. 18, Freeman Branch Library, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Feb. 20, Maude Smith Marks Library, 10:00 - noon.
Secretary ..........................................................Brenda de Alba
hcmgasecretary@gmail.com
Treasurer .............................................................. Don Reeves
Asst. Treasurer ................................................Elizabeth Fisher
hcmgatreasurer@gmail.com
Open Garden Day
Feb. 15, 8:30 -11a.m., Genoa Friendship Garden,
1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd.
Feb. 23, self-guided tour 9:00-10:00 a.m.; workshops & children’s
activities, Spring Vegetable Gardening 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.; 11:00 - 1:30 a.m.
self-guided tour. The Gardens at Bear Creek.
Hamburger Tuesday
Directors: Bob Barry, Marsha Van Horn, Karena Poke, Nancy
Cansler, Jonathan Correia, Fran Marintsch
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Precinct 2 Steering Committee Coordinator........ Brenda Hesse
hcmgadir3@gmail.com
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Urban Dirt Editor ............................................. Carolyn Boyd
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Feb 3, Speaker; Kelsey Low - Toad Abode
Visit txmg.org or contact the Harris County Extension Office,
281.855.5600, coordinator.harrishort@gmail.com for registration details.
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Assistant Urban Dirt Editor ................................... Rob Lucey
Assistant Urban Dirt Editor ................................. Terri Simon
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Graduating MGs - Fall Class of 2014
Article by Carolyn Boyd, Master Gardener, Photo by Paul Winski
Graduation commencement was held on December 3rd, for
the Master Gardener Fall Class of 2014. Congratulations to
the graduates, and great job, Paul and Skip, for shepherding
another fine group of interns through the MG program.
Heiberg, James Holmes, Harold Hudson, Patricia Kelly,
Thomas Kelly, Dianne Lawrence, Blanca Lenel, Becky
Lowicki, Karen McGowan, Kathryn McLeod, Teri Ogg,
Kathryn Puckett, Connie Stein, Maryellen Quarles,
Roxanne Sandt, Claudia Schnelle, Rockford Shugart,
Sandra Stevens, Anthony Villa, Tonya Wiemers and
Helen Wylie.
The 2014 Master Gardeners graduates are Betty Baile,
Jaime Barica, Bob Barry, Carolyn Boyd, Viola Charo,
Blanca Elder, Regina Gardner, Wayne Hamilton, Bruce
Master Gardeners who celebrate a birthday during January include the following.
Wish them a Happy Birthday when you see them!
Dianna Bernsen, Connie Bihner, Marcia Braschayko, Linda Brewer,
Beverly Burns, Dixie Dudley, Karen Eldridge, Janet Eshelman, Sandy
Fine, Mary Hicks, Judy Hill, Margaret Holmstrom, Will Isbell, Jane
Jackson, Karen Kartlie, Marv Keenan, Douglas McLeod, Peggy Moore,
Barbara Morrison, Alicia O’Neill, Aura Rainwater, Leewen Shen,
Patricia Tibbits, Ruth Touchstone, David Vining, Mickie Warriner
and Bobbie Wiese
If your name is missing, please check that your online profile is complete.
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Herb of the Month - Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
Article by Kathy Keeney, Master Gardener
Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is
the January Herb of the Month and
is commonly known by two names,
cilantro and coriander. Cilantro is
actually the Spanish word for the
English word coriander and most
often refers to the leaves, not the
seeds. Coriander is used to refer to
the whole plant.
combines well with ginger. Cilantro leaves have a stronger, peppery flavor.
Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds can be used in Mexican,
Asian, Indian, South American and Thai recipes. Both go well
with seafood, chicken and beans. Cilantro leaves are an especially nice addition to salsa and
guacamole.
There are many reputed health benefits
to eating cilantro
including lowering
blood sugar, antioxidant protection, antimicrobial protection, and removal of heavy
metals, to name a few.
Coriander is part of the carrot
family and is grown for both the
seeds and the leaves. Therefore,
it is actually both an herb and a spice. The leaves resemble flat
leaf parsley and are best used fresh as drying them destroys
most of the flavor. The seeds, which taste quite differently from
the leaves, are small and round, should be dried before using,
and can be
used whole
or ground
depending
on what you
are cooking.
Coriander
seeds have a
light lemony
flavor and it
Cilantro likes to be planted in full sun. It thrives in cooler weather
and goes to seed when the temperature changes. It will grow up
to 36” tall and has white flowers. If you harvest an abundance of
cilantro, you can freeze it.
Sources:
1) Hill, Madalene and Gwen Barclay, Southern Herb Growing.
Fredrericksburg: Shearer Publishing, 1987. Print.
2) Mateljan, George, The World’s Healthiest Foods. Seattle: George
Mateljan Foundation, 2007. Print.
3) Masabni, Joseph G., “Growing Herbs in Texas”, AgriLIFE Extension,
4/2009. Web. 12/2015
The Rose Corner
Article and photos by Christa Kaiser, Master Gardener
roses instead of Hybrid Teas. Earth-Kind roses are recommended
by Texas A&M University. Trials of roses for our area can be
seen in the Medical Center on Old Spanish Trail/Kirby.
There are plenty of blooms right now because of our recent rain
falls. Add Color to your garden – Add plants that will give you
enjoyment when the roses are dormant. It’s a good time to think
about planning a new rose bed. Remember that roses require at
least six hours of sun
a day. Transplanting
a rose bush should be
done in January and
February in our area.
More and more people prefer the cottage
garden approach by
growing old garden
Basic care:
• Stop deadheading
• Stop fertilizing
• Trim out dead wood, but prune in February
• Evaluate performance, if you are not happy, remove it and
• reserve the spot for another rose
• Mulch your rose beds
• Spray fungicide
• Keep watering
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The Rip van Winkle Seeds
How long is a seed viable? Apparently some seeds remain viable
much longer than previously believed. A story out of the Menemonee Reservation in Wisconsin claims an earthenware vessel
yielded viable squash seeds that were estimated to be 800 years
old. While the veracity of the story has been challenged, seeds
from the same variety of squash, named “Gete Okosomin”, or
Really Cool Old Squash are believed to have been carefully nurtured and hand pollinated by native Americans for some time.
Gete Okosomin squash
Article by Terri Simon, Master Gardener
In order to
preserve the
earth’s
rich and
diverse
seed heritage,
a storage
facility
containing
a seed bank
has been
Improvised drying rack
established
Photo by Brian Etkin, Our Learning Garden
on a Norwegian island north of the Arctic Circle. The Svalbard Global Seed
Vault 1 there has a cold, dry environment ideal for seed preservation. The vault can
hold approximately
4.5 million varieties
and species of seeds
with a total capacity
of 2.5 billion seeds.
As of 2015, it held
860,000 food crop
seeds. It is financed
by the Norwegian
Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway
government and
Photo courtesy of earthsky.org
the Global Crop
Diversity Trust. It strives to conserve earth’s crop varieties for
years to come.
Photo by Brian Etkin, Our Learning Garden
The oldest seeds to germinate are believed to be from Judean date
palms recovered from an archaeological dig in Israel. The seeds
from those palms, nicknamed Methuselah, have been dated to
between 35 B.C. and A.D. 65. They were found in a storeroom in
a cliff fortress and are thought to come from dates eaten by Jewish zealots who were under assault from Romans. All Judean date
palms are believed to have been eradicated by the invading crusaders. Three seeds were given to Dr. Sarah Sallon, who turned
them over to Dr. Elaine Solowey. Dr. Solowey, who grew up in
California, is a trained pediatric gastroenterologist who now lives
in Israel and teaches agriculture and sustainable farming there.
The seeds were planted in January after having been soaked in
hot water first, then soaked in a hormone-rich acid and finally
soaked in an enzymatic fertilizer. Six weeks later, the seedlings
emerged. Date palms take 30 years to mature and only females
produce dates, so it may take some time before anyone eats dates
from those palms.
As more heirloom and new seed varieties are discovered and
recovered, their seeds may be added to the vault. The seeds are
important to maintain diversity in addition to being used for scientific research. There is always ongoing research to discover the
medicinal uses of plants as well.
Master gardeners have a small part in the preservation of heirloom seeds through our plant sales. Growing different varieties
and passing that knowledge on to home gardeners improves our
chances of maintaining seed diversity. Our plant trials add to that
knowledge. As we continue to “grow”, so does our seed expertise.
Other seeds with longevity include lotus seeds approximately
1,200 years old that have sprouted in China.
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Next month’s Urban Dirt will feature an article on the Svalbard Global Seed Vault
mentioned in this article. It also referred to as the “Doomsday Vault.”
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MG’s of the Month
Linda Persse - Bear Creek
Article by Karen Breneman, Master Gardener
L
inda Persse, a Master Gardener for 8 years, is our
Master Gardener of the month. Her first experience with
Master Gardeners was working in community gardens in
Ohio. When she and her husband Bob retired to Houston, she was
delighted to find the Harris County MG program. Being new to the
area, it was a great way to learn more, meet new people, and get
involved in activities in the community.
Her volunteer activities include the greenhouse and gardening program at the Prevention and Recovery Center (PaRC) of Memorial
Herman Hospital. A program that provides an opportunity to work
with patients and staff to illustrate the many parallels between the
substance abuse recovery process and growing healthy plants.
Linda is also a member of the Education Committee where she participates in the Green Thumb Lecture Series. She helps the Open
Garden Day Pre-K to 7 year old group with activities focusing on
plants and nature. In January, Linda will be managing activities for
the two Open Garden Day children’s groups.
Gayle DeBusk - Precinct 2
When not volunteering Linda
enjoys traveling, taking walks
with Bob and their dog, and
supporting animal rescue efforts.
Linda retired after working almost
40 years as a social worker. Her
jobs included helping medical
students organize health care
screenings for migrant workers,
Linda, with a wreath made by patients at working in a pediatric hospital
the PaRC using plants from the extensive with children with spinal cord
grounds.
injuries and cancer, helping to
start a housing program for people with HIV, evaluating outreach
programs in public housing projects, and teaching.
Linda finds it gratifying to share what she learns from other Master
Gardeners. Linda, the MGs are glad you found us. Thank you for
all you do!
Article and photo by Georgia Lau, Master Gardener
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must have been the start of her fascination with seeing seeds and
plants develop and grow to maturity. Her curiosity must be a family
trait because her sister was also a Master Gardener. Gayle’s favorite
plants at her home are her pecan tree, fruit trees, blackberry bushes
and the veggies she grows. She gets a thrill out of raising her own
food. Food for her soul is when someone makes a nice comment
about the flowers in her yard.
ur Master Gardener of the Month is Gayle DeBusk,
a graduate of the 2008 Master Gardener class. She is a
willing volunteer in all of the gardens at Genoa Friendship Garden and is the Shade Garden manager. She has added
some new plants in the shade garden with varying success. Gayle
can always be found working in Pre-Check during our plant sales.
A West Texas girl, Gayle grew up in Amarillo and lived for a
short time in Lubbock after marrying her husband, Paul. They moved
to Houston in 1965 and raised two
sons. Gayle claims to have no family
history or background in gardening,
but when she was a teenager, much
to her mother’s surprise, she managed to grow zinnias in the poor soil
and dry climate of West Texas. This
Gayle enjoys the Master Gardener Program, and the great group
of people at Precinct Two. She says they are “Good to work with
and talk with--knowledgeable, helpful, and fun to be around.” In
continuing to educate potential gardeners and those with questions
about their yards, we will help them be aware of taking care of the
environment.
Thank you, Gayle, for all you do for our organization and our
gardens.
Nominate a MG of the Month
Submit MG of the Month nominations to the Membership Committee by placing a note with their name and why
they should be selected in the suggestion box in the Master Gardener room or e-mail them to kmbrene@att.net
(Bear Creek) gclau@comcast.net (Precinct 2).
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Around the Gardens...
Precinct 2
by Nancy Cansler, Master Gardener
November 2015 Garden Report
orchard. Bridget, Alice and Janice weeded the Herb Garden. There
was a lot of general upkeep going on today. general upkeep. Bobbie
sold $60 of plants from Greenhouse. The wind knocked over a cactus
in Desert Garden and David had the unenviable job of removing it.
He didn’t look too chewed up although I’m not sure how disposed of
the remains. Brenda worked in the Pond.
11/4 – It was a nice day, although a little humid and a little squishy
after all the rain. The garden escaped any damage from weekend
storm. Mimi harvested a huge amount of oranges. Evan worked on
irrigation to his garden. Mostly it was just general weeding, mulching
around our gardens. There was activity in the Greenhouse bumping
up plants. Bob went looking for rabbit fencing in the ongoing war
with Mr. Rabbit.
11/18 – Beth and Evan cut back in the Perennial Garden today.
Evan wields magic clippers when he cuts back plants. Everything
looks so more manageable now. You can actually see the plants that
had been covered up by the taller and wider plants. Linda & I finished
outlining the Butterfly Garden, even though we had to cut a channel to
drain off all the water. Bob took on the tedious job of thinning onions
– talk about a lesson in patience!
11/11 – Too funny – Mr. Rabbit outsmarted Guy and Bob once
again. This time he sent in his henchman to test out the delectable
vegetables inside the trap. Unfortunately for Old Man Possum, he got
the worse end of this plan and ended up trapped in the cage. Fortunately for him, we have very humane Master Gardeners at P2 and
they just released him at one end of the garden although I did hear
through the grapevine that one of our more mischevious Master Gardeners wanted to put him in someone’s car. I’m not mentioning any
names! I wasn’t at the garden in person today. Bob Barry, A.J. Villa
and I visited Bear Creek hoping to entice some of the new graduating
Master Gardener Class members to come check out the gardens at
P2. We got quite a few responses, so if you see someone new, please
make sure to introduce yourselves and welcome them to the garden.
Even though this is the slow time of year in the garden, we still had
plenty of volunteers show up: A.J. Villa, Annie Garcia (intern),
Ann Abernathy, Alice Marinos, Beth Frohme, Brenda Hesse,
Bridget Richnow, Bob Barry, Bobbie Wiese, Chris Hammen,
Christa Kaiser, David Rae, Ed Dreier, Evan Hopkins, Gayle
DeBusk (Sorry I missed your name last month Gayle!),
Georgia Lau, Janice Muhm, Julia Sweet, Kelly Gibson (Intern), Linda Pearson, Louisa Jones, Louis Mickler, Mary Ellen
Hicks, Mimi Chapman, Nancy Cansler, Paul Hicks, Royce
Pendergast, Sandy Fine, Sandy Stevens, Susan Delcambre,
Virginia Gutierrez
11/16 – Open Garden Day was a success despite the wind. Kelly
Gibson and Annie Garcia, new interns came out to check out GFG.
We even found something for Kelly to do –She worked with Paul &
Mary Ellen bumping up plants in the Greenhouse; Linda, Ed and
I started installing new stones surrounding butterfly garden to match
the larval garden. It’s really started to take shape. Mimi harvested in
Come on out and help us in the garden. It is certainly a lot of fun!
Joyful gardening!
Members of Precinct 2
Master Gardeners at their
December Christmas Luncheon
More Around the Garden,
cont’d on pg. 8
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cont’d from pg. 7
Around the Gardens...
Bear Creek
by Linda Saxman, Master Gardener
December 4, 2015 Garden Report
The holiday scramble was on! We celebrated the final Hamburger
Tuesday with red and green decor provided by the Hospitality
Committee and oranges from the orchard. Someone wondered
if the green peel meant we should allow more time for ripening,
but Marge Chambers said it was not necessary while reminding us that some growers/stores actually produce the orange color
we have come to expect by gassing the fruit. At the meeting we
elected the slate of officers for the coming year to be led by Sid
Kapner. We also honored Linda Persse as our December Gardener of the Month. Skip Richter jumped in to give us a look at
the results of the veggie trials from the past couple of years.
of yet another leak for repair. Danny Dunn was digging worms
to show off the healthy soil in the raised beds. He said the chief
activity now will be buttoning down for winter. I think that might
be code for sitting in his easy chair, drinking something nice and
looking at spring catalogs. Sounds good to me!
In the greenhouse, eggplant and pepper seeds were being started.
The fish were getting their tank cleaned and the algae tank was
receiving fresh filters. More cleaning for the evaporative cooler
and preparation of the heat mat in anticipation of cooler weather.
Jana Lee had been assisting Ken Couch in identifying a rose he
had blooming at home. Turned out to be Mrs. Dudley Cross. Rose
cuttings were being made this week which, I think, we’re being
taken to the greenhouse to have the benefit of the heat mat.
Karen Breneman reminded everyone once more to check our
profiles for accuracy of hours plus whether or not the background
check is current. She said if the application for the background
check has been made but not yet received, we shouldn’t worry.
The records will be updated once a new Master Gardener Coordinator is on board. Note that while the deadline for hours was
Dec.31st, the paperwork Deadline is Jan. 31st. Let Karen know if
it appears your hours are not correctly totaled.
Doug McLeod and crew picked 291 lbs. of oranges not counting what ended up on the Hamburger Tuesday buffet line. Doug
and Katherine were off on another jaunt...this time to the island
of Nevis in the Caribbean. Speaking of travelers, Earl Goodson
had returned from his repositioning 10 day cruise wearing a spiffy
hat and looking all rested!
Steve Winner was enjoying playing with the Cannon Vizcam
showing how we can use it to photograph perhaps a leaf displaying a fungus and immediately get that saved online. Although this
is far from being new technology, we now have the opportunity to
use it at Bear Creek. If you are considering becoming a presenter
for Green Thumb or Open Garden Day or other educational event,
this might be fun to use. Judy Thomas was harvesting turnips,
radishes and green beans from the Cylinder Demonstration Garden. She was also tying up cauliflower leaves to keep the heads
neat and clean. She pointed out the snowpeas which are starting to
appear now.
I want to thank each of you who has spoken to me to tell me that
you enjoy reading my scribbles. It has been a wonderful experience hearing that so many really follow the reports. I think I
will take a short holiday break and return in January as I suspect
everyone’s calendars are filling up pretty fast now. If you have not
already given thought to next year, please consider that we have a
number of tasks which could use a new hand or two. What would
give you enjoyment, help you grow as a Master Gardener and
benefit our organization?
See you in the gardens!
In Veggieland, the butterbeans were being pulled up and shared
with our Longhorn buddies while Ralph Gingell was on the trail
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Planting and Pruning
Fruit Trees
January 21, 2016
Don't Plant an Oak
Plant A Fruit Tree!
Speaker Robert "Skip" Richter
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Horticultural Agent, Harris County
Program begins at 6:30 PM in the auditorium, 3033 Bear Creek Drive
You are invited to attend the first quarterly meeting, of the year, for the
Gulf Coast Fruit Study Group. There is no charge to attend
This program will provide one hour of continuing education for Master Gardeners
Questions may be directed to Diana Groce - 281.855.5600
Gulf Coast Fruit Study Group
Texas AgriLife Extension
3033 Bear Creek Drive
Houston, Texas 77084
9
N
Clay Rd
Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service
Patterson Rd
West Interstate 10
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
3033 Bear Creek Dr.
Houston, Tx 77084
281.855.5600 fax 281.855.5638
harris.agrilife.org/program-areas/hort/
hcmga.tamu.edu
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