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Whether you’re new to the area or to gardening itself, are seeking the latest scientific information on pest management, or want to join a community of gardening enthusiasts, you’ve come to the right place for reliable, researched information. Hays County Master Gardeners This newsletter is packed full of information and things to do. March 2019 President’s Message Hello Gardeners, What a way to start the month! March seems notorious for throwing us a late cold snap. During my time in Central Texas, March seems to be the worst of the cold. My wife Emma and I try to follow the change of the season and the sun. We are excited for the winter solstice because it means day-light hours are increasing and spring is on the way. March will still wallop us with one last cold spell and day-light savings time gives us a good final kick out of the door. I lost 99% of my peaches on my prize peach tree because, my wife suggested wrapping it, I thought it would handle things fine. Would the peaches have survived if I covered it? I will find out next time. I hope you all had better success. Our spring class has been a GREAT success. Thanks to the hard work of many people, we have a full class of 25+ interns. I appreciate the good work and representation of our association. People truly recognize and seek the wisdom of Texas Master Gardeners, and Hays County is making that reality possible. Matthew McKenzie President of HCMGA applicable to the garden. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator Amy if you are interested. Other good news - we were contacted by the Hays County Beekeepers Association to work with us to set up beehives at our HCMGA gardens potentially but also your private homes as well. Please contact me for details. Keeping with the "Bee" theme, this month our presenter for the general meeting is Jim Murray of DreamWorks Bees in Wimberley. I met Jim before I was part of HCMGA and have been to his apiary. it will be a fascinating and fun presentation (no bee suit required). Thank you all, my fellow gardeners and enjoy what looks to be a tremendous spring!

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Page 1: Mark Your Calendar · 2019-12-17 · First row: Barbara Nay, Evie Martin, Anne Hollows, Pam Weldon, Michele Green, Lydia Marques, Robin Bridges, Pat Douds. Not pictured: Gloria Quinn

Whether you’re new to the area or to gardening itself, are seeking the latest scientific information onpest management, or want to join a community of gardening enthusiasts, you’ve come to the right

place for reliable, researched information.

Hays County Master GardenersThis newsletter is packed full of information and things to do.

March 2019President’s Message

Hello Gardeners,What a way to start the month! Marchseems notorious for throwing us a latecold snap. During my time in CentralTexas, March seems to be the worst ofthe cold. My wife Emma and I try tofollow the change of the season andthe sun. We are excited for the wintersolstice because it means day-lighthours are increasing and spring is onthe way. March will still wallop us withone last cold spell and day-lightsavings time gives us a good final kickout of the door. I lost 99% of mypeaches on my prize peach treebecause, my wife suggested wrappingit, I thought it would handle things fine.Would the peaches have survived if Icovered it? I will find out next time. Ihope you all had better success.

Our spring class has been a GREATsuccess. Thanks to the hard work ofmany people, we have a full class of25+ interns. I appreciate the good workand representation of our association.People truly recognize and seek thewisdom of Texas Master Gardeners,and Hays County is making that realitypossible.

Matthew McKenziePresident of HCMGA

applicable to the garden. Pleasecontact our Volunteer Coordinator Amyif you are interested.

Other good news - we were contactedby the Hays County BeekeepersAssociation to work with us to set upbeehives at our HCMGA gardenspotentially but also your private homesas well. Please contact me for details.

Keeping with the "Bee" theme, thismonth our presenter for the generalmeeting is Jim Murray of DreamWorksBees in Wimberley. I met Jim before Iwas part of HCMGA and have been tohis apiary. it will be a fascinating andfun presentation (no bee suit required).

Thank you all, my fellow gardeners andenjoy what looks to be a tremendousspring!

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We need a chairperson for theSpeakers Network. I want toencourage anyone interested to takeand make it their own. It is a strengthof our organization and very

Thanks,Matt

Do you enjoy Facebook?

Like our Facebook page, Hays CountyMaster Gardeners Outreach, so youwill see what others are doing tobeautify their world!

Check out our new website:https://txmg.org/hays/

Get Your Copy Today!Seeds to Table The Hays County Master GardenerCookbook Now $10.00.

Officers President – Matt [email protected] President-Elect – Patricia [email protected] Vice President – Mary [email protected]

Recording Secretary – Helen [email protected]

Corresponding Secretary – [email protected] Treasurer – Patsy [email protected]

Upcoming MG General Meetings

March MeetingWednesday, March 27, 2019 1:00 Social Time 1:30-2:30 Speaker2:30-3:00 Business MeetingJim MurrayDreamWorks Bees Hays County Extension Office200 Stillwater Drive Wimberley, TX 78676

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Mark Your Calendar

2019 TMGA ConferenceApril 25 - 27 (Leadership Seminar,April 24)“Victoria – Nature’s Gateway”Victoria Community Center 2905 E.North StreetVictoria TX 77901

The website for the conference hasregistration and details.Bookmark and visit the websitefrequently for more details andregistration.

International MasterGardener ConferenceJune 17 - 21, 2019International MasterGardener ConferenceValley Forge, Pennsylvania

2019 HCMGA Training Class Has Begunby Kathleen Crabill, Master Gardener

Hays County Master Gardener Spring 2019 ClassPhoto: Matthew McKenzie

Pictured from back row, left to right: Charlie Hooper, Nancy Henson, Robert Keirs, GingerRosser, Anita Rice, Melissa Tyree, Craig LaRobardier, Mikel Borg, Larry Bruestle, Patty Stone, BobbyKnell Middle row: Judy Hubbard, Julie Tesch, Laura Gass, Diane Griffin, Madeline Fojtik, Natalie HareFirst row: Barbara Nay, Evie Martin, Anne Hollows, Pam Weldon, Michele Green, Lydia Marques, RobinBridges, Pat Douds. Not pictured: Gloria QuinnFront: Patricia Hupp, 2019 Training Class Coordinator

The 2019 Class has completed two class sessions and what an impressivegroup of students we have this time around! There are 26 participants and theyare a lively bunch. There are lots of questions, exchanging of ideas and themaking of new friends from many walks of life! It’s truly exciting to watch thisgroup of students unfurl and gobble up gardening information! Patricia Hupp,Hays County Master Gardener and Training Coordinator has pulled togethermany interesting speakers to keep these students/Interns engaged throughout the12-week training.

In the first class on March 1, there was the standard required paperwork to get

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through, taking class photos and, in general, getting acquainted with eachother. Marilyn Love, Hays County Master Gardener, presented the class with theirfirst learning topic, Earth-Kind Landscaping.

The second class on March 8, brought two excellent speakers covering two verydifferent topics, one science and the other physical tips for gardeners.

Helen Aristar-Dry, Hays County Master Gardener, presented theenlightening and important topic of Ergonomic Gardening. These principlesand tips can be applied by everyone to avoid aches and pains whengardening.

Liz Palfini, Botanist and Park Superintendent, Palmetto State Parkconducted a lively, in-depth Botany class. It’s amazing how she can makesuch a confusing subject so interesting and fun.

We are looking forward to more great speakers each Friday!

February MeetingBy Helen Aristar-Dry, Master Gardener

Photo: Phyllis Janowski

On February 27, 2019 the Hays CountyMaster Gardeners Association met at theExtension Office in Wimberley to hear LisaLaPaso speak on “Planning a Residential

Landscape.” A garden design consultant for over 20 years, LaPaso owns “Lisa’sLandscape and Design."

LaPaso recommended the use of native and adaptive plants, organic gardeningprocedures, and proper planning to ensure that the all plants chosen for alandscape are suited to their immediate environment. Among her planningsuggestions was to create a sun chart showing exactly how much sunlight eacharea of the garden receives at different times of day. She suggested takingphotos at two-hour intervals from 8 a.m. to sundown, catching the light in eachspace where you want to create new beds. She reminded the audience that a “fullsun” plant needs at least 6 hours of full sun to bloom prolifically. But a few hours ofafternoon sun may well kill a shade plant, as shade plants tend to be delicate.

LaPaso advised using color in the garden, but with a plan in mind. A color wheel cansuggest colors that go together. Once a color scheme has been chosen, LaPasosuggests making a chart showing plants in these colors arranged by soil conditions,height, and bloom time. This can serve as the homeowner’s plant palette, from whichshe can choose the right plant material for each location and arrange to havesomething blooming during every season.

After LaPaso’s talk, a brief business meeting was held. Among the itemshighlighted was the annual plant sale, which will be held on four days inSeptember. Gardeners are needed to propagate plants for the sale, which willfeature Texas natives and adapted perennials (especially Texas Superstars®),succulents, and herbs. President Matt McKenzie reported that the HCMGA still

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needs chairpersons for the Speakers’ Network, the Refreshment Committee (formeetings), and the demo garden at Jacob’s Well. The meeting ended on apositive note, as Patricia Hupp reported that at the time of the meeting, thecurrent Training Class has 25 members, making it the largest class in recentyears.

Comal Master Gardener Spring SeminarBy Marilyn Love, Master Gardener

Photo: Kathy Mixon

Thirteen Hays County Master Gardeners attended the annual Comal MasterGardener Spring Seminar in New Braunfels on March 8. The theme of this year’sseminar was “Dynamics of the Four Seasons.” Attendees were treated to fourexcellent lessons by expert Texas Agrilife Extension presenters. First up wasDavid Rodriguez, Bexar County Extension Horticulturist and Agent, who talkedabout “Vegetable Gardening in Four Seasons”. Dr. Larry Stein, Professor andExtension Horticulturist in Stephenville, presented “Selecting and MaintainingFruit Trees”, and Skip Richter, County Horticulturist and Agent in Harris County,presented “Four Seasons of Landscape Maintenance”. Finally, Dr. Calvin Finch,Director of Texas A&M Water Conservation and Technology Center, presented“Four Seasons of Color”. The seminar always provides the latest research as wellas practical tips for successful gardening, and it allows MGs to earn 6 ContinuingEducation Units in one day!

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Photos: Dave Wilson

Even The 4-H Kids Are Propagating For TheFall Plant Sale!

By Connie Wierman, Master Gardener

The kids in 4-H joined with Master Gardeners atRanch Park in Dripping Springs on Saturday to helppropagate Gopher Plants for the 2019 Fall Plant Sale. Sara Ryza developed thiscommunity service event for the Dripping Springs 4-H Club to teach the kids anumber of important principles of gardening. The kids learned how to discernweeds from desirable plants (desirability is the only difference between a weedand flower depending upon one’s viewpoint!), and helped to clean out the beds infront of the arena. They learned the importance of properly channeling rain waterflow to reduce damage to the beds, and the older kids helped add layers of riverrock to the existing channel. And importantly for HCMGA’s fall fund raising event,they learned how to properly transplant young plants, in this case, Gopher Plants.

There were 6 original Gopher Plants donated to the Ranch Park beds by one ofour Master Gardeners, and two years later, these have matured into beautifulspecimens and multiplied prolifically! Our 4-H kids transplanted over 75 ‘baby’plants! We expect that these ‘babies’ will grow into their pots over the spring andsummer months, and will show well at our Fall Plant Sale.

Sara is very proud of her team; several of these kids are also in the Junior MasterGardener program, and working towards their certification at the Junior level. Thekids worked hard and had a great time. Each one took home a plant or two togrow up for themselves. Thanks very much to all!

Speakers Network

Speakers Network Events are on the Master Calendar in VMS. The 2019 “In TheGarden Library Series” calendar is now on the webpage. More information on theSpeakers Network here and the General Event Calendar in VMS.

HCMGA Members SpotlightLinda Keese, Texas Master Gardener Emeritusby Marilyn McCray, Master Gardener

Gardening has always been a constant and consuminginterest for Linda Keese. “Growing up in South America, firstin El Centro, Columbia where I was born and then in Peru, Iwas constantly surrounded with family and friends who wereinterested in gardening,” remembered Linda. “I learned as achild, to appreciate the beauty and scent of a flower and thesweet juiciness of a fresh fruit.”

Linda and her husband were constantly “putting in new gardens” as they moved todifferent parts of the country, learning what would survive and thrive. When sheand her husband retired to San Marcos in 1989, she helped organize the very firstMaster Gardener class in Hays County and became a certified Hays County,

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Texas Master Gardener in 1992. She has held many offices, including presidentin 1996 and led many projects, including co-chair for the Bexar/Hays sponsoredTexas Master Gardener conference in San Antonio.

Roses became her passion when she attended her first Rose Rustle. Linda hassince spent many hours in the parts of the Texas’ wild country seeking rare andexotic roses that she describes as true survivors of the old West. She has alsodeveloped a history of the immigrants who brought a living piece of home withthem to the new country.

As a member of the HCMGA Speakers Network, Linda has continued presentingprograms to Master Gardeners classes, garden clubs and civic groups to shareher knowledge.

At the HCMGA Annual Awards meeting and Potluck Dinner on Wednesday,December 12, 2018, Linda Keese was awarded the honorary title of TexasMaster Gardener Emeritus to recognize her many contributions and is integralpart of the Master Gardener community.

Texas Superstar®Program Monthly Update by Marilyn McCray, Master Gardener

Lobularia ‘White Stream”

The White Stream is a new type ofhybrid Alyssum that was named aTexas Superstar® in 2015. It cansurvive the Texas heat. Alyssums hadtraditionally been a cold-season plantbut this variety allows gardeners toenjoy this type of plant in the summerlandscape.

Easy to grow, this spreading annualproduces dainty white clusters offlowers, with a wonderful scent ofhoney. The White Stream makes aground cover in landscapes thatspreads to fill in the space. It can beused as an edging for flower beds orrock gardens. A cascading bloomer, itis suitable for a stand-alone basket orcontainer and can also be grown inlarge pots as a patio plant.

It was developed by Danzinger, aninternational horticultural company thathas been researching, breeding,producing and marketing beddingplants since 1953, with locations inmore than 60 countries.

Although the cool-season alyssums aregrown from seed, the heat-tolerant

Photo: courtesy of Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionService

at wholesalers or retailers, only pottedrooted cuttings.

The White Stream can be planted inthe early spring after the danger offrost, in well-drained soil. Water use ismoderate and it needs full sun Theyhave limited tolerance to drought, buttolerate reflected heat well. Field trialsshowed no significant problems ordisease issues.

Like all Texas Superstar® plants, theWhite Stream went through extensivetesting in field studies by Texas A&MResearch and AgriLife horticulturists.

More information about other TexasSuperstar® plants and a list ofwholesalers and retailers who stock

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series is vegetatively propagated, andno seed is available

them can be foundat http://texassuperstar.com/.

Master Gardener Continuing Education

College Station: Get Growing Series – Tough Perennials for Texas GardensLick Creek Nature Center, 13600 Rock Prairie Rd,College Station,Texas 77845Tuesday March 19, 20196:00 - 7:00 p.m.Dr. William Welch, Extension Program Specialist, presents "Get Growing Series- Tough Perennials for Texas Gardens." Perennials are plants that return to ourgardens each year from the same root parts. Dr. Welch will review the use ofperennials and heirloom bulbs in sunny or shady landscapes as masses, borders,specimens and containers. This event is open to the public at no charge.

Hempstead: Peckerwood Garden Budding Out FestivalPeckerwood Garden, 20559 FM359 Hempstead, Texas 77445Saturday, March 30, 201910:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.A premier event celebrating spring in the garden! Featuring many specialty plantvendors from around Texas and Peckerwood Garden's own exclusive, ultra-rareplant offerings! Also see landscape materials and gardening supplies, art andcraft vendors, and great food! $10 admission and parking, Free for members.

Master Gardener Advanced TrainingSpecialist Training has changed to Advanced Training where Master Gardenerscan obtain advanced training which supports or expands specific countyeducational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Read more aboutthe changes.

Advanced Training - Budding & Grafting Cotton Gin, 907 Bains Street, Brookshire Texas 77423Tuesday April 2, Wednesday April 3, 20188:00 a.m.to 5:30 p.m.

This two-day event will provide for a thorough understanding of propagation.Specific techniques that will be covered include: cleft graft, bark graft, whip andtongue graft, side veneer graft, bench (machine) grafting, t-bud, chip-bud, andmore. Several methods of herbaceous (vegetable) grafting will also be covered.Other topics will include history of grafting, scion collection and storage, rootstockproduction and materials/tools used. Participants will leave with a workingknowledge of how to propagate fruits, woody ornamentals, and herbaceousplants—along with the plants that they practice these techniques on.

For more information, contact Steve Vasquez at 832-515-1697 orDeb Cates at 979-826-0200 Registration fee: $225. The fee covers Tuesday night dinner, continentalbreakfast each day, two (2) lunches, snacks and drinks. Jump drive includedClick here to register

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Advanced Training – Plant PropagationResource Connection of Tarrant County,1801 Circle Drive, Fort Worth, Texas,76119Tuesday April 12, Wednesday, April 13, 20198:00 am-5:30 pm “Advanced Master Gardener – Plant Propagation” training will be comprised ofhigh-quality training including hands-on learning of a variety of propagationtechniques: seeding, air-layering, stem cutting, soft and semi-hardwood cuttings,root cutting, bulb chipping, dividing, simple layering grafting and more.For more information, contact Veronica Cabral at 817-884-1946 Registration feeof $225.00, includes lectures, hands-on instruction sessions, propagationequipment, thumb drive with resource materials, 1 dinner, 2 lunches andsnacks. Click here to register

Online Training Opportunities

Earth-Kind® Training for Master GardenersTexas Master Gardeners may select on-line modules to obtain up to three hoursof re-certification education credits in a calendar year. Each module is worth 1hour of credit. Master Gardeners are not encouraged to seek re-certificationcredit for training modules they have completed in previous years.

Go to http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/earthkind/training for more information.

Things to Do and Learn

San Antonio Botanical Gardens

WaterSaver WalkThursday March 21, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Explore our WaterSaver Gardens with a Master Naturalist. Learn thecharacteristics of different drought tolerant landscapes. Come see what’s inbloom! Included with membership or general admission but registrationrequired. Click here to Register

Native Texas Pollinators: Bees, Wasps, and FliesSaturday March 23, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Everyone knows about honeybees and butterflies but some native pollinators “fly”under the radar! In fact, these little known pollinators are extremely valuable to ourlandscapes and lives. Learn about them and how you can design landscapes thatsupport them. Sponsored by San Antonio Water System. Fee: $20 ($18 member)Click here to register

Climate Change TalkSunday March 24, 2019 - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The San Antonio Botanical Garden invites the community to join the conversationabout climate change with climate scientist Dr. Andrew Dessler. The talk, ClimateChange: The Evidence, Why You Should Be Worried, and What We Can DoAbout It, is on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 1pm-3pm. Doors open at 12:30pm.Free but seating is limited to the first 100 people.

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Zilker Botanical Gardens

"The Challenges of Tomatoes"Saturday March 30, 2019 - 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Master Gardener Vegetable Specialist Patty Leander will kick-off this year’sseminar with a presentation on tomatoes. She will share her knowledge of how toovercome some common challenges that adversely affect tomatoes, such ascommon bugs and diseases. In addition, Patty will share harvesting tips andsome of her favorite recipes for enjoying your tomato bounty. Austin newcomersand long-time residents will benefit from the seminar, whether you have a largebackyard garden, participate in a community garden, or have a few pottedtomatoes on your balcony. RSVP viaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2540958802585021/

Austin Cactus & Succulent Society's Spring Show and SaleSaturday and Sunday April 6 & 7, 2019 - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Come see specimen cacti and succulent plants from around the world andvendors from Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Handcrafted pottery will beavailable for purchase as well. Daily silent auction, hourly plant raffles, and expertadvice along free literature! Cost: Garden Admission only, no other fee.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Scenic Spring Sauntering – NEWSaturday, March 16, 2019, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

American transcendentalists such as Thoreau were practitioners of sauntering, amindful meandering with the aim of spiritual connection to the earth. Join thisguided group to refresh and realign with nature among the sights, sounds andscents of spring. Fee: $20 per person. Click here to register

Native Plant Gardening Series: MaintenanceSaturday, March 23, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

In this continuation of the Native Plant Gardening Series, gain knowledge of plantphysiology, gardening tools, watering guidelines and more maintenancetechniques. $45 Click here to register

Native Plant Gardening Series: Pest ManagementSaturday, March 23, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m

In this final installment of the Native Plant Gardening Series, learn to identify commonbeneficial and harmful insects in your garden. This class also covers pestmanagement, treatment and safety practices. $45 Click here to register

Container Gardening WorkshopSaturday, April 6, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

You don’t have to have a lot of land to be a gardener! Our very own executivedirector will lead participants in finding native plants that do well in containers,giving tips for transplanting and keeping your flora healthy. $45 Click here toregister

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Local Farmers Markets

Love local food?Looking for farmers markets in the Hays Countyarea?

BudaSaturday 9:00 a.m. – Noon (March – October) 121 N.Main Street, Buda TX 78610http://www.budafarmersmarket.comTuesday 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. 767 Main at GrayGardens, Buda TX 78610

Dripping SpringsWednesday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Highway 290 & RR 12, Dripping Springs TX78620http://www.cityofdrippingsprings.com/default.aspx?name=fm.home

HeadwatersSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 708 Headwaters Blvd, Dripping Springs TX78620https://liveheadwaters.com/headwaters-weekly-farmers-market/LockhartSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Corner of Market and Main, South of CitySquare, Lockhart TX 78644 512-565-3981https://www.soilmate.com/markets/lockhart-main-street-farmers-marketNew BraunfelsSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. S. Castell next to Friesenhaus, New Braunfels TX78130 830-629-2223Friday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2629 E. Common New, Braunfels TX 78130830-534-7908

San MarcosSaturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Near County Courthouse, San Marcos TX 78666830-534-7908Tuesday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 312 Hopkins, San Marcos TX 78666sanmarcosfarmersmarket.com

WimberleyWednesday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. In the Parking Lot adjacent to the CommunityThrift Shop Ranch Road 12, Wimberley TX 78676

Volunteer Opportunities

General Meeting Food Committee –Chairperson needed. Contact Suzanne

Love [email protected] (Preparation of refreshments for General Meeting,earns hours)

Buda

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Buda Public Library – Marilyn Davis [email protected] March 28: 10-1pm405 E. Loop St., Building 100 in Buda, Texas 78610

Dripping SpringsDripping Springs Public Library Information Table – JeriMatzen [email protected] Thursdays 3-6 p.m. on the porch.501 Sportsplex Dr. in Dripping Springs TX 78620

Dripping Springs Farmers Market – Helen Aristar-Dry [email protected] from 2:30 to 6:15. The Triangle/Corner of RR 12 and 290, Dripping Springs TX 78620

Ranch Park Garden – Anne Forish [email protected] Event Center Dr, Dripping Springs TX 78620

Precinct 4 Garden – Connie Wierman [email protected] Roger Hanks Pkwy, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

KyleKyle Library Butterfly/Pollinator Gardener – RupaliPawar [email protected] Scott St, Kyle, TX 78640

Public Library Information Table, Kyle Library Gardens – RupaliPawar [email protected]/Times: 3/28 (10-1)550 Scott St, Kyle, TX 78640

San MarcosSan Marcos Discovery Center – Melissa Katz [email protected] Riverside Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666

Hays Caldwell Women’s Center – Marilyn Love [email protected]

San Marcos Farmers Market information Table – Sue [email protected]�Saturdays 9-1155 E. San Antonio St. in San Marcos TX 78666

WimberleyHCMGA Extension Office Precinct 3 – Patricia Hupp [email protected] Stillwater Drive, Wimberley, TX 78676

HCMGA Jacob’s Well Native Plant & Demonstration Garden HCMGA Jacob’sWell – Mayra Radzinski [email protected] Mt. Sharp Rd. Wimberley, TX, 78676

HCMGA Jacob’s Well Greenhouse – Sherri Gibson [email protected] 699 Mt. Sharp Rd. Wimberley, TX, 78676

Wimberley Public Library Information TableFran Adams [email protected]

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Thursdays 3-6 p.m.400 Farm-to-Market 2325, Wimberley TX 78676

Wimberley Playhouse – Nick Bradshaw [email protected] Old Kyle Rd, Wimberley, TX 78676

These are on-going projects with a regular need for Volunteers. Contact theproject leader at the email listed to be scheduled. Please visit the project list athttps://texas.volunteersystem.org to sign up for these projects and/or to review thecomplete list of volunteer opportunities available.

Need to record your hours in VMS?Hays County Master Gardeners depends on volunteers.Here's a link to log in!

ThanksThanks to all of the contributors to the Newsletter. Special thanks to MattMcKenzie, Phyllis Janowski, Kathy Mixon, Marilyn Love, Connie Wierman,Jacqueline Leo, Amy McMillan, Helen Aristar-Dry and Kathleen Crabill for theircontributions and assistance with the production of this issue.Marilyn McCray, Editor

Newsletter SubmissionsWe are always looking for Hays County Master Gardeners who are interested inwriting or providing photos for our newsletter and we would love to see yourarticles, photographs, book reviews and gardening ideas.

General Guidelines:• Please first email the editor to discuss potential article ideas. • All drafts are due before the 10th of each month.• Email contributions as attachments (preferably in Word with a .doc or .rtf suffix).Space is limited so the text should be concise. Contact the editor for specificinformation.• Please send images as separate attachments with .jpg suffix. A horizontalformat is much more useful. Please make sure that the images are not undercopyright and can be used without restrictions. Don’t forget to includephotographer acknowledgments and captions. Send your submissions, announcements, and questions to: Marilyn McCray,[email protected].

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