http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php Clark Gardens Botanical Park welcomes visitors all year long. The breathtaking 35 acre oasis awakens the senses, stirs the spirit and relaxes the mind. From the first spring blossoms, to the colors of fall, to the stillness of winter, there is a sense of magic. en-us Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:17:34 -0600 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:17:34 -0600 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss We are very excited to have Rob Robinson teach our Nature Photography Class on Saturday, September 11 from 9:00am - 11:30am. The course is designed to give people of all ability levels the opportunity to improve their outdoor photography skills. The session will start indoors with an overview of the technical aspects of digital photography with a focus on learning the skills needed to capture the wildlife and plants unique to outdoor photography. ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283527054 Activities http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283527054&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283527054 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:17:34 -0600 What do goats, gratitude, the healing power of gardens, pumpkins and squirrels have in common?&nbsp; Clark Gardens Fall Festival on October 2nd!!&nbsp; Five award winning children’s authors will be in the garden reading their books and interacting with the young and young at heart.&nbsp; Author Cherie Colburn will be sharing her award winning book, Our Shadow Garden .&nbsp; Cherie accepted the Growing Good Kids Award on July 24th at the 2010 National Children and Youth Symposium. ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283373322 Events http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283373322&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1283373322 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:06:46 -0600 To all our family and friends.&nbsp; Roxy was found last week.&nbsp; We are delighted to have her home--although on a much shorter leash.&nbsp; I appreciate the concern all of you shared with us. <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281368062 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281368062&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1281368062 Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:35:33 -0600 Wampanoag Method of Gardening Submitted by Janice Ellis History Three Sisters Gardening is an ancient American Native method using an intercropping/companion planting system growing corn, beans, and squash crops simultaneously in the same growing area. The crops are grown in mounds with a saucer-like depression on top of the mound to hold water. Corn is the oldest sister. She stands tall in the center of the mound. Pole Bean is the second sister. She climbs up the ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280371004 Gardening http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280371004&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1280371004 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:37:56 -0600 A Clark Gardens memberships does have its advantages: Benefits of your tax deductible membership include invitations to members only events where you have the opportunity to network with others who share your commitment to Clark Gardens, free year round admission to Clark Gardens and to over 200 gardens nationwide, 10% discount in our gift shop, early bird registration and discounts to special events in the gardens and perhaps most importantly the knowledge that your support will ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1278007184 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1278007184&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1278007184 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:59:44 -0600 "The Lilac of the South" Dynamite Crape Myrtle Crape Myrtles are a popular choice for gardeners. They require very little maintenance and provide beautiful color in the heat of the summer. Crape Myrtles are most popular in the south, gaining the nickname the lilac of the south, but are enjoyed by gardeners across the country. Their scientific term, Lagerstroemia, was coined in 1759 in order to honor Magnus von Lagerstroem, an avid naturalist. The common name in ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277862650 Gardening http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277862650&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277862650 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:50:50 -0600 Are you a history buff?&nbsp; If so we have a treat for you.&nbsp; Clark Gardens Botanical Park contains one of the largest collections of historical trees in the United States. &nbsp; Each tree was purchased from the American Forests Historic Tree Program.&nbsp; These famous and historic trees are direct descendants, propagated from either seeds or saplings, of the actual trees that borne witness to historically significant events and the people ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277861775 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277861775&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277861775 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:36:15 -0600 Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;} You can create any feel you want for your reception by simply adding a few lighting touches to what your venue already ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277571938 Weddings http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277571938&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1277571938 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:05:38 -0600 Clark Gardens is honored to be a part of the Bella Bee Photography Open House in Fort Worth this Friday evening.&nbsp; Bella Bee has shot a couple of weddings at the gardens and they come highly recommended. SO......Join us, the ladies of Bella Bee, and a host of other great wedding vendors as Bella Bee celebrates their new (totally chic I might add) studio off Magnolia Avenue.&nbsp; Click on the link above for all the details! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1274306454 Weddings http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1274306454&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1274306454 Wed, 19 May 2010 16:15:02 -0600 Clark Gardens and Palo Pinto General Hospital join forces to present the annual Health Forum. This year's event is open to men and women. &nbsp; Topics include: Dr. Karen Birdy: Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement for Men &amp; Women; Dr. Gail Brothers/Braun: It's Your Time for Mental Health; Dr. Jay Puppala: Heart Health; Clark Gardens Garden Director Carol Clark Montgomery: Sustainable Gardening; Michael Anderson: Conscious Living, a Gentle Approach to Fitness &nbsp; The day begins ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1273320608 Events http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1273320608&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1273320608 Sat, 08 May 2010 06:10:08 -0600 Last night the Graford ISD Prom was held in the West Tent and Rose Pavilion.&nbsp; The area is perfect for this type of event amidst all the iris and poppy blooms and the beautiful rock waterfall.&nbsp; The event was gorgeous and the kids had a great time dancing the night away! Next time you are planning a prom, corporate event, Quinceanera, birthday party, or any other excuse you have to party call Clark Gardens.&nbsp; We have ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272816363 Events http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272816363&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272816363 Sun, 02 May 2010 10:06:03 -0600 I think the hardest part of creating a beautiful outdoor wedding is narrowing your ideas and deciding what you really want.&nbsp; The ideas and options can be overwhelming! I mean you only get to do this once so why not cram every cool idea you've seen into one event...right? If you take a serious look at weddings you love from magazines and blogs you will notice that they ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272558892 Weddings http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272558892&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1272558892 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:34:52 -0600 Last night Clark Gardens was fortunate enough to be the host site for two adorable weddings: First, Catherine and Daniel were married in the Channel Garden.&nbsp; Due to a little rain, she decided to move the ceremony from the middle of the Channel Garden to under the South Pavilion overlooking the Channel Pond.&nbsp; It turned out so sweet and intimate--guests sat in chairs facing the couple who stood in front of the fountains, they were completely ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1271620643 Weddings http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1271620643&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1271620643 Sun, 18 Apr 2010 13:57:23 -0600 It may have snowed on Saturday but don't tell the Gardens.&nbsp; The plants are "psyched" for Spring.&nbsp; (and so am I) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Encore Azalea&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Peach Blossoms &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plum Tree <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1269312804 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1269312804&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1269312804 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:53:24 -0600 It's a Monday....and the first Monday of Daylight Savings Time (urgh)...and I'm sitting in the office sending out press releases for the Spring Festival when all of a sudden I hear something banging on the front door.&nbsp; Here's pictures of what was happening. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; From Inside my office looking out!!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I tiptoed around to the front door.He's checking himself out! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He's fighting mad at the peacock in the door!!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; And I mean really mad!!! This went on ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268692877 Wildlife http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268692877&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268692877 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:43:26 -0600 More and more flowers, trees, and shrubs are blooming each day.&nbsp; Bring your family and enjoy the sites, sounds and smells of Spring. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Daffodils&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pear Tree &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Flowering Quince&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hyacinths <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268435529 Gardening http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268435529&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268435529 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:12:09 -0700 Looks like the adage about Spring is true for this year..."In like a lion, out like a lamb!!"&nbsp; We can certainly hope for the lamb. I found our first bluebonnet this morning.&nbsp; She's a beauty. <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268435094 Gardening http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268435094&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1268435094 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:04:54 -0700 Clark Gardens is excited to announce our first Backpack Biology.&nbsp; JoAnn Collins, an avid outdoor educator, has written TEKS based lesson plans on Tree Systems for students K-5th Grade.&nbsp; The lesson plans include pre and post visit activities and of course a trip to the Gardens to discover our amazing Historical Tree Trail.&nbsp; Included in the lesson plans are activities that integrate social studies, math, and language arts. Teachers and educators are invited to a workshop ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1266411085 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1266411085&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1266411085 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 05:55:04 -0700 We have thawed out at Clark Gardens.&nbsp; Most of the snow has melted and life goes on.&nbsp; Here are some photos from Friday morning. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1266327588 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1266327588&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1266327588 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:39:48 -0700 Clark Gardens is blanketed in a beautiful, white snow.&nbsp; It has been snowing since before dawn.&nbsp; Wow!! &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265906515 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265906515&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265906515 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:41:55 -0700 Environmental Education Scores Victory in President Obama's proposed budget.&nbsp; We received an email this afternoon from the No Child Left Inside Coalition which reads: Environmental Literacy included in Obama's new Education Budget: Historic First We just logged a major victory for No Child Left Inside, perhaps our most significant.&nbsp; President Obama’s budget that was released yesterday includes environmental literacy in the U.S. Department of Education budget for the very first time.&nbsp; We now have the Obama administration ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265148103 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265148103&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1265148103 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:01:43 -0700 <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264797342 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264797342&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264797342 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:35:42 -0700 Our Feathered Friends Many of you have enjoyed watching and observing the different birds at Oxbow.&nbsp; One of the species of unusual geese that can usually be found at Oxbow is the Egyptian Geese.&nbsp; As you might suspect the Egyptian Geese is a nonnative species for the Americas.&nbsp; They are quite regal in appearance. The swan living at Oxbow is a species called Mute Swan.&nbsp; According to the website Charming Fare the description and habitat of the ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264521747 Wildlife http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264521747&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264521747 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:02:27 -0700 As I put the finishing touches on this month's newsletter it is midday and the temperature is 70 degrees.&nbsp; Was it really in the lower 10’s just two weeks ago? Gee Whiz! I enjoyed a walk around the garden yesterday and took some photographs.&nbsp; Too often we think of our winter gardens as absent of color but that’s simply not true.&nbsp; It is truly a great time to come visit the gardens.&nbsp; We have many different ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264520526 Gardening http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264520526&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1264520526 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 08:43:40 -0700 Hello All, Clark Gardens is a member of the No Child Left Inside Coalition. This group advocates for environmental and outdoor education for children. Exciting legislation is working it's way through the system now. Please take a few minutes to review this information and if you feel as I do, contact the Department of Education and let them know you support this legislation. This is a copy of the email I received from this morning: The U.S. ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1263253614 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1263253614&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1263253614 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:07:51 -0700 To All the Clark Gardens Family and Friends--I wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year. As we start this new year and decade I can't help but reflect on the past. I don't believe either Max or Billie anticipated the long term effort involved with opening up their "backyard" to the public. But they were generous enough to want to share their love of gardening and the outdoors with others. For their ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1262876484 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1262876484&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1262876484 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:01:24 -0700 Calendars The Clark Gardens' 2010 calendars are in! The calendars feature photographs taken by the winners of this years' photography contest. Enjoy a different image of the Gardens each month.&nbsp; Calendars are $13 each or 2 for $20, and are available for purchase in the Gift Shop at the Park entrance. Membership Give a lasting gift to someone or treat yourself and your family with a membership to Clark Gardens. Memberships are available at the admission gate or ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260983343 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260983343&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260983343 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:09:20 -0700 Holiday Festival 2009 Dear Friends, We've come to the final week of the holiday festivities in the Gardens, and hope you will join us. Festival Dates and Times Thursday through Sunday, December 10th through 13th, 2009. Thursday through Saturday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Activities * Local Entertainment * Hayrides * Pictures with Santa * Evening Lights * Supper with Santa * Nativity Scene Saturday Supper with Santa (additional fee) A highlight of the festival is the Supper with Santa Saturday night dinner. A ... <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260294028 Events http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260294028&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1260294028 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:48:02 -0700 This morning I woke up to a beautiful winter wonderland.&nbsp; (much to the surprise of my dogs!!).&nbsp; It was absolutely amazing.&nbsp; It quickly melted but I am certainly thankful I was able to enjoy it.&nbsp; <br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259772870 General http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259772870&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259772870 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:54:30 -0700 Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30pm, the festival comes to life with tree lighting, caroling and a surprise visit from Santa. Admission on Thursday, December 3rd is a fundraiser for ARM (Addiction Recovery Ministries). Suggested donations are regular admission fees. All Thursday proceeds will be donated to ARM. Entertainment Opening night guests will be treated to local entertainment. Local singer, songwriter Stan Crawford will perform along with the Millsap High School Band, the Mineral Wells Wranglerettes and a ...<br clear="all"> http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259702232 Events http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259702232&comments=comments http://blog.clarkgardens.org/documents/blog.php?entry_id=1259702232 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:17:12 -0700