Thursday, September 2, 2010

CHILDREN'S AUTHORS, QUILTS, RUNS, PHOTO CONTEST, CLASSES

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Children's Books Authors October 2, 2010 What do goats, gratitude, the healing power of gardens, pumpkins and squirrels have in common? Clark Gardens Fall Festival on October 2nd! Five award winning children's authors will be in the garden reading their books and interacting with the young and young at heart. Author Cherie Colburn will be sharing her award winning book, Our Shadow Garden. Cherie accepted the Growing Good Kids Award on July 24th at the 2010 National Children and Youth Symposium. She was one of only four children's book authors to be recognized by the American Horticultural Society and the Texas AgriLife Extension Services' National Junior Master Gardener program for effectively promoting an understanding of and appreciation for gardening, plants, and the environment. Our Shadow Garden follows a young boy and his grandfather as they embark on a mission to transform grandmother's garden into a night-blooming oasis while she is ill and ...

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

POTTERY CLASSES - HALF MARATHON & 5K - FALL/WINTER CLASSES

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Thank You to Our Newsletter Sponsors October 2nd Second Annual Fall Festival Half Marathon and 5K On October 2nd, Clark Gardens hosts our Second Annual Fall Festival Half Marathon and 5K. The half marathon race starts in Clark Gardens and continues on to the Rails to Trails. The runners enjoy beautiful country roads, rolling hills and a trip through the Vietnam War Museum. A favorite among runners is the aid station at the Garner Store and Cafe. The 5K also starts at Clark Gardens continuing on the Rails to Trails and finishes with a dash through the Park. The award ceremony features breakfast burritos and music by the Weatherford based band, Elixir. Read more about the October 2nd runner events and access registration forms. After the race, runners are invited to enjoy the gardens and the fall festival activities which include pumpkin painting, pumpkin golf, gardening speakers and much more. It's a great day ...

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Thursday, July 1, 2010

CRAPE MYRTLES - MEMBERSHIP - FALL SCHEDULE

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Crape Myrtle "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 America, Crape Myrtle, is derived from the crape-like appearance of the flower. The Crape Myrtle was introduced to Charleston, South Carolina from China and Korea, in the late 1700's by the French botanist Andre Michaux. Today there is a crape myrtle to fill every landscape need, from specimen type trees to fast growing dwarf types. In the United States it can be seen anywhere south of USDA Zone 6, doing best and avoiding fungal ...

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Thursday, May 27, 2010

FAMILY NATURE CHALLENGE AND G-SCALE TRAINS

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Experience the Beauty Experience the beauty of North Texas this Memorial Day. Clark Gardens Botanical Park is open and is a great way to get outside and get in touch with the outdoors. Bring a picnic and spend the day. Hang-out with the wildlife and "Live Your Best Life Outdoors" this Memorial Day. Our hours are: Monday-Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The G-scale trains will be running all weekend. Speaking of the G-Scale Trains... Did you know that the trains running on the north side of Clark Gardens Depot replicate the Weatherford-Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railroad? This railroad was an important part of the railway system from Dallas to West Texas. The Weatherford-Mineral Wells and Northwestern Railroad's first train arrived in Mineral Wells January 1, 1891 and eventually went on to Seymour by connecting with the Gulf Texas and Western Railroad. Read more about ...

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

SPECTACULAR SPRING

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What a Spectacular Spring It Has Been After what seemed months of cold, wet, snowy weather spring arrived. And what a spring we had. The poppies were amazing. The irises - gorgeous. And the roses fantastic. Pink Double Ruffle Poppies - Iris - Roses Many Clark Garden visitors have been impressed with the Peggy Martin Rose growing along the arbor at the Rose Pavilion. When we explain that those roses were planted from a one gallon container and are in their third year there is total disbelief. Not only is the Peggy Martin beautiful, it has a great story. The rose survived Hurricane Katrina. Dr. William Welch, our featured speaker at our Spring Festival, shared the story. I hope you have a chance to take time to read Dr. Welch's article the Early History of the Peggy Martin. The history makes the rose even more beautiful. A Walk Down Conifer Trail One of my favorite ...

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

SPRING FESTIVAL AND VEGETABLE GARDENING CLASS

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Clark Gardens Spring Festival Saturday and Sunday March 27 and 28, 2010 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Join us for two days of fun for the whole family! Model Train Show · North Texas Garden Railway Club: G Scale · Tex-N Modular Railroad Club: N Scale · Lone Star Hi-Railers Model Railroad Association: O Gauge · Children's Thomas The Train Play Area · Annetta Valley and Western Railroad Club with 7-1/2" Scale models · Clark Gardens: 1200 feet of G Scale Layout · Take a ride around the Park on the ChooChoo Express Trackless Train Classic Car Show Saturday, 1:00pm - 4:00pm · Sponsored by Faith Covenant Church · Hosted by Mineral Wells Muscle · Cars judged by popular vote. · Trophies for top ten and goody bags for first 50 entries. · Entry fee $15.00 includes 2 free passes to the garden. · Drawings for Door Prizes For more information check with Faith Covenant Church, 416 North Oak in Mineral Wells, Texas or call 940-325-3456 Gardening Demonstrations, Plant Sales ...

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

JANUARY 2010 - WINTER GARDEN AND FEATHERED FRIENDS

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The Winter Garden & Our Feathered Friends The Winter Garden As I put the finishing touches on this newsletter it is midday and the temperature is 70 degrees.  Was it really in the lower teens just two weeks ago? Gee Whiz! I enjoyed a walk around the garden yesterday and took some photographs.  Too often we think of our winter gardens as absent of color but that's simply not true.  It is truly a great time to come visit the gardens.  We have many different types of evergreen trees and shrubbery which provide a beautiful backdrop of greenery.   One of the smaller evergreen shrubs is the Mahonia bealei, commonly called the leather leaf mahonia.  It is a member of the barberry family.  It grows to be about 4-6 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide.  It has large, pinnately compound leaves with erect, unbranched, stiff stems.  It is a native of China and is ...

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Wednesday, December 16, 2009

GIFT IDEAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS 2009

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Gift Ideas 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.  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 by calling Clark Gardens at 940.682.4856. Memberships are tax deductible. Core Benefits for all levels of membership: Free admission to the Garden. Free admission at over 200 other public gardens nationwide through American Horticulture Society's reciprocal admission program. Quarterly newsletter. Invitations to member-Only events. Discounts to classes, workshops, and events. E-Bulletin updates with current Garden news and events. 10% discount on purchases in the Garden Shop. Many membership types are available, for individuals, couples and families, as well as business memberships. For more ...

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Tuesday, December 8, 2009

LAST WEEK OF THE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

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Holiday Festival 2009 Dear Friends, It's time for our second annual Holiday Festival. Join us for the final week of holiday festivities in the Gardens. Thursday through Sunday, December 10th through 13th Festival Times 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 Regular admission fees apply throughout the holiday event, with the exception of the Saturday, Supper with Santa dinner. Regular Admission Fee $7.00/adult $5.00/Senior (65 and over) and Children under 15 No charge for Children under 4. Saturday Supper with Santa (additional fee) A highlight of the festival is the Supper with Santa Saturday night dinner. Both adults and children loved this event last year and we are repeating it this year. A traditional Italian buffet, artfully prepared by Nancy's Italian Texan Grill, will be served. Guests will enjoy holiday music and arts and crafts are available for the children. Santa makes a surprise appearance and children may ...

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Tuesday, December 1, 2009

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT DECEMBER 3RD - BENEFITTING ARM

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Holiday Festival 2009 Dear Friends, It's time for our second annual Holiday Festival. The festival is held the first two weekends in December. Enjoy the entertainment rain or shine - in our all-weather, heated tent. Nice! Thursday through Sunday, December 3rd - 6th and Thursday through Sunday, December 10th - 13th Festival Times Thursday through Saturday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 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 local boys Drum line. Also performing are David Owens and Tim Graham with Cowboy poetry, followed by ...

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