Posted: Friday, January 24, 2014 6:00 pm
The Harris County Master Gardeners are gearing up to host several local events in February.
Mike Shoup presents his monthly “Hamburger Tuesday” lecture at noon on Feb. 4, speaking on “Empress of the Garden- Old Garden Roses-The Ultimate Plant.”
Shoup earned a master’s degree in horticulture from Texas AM. He founded the Antique Rose Emporium in 1984 and is a past president of the Heritage Rose Foundation. Shoup is the author of two books: Roses in the Southern Garden and Landscaping with Antique Roses, as well as co-author with Liz Druitt of the book, Empress of the Garden, released in October.
The talk is open to the public and all visitors are welcome to enjoy a hamburger lunch at 11:30 a.m. for a $5 donation.
The Green Thumb Gardening Series of free lectures continues with talks on ”Spring Vegetable Gardening,” on tap from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 15 at Maude Smith Marks Library, located at 1815 Westgreen Blvd. in Katy.
On Feb. 19, Master Gardener Jean Fefer will provide a preview talk about varieties of plants being offered at the annual Tomato Pepper Sale. The talk will begin at 7 p.m. in the Extension Office auditorium, located at 3033 Bear Creek Drive. The sale will be held March 1 and March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and features 21 varieties of tomato plants and 17 kinds of pepper plants, plus basil, green eggplant and a bookstore featuring selections for local gardeners. The organization’s monthly Fourth Tuesday Open Garden Day will be held Feb. 25 in the Demonstration Gardens at the Bear Creek Extension office. A hands-on talk on ”Spring Vegetable Gardens” will take place at 10 a.m. in the raised vegetable garden bed area for adults. Activities will also be available for children.
Visitors will also be able to tour the gardens before and after the demonstration. In addition, Harris County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer any horticulture questions from attendees.
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