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The Clark Gardens Blog

Keeping you up-to-date on all things botanical and happenings at the Gardens.

Gardening (7)

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The American Beauty-Berry arrives early

Category: Gardening

Posted On Friday, August 31 2012

Here at Clark Gardens, we know that Fall is not far off when we see the arrival of the The American Beauty-Berry. Nothing compares to the rich c...

Fall Salad Bowl Garden

Category: Gardening

Posted On Wednesday, June 22 2011

This blog article is by guest writer and gardener, Janice Ellis. I find fall the best time to have a salad garden in our area of Texas. Favorites are...

I Have a Plant Crush on Salvias

Category: Gardening

Posted On Thursday, May 26 2011

At the moment my favorite plants blooming in the gardens are all the different types of salvias. I absolutely love the way the hotter it gets ...

Attracting Good Bugs to Your Garden

Category: Gardening

Posted On Friday, April 15 2011

Hopefully your garden is teeming with bugs--that's right bugs-the good kind . The difficulty is in knowing what a good bug is and what a bad bug...

The Buck Roses are coming on...

Category: Gardening

Posted On Tuesday, April 05 2011

On Sunday morning the puppers and I strolled the garden. If we get going early enough it is their time to have free rein in the garden--no guest...

Wildlife (3)

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Fascinating Fabulous Dragonflies

Category: Wildlife

Posted On Monday, August 15 2011

by Jeanette Henderson Dazzling, glittering, jeweled acrobats and the most agile of all flying insects are the Dragonflies and Damselflies that make u...

Try to beat this view from your office window

Category: Wildlife

Posted On Tuesday, March 08 2011

I just can't resist bragging a bit. Living and working in a garden has its advantages. This is the view from my office window. &nbs...

Crazy for Ducks

Category: Wildlife

Posted On Monday, February 14 2011

I’ve been thinking a lot about ducks lately. Did you know that people are actually raising ducks in their residential backyards? I know, crazy, righ...

General (7)

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Mark your Calendars for our Pumpkin & Apple Canning Class

Category: General

Posted On Tuesday, August 28 2012

Pumpkin & Apple Canning Class Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012 Time: 9:00am-1:30pm Instructor: Mary Otto Cost: TBA ...

Clark Gardens Featured in Texas Co-Op Power Article

Category: General

Posted On Monday, March 12 2012

Clark Gardens is featured in an article entitled, "From the Ground Up," on the Texas Co-Op Power website. Article by: Kaye NorthcottIssue: March 2012...

Clark Gardens G Scale Trains are a runnin'--Sure to delight the young and old!!

Category: General

Posted On Friday, July 01 2011

The Clark Garden G Scale trains are running this weekend thanks to the staff and to volunteers. Alan is in the garden every Sunday operating the...

Clark Gardens Historic Tree Trail Combines Nature and History

Category: General

Posted On Wednesday, May 11 2011

Clark Gardens Historic Tree Trail Combines Nature with History Clark Gardens hosts one of the largest collections of Historic Trees in the United Sta...

Social Media...it's a Collaborative Effort

Category: General

Posted On Tuesday, March 15 2011

Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, blogging....Wow!! Where and how to use these tools can be mind boggling. The staff at Clark Gardens works clo...

Events (12)

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Calling all "Carolers"

Category: Events

Posted On Monday, November 19 2012

Do you and your friends or family enjoy singing Christmas songs? Join Clark Gardens this Sunday at our Old Fashioned Tree Lighting. Y...

Cash Prizes for Best Chili

Category: Events

Posted On Monday, September 17 2012

At Our 2012 Annual Chili Cook-Off Are there any good Chili Cooks out there? Clark Gardens challenges you to register for our 2012 Annual Chil...

Photography Contest - Submit your Photos

Category: Events

Posted On Friday, August 31 2012

If you are entering our 2012 Annual Photography Contest, it is time to submit your photos. Be sure to print off and complete the Entry Form and ...

Cash Prize for Scarecrow

Category: Events

Posted On Friday, August 24 2012

Win Cash Prizes in our Scarecrow Competition Clark Gardens invites you to participate in our second annual Scarecrow Alley and competition. Gra...

Photography Contest

Category: Events

Posted On Thursday, August 23 2012

Photography Competition Don’t miss out on Clark Gardens 2012 Annual Photography Competition. All ages are welcome to enter. I would lov...

Uncategorized (71)

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Dragonfly Walk - Reserve your space today!

Category: Uncategorized

Posted On Monday, May 13 2013

This is a great walk to bring the kids too this summer!! Jeanette Henderson has a wealth of knowledge to share about these wonderful creatures. ...

Composting Class This Saturday

Category: Uncategorized

Posted On Monday, May 13 2013

It's not to late to register for our Composting class this Saturday, May 18 from 9:00am - noon. Class Description Composted organic wastes can be us...