NASSAUBAYGARDENCLUB

Now that August is here, it’s time to make your garden ready for hummingbirds that will be passing through our area this month The Nassau Bay Garden Club encourages the feeding of hummingbirds in our area Hummingbirds typically make their way through Houston for a short period in spring during their northern migration A majority of this population usually returns for a month, or a bit longer, in August or early September for their southern migration. Some will breed and stay through the summer but only a few stay through the winter Put out your feeders in early August, so you can be certain to attract them It is even more effective to plant a garden to attract hummingbirds. Buchanan’s Native Plants recommends a few of their favorite plants to attract and feed hummingbirds: Firebush, Butterfly weed, Esperanza, Turk's Cap, and Autumn sage The club meets on the second Tuesday of every month September through May at Nassau Bay City Hall located at 1800 Nasa Parkway, Nassau Bay 77058

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SAVETHEDATE: FALLSWEEP

Mark your calendars for this year’s Fall Sweep Nov 4-5 The Keep Nassau Bay Beautiful / Parks & Recreation Committee will do a Peninsula Cleanup, painting curbs and planting flowers and other fun kid activities If you would like to sign up to volunteer or need more information please contact Chairman Michelle Weller at michelle weller@nassaubay com