Nassau Bay City Hall | 1800 Space Park Drive, Suite 200 | Nassau Bay, TX 77058 | 281-333-4211
OCT 2015
CITY NEWS HAVE FUN & MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY In a recent meeting, City Manager Chris Reed referred to Nassau Bay’s Garden Club (NBGC) as “the soul of our city.” The Club has been around for 52 years and is still going strong and making an impact on our community. The Garden Club’s purpose is to encourage home gardening, promote and create a beautiful city, educate citizens, practice healthy horticulture practices, and conserve our world’s natural resources.
Garden Club Calendar
With the growing number of home gardeners and those interested in learning how to begin gardening, NBGC wants to help! There are many benefits to growing your own food and flowers, and it is great to experience the joy of creating a beautiful living space right outside your door.
All events held at Nassau Bay City Hall unless noted.
NBGC has many upcoming events featuring many talented professionals covering a variety of gardening topics. Whether you are a long-time gardener or are just interested in learning how to grow anything from beautiful flowers to a colorful vegetable garden.
“Four Photo-Shooting Techniques of Do Anh Tuan” with NBGC member and Master Photographer Peter Bowman.
Over the years, NBGC has installed and continue to maintain six neighborhood gardens for residents to enjoy: Swan Lagoon Butterfly Garden, Lake Nassau Park Reflection Garden, Upper Bay Circle Garden, Lake Nassau Park entrance, Bal Harbour Esplanade, and the very popular Tranquility Arbor in Ward Park. Every year on Arbor Day, they purchase and plant a tree in the city, and have done so for 51 years! NBGC also provides financial support to Armand Bayou Nature Center, welcome plants for new residents, horticulture scholarships, and assists with recycling and conservation resources. The Nassau Bay Garden Club invites you to join one of their upcoming events. Each event offers a great opportunity to learn something new, have fun, and to be part of a wonderful organization in Nassau Bay! For more information about upcoming events or how to get involved, please contact Cherry Nims: cherrynims@hotmail.com or 713-294-4268.
October 13, 2015 @ 9:30am
“Putting your Garden Herbs to Work in the Kitchen: The Edible Garden” with Chef Travis Bethel.
October 20, 2015 @ 7:00pm
November 10, 2015 @ 9:30am
“Decorating for the Holidays with Natural Plants” with Theresa Vinci of Haute Flowers and Finds.
November 14, 2015 @ 8:00am
Nassau Bay Beautification Day at Lake Nassau Park
January 12, 2016 @ 9:30am
“Planting for Drought: How to Plant for Extreme Heat and Cold” with Tricia Bradbury
February 9, 2016 @ 9:30am
“Planting Gardens for Butterflies, Birds and Other Wildlife” with Jim Blanton, Program Director, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center
Date TBD @ 7:00pm
“Vegetable and Herb Gardens for Any Space and Budget”
Date TBD @ 10am
“Secret Gardens of Nassau Bay” Fundraising Tour
March 8, 2016 @ 9:30am
“Research, Results and Recommendations to Cities and Neighborhoods” with Chien Wei and Charriss York, League City Parks and Texas A&M University
April 12, 2016 @ 9:30am
“Tulips and Other Bulbs for Your Garden: Experiences from the Amsterdam Flower Show” with NBGC member Peggy Hill
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