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Manufacturing community helps to keep Seguin above water during pandemic
SEDC officials provide economic development update By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
town but we’ve slowly started to make improvement. For the past couple of months, we’ve been hovering about 7.3 and 7.4 percent for our unemployment rate for the city of Seguin. That is really on par with what we are also seeing in terms of the county’s unemployment rate, but we are also faring better than the state average, the national average for an unemployment rate. So, I think that really kind of correlates to the fact that we do have a lot of manufacturing here in the community. There were slow downs as a result of COVID and a lot of that had to do with supply chain disruption and in some cases, some of the companies were feeling impasse from lack of consumer demand on some products but then there were other companies that actually informed us that they are having some of the best business that they’ve seen in a while,” said Schneuker.
(Seguin) – It looks as though the city of Seguin, when compared to other surrounding communities, has “dodged a massive bullet” when it comes to the economic impact of COVID-19. Although some say things are far from over, Josh Schneuker, the executive director of the Seguin Economic Development Corporation (SEDC), says at least for now, he is confident in the city’s current position. Much of that positive position Schneuker says can be attributed to its solid manufacturing foundation. “Looking back especially at some of the unemployment numbers from May and June, we recorded – at least all the records I could trace down – we recorded the highest unemployment rate that the city of Seguin ever recorded and that was back in May. That was at a 15 percent unemployment rate and that was really the result of some furloughs that we were made aware of at some of our major employers throughout
Schneuker says at least for this round, Seguin’s manufacturing community has been able to stand tall. See MANUFACTURING, page 3
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(Seguin) -- Don’t worry about sending money with your child if he or she is enrolled in public schools. In an unprecedented move by the USDA, it was announced that all students will eat free for a limited time. In districts like Seguin ISD, the news is extra special in that the district had already launched a program that made breakfast and lunch meals free for all kids pre-k through the eighth grades. This announcement, however, will now include all students at Seguin High School.
be provided for free for those at a campus but it will also be available for those learning remotely and picking up meals curbside.
The United States and Texas departments of agriculture (USDA and TDA) say they are offering additional flexibilities to Child Nutrition programs across the country in order to better serve communities. They say it will provide all school districts the necessary funds and flexibility to supply children with food for free as the community continues to address the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The food will be made available through Dec. 31. Not only will the meals
Parents picking up curbside meals that do not have the child present in the car will need to show proof of enrollment in the district (not necessarily proof of being a remote learner) or a birth certificate if the child is not enrolled in the district. When the temporary program ends on or before Dec. 31, 2020, Seguin ISD officials say they must resume the traditional NSLP that will provide meals to Seguin High School students based on their eligibility for free and reduced-priced meals. Additionally, under the NSLP, the district will only be able to serve meals to enrolled Seguin ISD students.
Seguin economic development projects still on schedule
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“We are still really on track. Two of the main projects that you’ll see right off Interstate 10 with Continental Structural Plastics and United Alloy, both of those, the construction continued through the pandemic. It really hasn’t impacted the plans for those companies and their operations. So, it’s really interesting. Of course, nobody was immune from effects of what was going on with the pandemic but we are in a situation where I think we dodged a massive bullet in terms of mass layoffs within the community and super high unemployment rate, but we are also in a position where we are going to be bringing on new employers, being able to add new jobs and also jobs that are going to be well paying and have very solid career pathways to them also. So I think with all the uncertainty, really throughout the state and the country as it relates to COVID, I really think we are in a bright spot here in Seguin and we are really excited to continue to move forward with a lot of the positive momentum that we have,” said Schneuker.
“It could have been a much different story. You know when you look at some communities that are really dependent on retail and tourism, they are still hurting and there is still a lot of folks that are still laid off that might be laid off in the foreseeable future just simply because those industries – it’s proven to be much harder to reopen a lot of those industries and we are still at, with a lot of the mandates with the state on restaurants and bars and things like that, operating at continued limited capacity and folks not traveling as much. With our economy having a lot of manufacturing and a lot of diverse manufacturing within Seguin, it really has helped us out I think, kind of take a few punches, I guess is the best way to put it but be able to remain on our feet and stay resilient through this whole thing,” said Schneuker. Schneuker says the label of a manufacturing town might not have always sounded interesting for some, but believes that people are now really getting to see the benefits of that title. He says that’s because staying afloat these last few months has not only allowed the city to keep its momentum but it has also allowed more people to keep their jobs. “We are aware of communities within the region that are going to be experiencing budget shortfalls for next year and because we have been able to keep a lot of our economy open because they were really deemed essential during a lot of the shut downs that you saw in March and April and portions of May, we are still able as a city to do our business and move forward and collect those revenues and reinvest them into the community. It’s really important to have, I think, an economy that is diversified and I know that we hear we have a lot of manufacturing here in Seguin. Now, I think it’s one in three jobs in the community is in manufacturing but in a scenario like this and really a scenario that nobody would have predicted kind of occurring, it’s kind of actually played in our favor a little bit to have all of this
Schneuker says not only has the city been able to continue to track progress on current projects, but it has also been able to welcome a new manufacturing partner, Coffee Tech Industries, to Seguin.
manufacturing and I think it’s going to keep us afloat. We are likely going to improve much sooner than some of our neighbors and be in a better position to respond to the needs of the community as a result of all of this,” said Schneuker.
“That’s the case of a sector within manufacturing that – I’m not going to say is immune to a pandemic but folks need their coffee regardless of what’s going on and we are able to capitalize and work with this company and it’s going to be another I think win for the city to have another big name company come in and set up shop and have well paying jobs in the community that hopefully can endure things like this in the future if it happens again,” said Schneuker.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also reportedly not impacted the construction of current projects in the city. Schneuker says all plans are still moving forward.
SEDC officials say Seguin currently has three times the amount of manufacturing jobs when compared to the national average.
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Seguin’s Tiger Beach becoming South Texas hub for beach volleyball enthusiasts
(Seguin) - Athletes who enjoy the rapidly growing sport of beach volleyball have a state-of-the-art facility right here in Seguin that offers competitive and recreational players alike the chance to develop and showcase their skills. The Tiger Sports Complex on Cordova Road created that opportunity earlier this year with the opening of Tiger Beach, an outdoor multi-plex with eight sand volleyball courts, including four under a 45-foot openair roof, complete with lights, 16 outdoor showers, 10 restrooms, concessions, and a pro shop. Frank and Kelle Sullivan are the complex’s owners. Kelle, who is also the Operations Manager, says Tiger Beach offers something for every age group and skill level.
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Plihal has served as a coach for various clubs in the two decades since. He has coached 12 players who went on to receive Division I or Division II scholarships in the past six years alone.
with the complex here, and our growth, even over this short summer that we had, we’ll be able to draw the community in, and be able to give the community the opportunity to learn a different form of volleyball.” The Tiger Sports Complex continues to run a thriving indoor volleyball organization that serves multiple age groups and skill levels, and a busy CrossFit gym as well. Running those facilities and coaching the athletes who utilize them fills up most of the daily schedule for Frank and Kelle Sullivan, their daughter Skylar, veteran coach Robyn O’Bryan, and other staff members. With the addition of Tiger Beach as an annex dedicated completely to beach volleyball, Kelle says Plihal joining the staff has been a godsend.
“Every night during the week, we have something “He’s an amazing individual,” Sullivan said. “He has going on between leagues or open play,” Sullivan said. so much experience, so much history with the sport “On the weekends, you can catch volleyballlive.com itself. He reached out to us, was hoping he could find and see what tournaments that we’re hosting. There’s a home here, and I don’t think we’re ever going to let opportunity for the young, juniors, junior high, high schoolers through adult leagues, or just adult open play. Beach volleyball players enjoy a game at sunset on one of the outdoor courts at Tiger him leave. He has professional playing experience, he’s grown up in the sport since he was high school We have family play on Sundays, which means all ages, age. Just knows everything about the sport, and we from 4-5 year olds through mom and dad can come out Beach in Seguin. Photo by Kelle Sullivan. here and play, and they do, and have a good time playing.” Plihal’s previous Texas stops include Houston, Dallas, and San hired him to be our new sand Program Director, so he’s pretty Antonio. He’s excited about growing beach volleyball in the much running the show.” The Sullivans hired accomplished beach volleyball veteran Clint Seguin area and the South Texas region. In addition to coaching and teaching beach volleyball, Plihal looks Plihal to serve as Program Director at Tiger Beach. “They’ve built a facility here that will allow the community to to assist in the recruiting process for athletes who aspire to play Plihal, a California native, played proffessional beach volleyball come in and learn a sport that is new to the area,” Plihall noted. in college. See TIGER BEACH, page 5 in the 1990s. His playing career ended in 2000 when he was “Volleyball is big here, but beach is a different animal. So I think
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Outdoor volleyball for all ages, skill levels at Tiger Beach TIGER BEACH, continued from page 4 A growing number of players enjoy the indoor and beach versions of the game, and Plihal says playing in the sand can benefit those who primarily compete in the gym. “Moving in the sand is a lot different, so it requires different muscle movements,” Plihal said. “It makes their speed better, increases vertical, and as far as the
volleyball game itself, it will help the players read defensively, and like I said, should be able to help them be better offensive players and defensive players.” Additional information on Tiger Beach’s daily schedule, leagues, clinics, tournaments, and playing options for various age groups and skill levels can be found on the website texastigersbeach.org.
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Tuesday Schedule Seguin volleyball vs. Gonzales/ Floresvill (dual) @ Gonzales, 6 p.m. Navarro volleyball @ Wimberley, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball @ Luling, 7 p.m.
Friday Schedule Navarro football @ Cuero, 7:30 p.m. (6:50 pre-game) on KWED 1580-AM and Seguintoday.com. Marion football @ Hondo, 7:30 p.m. Seguin volleyball vs. Medina Valley/ Judson (dual) @ Medina Valley, 5 p.m. Navarro volleyball @ Canyon Lake, 6 p.m. Marion volleyball vs. S.A.-Cole, 5 p.m.
Saturday Schedule Navarro volleyball @ McMullin County meet (Tilden)
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Clothing Ministry
The Refuge III Clothing Ministry continues to give away clothing, some furniture, dishes, and other items at 7535 Elm Creek Road in Seguin. For further information call 830303-6478.
Free Bible Course The World Bible is offering free
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Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Training
The Alamo Area Council of Governments Area Agencies on Aging is offering Volunteer LTC Ombudsman Traing to help improve the quality of life and care for residents in a nursing home or assisted living near you. They provide training, tools and ongoing support. The training is virtual. To register, call 210-362-5209 or the Facebook page: www.facebook.com/alamoaaaombudsman.
Seguin Public Library New Hours of Operation
The Seguin Public Library will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Visit library.seguintexas.gov for a current schedule of virtual programs. Please call 401-2422 for additional information.
Virtual Toddler Time
The Seguin Public Library will have its virtual Toddler Time at 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Call 830-4012422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Virtual Preschool Storytime
The Seguin Public Library will offer a virtual weekly Preschool Storytime for children ages 3 to 6 at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Watch live at Facebook.com/ SeguinPublicLibrary. Call 830-401-2422 or visit library.seguintexas.gov for additional information.
Leadership Seguin
The Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its Leadership Seguin program. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 18. For more information call 830-379-6382.
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American Legion Riders Nut Run 7
The American Legion Riders will have its Nut Run 7 beginning with registration at 9 a.m. and first bike out at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 at the SS American Memorial located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fee is $20 per rider and $10 per passenger. For more information call 210-382-1745.
Big Red Barn Market Days
The Big Red Barn will be holding Market Days from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month at the corner of 123 Bypass and Cordova Road in Seguin. To join as a vendor or for more information visit www.texagedu.org, email redbarnseguin@gmail.com or call/text 830-3790933.
Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market
The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers Market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Saturdays of the month at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more information, or to join as a vendor, visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers Market Facebook page or text 210722-9054.
Backpacks-4-Kids
The Community Council of South Central Texas Community Action Partnership will have its Backpacks-4-Kids distribution from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21 at 1210 E. Court St. in Seguin. To be eligible, participants must show number of school aged children in household using SNAP benefits letter or children’s Medicaid cards. Social distancing will be followed.
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Pregnancey Care Center Fundraisng Banquet
The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center will have its 20th Anniversary Fundraising Banquet at noon and 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Seguin Event Center. Social distancing will be implemented, meals will be boxed. Registration is required by calling 830-303-2151.
Sunrise Lions Springtime Fun Run/Walk Rescheduled
The Seguin Sunrise Lions 3rd Annual Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 26 at Walnut Springs Park. For more information visit the Facebook page, Sunrise Funrunwalk, call 830-379-8033, or email marvel.maddox@gmail.com.
2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster Contest
The Seguin Police Department wants kids to put their art skills to the test during its first ever 2020 Badges, Bikes and Tykes Poster Contest. If needed, poster board, crayons or map pencils may be picked up at the Seguin Police Department Mondays through Fridays between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The contest deadline is Monday, Sept. 28. Winners will be announced on Monday, Oct. 5.
Free Hazardous Waste Pick-Up
The City of Seguin was awarded an Alamo Area Council of Governments Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program grant and is offering residents who live in the city limits an opportunity to participate in the At Your Door Special Collection Program. Items accepted include pesticides, household chemicals, sharps, electronic waste, including televisions, batteries, fluorescent lights, automotive waste products (including oil), paints, thinners, and dozens of other items that don’t belong with your recyclables or regular curbside waste pickup. For a complete list of accepted items, or to arrange a collection, call 1-800-449-7587, or visit wmatyourdoor. com/residential. Collection times may vary.
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GRMC Limited Visitor Access
The Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is temporarily limiting visitor access to protect the health of its patients and staff, and in the interest of limiting exposure to respiratory illness associated with the COVID-19 virus. Exceptions include: End of life, childbirth, goodbye visit of military personnel departing for deployment, and designated caregiver of a pediatric patients. Additionally, no visitors will be allowed for COVID patients in the Public Health Emergency unit (PHE) or ICU during this time. The Central Entrance is open Monday through Friday 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. and the ER entrance is open 24 hours a day.
Silver Center Dance
The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 9 with entertainment by Vernon and Friends. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830-303-6612.
Kiwanis 62 Annual Flapjack Jamboree
The Kiwanis Club of Seguin will have its 62 Annual Flapjack Jamboree from 7 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Fan Drive Oct. 10 at the Columbus Club of Seguin, located at The Seguin Fire Department’s Fan Drive for Seguin 1015 S. Austin St. Tickets are $7 each and proceeds residents is underway and fans are available for benefit the children of our community. distribution between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Municipal Court/Fire Administration building, located at 660 S. Hwy 46. Donations of fans are also Silver Center Dance being accepted. For more information call 830-401- The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 16 with entertainment 2321. by Randy Harrison and his band. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips LULAC Community Garden will be available for a light supper. To comply with The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. vegetables ready to pick. Please bring your own bag Please wear your mask in to the facility and when and be careful where you step. For more information leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820. call 830-303-6612.
Silver Center Dance
The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 2 with entertainment by Jay Eric and Friends. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830303-6612.
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Silver Center Halloween Dance
The Silver Center will have its Halloween Dance from 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 30 with entertainment by Wrangler Country. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830-303-6612.
Poker Tournament Fundraiser
The Big Red Barn has moved its Poker Tournament Fundraiser to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. with $250 tickets before Wednesday, Nov. 19 and $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more together and save with $200 each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at www.texagedu.org/texasholdemtournament/, Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more information call 830-379-0933.
RAPPS Individual Sessions
The Rural Area Parenting Program Services (RAPPS) will be providing Protective Parenting & Anger Management classes via webcam through ZOOM. RAPPS classes are accepted by the Judicial System, CPS, Parole and Probation. Silver Center Dance For more information call 830-303-9225, 830The Silver Center Friday Night Dance will be held from 491-1384, email seguinrapps@gmail.com or visit 7:30 pm to 11 pm. Friday, Oct. 23 with entertainment seguinrappsorg.org. by The Good Ole Boys. The door open at 6:30 p.m. with a $10 admission. Sandwiches and chips will be available for a light supper. To comply with COVID Volunteers Needed requirements, tables will be set for 6 people. Please The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers wear your mask in to the facility and when leaving or to help with training classes, fundraising, event if not eating or drinking. For reservations, call 830- planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830303-6612. 372-5980.
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Solis Reynaldo “Reybob” Solis, age 68 of Seguin, Texas passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.
Elroy Hoffer, 86, of Seguin, Texas passed away on September 7, 2020. Elroy was born to Lawrence and Virgie Hoffer in Boerne, Texas on May 30, 1934.
nephews and a niece.
Elroy is survived by his daughter Brenda HofferCullum and her husband Donald, sister Theresa Schwab, brother Elton Hoffer and his wife Martha, along with several
A memorial mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Catholic Cemetery.
Interment with military honors will follow in Our Lady of Guadalupe
He was proceeded in death by his wife, Shirley Hoffer, Parents Lawrence and Virgie Hoffer, and Brother In-Law Hanno Schwab.
For those who wish you may livestream the services at https:// vimeo.com/event/275767.
Elroy was a 39-year member of the Seguin Volunteer Fire Department, in addition he was a member of the Guadalupe District Fire Association, and the State Firemen’s and Fire Marshall’s Association.
All CDC guidelines will be followed including social distancing and face coverings worn in all locations.
Over the years he attended many events of all the organizations. Elroy also served his community as a Seguin Fire Department Firefighter and EMT for 19 years. He was an instructor at the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service’s Firemen’s Training School for 40 years. In his free time Elroy was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, but really loved deer hunting and had many trophies to show for it. Most recently, Elroy was the #1 Fan of Texas Lutheran Softball. He was a fixture at TLU Softball games and practices, rarely missing anything associated with the program. For many years, he loved and cared for each one of the girls on the Bulldog Softball Teams. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Emanuel’s Lutheran Church, 206 N. Travis St., Seguin, TX 78155. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Former members of the Seguin Volunteer Fire Department will serve as Honorary Pall Bearers. Interment will be at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 15 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Elroy’s name to the TLU Softball Program. Contact the TLU Development Office, 1000 West Court Street, Seguin, TX 78155 or call (830) 372 –8030. Funeral arrangements are in care of Goetz Funeral Home, 713 N. Austin St. Seguin, Texas 78155.
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Rick’s life will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. at Cross Church with the Rev. Jim Price officiating. If you are unable to attend the service will be livestreamed at https://vimeo.com/event/251377. Private interment will be held at a later date. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, all CDC protocol must be followed including social distancing, limited seating and face coverings worn in the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Cross Church Memorial Fund, 814 N. Bauer, Seguin, Texas, 78155 or to the Guadalupe County Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, Seguin, Texas, 78155. You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
You are invited to sign the guest book at www.treshewell. com. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912
Merz Richard Wayne “Rick” Merz, age 56 of Seguin, passed away on July 23, 2020. Rick was born on January 25, 1964 in Seguin, Texas to Virgil Earl Merz and Betty Jane Schlichting Merz Lorenz. He was a 1982 graduate of Seguin High School. Rick proudly served his country in the United States Navy for twenty years. He is preceded in death by his father Virgil Merz, his step-father Leland Lorenz, his grandparents, Egon and Lilly Merz and R. R. and Olivia Lockstedt, and his uncles, Harvey Schlichting, Nolan Schlichting, Donald Lockstedt, Ray Merz and Delbert Merz. Survivors include his son, Samuel “Sam” Merz; daughter, Olivia Merz; mother, Betty J. Lorenz; uncle, Roy Merz; aunt, Betty Jean Schlichting; numerous cousins, other loving family members and many friends. A memorial service including military honors, celebrating
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Clara Mae Marcotte is a Texas Master Gardener with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you have a question to be answered, call the Master Gardeners at 830-379-1972 or leave a message to be answered. The website is guadalupecountymastergardeners.org. The Master Gardener research library is open Wednesdays from 1 to 4, at 210 East Live Oak Street in Seguin.
Q: I have been given an Obedient plant by a neighbor. How do I care for it and where should it be planted?
A: The fall obedient plant, Physostegia virginiana, is also called false dragonhead and Virginia lions-heart. It is a member of the mint family and grows from Canada to Mexico. This perennial has four foot stems with leaves and a terminal spike of lovely white, pink, or purple flowers. It blooms August through November. Wildflower.org says the plant is snapdragon-like but with a square mint family stem. The plant received its name because if you bend the flowers, they tend to stay in that position for a while. The native habitat for the plant is river banks, wet thickets and low ground. It can live in sand, clay and limestone, and tolerates both drought and poor drainage. My neighbor grows his under an oak tree, while our plants in the Park West pollinator garden are in full sun. Wildflower lists the light requirement as shade, part shade and sun. Obedient plant does like moist soil. It will spread by stolons, but the roots are easy to pull out. Hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to the plant as a nectar source. It has high deer resistance.
Q: When do I plant my wildflowers for spring bloom?
A: Now is a good time (late August and September). The seeding rate recommended by Doug Welsh in his Texas Garden Almanac is one-fourth pound per 500 square feet. Welsh suggests buying a wildflower mixture for this area which includes black-eyed Susan, bluebonnet, Drummond phlox, gaillardia, gayfeather, paintbrush, horse mint, mealy cup sage, Mexican hat, evening primrose, plains coreopsis, standing cypress and wine cup. Anyone who’s been out to the Park West pollinator garden has seen our crazy out-of-season bluebonnets which normally bloom in the spring. We think it was the spring rain that confused them. Texas has the bluebonnet as its state flower. However, according to Welsh, Texas has six native bluebonnets so all six are considered the state flower. Lupinus subcarnosus was the original but it has small blooms and likes sandy soil. L.texensis is the easiest to grow from seed and can be bought as transplants at a nursery. L. havardii, the Big Bend bluebonnet, has two to three foot bloom spikes. L. concinnus is a small bluebonnet that is native to West Texas. L. perennis is a perennial blue bonnet which grows from Florida to East Texas in sandy soils. This one is probably the one I grew up with in Florida. The last species is L. plattensis, another perennial. It has two-foot bloom spikes and grows from Nebraska to Texas in sandy soil.
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When do I plant my cool season annuals? I am really looking forward to snapdragons and pansies.
A: Doug Welsh says to wait until our night temperatures dip into the 50s. While it was 67 the other morning, it was still 100 during the day, so way too soon. I am hoping temperatures at night fall below 70 to let my tomatoes produce a few more of those good black cherry tomatoes.
Obedient Plant