Jacque,



I wrote the article about the April tour of Clark Gardens and submitted it
to 5 area newspapers. This is what I submitted. ( I never know what they
are going to print.)



Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT to Tour Clark Gardens



Members of the Cross Timbers Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas
will attend a private tour and luncheon at Clark Gardens on April 11th.



Clark Gardens began life in the early 1970's as the private garden of Max
and Billie Clark. Inspired by classical English garden design, they created
their own Texas version combining traditional and native plantings. Time
for gardening and water was sparse in the early years of the garden
therefore the reliance on native plants was essential. The Clarks noticed
the wealth of plants able to survive along utility easements and at
abandoned homesteads. Such plants became the backbone of their garden.
What began as a small private garden is now a 35 acre scientific and
educational facility that opened to the public in 2000. Over 50 different
gardens of native Texas and Texas adaptable plants embrace waterfalls,
lakes, ponds and winding paths.



Plant selection has been a continuous experiment in determining species that
will thrive in often adverse conditions of wind, drought, and extreme
temperatures. A goal of Clark Gardens is to display every species of plants,
both native and adapted. To this end, Clark Gardens is dedicated to
educating the public on the vast array of plants which are native to this
area and those plants that have earned the title of 'Texas Adaptable'.



This tour is only open to members of the Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT. The
Cross Timbers Chapter of NPSOT meets the second Thursday of the month at
Harberger Hill Community Center, 701 Narrow Street in Weatherford. Its
mission is to promote the conservation, research, and utilization of native
plants and plant habitats in Texas through education, outreach, and example.
Due to this tour the chapter will not meet the second Thursday of April.
For more information contact Eileen Porter 817-596-5567.



Eileen



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Brock
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Subject: Re: [NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce] Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers
NPSOT, 4/11/2009, 10:00 am



in the aledo paper it is stated you ARE having a meeting in april!

I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while here,
than a whole truckload when I'm gone.

Jacque Brock

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Reminder from:

NPSOT-CrossTimbers-announce Yahoo! Group



Title:

Monthly Meeting - Cross Timbers NPSOT



Date:

Saturday April 11, 2009

Time:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location:

Clark Gardens

Notes:

Saturday - Clark Gardens tour and luncheon 10 am-2 pm. You should have
already signed up for this tour. This is just a reminder.

We will not have our usual Thursday night meeting this month.



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