Howard Garrett Talk and book signing at the Crazy Water Festival

Howard Garrett Talk and book signing at the Crazy Water Festival

Come join us at The Crazy Water Hotel for an exciting event with renowned author and speaker, Howard Garrett! Get ready to be inspired as Howard shares his knowledge on organic gardening and sustainable living. After the talk, don't miss the chance to meet Howard in person and have your book signed. It's going to be a day filled with learning and Crazy good fun!

Event is free with paid Festival $5 admission. Ticket required.

ABOUT HOWARD GARRETT:

• Nationally syndicated Organic Gardening & Living radio talk show host
• Arborist and specialist in natural organic tree care
• Author of 15 books on organic gardening, landscaping and pest control
• Chairman of Texas Organic Research Center (TORC)
• Past Member of the Organic Advisory Board Texas Department of Agriculture
• Artist

Howard Garrett has extensive experience in landscape contracting, greenhouse growing, golf course planning and maintenance, and organic product development. He is a leader in the natural organic marketplace and provides advice on natural organic gardening, landscaping, farming, pet health, pest control and natural living.

Howard Garrett received his Bachelor of Science degree in park administration and landscape architecture from Texas Tech University in 1969. After a stint in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, Howard started his business career at Club Corporation of America where he was a laborer and the assistant golf course superintendent.

In 1985, the birth of Howard's daughter Logan was the turning point of his career into organic gardening, landscaping, farming and ranching.

By 1988 he had committed his entire career to the research, education and promotion of organic products and practices. In addition to teaching organics to homeowners, he began the conversion of numerous commercial projects such as the Frito-Lay National Headquarters in Plano.

His work also includes research on natural organic planting techniques, use of native and well adapted introductions and water saving solutions. Organic projects in the studies have realized 40-50% cost savings in water use.

Consulting clients have included Lambert Landscape Company, Moore Tree Care, Carrington Labs and their aloe vera growing operation in Costa Rica, Greenway Parks residential development in Dallas, Tarrant County Community College properties, Tierra Verde Golf Club in Arlington, Texas Instruments, Iscar Metals in Arlington and Sabre Corporation in Southlake. He is currently helping hemp growers with organic soil detox and non-toxic growing techniques.

Howard can be heard Sundays from 8 - 11am on KSKY 660AM and in over 240 markets across the nation. His column in the Dallas Morning News appears Thursdays. His books cover many subjects related to organic gardening and healthy living. He produces the highly popular web site DirtDoctor.com and speaks across the country to events, clubs, businesses.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Crazy Water Hotel, 401 North Oak Avenue, Mineral Wells, United States