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SAVE THE DATE!For garden lovers it’s a great day to immerse themselves in timely tips for successful gardening, informative demonstrations and presentations, local vendors, and fun activities for the entire family – including scavenger hunts for adults and children alike! There is no better place than The Garden Show to learn about North Texas Gardening and Earth-Kind® gardening principles. The event is held in the Show Barn at beautiful Myers Park & Event Center in McKinney, Texas.
Here are some the highlights of this event:
• Educational and Hands-On Presentations
• Over 65 Local Garden-Related Vendors
• Speakers and Demonstrations
• Scavenger Hunts for both Kids and Adults
• All Proceeds Benefit a Community Garden Kitchen
• Free Parking
Browse through booths featuring appealing garden and gift items and attend lectures presented by experts in horticulture on a variety of topics.
Saturday’s speakers will cover:
• “Drought Proofing Your Landscape”
• “Growing Great Turf in Collin County”
• "Texas Tough Natives for Droughts & Floods”
• “Growing Tomatoes in Collin County”
Speakers on Sunday include three award winning “Steves” who will share their expertise on:
• “A Primer in Tree Pruning”
• “Creating Exciting Plant Combinations”
• “A Serious Look at Garden Whimsy”.
CCMGA will also roll-out the green carpet at 3:30PM on Sunday to bestow honorary membership to Neil and Lynn Sperry. Together and individually the Sperry’s have forged paths that have inspired millions. Neil is a Texas gardening and horticulture icon known for his books, magazine, and radio program. Lynn is a passionate educator and has served on the McKinney ISD Board of Trustees for 38-years. Together they helped found Serenity High and the Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney.
The Garden Show is partially funded through a Promotional Grant from McKinney Community Development Corporation.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Myers Park & Event Center, 7117 County Road 166,McKinney,TX,United States