Hidden Gardens Tour
SATURDAY, MAY 9 – 9:00 A.M. TO 4:00 P.M.
Rain date: Saturday, May 16 Go on a self-guided tour of 8 beautiful private gardens in Aransas and San Patricio County Tickets are $10 per person. Purchase tickets at Green Acres, 611 E. Mimosa, Rockport, 361-790-0103, or Greens ‘N Things, 801 Moore Ave., Portland, 361-777-3759 |
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![]() May Gardening Tip
Rainwater Harvesting: An Old Idea That’s New Again
Learn about Rainwater Harvesting by visiting the AgriLife Extension Rainwater Harvest web site for ideas and details about these simple but effective systems that will save you money and conserve water resources.
See two operating rainwater harvest systems at Green Acres Demonstration Gardens, 611 E.Mimosa, Rockport, TX. Enjoy a Rainwater Harvest Seminar hosted by the Aransas-San Patricio Master Gardeners on Saturday, June 6, 8:30-11:30 A.M., Old Rockport School, 619 N. Live Oak, Rockport, TX. |
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May Events
Tuesday, May 19 Brown Bag: “Composting the Easy Way”
BROWN BAG: “Composting the Easy Way.” Presented by Russell Bell, Master Gardener, Noon-1:00 P.M. Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa, Rockport, TX
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Coming in June
Saturday, June 6 Seminar: “Rainwater Harvesting”
SEMINAR: “Rainwater Harvesting,” an old idea that is new again. Presented by Karen Ivey, Administrator, San Patricio Municipal Water District 8:30-11:30 A.M. Old Rockport School, 619 N. Live Oak, Rockport, TX
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Tuesday, June 16 Brown Bag: “Weeds to Watch For”
BROWN BAG: “Weeds to Watch For.” Presented by Lonnie Matthew, Master Gardener, Noon-1:00 P.M. Aransas County Library, 701 E. Mimosa, Rockport, TX
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Special thanks…
…go to our Web site reviewers, who helped us polish this site before we launched. These folks were independent testers outside of the Web site team who gave us valuable insight and feedback. Thanks to:
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The Aransas/San Patricio Master Gardeners are volunteers who work with the AgriLife Extension to improve gardening skills throughout the community. We share our gardening knowledge through community service and outreach, gardener training and educational programs.
Our Mission: Improving the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high-quality, relevant education. |
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