Mercer Garden Faire

[Mitch Cohen]

Greetings, if you are interested  int this event:
Anyone with a nature theme. If you know someone with an interest have them contact
Nellene Harvey at nha...@hcp4.net or at 281-443-8731.

                                    July 22, 2008 

PRESS RELEASE:

Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens Presents

3^rd Annual Garden Faire

 

   Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens announces the dates for the 3^rd Annual Garden Faire: Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, 2008. Saturday's hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday's hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Garden Faire offers the public a chance to enjoy a fall day in the park while learning more about regional plant societies and local pet adoption organizations. Local garden artists will be selling specialty garden art, plant societies will be selling plants, special activities for kids are planned, and food concessions offer a variety of food options. Admission is free.

   Confirmed societies:

         American Begonia Society—Astro Branch

         Chrysanthemum Society

         Cypress Creek Daylily Club

         Great Pyrenees Rescue

         Harris County AgriLife Extension

         Houston Bromeliad Society

         Houston Chronicle

         Native Plant Society

         Poison Control

         The Mercer Society

 
 

   Confirmed vendors:

         André Gandin (metal art)

         Carter's Bamboo

         Cindy Babbitt Clay Creations

         Farm Fresh Soaps

         House of Casteel (bird houses)

         Orchid Obsession

         SCC Creations

         The Art of Jackie Venegas Loafman

   Food and entertainment:

         Authors booth (local gardeners/authors),

         Curry's Ice Cream Treats & More

         Live broadcast of Randy Lemmon's "Gardenline" program on AM 740 KTRH

         Local musicians

         Mercer Kids' Booth (fun garden-related activities)

         Stan the Train Man (train rides for kids)

   Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, a Harris County Precinct 4 facility under the leadership of Commissioner Jerry Eversole, is located at 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, one mile north of FM 1960. Harris County Precinct 4 programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, sex, religion, national origin, or physical ability. Anyone requiring special assistance to participate in any program, or for more information, please contact Mercer at (281) 443-8731. 

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