Brazoria County Master Gardeners Association Presents 19th Annual Spring Plant Sale Saturday April 8, 2017 8:00 am — 12:00 pm B.E.E.S. Brazoria County Environmental Education Station 799 E Hospital Drive Corner of Hospital Drive/CR 171 Angleton, TX 77515 In thanks to sponsor: Shop to find: Brazoria County Heirloom Plants Extension Office Stephen Brueggerhoff, CEA Texas Native & Adapted Plants 21017 CR 171 Angleton, TX 77515 979-864-1558 Summer Vegetables http://txmg.org/brazoria For more information call: 979-864-1558 Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating The Brazoria County Master Gardener Association (BCMG) is affiliated with Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Service. We are a 501c3 organization under IRS statutes. Monies collected froM this sale support educational prograMMing and the Brazoria EnvironMental Education Station (B.E.E.S.) education and deMonstration garden, located at the corner of Hospital Drive and CR 171. The garden is open to the public on Tuesday and Friday Mornings from 8 am-12pM, as well as every third Saturday of the Month froM 9aM-12pM. Special topic prograMs are offered on various dates for public attendance and are advertised on our Facebook page, through the Brazoria County AgriLife Extension Horticulture website and in local newspapers. DeMonstration bed theMes include herbs, native plants, Texas Superstars, organics, vegetables, roses, tropicals and more. BCMG Makes every effort to provide the public with inforMation on plants offered. Other than assuring the public that we offer plants sources from licensed nurseries, BCMG cannot assure garden success. The contents of this brochure utilizes Multiple resources from leading agricultural universities, Texas and other state and national organizations. Past demand and individual interviews after each years’ sale help us deterMine plant voluMe and select new varieties offered. We thank you for your patronage and support! JiM Verboon—President Propagation Team: Dana Morisse- John Flickinger—1st Vice President Arnold, Carole Brannon, Linda ErdMan, Linda UlMer—Second Vice President Carol FarMer, John Flickinger, Daniel Terry Bohr—Treasurer Haney, Sandra Lockhart, Michael Ruth AiMone—Secretary Mayfield, Trisha Meiller, Margaret JoAnne Knodel—Plant Sale Chair PurduM, KiM Richardson, Janet Rudd, Stephen Brueggerhoff—Editor, Donie Stowers, Linda UlMer, Carole Brazoria County Extension Agent Wenny Do you have questions about your hoMe landscape or plants? Brazoria County Master Gardeners are available on Wednesdays from 9 aM to 12 pM to find answers to all your basic gardening questions Phone: 979-864-1558 Email: [email protected] Websites: http://txMg.org/brazoria/ http://brazoria.agrilife.org/ Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.coM/brazoriacountyMastergardeners 2 | Page Who are Texas Master Gardeners? Texas Master Gardeners are MeMbers of the local coMMunity who take an active interest in the culture of lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and gardens. They are passionate plant aMbassadors, offering sound horticultural advice to our local coMMunities and beyond. Texas Master Gardeners take specialized training froM Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, expanding their knowledge base to assist a broad and diverse audience. In exchange for their training, Texas Master Gardeners contribute service to the coMMunity as volunteers, working through their county Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office to provide horticultural-related information and educational programs. Is the Master Gardener Program for Me? To help you decide if you should apply to be a Master Gardener, ask yourself these questions: • Do I want to learn More about the culture and Maintenance of Many types of plants? • Am I eager to participate in a practical and intensive training program? • Do I look forward to sharing My knowledge with people in My comMunity? • Do I have enough tiMe to attend training, coMplete the volunteer service requireMent, and to continue volunteering in order to support the organization in providing horticultural education to the comMunity? If you answered yes to these questions, the Master Gardener prograM could be for you! To learn More about the Texas Master Gardener program in Brazoria County, visit http://txMg.org/brazoria/ or call 979-864-1558 to speak with Stephen Brueggerhoff, Horticulture County Extension Agent. 3 | Page Plant Descriptions Annuals & Perennials African Iris (Dietes sp.) – Plant African Iris in full sun or part shade, 2 to 3 feet apart, and fertilize about twice a year after establishment. After this, they will be tolerant of drier conditions. They will grow up to 3’ in height in a clump of sword-like foliage. Blooms last only a few days; however, one bloom spike will continue to furnish new flowers. Plant in landscape with Hamelia patens or Rosemary for a pretty, easy-care landscape combination. Agapanthus, Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus africanus) – Agapanthus is a landscape staple in warm winter regions. This easy-to-grow perennial produces colorful globes of blue or white trumpet-shaped flowers in summer and fall. Evergreen strap-like leaves add texture to beds, borders and containers. Plant in full sun, well-drained soil and water regularly to keep plant moist. Spreads to 3’ wide in clumps and should be divided periodically. Airplane Plant or Spider Plant, variegated or green (Chlorophytum comosum) – This plant is grown for its pretty foliage. Blooms in late winter and early spring with small, inconspicuous white flowers. It will grow 18-24” tall and has trailing growth when it puts on its baby airplanes or baby spiders. It likes part sun in moist, well-draining soil and is gorgeous in hanging baskets. All parts of this plant are poisonous if ingested. Barleria, Purple (Barleria sp.) - Beautiful purple flowers blooming late spring through the summer. Plant in sun to partial shade and provide moderate water. Grows from 4-6 feet tall. This plant can become invasive so it is best to separate it from other plants. Bleeding Heart, red and white (Dicentra spectabilis) – Twining climber with heart- shaped leaves and panicles of solid red or white “hearts” with a drop of red at the tip of each flower. Blooms all summer in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. May go dormant and return in the spring. Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea sp.) - Tropical thorny vine. Deciduous if there is a dry season. Bracts which surround the small white flower can be pink, magenta, purple, red, orange, white or yellow. Likes full sun, slightly acidic and well-drained soil, and a relatively hot and dry climate. Height 15 feet. Brake Fern, variegated (Pteris cretica var. albolineata and Plteris ensiformis ‘Evergemiensis’) - Beautiful variegated cream and green fronds add interest to any garden. A hardy plant that tolerates moist to dry soils. Well suited for landscape and container gardens. Loves filtered sunlight. Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra elatior) – As its common name suggests, this plant is tough and will survive low light, infrequent watering and extreme heat. Great shade plant with glossy green leaves that make a nice mass planting or house plant. Grows slowly in a clump of dark green leaves up to 2’ tall. 4 | Page Clivia, Bush Lily (Clivia miniata) – Beautiful, robust-looking evergreen perennial is terrific in shady borders adding accent color where other plants won't grow. Excellent in containers. with large, intense, deep red-orange flower heads. Plant in full shade and water regularly. Grows up to 3’ tall. Coleus (Plectranthus scutellarioides) – An easy annual to grow and propagate. Requires fertile, well drained soil and performs best in partial shade. Stunning foliage with a wide variety of leaf color sizes and shapes. Mix a variety together in a garden bed or hanging basket. Coneflowers (Echinacea sp.) – Easy to care for and relatively drought-tolerant plant that grows to 2’ tall. Flowers in the summer with a purple daisy-like flower that makes a great cut flower. Butterfly attractor. Deer resistant. Crinum Lily, red (Crinum sp.) – Aggie horticulturists claim that no Crinum Lily has ever died. A must-have bulb for the southern garden. Plant in sun or light shade in wet or dry soil in spring or fall. Lovely, large red flower. Pinch off the old bloom and a new one will appear, blooming spring through fall. Over time the clump can be divided and shared with friends. Dianthus, Pretty Pink (Dianthus sp.) - Fragrant pink flowers stand above compact blue-green foliage. Grows 4-6 inches tall in full sun, well-drained soil and average water. Attracts bees and butterflies! Elephant Ear, Alocasia (Alocasia sp.) – Shade loving plant with large green or purple leaves. The more sun an Alocasia receives, the smaller the leaf. The higher humidity, the faster they grow. Plant where it receives morning sun and afternoon shade in rich, organic soil where it will receive regular watering. Dies back in the winter. Alocasia plants have stiff leaf stems (petioles) extending into the leaves so that the leaves point upward. Elephant Ear, Colocasia (Colocasia esculenta) – Large green or purple leaves distinguish this plant. The petioles connect down from the notches in the leaves so that the leaves droop or hang at an angle toward the ground. Prefers more sun than the Alocasia. Colocasia thrives in wet, fertile soil and can be grown in a bog or pond. Hibiscus, Shirley Temple, pink (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis ‘Shirley Temple’) – Vigorous bush or tree that grows 4-6’ tall. It has wide pink starry blooms all summer long. It likes moist, well-drained soil and attracts butterflies. Hibiscus, Double Coral (Hibiscus sp.) – Vigorous woody bush or tree that grows 4-6’ tall. May be susceptible to freezing temperatures, but will make a come-back in the spring.