“SUGAR LAND GARDENS, THEN AND NOW”

Sugar Land Garden Club

12th Annual Garden Tour

Saturday, May 7, 2011

9am-4pm

118 Venice—Homeowners: Tommy & Mary Beth LaVergne

This home has been in the family since the original owners, Gus and Minnie Ulrich, built it between 1918 & 1919. Mr. Ulrich was Vice President of Sugarland Industries and Mrs. Ulrich was an alderman and the first woman on the city council if the incorporated city in 1959. Mr. & Mrs. Ulrich are listed as charter members of the Sugar Land Garden Club. Mrs. Ulrich planted several varieties of daffodils and amaryllis here, which still bloom year after year. Many other bulbs and plant materials have been added to this pleasant garden retreat.

110 Venice---Homeowners: Bruce Kelly and Jane Goodsill

This home in “The Flats” was built in 1927, as a residence for single female teachers and was known as the Teacherage. The women were hired to teach the children of Imperial Sugar employees at the Sugar Land School (now known as Lakeview Elementary) over on “The Hill.” “The Hill” is about 6 foot higher elevation than “The Flats”. You will find constant blooming plant material the owner uses to arrange into beautiful arrangements.

422 South Belknap---Homeowners: Robert and Julie Andrews

This garden features hanging baskets and many containers of lush blooms. It was featured in the calendar produced and distributed the City of Sugar Land in July 2001. Check out the “Histerical Marker” mounted on the front of the home. There is a very nice vegetable garden in the backyard. Children call this “The Happy House” because it makes them smile.

822 Venice----Homeowners: Ben and Suzanne Wood

Water, color, and wildlife best describe this ever changing backyard paradise. About twenty feet from the kitchen window is a 5,000 gallon koi pond, with about twenty koi in it. A five foot tall waterfall includes an eight foot stream which flows to another two foot waterfall. These serve as a watering hole for birds, cats, and other neighborhood wildlife. You will also find a small bog garden with calla lilies and elephant ears.

419 Brooks Street---Homeowners: Randy and Diana Miller

Located within sight of the historic Imperial Sugar refinery, this newly constructed home brings back the charm of a two story southern colonial home in the area, which served as a boarding house in the 1920’s in this area. This home was built in 2006 using a footprint that would fit within the parameters of four 50-year old prize winning pecan trees and one stately 50-year old magnolia tree. The gardens have been designed and developed in a manner consistent with “Southern Charm”.

115 First Street---Homeowners: Thor Haavie and Linda Wofford

Linda grew up in Sugar Land, just down the street from the Imperial Refinery and walked to the Sugar Land School, now known as Lakeview Elementary. She lived in Norway for some time. When she was preparing to move back to the area, her son found this home and sent pictures to her. She liked it and now lives back in her childhood neighborhood. Posted on her garage you will find another “Hysterical Marker”. She, too, has a very nice waterfall and vegetable garden and many lovely plants.

As you journey to the next garden, you will pass the Sugar Land School (now Lakeview Elementary) on the left. Note the 1918 Auditorium, which is the oldest public building still remaining in Sugar Land. The exterior of the auditorium is currently being renovated. Rest rooms will be added and the back stage area enlarged.

102 Sorrento----Homeowners: Valentin & Elvira Freyre

This is a lovely garden on the lake at Venetian Estates. Featured in the backyard you will find a large playground with slides, forts, and lots of climbing features. There is even a net to play badminton and have some fun.

902 Piedmont----Homeowners: Randy and Diana Miller

The landscaping approach in this yard is to enhance the views and architecture; not compete with them. The front yard landscaping offers clean lines that work with the 1960’s contemporary architecture of the home. The plants and shrubs are low maintenance with smaller areas for seasonal color adding to the relaxed carefree feel of the home. This garden is also on the lake of Venetian Estates.

Tickets available on the day of the Tour at each garden. Price: $12 full ticket to all gardens or $4 for a single garden ticket.

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For more information: 281-494-1946

THANKS TO OUR 2011 GARDEN TOUR SPONSORS

GOLD DURANTA:

AMERICAN COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS
Let us build your next commercial building
4660 SWEETWATER BLVD., STE. 110
SUGAR LAND, TX 77479
281.494.1900
281.494.1905 fax
www.amcontractors.us

CHERYL'S COZY@HOME PET CARE & HOUSE SITTING
HAPPY REFERENCES!
CHERYL SWANSON
MEMBER OF THE SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB
281.250.3872

DAVID W. POWELL, M.D.
BOARD CERTIFIED DERMATOLOGIST
MEDICAL, SURGICAL AND COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY
1327 LAKE POINTE PARKWAY, STE. 400
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
281.494.0050
www.powelldermatology.com

DIANA MILLER, BROKER/OWNER
FORT BEND HOMES
281.980.3390
MEMBER OF THE SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB
dmiller@realtor.com

DIANE R. SCHOMBURG
STATE FARM INSURANCE
PROVIDING INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SERVICES
AND MEMBER OF THE SUGAR LAND GARDEN CLUB
1716 DULLES AVENUE, STE. 102
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
281.265.6100
www.dianeschomburg.com

DOSTAL'S JEWELRY
"FULL SERVICE FROM A NAME YOU CAN TRUST"
940 3rd. ST., ROSENBERG
281.342.2112
1830 S. MASON RD., KATY
281.579.8834

URBAN LANDSCAPES
Landscape Design & Maintenance
UrbanLandscapes.LLC.com
hqm@urbanlandscapesllc.com
832.439.8365

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ANOTHER TIME SODA FOUNTAIN & CAFE'
BLUE PLATE SPECIALS, ICE CREAM SODAS, SHAKES & MALTS
800 THIRD ST.
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
281.232.2999

THE COTTAGE SALON
314 BROOKS STREET, SUGAR LAND
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - 281.242.1012
AND
414 BROOKS STREET, SUGAR LAND
CALL FOR APPOINTMENT - 281.242.0205

THE ENCHANTED FOREST
10611 FM 2759
Richmond, TX 77469
281.937.9449
www.myenchanted.com

THE ENCHANTED GARDENS
6420 FM 359
Richmond, TX
281.341.1206
www.myenchanted.com

Express your "PURSE" anality
Handmade Purses, Bags & Computer Totes
Meg - 281.948.8823

FURNITURE RESTORATION & UPHOLSTERY
418 HWY. E. 90A
RICHMOND, TX 77496
281.342.3304

JELLY LADY JAMS
Jalapeno, 5 Berry Jelly & Peach Mango
LAURIE 832.865.7859

ORGANOSCAPES
NATURAL LANDSCAPING AND MAINTENANCE
281.491.9534
281.536.3010 CELL
www.organoscapes.com
Email: brelandr@comcast.net

PAPERSHELL A Garden Gallery
4802 FM 2218 (2 miles South of 59)
Richmond, TX
281.232.4485
www.thepapershell.com

SANCHEZ TREE SERVICE
MANUEL SANCHEZ, OWNER
281.932.4459
manuellandscapingservice@yahoo.com

SHEA ESSENCE DAY SPA
203 CENTURY SQUARE BLVD. #160
SUGAR LAND, TX 77478
281.242.2878
www.SheaEssence.com

SUGAR LAND ANTIQUES
210 BROOKS STREET
SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
281.494.7082
www.sugarlandantiques.com

TEXAS COLOR PLANTS
2700 JoAnn St.
STAFFORD, TX 77477
281.499.8293
EMAIL: TexasColorPlants@yahoo.com

TURRENTINE'S Custom Framing
2117 Avenue I @ 5th. Street
281.342.1414
Rosenberg, TX

BRONZE FENNEL:

FLOWERS by ADELA
Olan & Ramona OHL, Owners
3756 CARTWRIGHT RD., MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
281.499.5593
925 ELDRIDGE RD., SUGAR LAND, TX 77498
281.242.4020
www.flowersbyadela.com
1.800.599.8682
www.ftd.com/flowersbyadela

GLENN LAKES PHARMACY & Gift Shoppe
MONA FINLEY, R.Ph., F.A.C.A.
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
3540 Glenn Lakes Ln.
Missouri City, Tx 77459
281.261.8278
281.499.5198 FAX

ONCE AGAIN
Antiques, Collectibles, Fine Gifts
801 THIRD ST.
ROSENBERG, TX 77471
281.232.3955