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There are so many ways to learn about nature and gardening in our area. Once a month, from October through May, the Sugar Land Garden Club takes a fieldtrip. It's a great chance to enhance our knowledge and get to know club members better. Important: Advance sign up is required for ALL field trips. Details to be announced. Tuesday, September 25th - A guided tour of the Moody Gardens greenhouses, as well as the Rainforest Pyramid and the Enabling Gardens. Tuesday, October 23rd - A private tour of Jerry's Jungle Gardens; we will wander winding paths through an incredible variety of tropical foliage, punctuated with unusual blooms. There will likely be plants for sale. Tuesday, November 27th - A docent-led 90-minute yuletide tour of Bayou Bend, the fabulous home of the late Ms. Ima Hogg, beautifully adorned for the holidays. An optional audio tour of the 14 acre grounds takes visitors on 21 stops through formal gardens, ravines, and woodlands. Tuesday, January 22nd – A naturalist-led birding trip to Brazos Bend State Park where we will have a chance to identify the native plants that help birds make this their winter home. Tuesday February 26th – A garden décor shopping adventure as we explore Adkins Architectural Antiques and Treasures, Smith & Hawken, and Wabash Antiques and Feed Store. Tuesday March 25th – A guided tour of Arbor Gate Nursery in Tomball, Texas, showcasing roses, perennials, native plants, and a diverse selection of herbs. Two gift shops at Arbor Gate feature garden décor, home accessories, soil & lawn products, garden books, and fragrances. Tuesday, April 22nd - A guided tour of the Texas A&M Horticultural Gardens on Hensel Road in College Station by Dr. Doug Welsh. A second stop will be the Messina Hof Winery for lunch, wine-tasting, and a tour of the villa, winery, vineyard, and gardens. We will be traveling on a chartered bus. Extra April Fieldtrip - A private weekend tour of Baxter William’s personal rose garden. He is the President of the Houston Rose Society. Date to be announced. Tuesday, May 20th - A guided tour of Paynes in the Grass Day Lily Farm in Pearland, Texas; it is a host garden for the American Hemerocallis Society Convention this year. Daylilies will be available for purchase. There may also be time to explore Leon Payne's newest venture – clumping bamboo. For more information about field trips, contact us: fieldtrips@sugarlandgardenclub.org
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