October 7, 2016

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Here is the 176th issue of our weekly gardening newsletter for Houston, the Gulf Coast and beyond. We reallyappreciate all of our readers hanging in there with us, sharing stories and inspiring us in so many ways. Thanks so much! This newsletter is a project of The Lazy Gardener, Brenda Beust Smith, John Ferguson and Mark Bowen (Johnand Mark are with Nature's Way Resources). We also have a great supporting cast of contributing writers andtechnical specialists who will chime in and tweak away regularly. We would love to keep receiving your input onthis newsletter . . . . comments . . . . suggestions . . . . questions. . . .Email your thoughts to:lazygardenerandfriends@gmail.com. Thanks so much for your interest. Please forward to a friend or sign yourself up to receive this newsletter by clicking the "Join Our Mailing List" linkjust below. We will never sell or share our mailing list to protect the privacy of our subscribers.

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Treasures on display at the big upcoming Oct. 21-23 Rose Show/Convention will include

'Artic Circle' (cq), 'Bride's Dream,' 'Cajun Moon,' 'Cajun Sunrise' and 'Dolly Parton'

By BRENDA BEUST SMITH

"We haven't seen this level of experts here since the World Federation of Rose Societies convention in the Year 2000" -- Baxter Williams, Houston Rose Society, American Rose Society Master Rosarian

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It's exciting when Houston hosts events that attract folks from outside the state. No, I'm NOT talking about theSuper Bowl.

Rather, an gathering much more helpful to area gardeners: the 2016 Annual America Rose Society's SouthCentral District Convention and Rose Show. Hosted by the nation's largest rose society (Houston's, of course), renowned Rosarians will thrill and educatevisitors from across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas and beyond with prize blooms, even more enviable bushesfor sale and the latest rhodology updates.

Think of this as a more visual column. I tried to select fewer pictures from so many varieties Baxter Williamsreported will be seen at the Fri.-Sun., Oct 21-23 show and convention. But I just couldn't do it. I loved them all andlooking at them is so very relaxing. They make me smile. As Emerson put it:

"...where round the damask rose / A thousand nameless Graces move . . . " The Houston Rose Society will host the Oct 21-23 American Rose Society's tri-state show/convention at theHampton Inn, 4741 East Sam Houston Parkway South, Pasadena.

In our Guest Commentary below, Baxter Williams shares tidibits on what folks can expect at this gathering.Baxter and Patsy Williams' Pasadena home gardens, mainstays of HRS tours, feature some 500 rose bushes. Ifyour eyes popped at the roses pictured above, which will be among those on display and in judging at the ARSShow, wait until you see all those below with Baxter's article!

* * * MAKE ROOM ON THE KITCHEN COUNTER! Before you "feast" your eyes on gorgeous roses, however,Angela Chandler's Spotlight article is a great companion piece to this latest headline from Harris County AgriLifeExtension's GREEN TRENDS newsletter:

Kitchen Counter Gardening Leads Annual Trends List

Who else would tell you these things? The article points out that, as a group, "millennials" (born 1982-2002) wantto grow their own food, teas, cocktails, beer and medicine.

But, as other research indicates, they don't always have the space, time or inclination for traditional gardens.One sign: look for greater availability of indoor gro-lights in local nurseries! Not sure if this trend includes counter composting, but Angela says this is a option for both indoor kitchengardens as well as outdoor ones. Certainly would appeal to lazy gardeners! Angela's giving us a preview of herupcoming class: Indoor Composting for Outdoor Success, Sun., Oct. 1, 11am, The Arbor Gate, 15636 FM 2920,Tomball. Free, but register first at 281-351-8851 or arborgate.com.

* * * SNEAKING IN THOSE NATIVES! Great Spotlight coming up next week on how to incorporate more nativesinto your existing gardens - with wonderful plant suggestions. This is a preview of the great information beingshared in the Native Plant Society of Texas - Houston's new Landscape Certification Program. The next 4-classseries starts Nov. 1. Details: npsot.org/wp/nlcp.

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L to r, kitchen counter bokashi, beneficial white mold on bokashi and worms for vermicomppost.

I ndo o r Co mpo sting fo r Outdo o r SuccessIndo o r Co mpo sting fo r Outdo o r SuccessBy Angela Chandler, The Garden Academy

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Everyone wants to compost. We all know composting is good for the garden and good for the environment. Butphysical limitations, space limitations, deed restrictions, schedule, the amount of available waste, a lack ofenthusiasm about turning the pile -- any number of things may limit a gardener's ability to compost.

Two ways everyone can compost - Vermicomposting and Bokashi. These methods:

Can be used in addition to an outdoor compost pile or as stand-alone composting projects.Don't take up much space, don't require any special equipmentDon't emit objectionable odors and aren't expensive, time-consuming or complicatedCan be done by everyone, even very young childrenCan be set up in the kitchen, utility room, or shady porch.

Vermicomposting uses compost worms to process kitchen waste. These worms live in the top layers of leaflitter in nature. All they need is a 10-gallon plastic tote, darkness, a little moisture, some bedding and regularfeeding to process food waste, dryer lint, paper waste, even hairbrush hair. They are quiet and produce noobjectionable odors. Best of all, their castings are nutrient rich fertilizer for your plants. Bokashi composting is a fermentation process sometimes called "pre-composting" that only requires a coupleof 5-gallon buckets. Food waste is combined with a special grain product called "Bokashi Bran" which isinoculated with yeasts and bacteria similar to those found in yogurt or other fermented foods. These beneficialmicrobes transform food waste into something similar to pickles or sauerkraut. The finished product is rich inbeneficial bacteria and nutrients to enrich garden soil and nourish plants. Universities, restaurants, and even entire apartment buildings now use Bokashi to transform their kitchen waste.You can Bokashi foods that are often banned from the compost pile such as dairy, seafood, eggs, meat, andbones. The indoor composting movement is fun, good for the earth and good for the garden.

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* * * Questions for Angela? Register for her free Indoor Composting for Outdoor Success class, Sun., Oct. 1, 11am, The ArborGate,15635 FM 2920, Tomball, at 281-351-8851 or arborgate.com. Or through thegardenacademy.com orfacebook.com/thegarden academy

More roses to see at the ARS event: l to r, Dona Martin (cq), Double Delight, Firefighter, Fragrant Cloud, Gemini

L to r, Hot Princess, Jewel Grace, Kardinal, Let Freedom Ring, Louise Estes, Mavrik

L to r, Mohana, Moonstone, Randy Scott, St. Patrick, TH Coop (cq), Touch of Class, Veterans' Honor

SO, ARE YOU A "SOP H ISTICATE D ROSE GROWE R"?SO, ARE YOU A "SOP H ISTICATE D ROSE GROWE R"?by BAXTER WILLIAMS

HOUSTON ROSE SOCIETY - houstonrose.com

Many of us began growing roses years ago. I was so fascinated with their colors and fragrances, it was easy to fall in love with the"Queen of Flowers." I have never regretted that choice, and look forward to each new opportunity to learn more about them. The variety choices that were available when I first became enamored have mostly gone away in favor of newer ones, but theirmemories linger on. Who could forget the beauty of a "Peace" rose, or the overwhelming fragrance of a "Mister Lincoln"? And wouldyou believe that those two are still available in your local nursery after 60+ years?

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L to r: 'Peace' and 'Mr. Lincoln'

But what of the new ones? Are they fragrant? Colorful? Would I want one in a vase on the dining table at theevening meal? Rose specialists are coming to Houston Oct 21-23 to share their experiences and advances in roses. What aperfect opportunity to find out the latest advances in rose horticulture! Hybridizer Ping Lim will talk about exciting hybrids he has brought to market over the years and roses that soonto be in local nurseries. These varieties are mostly disease-free, easy-care and fragrant, roses a casualgardener can grow, but growers who "know" roses have much to say about their virtues. His "arsenal" of roses include "Love and Peace" (AARS 2002); "DayDream" (AARS 2005); "Rainbow Sorbet"(AARS 2006); 25 own-root varieties of "Easy Elegance®" roses; and "FlyingKiss" (Best Climber in the BiltmoreInternational Rose Trials). His pictures will really show you some of the future of good roses. Every marriage partner likes beautiful blooms in a vase on Anniversary Day. Those blooms will be on long stemsand, hopefully, have strong fragrance (and while I like to see a lot of color in the garden, roses for anniversariesare not likely to be "Knock Out.")

What wife would not be happy with a rose variety named for her? "Dona Martin" (left above) is an absolutelygorgeous Hybrid Tea rose that has captured the minds of many serious rose growers. (The real Dona Martin is acharmer, too.) ARS Vice President Bob Martin has a number of hybridizations to his name, the kinds that do wellin competition. "Butter Cream", "Peter Cottontail", and "Peachy Cheeks" are of the same quality as "DonaMartin", and are well-known to rose enthusiasts. To visit Bob and Dona's garden is to see great 400+ roses in a"happy" state. The Martin's magnificent rose bushes are full of exhibition roses, the kinds that sophisticated rosegrowers enjoy. Also on the agenda:

Dr. Larry Unruh, Technical Director of American Plant Food Corporation, who will recommends properblends of fertilizers to adjust fertility for various food crops and will share soil tests of our own rosegardens. He is former director of the Soil, Water and Forage Laboratory at Texas A&M University.

Dr. Alan Henn, specialist in diseases of fruit, home lawns, ornamentals and nematodes. We are all familiarwith blackspot or mildew, but Alan has analyzed other serious maladies. He will share with us solutions toissues that commercial rose producers have faced, and that might also become problems for our owngardens

* * * The Houston Rose Society, the nation's largest rose society, will host the American Rose Society'stri-state show/convention Fri.-Sun., Oct 21-23 at the Hampton Inn, 4741 East Sam Houston ParkwaySouth, Pasadena. The Rose Show will be open Saturday to the public when judging is completed,probably around noon. $30 day passes will be available to hear speakers. Details: houstonrose.org.

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JOHN'S CORNER

NEWS FROM THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SOIL AND

PLANTS

A meta-analysis by the University Of Illinois College Of Agriculture (Soil Biology and

Biochemistry, 2016) has found that No-till systems had greater microbial biomass and activity

and higher enzymatic activity. This study confirms that the only time one should till is to mix

ingredients together in a new bed. The more microbes and the more active they are in the soil,

determines the health of the soil. This in turn determines the health of our plants.

In the July, issue of the journal Current Biology there is an article on how plants take risks. They

found that pea plants take gambles when it comes to root growth. They grew pea seedlings with

their roots divided between two pots that contained differing levels of nutrients. As expected,

pea seedlings with their roots divided between a pot with adequate levels of nutrition and one

with variable levels (sometimes high and sometimes low), grew more roots in the stable pots.

However, when the roots were divided between pots with consistent low levels of nutrients

and one with variable levels, more roots grew in the pot with variable levels of nutrients. In the

pot with consistent low levels of nutrients the plant would die, hence the plant took a chance

and put its energy into the pot with varying levels of nutrients where there was a chance it

could grow and survive. This is the first demonstration of an adaptive response to risk in an

organism without a nervous system.www.cell.com/current-biology/home

The dangers of glyphosate (Round-Up) continue to be exposed, and is now being compared to

the pesticide Zyklon B death chemical that was used to kill millions by the Nazis in WWII. A

study published in the journal Entropy by P. Coleman, PhD of the Cornucopia Institute has linked

glyphosate to the rise in allergies, dementia, gastrointestinal disease, cancer, and a host of

other ailments due to the biochemical pathways damaged by exposure to this chemical. They

found that low-level exposure builds up over time in our bodies leading to chronic disease. One

of the methods it damages our bodies is by obstructing the synthesis of amino acids during

digestion, depleting amino acid reserves within the body and damaging the probiotic bacteria in

the gut. They also found that glyphosate depletes the body of enzymes it needs to detoxify

other harmful poisons, including pesticides and heavy metals. "The available evidence shows

that glyphosate may be the most important factor in the development of multiple chronic

diseases and conditions that have become prevalent in Westernized societies. The full study

can be found on the website: cornucopia.org

Note: The largest exposure to glyphosate is on GMO foods where the levels can be ten times

higher than conventionally grown food. Best yet is to eat organically grown food where this

toxic chemical is not allowed or grow one's own fruits and vegetables organically.

BOOK REVIEW

As a soil scientist, I am constantly reading new studies about the microbes found in the soil.

These studies show that microbes affect or even control soil quality and plant growth. I am also

seeing more and more research linking the microbes in the soil to the health of animals and

humans. This book was a revelation about how important microbes are, from human health to

eco-system services. Ed Yong explains how and why microbes are essential for life on earth, and

why we should start viewing them as friends rather than enemies. He is an award-winning

science writer on the staff of The Atlantic. His work has appeared in many publications from the

New York Times to National Geographic.

Yong explains all about the different biomes we find in nature, from the microscopic to the

human body in an easy to understand, captivating and compelling manner of all things

microbiome. This book is a great way for any person to develop a understanding of the

importance of the microbes around us and how they protect us.

I CONTAIN MULTITUDES - The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life, Ed Yong, Harper Collins, 2016, ISBN: 978-0- 06-236859-1

ANNOUNCEMENT

OHBA (Organic Horticultural Benefits Alliance) is having our annual scholarship fundraising event. The proceeds go to support students studying organic and sustainable horticulture.

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SAT., OCT. 8: PECKERWOOD GARDEN OPEN DAY, 10am-2pm tours, 20559 FM 359 Road, Hempstead. $10. GardenConservancy event. peckerwoodgarden.org; 979-826-3232; info@peckerwoodgarden.org

SAT., OCT 8: BULBMANIA!, by DODIE JACKSON, 9-10 am, & GARDENING FOR JEWELS...HUMMINGBIRDS by DEBORAHREPASZ, 1-2:30 pm. AgriLife Extension, Carbide Park, 4102 Main, La Marque. Galveston County Master Gardener events. Register:galvcountymgs@gmail.com, 281-534-3413, aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston SAT., OCT. 8: BULBS AND BUDDIES by Chris Wiesinger & Heidi Sheesley, 10am-noon, Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball.281-351-8851. Free. Register: arborgate.com SAT., OCT 8: COCKRELL BUTTERFLY CENTER FALL PLANT SALE & MARKET, 9 am-noon (or sell-out), Houston Museum ofNatural Science, parking garage 7th level, 5555 Hermann Park Dr. Free parking/$30 purchase. hmns.org/cockrell-butterfly-center/ .SAT., OCT. 8: MERCER ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY GALA: WILD ABOUT GINGERS! 5pm, 22306 Aldine-Westfield. Tickets: 713-274-4166; msociety@hcp4.net

SAT., OCT. 8: LANDSCAPING WITH EDIBLES by SCOTT SNODGRASS, 10am, Enchanted Forest, 10611 FM1750, and 2pm,Enchanted Gardens, 6420 FM359, both in Richmond. myenchanted.com SAT., OCT. 8: PROPAGATION & CONTAINER PLANTING, TAG SALE & TOURS by HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERSAT PRECINCT 2, 9am-noon, Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Rd. Free. hcmga.tamu.edu

SUN. OCT. 9: INDOOR COMPOSTING-OUTDOOR SUCCESS by ANGELA CHANDLER, 11-1pm, Arbor Gate,15635 FM 2920. arborgate.com

SAT., OCT. 8: PROPAGATION & CONTAINER PLANTING, TAG SALE & TOURS by HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERSAT PRECINCT 2, 9am-noon, Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Rd. Free. hcmga.tamu.edu

SUN., OCT. 9: DESIGNING BOUNTIFUL GARDENS THROUGH PERMACULTURE by Permaculture Guild of Houston. GreaterHouston area sites. $404. Urban Harvest event. 713-880-5540; urbanharvest.org

TUES., OCT. 11: GROWING PLUMERIAS, 7:30pm, Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, Hermann Park Conservancy, 1500 Hermann Dr.Free. Plumeria Society of America event. theplumeriasociety.org TUE., OCT 11: MY FAVORITE PERENNIALS by JAN BRICK, 6:30-8 pm. AgriLife Extension, Carbide Park, 4102 Main, La Marque.Galveston County Master Gardener event. Free. Register: galvcountymgs@gmail.com. 281-534-3413, aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston WED., OCT. 12: DIGGING OUT OF DEPRESSION by CYNTHIA GRAHAM, RN, BSN, 12-1pm, Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920,Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free. Register: arborgate.com

WED., OCT. 12: CACTI IN THE ROUGH - SUCCULENT TOUR OF BIG BEND, noon-2pm, Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens,22306 Aldine-Westfield. Free. Register: 713-274-4160.

THURS., OCT. 13: 2016 BULB & PLANT MART'S EARLY BIRD SHOPPING PARTY 4:30-7pm, St. John the Divine Church, 2450River Oaks Blvd. $20. Garden Club of Houston; gchouston.org

THURS, OCT 13: FRUIT TREES PLANTING & CAREBY HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS. 6:30-8:30pm, Barbara BushLibrary, 6817 Cypresswood Dr., Spring. Free. hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/docs/2016-green-thumb.pdf; 281-855-5600. THURS., OCT. 13: DAYLILIES by Nell Shimek, 10-11:30am, Clear Lake Meeting Room, 5001 Nasa Parkway, Seabrook. Free. HarrisCounty Master Gardeners at Precinct 2. hcmga.tamu.edu

THURS. OCT. 13: CREATING BIRD-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES by Sarah Flournoy, Houston Audubon Society, 7:30pm, McCulloughJr. High, 3800 S. Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands. Free. The Woodlands Township event. 281-210-3800.

THURS., OCT. 13 : ROSE PROPAGATION by PATSY WILLIAMS, 7:30pm, Cherie Flores Garden Pavilion, 1500 HermannDr. Free. Houston Rose Society event. houstonrose.org THURS., OCT. 13: MONARCH BUTTERFLIES by BARBARA KELLER-WILLY, 9:30-11am, Missouri City Rec & Tennis Center, 2701Cypress Point Dr., Missouri City. Free. Quail Valley Garden Club event. QuailValleyGardenClub.org

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THURS. OCT. 13: CREATING BIRD-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES by SARAH FLOURNOY. 7:30pm, McCullough Jr. High, 3800 S.Panther Creek Dr., The Woodlands. . Free. The Woodlands Township event. 281-210-3800

FRI.-SAT., OCT. 14-15: 2016 BULB & PLANT MART, 9am-5pm Fri., 9am-2pm Sat., St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd.Free. Garden Club of Houston event. gchouston.org .THURS. OCT.13: ATTRACTING BLUEBIRDS TO YOUR GARDEN by LINDA CRUM, 10-noon, Arbor Gate 15635 FM 2910, Tomball.281-351-8851. Free; register: arborgate.com FRI., OCT. 14: EMPOWERING MONARCH HEROES COMMUNITY BY COMMUNITY by MARYA FOWLER, 10am, White OakConvention Center, 7603 Antoine. Free. Houston Federation of Garden Clubs event. houstonfederationgardenclubs.org SAT., OCT. 15: GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENER ANNUAL FALL SALE. 8am-SALE PREVIEW by JOHN JONS; 9am-1pm-PLANT SALE, Galveston County Fair Grounds, Jack Brooks Park - Rodeo Arena, Hwy 6 at Jack Brooks Road, Hitchcock. SAT., OCT.15: EDIBLE FLOWERS by HENRY FLOWERS, 10am-noon, Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free.Register: arborgate.com SAT, OCT 15; FRUIT TREES PLANTING & CARE by HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS. 10am-Noon. Maude Smith MarksLibrary, 1815 Westgreen Blvd., Katy. Free. hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/docs/2016-green-thumb.pdf; 281-855-5600 SAT., OCT. 15: GALVESTON COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ANNUAL FALL PLANT SALE, 9am-1pm, Galveston CountyFairgrounds, 10 Jack Brooks Road at Highway 6, Hitchcock SAT. OCT 15: MONTGOMERY COUNTY OPEN OPEN GARDENS DAY/VEGETABLE & HERB SALE, Sale 9-noon, Open Gardens9-11 am. AgriLife Extension Office, 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe. 936-539-7824; mcmga.com SUN., OCT.16: FLOWERING HERBS AND FESTIVE TREATS by ANN WHEELER and CHRIS CROWDER 11am-1pm, Arbor Gate,15635 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free; register: arborgate.com

SUN., OCT. 16: CHEILANTHOID FERNS by GEORGE YATSKIEVYCH, P.D., 2pm, Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center, 2020Hermann Dr. Free. Texas Gulf Coast Fern Society event. tgcfernsoc.org

MON., OCT. 17: STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN, 10:30am, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free. Register:713-274-4160.

MON., OCT. 17: OPEN GARDEN DAY & PLANT SALE, 8:30-11am, Genoa Friendship Garden, 1202 Genoa Red Bluff Rd. Free.Harris County Master Gardeners at Precinct 2 event. hcmga.tamu.edu. TUES., OCT 18: FRUIT TREES PLANTING AND CARE by HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS. 6:30-8:30pm, Spring BranchMemorial Library, 930 Corbindale. Free. hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/docs/2016-green-thumb.pdf; 281-855-5600 TUES., OCT 18: HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS OPEN GARDEN DAY & SEMINAR: FRUIT TREES-PLANTING &CARE; 10-11 am, Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd. Free. ogd.harrishort@gmail.com

THURS., OCT. 20: HAPPY HERBAL NEW YEAR by Ann Wheeler, 10am-noon, Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free; register: arborgate.com THURS., OCT 20: FRUIT TREES PLANTING & CARE by HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS. 6:30-8:30pm. FreemanBranch Library, 16616 Diana Lane. Free. hcmga.tamu.edu/Public/docs/2016-green-thumb.pdf; 281-855-5600

FRI.-SUN., OCT. 21-23: AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT 2016 FALL ROSE SHOW & CONVENTION,Pasadena Convention Center, 7902 Fairmont Parkway. houstonrose.org. SAT., OCT. 22. STARTING A COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL GARDEN WORKSHOP, 8:30am-2:30pm. $20. University of St. Thomas,Malloy Hall, Rm 113, 3812 Yoakum Blvd. 713-880-5540; urbanharvest.org

SAT., OCT. 22: 2016 FAIRY GARDEN WORKSHOP, 10am, Enchanted Forest, 10611 FM1750; 2pm, Enchanted Gardens, 6420FM359, both Richmond. $10. Register: myenchanted.com

SAT., OCT. 22: GUNTERS HEIRLOOM VEGETABLES by PAM AND LEAH GUNTER 9am-1pm, & THE FALL AND WINTER FRUITGARDENER by ANGELA CHANDLER, 10am-noon, Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free. Register:arborgate.com SAT., OCT. 22: SAN JACINTO COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS FALL SYMPOSIUM & PLANT SALE, 9am-4pm, CommunityCenter, 101 West Cedar Ave., Coldspring. $25. 713-252-5254 SAT., OCT. 22: 2016 FALL "ACROSS THE BEND" GARDEN TOUR, 9am-3pm, $15. Sugar Land Garden Club event. Homes/tickets:

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sugarlandgardenclub.org SAT., OCT. 22: STARTING A COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL GARDEN WORKSHOP, 8:30am-2:30pm, University of St. Thomas,Malloy Hall, Rm 113, 3812 Yoakum Blvd. $20. Urban Harvest event. 713-880-5540; urbanharvest.org.

SAT., OCT. 22: 2016 ACROSS THE BEND FALL GARDEN TOUR, 9am-3pm, $15. Sugar Land Garden Club event. Homes/tickets:sugarlandgardenclub.org

SUN., OCT. 23: DAYLILIES, 2-4pm, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free. Cypress Creek Daylily Societyevent. Register: 713-274-4160

TUES., OCT. 25: GARDEN TO VASE by Linda Gay & Pat Hermes, 9am-noon, Houston School of Flowers, 4340-D Directors Row.$75. 713-681-2400, agardenforcutting.com

WED., OCT 26: FALL & WINTER HABITAT GARDENING by DIANA FOSS, noon-1pm, Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free. Register: arborgate.com

THURS.., OCT. 27: GARDEN TO VASE by Linda Gay & Pat Hermes, 9am-noon, Houston School of Flowers, 4340-D Directors Row.$75. 713-681-2400, agardenforcutting.com

SAT., OCT. 29: GULF COAST MEAD FESTIVAL, LUCY-STYLE GRAPE STOMP COMPETITION & GRAPE GROWINGDISCUSSIONS, 10am-5pm, Frascone Winery, 308 Bayside Dr., Anahuac. Free. Frascone Winery, Mystic Oak Meadery, BentleyBees & Crane Meadows event. Facebook: Gulf Coast Mead Festival.

SAT., OCT. 29: GARDEN TO VASE by PAT HERMES ,10am-noon, Arbor Gate, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free;register: arborgate.com

SAT., OCT. 29: FRIGHTFUL FUN IN THE GARDEN by ASHLEY GRUBB, 10am, Enchanted Forest, 10611 FM1750; 2pm,Enchanted Gardens, 6420 FM359, both Richmond. Free. myenchanted.com

SAT., NOV. 1: NATIVE LANDSCAPING CERTIFICATION LEVEL 1 CLASS, 8am-5pm, Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 BayArea Blvd., Pasadena. $37. Native Plant Society of Texas - Houston Chapter. 713-657-0372. npsot.org/wp/houston/native-landscaping-certification SAT., NOV. 5: GARDEN TO VASE by LINDA GAY & PAT HERMES, 9am-noon, Houston School of Flowers, 4340-D Directors Row,$75. ,713-681-2400; agardenforcutting.com

SAT., NOV 5 : PECKERWOOD INSIDER'S TOUR, 10am & 6pm, 20559 FM 359 Road, Hempstead. Garden Conservancy event.$15. Register: peckerwoodgarden.org. 979-826-3232; info@peckerwoodgarden.org SAT., NOV. 5: GREETING, GIFTING GUESTS WITH BEAUTIFUL PLANTED CONTAINERS, 10am, Enchanted Forest, 10611FM1750; 2pm, Enchanted Gardens, 6420 FM359, both Richmond. Free. myenchanted.com

SAT., NOV. 5: GROWING FRUIT TREES IN A SMALL SPACE, 9:30-11:30am, Houston Museum of Natural Science, MoranHall, 5555 Hermann Park Dr. $45. Urban Harvest event. 713-880 5540; urbanharvest.org

SAT., NOV. 5: GROWING NATURALLY: LANDSCAPING WITH NATIVE PLANTS by GREG GRANT, 9-11am, AgriLifeExtension Office, 9020 Airport Road, Conroe. $25/website; $30/door. Montgomery County Master Gardeners event.mcmga.com; 936-539-7824

MON., NOV. 7: NEW GARDEN DOCENT ORIENTATION, 9am-noon, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble.Free. Register: 713-274-4160

WED. NOV. 9: THE MADALENE HILL PHARMACY GARDEN, noon-2pm, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble.Free. Register: 713-274-4160.

THURS., NOV. 10: SOILS, FERTILIZERS, ETC.-ORGANIC SOLUTIONS by Louis Bennett, 10am, Municipal Utility Bldg. #81, 805Hidden Canyon Dr, Katy. Free, Nottingham Country Garden Club event; nottinghamgardenclub.org THURS., NOV. 10: SOILS, FERTILIZERS, ETC.-ORGANIC SOLUTIONS by Louis Bennett, 10am, Municipal Utility Bldg. #81, 805Hidden Canyon Dr, Katy. Free, Nottingham Country Garden Club event. nottinghamgardenclub.org THURS., NOV. 10: THE ARS AND YOU by LAURA SEABAUGH 7:30pm, Cherie Flores Garden PavilIon, 1500 Hermann Dr. Free.Houston Rose Society event. houstonrose.org

SAT., SEPT. 10: RAISING & CARING FOR BEES, 9-11am, AgriLife Extension Office, 9010 Airport Rd., Conroe. $5. MontgomeryCounty Master Gardener event. 936-539-7824, mcmga.com

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FRI., NOV. 11: FLOWER SHOW - JUDGING DEMYSTIFIED by SUZANNE MILSTEAD & NELL SHIMEK, 10am, & TRAFFIC FLOW,1pm, White Oak Convention Center, 7603 Antoine. Free. Houston Federation of Garden Clubs event.houstonfederationgardenclubs.org

SAT., NOV 12: PECKERWOOD GARDEN OPEN DAY, 10am-2pm tours, 20559 FM 359 Road, Hempstead. $10. GardenConservancy event. peckerwoodgarden.org 979-826-3232; info@peckerwoodgarden.org SAT., NOV. 12: HERBS THAT LIKE TO CHILL by HENRY FLOWERS, 10am, Enchanted Forest, 10611 FM1750 & 2pm, EnchantedGardens, 6420 FM359, both Richmond. myenchanted.com

MON., NOV. 14: DOCENT TRAINING-REFRESH YOUR SKILLS, 9am-noon, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield,Humble. Free. Register: 713-274-4160. SAT., NOV. 19: ANNUAL ENCHANTED OPEN HOUSE & EVENING, 2-8pm, Enchanted Gardens, 6420 FM359, Richmond. Free.myenchanted.com

MON., NOV. 21: STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN, 10:30 am- 11:30 am, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble.Free. Register: 713-274-4160

TUES., NOV 22: HARRIS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS OPEN GARDEN DAY & SEMINAR: HOLIDAY PREPARATION; 10-11am, Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Rd. ogd.harrishort@gmail.com

SAT., NOV 26: PECKERWOOD GARDEN OPEN DAY, 10am-2pm tours, 20559 FM 359 Road, Hempstead. $10. GardenConservancy event. peckerwoodgarden.org, 979-826-3232; info@peckerwoodgarden.org SAT., NOV. 26: ANNUAL ENCHANTED OPEN HOUSE & EVENING, 2-8pm, Enchanted Forest, 10611 FM 2759, Richmond.Free. myenchanted.com

SAT., DEC 3 : PECKERWOOD INSIDER'S TOUR, 10am and 6pm, 20559 FM 359 Road, Hempstead. Garden Conservancy event.$15. Register:peckerwoodgarden.org, 979-826-3232; info@peckerwoodgarden.org

SAT. DEC. 3: THE ARBOR GATE CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, 2-6pm, 15635 FM 2920, Tomball. 281-351-8851. Free; register:arborgate.com SAT., DEC. 3: CITRUS FEST & Q&A by DR. BOB RANDALL, 8:30am-noon, Urban Harvest Farmer's Market, 3000 Richmond Ave@ Eastside. Urban Harvest event. 713-880-5540, urbanharvest.org. SAT., DEC. 3: GROWING CITRUS IN HOUSTON & S.E. TEXAS, 9:30-11:30am, University of St. Thomas, Malloy Hall, Rm 017,2812 Yoakum Blvd, $45. Urban Harvest event. 713-880-5540; urbanharvest.org SAT., DEC 3: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE, 10am-4pm, Buchanan's Native Plants, 611 E 11th. Free. 713-861-5702; buchanansplants.com/events SAT., DEC. 3: FRUIT TREES by SCOTT SNODGRASS, 10am, Enchanted Forest, 10611 FM1750; 2pm, Enchanted Gardens, 6420FM359, both Richmond. Free. myenchanted.com FRI., DEC. 9: HOLLY-JUJAH by JIM JOHNSON, 10am, White Oak Convention Center, 7603 Antoine. $25 advance sale only.Houston Federation of Garden Clubs event. houstonfederationgardenclubs.org

SAT., DEC. 10: WINTER AT MERCER BOTANIC GARDEN, 9am-noon, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free. Register: 713-274-4160. WED. DEC. 14: CHRISTMAS CRAFTS USING NATURAL MATERIALS, noon-2pm, Mercer Botanic Gardens, 22306 Aldine-Westfield,Humble. Free. Register: 713-274-4160.

SAT., DEC 17: PECKERWOOD GARDEN OPEN DAY, 10am-2pm tours, 20559 FM 359 Road, Hempstead. $10. GardenConservancy event. peckerwoodgarden.org, 979-826-3232; info@peckerwoodgarden.org SAT., DEC. 17: CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT, 8am, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free. Register:albbarr@comcast.net. MON., DEC. 19: STORYTIME IN THE GARDDEN, 10:30 am- 11:30 am, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble.Free. Register: 713-274-4160. WED., JAN. 11: EXPLORING THE PRIMEVAL FLORA OF NEW CALEDONIA, noon-2pm, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free. Register: 713-274-4160.

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FRI., JAN. 13: PENNY WISE / POUND FOOLISH: WHEN & WHY TO HIRE A LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL by RITA HODGE,10am, White Oak Convention Center, 7603 Antoine. Free. Houston Federation of Garden Clubs event.houstonfederationgardenclubs.org

MON., JAN. 16: STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN, 10:30-11:30 am, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free.Register: 713-274-4160.

MON., JAN 23-FEB. 27: TEXAS GULF COAST GARDENER TIER III: THE ART OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN, 9am-3pm with an hourlunch break, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. $250. Register: 713-274-4160.

WED., FEB. 8: MICROGREENS, noon - 2pm, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free. Register: 713-274-4160. FRI., FEB.10: FLORAL DESIGN INSPIRED BY ART by HOUSTON DESIGNING WOMEN, 10am, White Oak Convention Center,7603 Antoine. Free. Houston Federation of Garden Clubs event. houstonfederationgardenclubs.org

MON., FEB. 20: STORYTIME IN THE GARDEN, 10:30-11:30 am, Mercer Botanic Garden, 22306 Aldine-Westfield, Humble. Free.Register: 713-274-4160.

If we inspire you to attend any of these events, please let them know you heard about it in . . .

THE LAZY GARDENER & FRIENDS NEWSLETTER!

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Events NOT submitted in the EXACT written format below may take two weeks or longerto be reformatted/retyped. After that point, if your event does not appear, please email us.

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ADOPTABLE DOG OFTHE MONTH

DIESEL

Diesel was abandoned by his owners when they moved, andhe ended up at Montgomery County Animal Shelter.

Diesel is a American Blue Pittbull Mix and is thought to beabout 10 years old.

He knows basic commands- is housebroken and crate trained-loves everyone he meets... Loves bones, treats and squeakytoys- even likes a nice jog. He has a good amount of life to liveand would love to have somewhere to spend it. If he hassiblings- they have to be female.

Diesel loves to play and socialize and is so much fun to havearound.

He is fixed and has all of his shots.

If interested in adopting Diesel, please reply to this newsletterand type "Diesel" in the subject line. Diesel is not at the sheltercurrently. He is in foster care.

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ABOUT US

BRENDA BEUST SMITH WE KNOW HER BEST AS THE LAZY GARDENER . . .

. . . but Brenda Beust Smith is also:

* a national award-winning writer & editor * a nationally-published writer & photographer * a national horticultural speaker * a former Houston Chronicle reporter When the Chronicle discontinued Brenda's 45-year-old Lazy Gardener" print column a couple of years ago, itranked as the longest-running, continuously-published local newspaper column in the Greater Houston area.

Brenda's gradual sideways step from Chronicle reporter into gardening writing led first to an 18-year series ofwhen-to-do-what Lazy Gardener Calendars, then to her Lazy Gardener's Guide book and now to her LazyGardener's Guide on CD (which retails for $20. However, $5 of every sale is returned to the sponsoring group ather speaking engagements).

A Harris County Master Gardener, Brenda has served on the boards of many Greater Houston area horticultureorganizations and has hosted local radio and TV shows, most notably a 10+-year Lazy Gardener run onHoustonPBS (Ch. 8) and her call-in "EcoGardening" show on KPFT-FM.

Brenda recently ended her decades-long stint as Production Manager of the Garden Club of America'sBULLETIN magazine. Although still an active horticulture lecturer and broad-based freelance writer, Brenda'smain focus now is THE LAZY GARDENER & FRIENDS HOUSTON GARDEN NEWSLETTER with JohnFerguson and Mark Bowen of Nature's Way Resources.

A native of New Orleans and graduate of St. Agnes Academy and the University of Houston, Brenda lives inAldine and is married to the now retired Aldine High School Coach Bill Smith. They have one son, Blake.

Regarding this newsletter, Brenda is the lead writer, originator of it and the daily inspiration for it. We soappreciate the way she has made gardening such a fun way to celebrate life together for such a long time. JOHN FERGUSON John is a native Houstonian and has over 27 years of business experience. He owns Nature's Way Resources,a composting company that specializes in high quality compost, mulch, and soil mixes. He holds a MS degree inPhysics and Geology and is a licensed Soil Scientist in Texas. John has won many awards in horticulture and environmental issues. He represents the composting industry onthe Houston-Galveston Area Council for solid waste. His personal garden has been featured in severalhorticultural books and "Better Homes and Gardens" magazine. His business has been recognized in the WallStreet Journal for the quality and value of their products. He is a member of the Physics Honor Society and manyother professional societies. John is is the co-author of the book Organic Management for the Professional.

For this newsletter, John contributes articles regularly and is responsible for publishing it.

MARK BOWEN Mark is a native Houstonian, a horticulturist, certified permaculturist and organic specialist with a background ingarden design, land restoration and organic project management. He is currently the general manager ofNature's Way Resources. Mark is also the co-author of the book Habitat Gardening for Houston and SoutheastTexas, the author of the book Naturalistic Landscaping for the Gulf Coast, co-author of the Bayou PlantingGuide and contributing landscape designer for the book Landscaping Homes: Texas. With respect to this newsletter, Mark serves as a co-editor and periodic article contributor.

PABLO HERNANDEZ Pablo Hernandez is the special projects coordinator for Nature's Way Resources. His realm of responsibilitiesinclude: serving as a webmaster, IT support, technical problem solving/troubleshooting, metrics management,quality control, and he is a certified compost facility operator. Pablo helps this newsletter happen from a technical support standpoint.