City of Schertz News

 
 
Schertz Press
Office of Community & Media Relations
1400 Schertz Parkway Schertz, Texas 78154
(210) 619-1061 bbailey@schertz.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Brad E. Bailey, Director Community & Media Relations

Gardening Experts Coming to Schertz for Grow Local Festival
Tue Jan 19 2010

Thinking about putting in a vegetable garden this spring?  Don’t know what to do to get started?  Need to know about those bugs in your garden? Well don’t fret because the Schertz Growl Local Festival is coming to the Schertz Civic Center February 27th! 

Get advice from local experts on gardening and landscaping. See a rainwater harvesting demo. Talk to an expert on lawnmower maintenance. Learn the proper way to prune your trees!  Shop for bedding plants, seeds, fruit trees, rainwater harvesting barrels and other quality garden products. 

Take advantage of two outstanding garden seminars; only $5 each!

Spring Vegetable Gardening by Patty Leander from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Master how to grow your own vegetables, from soil to plant varieties.

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs by Molly Keck from 1 PM to 3 PM. Learn which bugs to keep in your garden; which bugs to squish.


For more information, including a complete vendor list and discount offers, visit their website at www.growlocalfestival.com
            
SCHERTZ GROW LOCAL FESTIVAL
Saturday, February 27th
9 AM to 4 PM
SCHERTZ CIVIC CENTER and COMMUNITY CENTER
1400 Schertz Parkway
Hosted by Guadalupe County Master Gardeners

Admission: $5.00 for adults, children under 18 free ~ Includes a complimentary Gardener Goodie Bag.   $1 of the admission goes to supporting the Schertz Community Garden