Speakers Team
Two excellent GVST Gardening Essentials sessions on Monday. First up was "It's Hot, Now What" with David Rodriguez Texas Agrilife horticulturist, Dr. Jerry Parsons, Dr. Calvin Finch, and Dr. Tom Harris as moderator. Excellent advice on plants that can take the heat. Did you know Esperanza and Hamelia Firebush can be planted on the hottest, driest days and not miss a beat? In our second session Dr. Connie Sheppard from Texas Agrilife demonstrated two summer salads and gave us an update on food safety. With so many reports of foodborne illnesses her tips and recommended resources were a hit with the audience!
Join us Monday July 16th from noon to 3pm for our Gardening Essentials Class at the San Antonio Garden Center:
Presentation #1: “It’s Hot! Now What?” What are your questions and problems about gardening in the intense heat? Get answers from moderator Dr. Tom Harris and his distinguished panel:
Jerry Parsons. Co-host of Milberger’s “Gardening South Texas” on KLUP 930 on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2. He also is founder of the widely used website, www.PlantAnswers.com.
Calvin Finch. San Antonio Express-News gardening columnist and co-host of Milberger’s “Gardening South Texas” on KLUP 930 on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 2.
David Rodriguez, Texas A&M AgriLife Bexar County Extension Service horticulturalist and host of WOAI 1200’s Lawn and Garden Show Saturday mornings from 7-10 a.m.
Presentation #2: “Cool Ideas For A Hot Summer!” Connie Sheppard, Texas A&M AgriLife Bexar County Extension Service will provide a demonstration and recipes for some refreshing foods.
Pot Luck Lunch and $5 donation to help with costs.
plantanswers.com
Position available with Gardening Volunteers of South Texas (GVST)
Are you passionate about saving water in our landscapes?
Are you a detail-oriented person with computer and writing skills who can manage deadlines and volunteers?
GVST needs a Volunteer and Event Coordinator. Hours for the position are flexible and average about 30 per week at peak activity times.
Contact Karen Stamm at kstamm@satx.rr.com if you’d like a copy of the job description. We are in the process of interviewing candidates now. Deadline to submit an application is Friday, July 20.
Feel free to share this message with gardening friends!
Thanks,
Karen Stamm
Chair, Selection Committee