“Come Grow With Us”

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 19 Oct 23 - 0 Comments

All are invited to a free “Come Grow With Us” seminar hosted by the Jackson County Master Gardeners Association. On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., Debbie McLennan and Greg Sheguit, both Master Gardeners, will present “Fruit and Citrus Trees to Grow in Our Area” in the auditorium of the Jackson County Services Building, 411 N. Wells, Edna, TX. Topics to be covered include identifying the fruit you want to grow, selecting the best varieties for our area, and choosing soil types, fertilizers and watering strategies that maximize success. McLennan and Sheguit were born into Texas farming families and are lifelong gardeners. McLennan grows an orchard that includes pears, peaches, plums, figs and blueberries. Sheguit, who specializes in citrus, works for the LNRA and in the past studied and improved wildlife habitat for Texas Parks & Wildlife. For questions call the county extension office 361-782-3312.

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