February Program: Cheryl Hazeltine

“Thirty Years of Gardening”

Cheryl Hazeltine is an Austin gardener and garden writer. Her book on gardening in central Texas has been in print for almost thirty years. This important book was first published by Texas A&M Press in 1980 as The Central Texas Gardener by Cheryl Hazeltine and Joan Filvaroff. In l999 it was revised and published as The New Central Texas Gardener by Cheryl Hazeltine and our own Barry Lovelace. In its latest incarnation, the book has received a complete overhaul. Single authored by Cheryl Hazeltine, the text is entirely revised and generously illustrated with photographs by Cheryl and her husband Richard Hazeltine.

Cheryl will talk about changes she has seen in gardening over the past 30 years as well as share her recommendations for trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, vegetables and fruits for Central Texas. She will also answer member questions and sign books.

Cheryl’s warmth, expertise and her vast gardening experience make for an exciting evening.

Advance reservations for copies of Cheryl’s new book are due by noon Monday, February 14 to ljoseph at austin dot rr dot com. Books are being purchased by the case and will be available to TGCOA members for $15.00 each – no tax or shipping charges. Copies will NOT be available on February 24 without advance reservation.

Mark your calendars now for Thursday, February 24, in the Austin Area Garden Center, 2220 Barton Springs Road. Refreshments and fellowship begin at 7:00 pm followed by our meeting at 7:30. Club cultivars for our June show may also be available. Our meetings are open to the public so bring your friends and neighbors. You are also invited to bring contributions for Show-and-Tell, Trade-a-Plant, and door prizes.

Laura Joseph