Bonham -- After a long, cold winter, North Texas gardeners are ready to forget icy roads and start thinking about warm sunshine on homegrown tomatoes. The 10th Annual Garden, Lawn & Home Expo scheduled for Saturday, March 29 at Bonham Civic Center is the perfect opportunity to purchase your favorite flowers, vegetables and herbs at very reasonable prices.

Steve Upson, Horticulture Consultant - Noble Foundation will discuss fruit orchards in two morning sessions and Lee Brown,

Lee Brown, Certified Arborist – New Leaf Tree & Shrub Care, will be speaking during the two afternoon sessions.

Best of all, admission to the Expo and speakers' sessions are free!

"I will be speaking on the do's and don'ts of tree care, and how common mistakes affect tree health," says Lee Brown. "My presentation includes tips and cautions about many of the most common mistakes I see in the field."

Lee Brown

Mr. Brown will also discuss the most common tree problems, their causes, and treatments available to mitigate the damage done.

"Some of the subjects covered will be soil compaction, improper mulching, structural defects, root rot, etc.," explains Brown.

Area crafters, businesses and organizations will have exhibits showcasing their products and services. Exhibit and vendor booths with plants, lawn furniture, garden items, home needs and dιcor, equipment and more will be promoting and offering their products to the public. There will be a silent auction and door prizes given throughout the day.

Fannin County Master Naturalists entertain a larger-than-life raccoon at last year's event.

Vendors:  Daniels Nursery-plants and related products; Plants – potted bowls, hanging baskets; Full Circle Farms – Fruit farm, Lavender products; Bois d’Arc Chapter, Master Naturalist – exhibit booth; Air-Evac Life Team – Emergency air flight;  Abundance of Faith – Inspirational gifts; Sweetwater Farm – plants; Area 21 Toastmasters – membership;  Fannin County Iris Society – iris plants; After Work Planters Club – membership; Lone Star Chic – Garden accessories, yard and wall art; Fannin B.E.E.S. –(Beautification, Education, Enforcement Strategies) membership; Kemiko Concrete Stains – Concrete stains and top coats; Kaleidoscope Farm – organic fertilizer, worm castings ……….and more.

 

Dave Kenyon (second from right) of Sweetwater Farm Greenhouse in Denison assists a customer last year during the Fannin County Master Gardeners' 9th annual Garden, Lawn & Home Expo.

Contact the Fannin County Extension Office at 903-583-7453 for more information about the EXPO.