The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Collin County Master Gardeners Association will conduct a guided walking tour of beautiful Myers Park and Event Center in McKinney, Texas on Saturday, May 4, 2013.  The 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. tour will feature the Earth-Kind ® Perennial Research and Demonstration Gardens, Crape Myrtle, Kordes Rose, and Vegetable trial gardens.  One of the largest rain gardens in Collin County, and the state of the art rainwater harvesting systems will also be on display.  

The purpose of the research and demonstration gardens is to put Earth-Kind® principles to the test.  Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Collin County Master Gardeners are evaluating these plants without the use of fertilizer or pesticides, and with limited supplemental irrigation.  They are collecting data on plant performance to identify low maintenance, superior plants for North Texas landscapes. 

This exciting tour will provide gardeners a first-hand opportunity to see which plants grow well in our area and knowledge they need to have successful gardening experiences at their own homes.  Tour guides will be available at all the demonstration and research gardens to provide visitors with information and to answer questions.

Myers Park is beautiful!  Pack a snack, and after the tour take some time to enjoy a picnic, or stroll among the gardens, enjoying butterflies in the beautiful outdoor space.   Myers Park is located at 7117 County Road 166, McKinney, TX  75071.  The tour is free and children are welcome. 

Please call 972-548-4232 or visit www.ccmgatx.org for more information.