Donations for Montgomery County Animal Shelter

Posted on November 13, 2011 by SuzyBee

Sandy Martin is collecting much-needed items for the Montgomery County animal shelter, including:

  • Bedding
  • Food and dishes
  • Carriers

To see a complete list, please go to Montgomery County Animal Shelter or contact Sandy.

orange cat in grass

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Christmas Luncheon

Posted on November 13, 2011 by SuzyBee

We’re all looking forward to our annual Christmas luncheon:

Tuesday, December 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
25665 I-45 N. Hwy., just north of Sawdust Road in The Woodlands, 281-367-9423
Carrabba’s Italian Grill

Don’t forget to bring your Christmas gift bag filled with items for the women’s shelter, including:

  • Pajamas (any size)
  • Sweat suits (any size)
  • Costume jewelry
  • Wallet or purse

For a complete list, please contact Mary Barnes.

 

 

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Verbenaceae Vitex agnus-castus

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Linda MacPhee-Cobb

vitex-tree

Vistex Tree


Photo from Tony Rodd, Flickr

Also known as Chaste tree, Texas Lilac, Mexican lavender. A native of China and India, this tree has been in the U.S. since 1670.
This tree grows well in hot and dry weather, in either acid or alkaline soil. It puts on purple, lilac-like flowers in late spring and summer.
Likes full sun, and will tolerate some shade. Deer resistant. Attracts butterflies and bees.

Vitex can be grown as a large shrub or a tree. Mature height is 15-20 feet.

Propagation Methods: Cuttings and layering
References: Plant Answers, Dave’s Garden

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