Newsletter Archives

Supper With Santa Special

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:55:08 -0700

24-Hour Special for Supper with Santa 24-Hour Special - Supper with Santa Make your reservations for Supper with Santa before 5:00 pm, Wednesday, December 1st, and receive a $5.00 Clark Gardens gift card for each person in your reservation. Reservations may be made online or by calling 940.682.4856. This early-bird special applies to the Saturday, December 4th Supper with Santa only. The gift cards may be used for items in the Clark Gardens Gift Shop. Children and adults alike enjoy ...

Enjoy Beautiful Fall with Family & Friends - Fall Festival

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:36:27 -0700

Fall Festival October 2, 2010 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Fall is definitely in the air. The days are gorgeous with the warm sun and cool breezes. It's a great time to visit the Gardens and spend time with family and friends. Enjoy the wide variety of activities. Half Marathon and 5K (runs start at 8:00 am) Gardening speakers include Chris Wiesinger "The Bulb Hunter" and Dr. Bill Welch, award-winning author Story time with five award-winning children's book authors Texas Department ...

Holiday Festival - Santa, Live Reindeer, Entertainment, Shopping

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:21:36 -0700

Clark Gardens eNewsletter - Holiday Festival BOOtanical - A BOOst to Food Banks Halloween BOOtanical Success Story BOOtanical Festival was amazing this year thanks to over 100 volunteers who came out to support the festival. Over 1400 people attended the festival. As in the past two years, admission to BOOtanical was nonperishable food items to be donated to our area food banks. Through the generous donations of our guests food items were donated to the three area food ...

BOOtanical Halloween Fun and Food Drive

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 06:38:50 -0700

BOOtanical Park October 31, 2010 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm On October 31st, Clark Gardens becomes BOOtanical Park - a marvelously fun and safe place for kids of all ages to enjoy Halloween. The BOOtanical is also a time we participate in a community-wide food drive benefiting our three area food banks in Mineral Wells: First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church, and New Haven Ministries. Bring a non-perishable food item as a donation and you receive free ...

Children's Authors, Quilts, Runs, Photo Contest, Classes

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:59:45 -0700

Children's Books Authors October 2, 2010 What do goats, gratitude, the healing power of gardens, pumpkins and squirrels have in common? Clark Gardens Fall Festival on October 2nd! Five award winning children's authors will be in the garden reading their books and interacting with the young and young at heart. Author Cherie Colburn will be sharing her award winning book, Our Shadow Garden . Cherie accepted the Growing Good Kids Award on July 24th at the 2010 National ...

Pottery Classes - Half Marathon & 5K - Fall/Winter Classes

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 06:53:38 -0700

Thank You to Our Newsletter Sponsors October 2nd Second Annual Fall Festival Half Marathon and 5K On October 2nd, Clark Gardens hosts our Second Annual Fall Festival Half Marathon and 5K. The half marathon race starts in Clark Gardens and continues on to the Rails to Trails. The runners enjoy beautiful country roads, rolling hills and a trip through the Vietnam War Museum. A favorite among runners is the aid station at the Garner Store and Cafe. The ...

Crape Myrtles - Membership - Fall Schedule

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:05:27 -0700

Crape Myrtle "The Lilac of the South" Dynamite Crape Myrtle Crape Myrtles are a popular choice for gardeners. They require very little maintenance and provide beautiful color in the heat of the summer. Crape Myrtles are most popular in the south, gaining the nickname the lilac of the south, but are enjoyed by gardeners across the country. Their scientific term, Lagerstroemia, was coined in 1759 in order to honor Magnus von Lagerstroem, an avid naturalist. The common name ...

Family Nature Challenge and G-Scale Trains

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:39:25 -0700

Experience the Beauty Experience the beauty of North Texas this Memorial Day. Clark Gardens Botanical Park is open and is a great way to get outside and get in touch with the outdoors. Bring a picnic and spend the day. Hang-out with the wildlife and "Live Your Best Life Outdoors" this Memorial Day. Our hours are: Monday-Saturday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. The G-scale trains will be running all ...

Spectacular Spring

Tue, 25 May 2010 08:57:05 -0700

What a Spectacular Spring It Has Been After what seemed months of cold, wet, snowy weather spring arrived. And what a spring we had. The poppies were amazing. The irises - gorgeous. And the roses fantastic. Pink Double Ruffle Poppies - Iris - Roses Many Clark Garden visitors have been impressed with the Peggy Martin Rose growing along the arbor at the Rose Pavilion. When we explain that those roses were planted from a one gallon container and ...

Spring Festival and Vegetable Gardening Class

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:26 -0700

Clark Gardens Spring Festival Saturday and Sunday March 27 and 28, 2010 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Join us for two days of fun for the whole family! Model Train Show � North Texas Garden Railway Club: G Scale � Tex-N Modular Railroad Club: N Scale � Lone Star Hi-Railers Model Railroad Association: O Gauge � Children's Thomas The Train Play Area � Annetta Valley and Western Railroad Club with 7-1/2" Scale models � Clark Gardens: 1200 feet of G Scale Layout � Take a ride ...

January 2010 - Winter Garden and Feathered Friends

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:40:50 -0700

The Winter Garden & Our Feathered Friends The Winter Garden As I put the finishing touches on this newsletter it is midday and the temperature is 70 degrees. Was it really in the lower teens just two weeks ago? Gee Whiz! I enjoyed a walk around the garden yesterday and took some photographs. Too often we think of our winter gardens as absent of color but that's simply not true. It is truly a great time to come ...

Gift Ideas and Happy Holidays 2009

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:02:46 -0700

Gift Ideas Calendars The Clark Gardens' 2010 calendars are in! The calendars feature photographs taken by the winners of this years' photography contest. Enjoy a different image of the Gardens each month. Calendars are $13 each or 2 for $20, and are available for purchase in the Gift Shop at the Park entrance. Membership Give a lasting gift to someone or treat yourself and your family with a membership to Clark Gardens. Memberships are available at the admission gate ...

Last Week of the Holiday Festival

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 10:30:48 -0700

Holiday Festival 2009 Dear Friends, It's time for our second annual Holiday Festival. Join us for the final week of holiday festivities in the Gardens. Thursday through Sunday, December 10th through 13th Festival Times Thursday through Saturday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Activities Local Entertainment Hayrides Pictures with Santa Evening Lights Supper with Santa Nativity Scene Regular admission fees apply throughout the holiday event, with the exception of the Saturday, Supper with Santa dinner. Regular Admission Fee $7.00/adult $5.00/Senior (65 and over) and Children under ...

Holiday Festival Opening Night December 3rd - Benefitting ARM

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:32:24 -0700

Holiday Festival 2009 Dear Friends, It's time for our second annual Holiday Festival. The festival is held the first two weekends in December. Enjoy the entertainment rain or shine - in our all-weather, heated tent. Nice! Thursday through Sunday, December 3rd - 6th and Thursday through Sunday, December 10th - 13th Festival Times Thursday through Saturday, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sunday, 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Thursday, December 3rd at 5:30pm, the festival comes to life with tree lighting, caroling and a ...

Holiday Festival, Supper with Santa and Thanks

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:29:18 -0700

Holiday Festival - Supper with Santa - Thank You Dear Friends, As Thanksgiving approaches the staff at Clark Gardens is thankful to our many friends and supporters of the gardens. Our membership and volunteer program has grown in both numbers and strengths. In 2010 we will celebrate our 10th anniversary. This would not have been possible without your support. Thank you! BOOtanical Festival saw a record number of attendees. Over 1200 people attended the festival. The admission ...

Easter at Clark Gardens

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:07:04 -0700

Clark Gardens Botanical Park Newsletter Easter Sunrise Service Join us Sunday morning, April 12th, at 6:30am, for an Easter sunrise service. The First United Methodist Church of Mineral Wells is officiating. There is no fee for attending the service. More Easter Events We are also pleased to be hosting a Pack-Your-Own-Picnic Lunch, and an Easter Egg Hunt. Bring your lunch and enjoy it in the Gardens' atmosphere. Easter Egg Hunt The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 1:00 pm, April 12th, for ...

Clark Gardens May 2009 Newsletter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:55:56 -0700

Clark Gardens Monthly Gardening with Texas Tough Heirloom Bulbs with Chris Wiesinger Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009 Time: 10:00 am Clark Gardens presents Chris Wiesinger, The Bulb Hunter on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Mr. Wiesinger, President/Owner of Southern Bulbs, specializes in rare and tough bulbs suitable for Texas landscapes. For those eager to enrich their gardens with a touch of color and fragrance, heirloom bulbs are unusual,endangered beauties, guaranteed to enhance the beauty within every garden. Chris is a 2004 graduate ...

Clark Gardens June 2009 Newsletter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:52:50 -0700

Clark Gardens Monthly Gardening for the Wild Side Clark Gardens works to provide an environment for our wild life. This year Lee Ann Nave, Director of Horticulture at Clark Gardens, has planted three areas, one ...

Clark Gardens August 2009 Newsletter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:49:31 -0700

Clark Gardens Monthly Dear Friends, This summer has flown by. June's Music and Art Festival was an amazing experience for the Gardens. The nights were beautiful all be it a little warm. Our first night we were serenaded under a full moon. Totally cool. We thank the bands, musicians, sound guys and David Adams. David booked the bands for the event and he did a great job. Fall will soon be here. I know this because I watched ...

Fall Festival 2009 Newsletter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:41:39 -0700

Subject: Fall Festival and Yoga Yoga Thursdays & Family Friendly Fall Festival Dear Friends, There are some wonderful happenings on the horizon for this fall. There are yoga classes, the annual "Run from the Ducks" race and our big Fall Festival. Yoga September 17th through October 22nd, 2009 Thursdays at 6:00 pm What better location than a tranquil garden atmosphere to enjoy yoga. Classes start Thursday, September 17th, will take place each Thursday at 6:00 pm and will run through October 22nd. ...

Halloween Fun at the Clark Gardens BOOtanical Park

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:37:20 -0700

Halloween evening at the BOOtanical Gardens was a great success with well over 1,000 people attending. Three pickups full of much needed nonperishable food was shared between 3 local food banks. Thank you to all who made this evening possible and successful. Dear Friends, Clark Gardens is participating in a community-wide food drive benefiting our area food banks. Bring a non-perishable food item as a donation and you will receive free admission to our Halloween festivities on ...

Clark Gardens April 2009 Newsletter

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:35:48 -0700

Clark Gardens Monthly Welcome to Clark Gardens Spring has arrived. Come join us for our Spring Festival, check-out our new gift shop and learn more about our Gardens and their history. Spring Festival Join us for two days of fun, food and entertainment - for all ages. Model Train Show North Texas Garden Railway Club: G Scale Tex-N Modular Railroad Club: N Scale Lone Star Flyer: S Scale Annetta Valley and Western Railroad Club with 7 Scale Models Clark Station with ...