Azalea
Plant Sale
9 a.m. to Noon Saturday, March 15, Downtown Square
Cook's Nursery, Don's Plants, Naconiche Gardens, and the Flora
Garden Club will offer a variety of plants
including 30 varieties of azaleas including the Encore TM and
Southern Indica. The sale also features
perennials, houseplants and other choice ornamental shrubs and
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The Art of
Floral Design, Color & Textures from the Gardens
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 22, 329 E. Main St.
A showcase of floral arrangements highlighting the horticultural talents
of local gardeners, designers and plant enthusiasts. Includes a design
presentation at 11 a.m. as well as a silent auction throughout the day. Sponsored by the
Nacogdoches Art League and Sherry Ward Fine Arts Studio. |
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Easter Sunday
Sunday, March 23rd Enjoy Easter Sunday in the Azalea Garden!!
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Nacogdoches
Azalea Trail Photography Show
12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Sunday, March 18-30, The Art
Center, 329 E. Main Street
See all of the entries in the second-annual azalea photography contest,
featuring photos of Nacogdoches azaleas. The contest is sponsored by the
Daily Sentinel and judged by the Nacogdoches Photography Club. Click here
to see a list this year's winners and click here for their photos. 1st
Place, 2nd Place, 3rd
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"A Bloomin"
Volkswagen Show
8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 29, Festival Plaza
See up to 100 vintage Volkswagens - from mild to wild. Admission is free,
but donations are accepted. Sponsored by the East Texas VEE-DUB Chapter of
the Vintage VW Club of America. |
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"Little
Princess" Garden Party in the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden
BOTH TIME
SLOTS SOLD OUT 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. March 29th, Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden
Introduce your favorite little girl to the beauty and joy of the
garden at this special party. Enjoy refreshments, party favors and
entertainment planned to delight you and spark her imagination. Bring your
camera to capture the day. Dress: Please let her wear her favorite little
princess costume or garden party outfit. Very limited seating,
reservations required. Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 per child. Available
at the Visitors' Center, 200 E. Main St. |
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Azalea
Symposium: Secrets of Azalea Gardens, Old and New
9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29
Hear the behind-the-scenes stories of azaleas in the South: Bayou Bend
Gardens, Houston's oldest azalea garden, by Gardens Curator Bart Brechter;
the new Margie Jenkins Azalea Garden at LSU AgCenter in Hammond by
Resident Coordinator Dr. Regina Bracy; and design secrets of SFA's own
Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden (guided tour) by Barbara Stump. Lunch is
provided, followed by tips on propagating azaleas. $25 includes lunch.
Advanced registration required. Sponsored by the SFA Mast Arboretum and
the Texas Chapter of the Azalea Society of America. Click
here for a 2008 Symposium Registration
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Loblolly
Liberator Bike Ride
7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. start, Saturday, March 29, Nacogdoches
Treatment Center
This benefit bike ride raises funds for the Nacogdoches
Treatment Center. Five courses ranging from 10 to 100 miles take
riders through scenic East Texas. |
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Click
here for a complete listing of upcoming events in Nacogdoches. |
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