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Passion for Plants
By Mary A. Flowers
Having a passion in life and being able to share that passion with
others is a wonderful thing. "One of my greatest joys is being able to
help others know and appreciate all the wonderful things that grow on
God's earth," she says, when trying to explain her love affair with
plants.
"I have been involved with plants and landscaping most of my life and
I love it," Bell says. Bell uses her
plant knowledge everyday in her business, Urban Farmers,
www.urban-farmers.com as she and husband, James Bell,
create the many beautifully landscaped yards, patios, and ponds
throughout the area. Being an Ellis County Master Gardener is also the
perfect avenue for Bell to pass on her knowledge about container
gardening, tree trimming, and much, much more. "Being a Master
Gardener is as much about plant education as it is about plant
knowledge. Sure Master Gardeners have lots of expertise but a large
part of the function of Master Gardeners is teaching others," says
Bell.
Master Gardeners can be seen throughout the county at various venues
such as Children's Gardening Workshops to introduce children to
gardening; educational workshops and speaking engagements; the
Downtown Waxahachie Farmers Market every Saturday from May through
October; as well as the March Lawn and Garden Expo at the Waxahachie
Civic Center.
The Master Gardener Association program is administered through the
County Extension Office. They may be contacted at 972-825-5175 for
plant questions and more information about becoming a Master Gardener.
Their web site is at
www.ecmga.com.
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