Chandor Gardens, Weatherford, Texas
In This Issue
Upcoming Events
Around the Garden
Plant of the Month
Host with the Most
The Nancy Newby Brown Greenhouse
Chandor Gardens Memberships
Weddings at Chandor Gardens
Weddings at Chandor Gardens
"Your happily ever after begins here."

Reserve your special day. Dates are filling up fast for 2013 & 2014.  
In The Gift Shop
Take the Gardens Home with you.
Chandor Waterfall Postcard
There are postcards, note cards, prints, and even t-shirts sporting The fabulous images of Chandor Gardens in our gift shop.

We feature unique handmade items by a variety of local artisans specializing in textiles, stained and fused glass, jewelry, painting, photography and much more.
Contact Information
Chandor Gardens
711 W Lee Avenue
Weatherford, TX
76086

Karen Nantz
Manager
Phone:
817-613-1700
Fax: 817-598-4354

Steven Chamblee
Horticulturist

Public Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturdays
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sundays
noon to 4:00 pm

Closed all City Observed Holidays.

Admission
Adults: $5
Children 12 and under: Free
(Children must be accompanied by an adult.)

Private Tours and Events
Available year-round by appointment.

 


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Secrets from the Garden
Chandor Gardens Newsletter - March 2013 

Spring is in the air at Chandor Gardens!

Each new day brings a new sense of adventure, as buds crack open and flower appear literally overnight. The seasonal succession of blooms has already begun with quince, narcissus, daffodil, Lenten rose, summer snowflake, and even a few azaleas. Plan your visit now. The gardens will be lovely for our Bridal Event, the annual Spring Fling, and throughout the spring season.

Come join us as nature flaunts her beauty.

The Chandor Staff 
Upcoming Events

 

"Say Yes to Romance" Bridal Event
Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 1p.m. to 5p.m.
the proposal (Rain date: March 24th)
Parking & Admission:  Free

Calling all Brides! 
Our third annual Bridal Event, sponsored by Parker County Today Magazine and the Weatherford Democrat, will once again feature vendors specializing in catering,travel, music, flowers, cakes... literally everything you will need to make your special day spectacular. You will have the opportunity to taste and see cutting edge creations by the premier pastry artists around the region at our "Cake-Off" competition and your vote will count in crowning the winner! The day will also include a very special fashion show featuring bridal gowns by top designers as well as loads of fantastic door prizes that will be given out throughout the day.

For more information about this exciting event contact us at 817-613-1700 - email knantz@weatherfordtx.gov - or visit us on Facebook.

We hope to see you here!


 

Spring Fling Weekend

Saturday, April 6, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 7, 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Admission: $1 per person   

 

Once again, we will be celebrating the arrival of Spring at our annual Spring Fling weekend. This popular event features music, food, and area artists and craftsmen.

 

painting

Every year our list of talented participating artists grows and we are hoping this year will be no exception. If you or someone you know would be interested in displaying, demonstrating or selling their unique arts or crafts please let us know.

The Gardens will be in full bloom and ready for your family photos!  

For vendor information please call 817-613-1700 or email knantz@weatherfordtx.gov.  

 

 

Yoga Classes
Every Wednesday
5:30 to 6:30 pm

Yoga with instructor Loretta Benham involves a mix of energetic sequences, but also incorporates stillness through breath work and meditation to quiet the mind. Classes are held every Wednesday at the Gardens. 

  • Bring your mat and wear comfortable clothing
  • During the winter, classes will be held in the Great Room. 
  • Donation based
  • Call for information: 816-613-1700

 

Around the Garden

A Spring Freshen Up

One of Chandor Gardens' most distinctive features is the Chinese Walk, located on the east end of the bridge. Originally painted in a two-tone scheme of cream and pale green, the walk's paint had long since succumbed to the elements.

Chinese walk before restoration   

Just in time for spring, Chandor horticulturist Steven Chamblee took advantage of an unseasonably warm day to repaint the walk. Using historic photographs from the late 1940's as a guide, Chamblee faithfully replicated the original paint job and brought new life to the faded garden feature. 

Chinese walk beautifully restored
 
Plant of the Month
Summer Snowflake
(Leucojum aestivum)

Summer Snowflake

Native from the British Isles east to western Asia, Summer Snowflake never actually flowers in the summer. In colder climates, it flowers in late April and May, but here in Texas, it blooms from late February through March. A bulbous plant from the Amaryllis family, they naturalize easily in temperate climates, providing a cheerful touch of color to early spring every year.

Botanically speaking, the petals of Leucojum are actually "tepals," as they are an intermediate form between petals and sepals. Each tepal is adorned with a green dot. The flowers are produced in clusters called umbels, and after they fade, the base of each flower (the receptacle) swells into a little inflated, balloon-like fruit that contains the seeds.
 
Host with the Most

Chandor Gardens was proud to host the 2013 Annual Conference of the Texas Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta (TABGA). More than 70 people from 17 gardens around The Lone Star State were represented, as well as plant suppliers Abbott Ipco, Mountain States Wholesale Nursery, Steve's Leaves, and the Landscape Architecture firm, studioOutside. TABGA meets annually to discuss horticultural and operational successes, challenges, innovations, and ideas in an informal and relaxed format. This system of networking and brainstorming leads to associate and community support for all gardens involved.

Clark Gardens hosted the opening night at their 35-acre garden, treating the attendees to tours, wagon rides, and a magnificent dinner of expertly prepared rib eye steaks that left everyone in the place wide eyed and grinning.

The Parker County Master Gardeners took the reins the next two mornings with hearty breakfasts and enough homemade sweet treats to feed an army. Chandor Gardens own Toby Mize teamed up with Fire Oak Grill chef, Cy Thorne, in preparing smoked pork butt and grilled chicken for the "Monster Barbeque Luncheon." The Museum of the Americas hosted an evening reception for the event, amazing many attendees with its collection of Native American art from throughout the New World.
Some of the TABGA Members
Some of the 70+ TABGA members gather for a photo. (Photo courtesy of Zoe Rascoe)
Attending this year were Bayou Bend, Bend of the River Arboretum, Carleen Bright Arboretum, Chandor Gardens, Clark Gardens, Dallas Arboretum, Farmers Branch Rose Garden, Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center, Mercer Arboretum, Quitman Arboretum, San Antonio Botanical Garden, Shangri La Botanical Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas Discovery Garden, and Zilker Gardens.

The staff at Chandor Gardens would like to recognize the Parker County Master Gardeners for their Herculean efforts in assisting with the conference. They are truly excellent ambassadors for our community.

The Nancy Newby Brown Greenhouse

Nancy Newby
Nancy Newby Brown

About two dozen friends and family gathered on March 6th to dedicate the greenhouse named in her honor. The event was bittersweet, as it also marked the first anniversary of her death. But those who knew Nancy also knew she would not want tears of mourning, but smiles and laughter to celebrate life. The Weatherford Democrat was on hand to document the kind words, the funny stories, and the fond memories shared during the hour long event.
The Nancy Newby Brown Greenhouse
The Nancy Newby Brown Greenhouse
The greenhouse will add depth and breadth to the kinds of programs and services Chandor Gardens can provide to our community. From children's classes to adult education to horticultural therapy, the Nancy Newby Brown Greenhouse will indeed be a place where both people and plants can grow.

Chandor Gardens Memberships

A membership to Chandor Gardens is the gift that gives all year long. Annual memberships are available at individual ($20), family ($60), contributor ($100) and corporate ($500) levels. For more information give us a call at 817-613-1700 or email  knantz@weatherfordtx.gov

We look forward to seeing you in the Gardens.

-The Chandor Gardens Staff
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