Quail Valley Garden Club

2013 Backyard Garden Tour record setting success!

 

Attendees at Preview Party for garden owners and volunteers.

 

A Sweet Pea Vine was an example of
"winter, early spring blooms" still going strong.

Our April 27, 2013, Backyard Tour set records for attendance in spite of the light showers through the day.

At 3:50 PM with the tour scheduled to close at 4 PM, people were still arriving to view gardens. The heavens were already starting to part; but I feel certain had the rains not broken through, people would have viewed gardens until 5 PM!

An unusual spring with daytime warmth, cooler than usual nights, and mostly gentle rains, produced a garden variety of winter, spring and summer plants all growing together. There were so many "what's that?" questions.

Moreover, each garden had a unique signature of plants. While there was some overlap, people didn't want to miss the unusual plants and many ways of using native and well-adapted plants so attendance at every garden was very even.

If you didn't see our story on what's blooming taken shortly before the tour or just re-enjoy the pictures, click here to feast your eyes.

2014 Tour is April 26, 2014. Mark your calendar!

 

 

Thanks to our Sponsors!

 

2013 Sponsors . . .

Platinum Plus Sponsor:
Lane Pearson, Realtor® of
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene
713 857-4416

Gold Sponsors:
Hal Elrod, Realtor®, Keller Williams Southwest, 281 798-3853
Quail Valley Proud
Janice Scanlan, Marketing, 713 301-3181
 
Silver Sponsors:
Becky Faust, Realtor®,  Re-Max Fine Properties  713 828-9007
Alamo Landscape Services, 281 686-8645
Quail Valley Fund HOA

Bronze Sponsors:
Joanne L. Gore, CPA

In-kind sponsors:
Roddy Chambless at University Copy Center, 713-741-5200

 

2012 Backyard Tour Preview Party & Tour Day

There's nothing like a party . . . and the Preview Party gets us going for the tour for both volunteers and garden owners. Despite trying to beat the rain . . . we had to cut the Adaway's backyard shorter . . . than any of us would have liked.

And after all of Rose Ann and Jack Acosta's work . . . we had to move the preview party inside . . .

But Diane Peyton, Rose Ann Acosta and Ernestine Barr put on a great party. . .

All our gardens were very different and beautiful . . . press here to see all the photos of the preview party and tour day. Because of the rain the night before, we had "California weather" for the tour and a wonderful day. . .

Tour day was made possible by our garden owners and Tour Captain Coordinator Jo Ann Mayhall . . . and all the garden owners and volunteers who worked at the gardens:

Alitza & Alfredo Vallejo, 3530 Palm Grove, Captain Marilyn Ellis.

Bil & John Miller, 2902 Del Monte, Captain Linn Wells.

Melissa & John Swanson, 3034 La Quinta, Captain Inge-Lise Braswell 

Patti & Rick Lyons, 3207 Robinson Road, Captain Nancy Lindsay

Donna & Charles Adaway, 3623 West Club Creek, Captain Barbara Thompson

Please remember our Sponsors of this important community event as well.

2012 Sponsors . . .

Platinum Plus Sponsor:
Lane Pearson of
Prudential Gary Greene Realtors
713 857-4414

Gold Sponsors:
Quail Valley Proud
Janice Scanlan, 281 261-2320
Alamo Landscape Services, 281 686-8645
 
Silver Sponsors:
Becky Faust, Re-Max Fine Properties
713 828-9007

Bronze Sponsors:
Joann L. Gore, CPA
Quail Valley Fund HOA

In-kind sponsors:

Roddy Chambless at University Copy Center

Buchanan's Native Plants

Thank you! Janice Scanlan, Tour Chair

Backyard Tour and Preview Party

This year we had two events that will be hard to top: bunnies born during the tour and families on bikes. Once again, our tour and preview party was a grand success . . . and much of that is because of the garden owners, our sponsors and volunteers. And the public turned out to enjoy the near perfect weather.

Don't forget our sponsors when you are considering services and products. Thanks to:

Platinum Plus Sponsor:
Lane Pearson of
Prudential Gary Greene Realtors
713 857-4414

Gold Sponsors:
Quail Valley Proud
Janice Scanlan, 281 261-2320
Alamo Landscape Services, 281 686-8645
 
Silver Sponsors:
Ashley Kunco, Prudential Gary Greene Realtors
281 352-6433
Becky Faust, Re-Max Fine Properties
713 828-9007
Curtis, Belt, Brazos Concrete, Inc.
281 748-9121

Bronze Sponsors:
Joann L. Gore, CPA
281 499-6304

In Kind Sponsors:
Roddy Chambless, University Copy Center
Missouri City Office Depot 

 

Our Preview Party held at the Wilson's garden was a great event, and demonstrated why their garden is such a marvelous place for a party.

Unfortunately, Beverly Wilson (left) has her back to the camera, but how captivated Ruth Anderson and Patsy Armbruster are with the event, she and Jackie Walker (right) created and donated to the garden tour!

While a main objective is promoting how gardening enriches lives and various life styles, it's this kind of generousity that allowed us to give a grove of trees to the Edible Arbor Trail on Oyster Creek to benefit central Missouri City.

Beverly's bunny collection in the garden was a perfect follow up to the live bunnies born at the Thompson's, and we enjoyed fabulous food and drink. Overall Beverly and Jackie created an event that was a terrific package and fun for all. 

You can't miss how people are enjoying the company and hospitality of the event. Below, neighbor and April Yard of the Month recipient Lulu De La Mora (left) visit with well-know Quail Valley Master Gardeners Arvada Simcoe and Joyce Smith.

With shrimp, sides, and delectible cupcakes, the Easter themed garden was a delight.

Below Nancy Lindsay, garden owner Pete Thompson, and Johnny Walker share a story.

 

 

 

President and Backyard Tour Chair Janice Scanlan, 2010 garden owner Diane Peyton, and Platinum Sponsor Lane Pearson enjoy the swing in the garden.

 

 Donna Hogan, Tour Captain for the Lopez's Garden on Wingedfoot and Oak Leaf garden owner Barbara Thompson show the enjoyment of the party.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hostess and Villa garden owner Beverly Wilson (left) stayed so busy it was hard to catch a photo of her but here she is next to Gretchen Cockrell.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ruth Anderson  (left photo above) with Silver Tour Sponsor Becky Faust.

 

The Preview and Party were just a fun day of talk, laughter and anitipation for the tour itself. Please click the following link to enjoy  Tour Day Photos. Beauty, ideas and fun  . . .

2010 Backyard Tour a Great Success

The backyard tour was a huge success on many fronts. The Braswell's garden shows just a hint of the color of the gardens and energy of the attendees. And there was a crowd of 238 who visited Quail Valley from as far as Conroe thanks to a picture and feature about out tour in the gardening part of the Houston Chronicle. Thank you Kathy Huber, the Fort Bend Independent, the Southwest Star, and the Valley Views news for helping us promote the tour. Other Garden Clubs, clubs and Quails were also generous in allowing us to promote our tour.

Roddy Chambless and his gang supplied the tent for our All Potted Up Plant Sale that gave us a place that did not interfere with golfers coming to the Halfway House . . . and added some real professionalism. Odean Head brought his bromeliads along with Roddy's picnic tables and squirrel feeders.

And Marilyn Ellis just did a marvelous job of merchandising and selecting sale items!

Our sponsors make the tour possible. From the following list, please make sure you know what they do and use them when possible--and say thank you as well!

Platinum Plus Sponsor:

Lane Pearson of
Prudential Gary Greene Realtors

Platinum Sponsor:  All Things Outdoors

Gold Sponsors:
Pond Pros of Houston   
Becky Faust, ReMax Fine Properties    
Texas Ponds      

Silver Sponsors:
Pool Pros
Janice Scanlan

Bronze Sponsors:
Joann L. Gore, CPA
Ashley Kunco, Prudential Gary Greene Realtors
Alamo Landscape Service
Quail Valley Fund

We mentioned success of the tour. It comes in many forms. We promoted gardening, community appearance, brought 238 attendees to Quail Valley, had a good time, as well as made money for our service projects. We also learned new techniques for potting container plants and enjoyed that fellowship.

Most of all we showed some gorgeous and varied gardens and had a wonderful group of garden owners who provided their hospitality and knowledge.

Our Volunteers and Garden Owners had a great Preview Party with a Wine & Cheese following at Lane Pearson's.

The following are picture albums from the Preview Party and Tour Day. Please enjoy!

Backyard Tour a Success

To view the 2010 Backyard Tour, press here. . .

2009 Tour: What a great day . . .

Thank Our Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor                                          
Lane Pearson
Prudential, Gary Greene Realtors
713 857-4416
www.LanePearson.net

Golden Sponsors                                          
Sterling Design & Landscape Resources
281 933-5197
www.sterlingdesignlandscape.com

Becky Faust, Re/Max Fine Properties
713 828-9007
www.BeckyFaust.com

All Things Outdoors
832 256-3766                                                                                                  
www.allthingsoutdoors.com

Silver Sponsors                                              
Custom Outdoors, Inc.                                    The Missouri City Future Group
281 858-9696                                                    http://MoCityFuture.typepad.com
www.customoutdoors.com

Friends                                                            
Alamo Landscape Service                                   Joanne L. Gore, CPA
281 686-8645                                                       281 381-8763

Quail Valley Fund                                               Quail Valley Proud
www.quailvalleyfund.org                                    www.quailvalleyproud.com 

Maverick Images, The Gallery                            Janice Scanlan
www.maverickimages.com                                 www.performancefoundations.com