If you are a nature lover, a bird watcher, a landscape designer, conservationist or just enjoy seeing things grow, there is a position open just waiting for you to claim it. To be qualified, you must be able to see beauty and colors, smell fragrance, enjoy clean air, or touching the earth, flowers and plants and the taste of clean water.
You must be in the age range of 16 to 106 and have some experience in walking barefoot in the grass or picnicking in the park. Or maybe you have hiked in the woods and stopped to smell the roses. Beginners will find their wages are a few aching muscles and the pay-off will be a rise in spirits and a joyful heart. If you enjoy the experience, you may advance to the title of chairman of a project or an officer in the garden club.
Benefits include the security of social friendships with garden club members everywhere. The benefit of retirement is a wheelbarrow full of happy memories, a perennial remembrance of worthwhile accomplishments, the pleasure of learning from other gardeners and, perhaps, a beautiful garden that is all your own creation.
The Devine Garden Club was established in 1947 while Devine was growing and had many visitors . The Texas Highway Department, who owns the Four Corners at the intersection of SH 132 and SH 173, entrusted the club with the maintenance of the area. While things have changed in the mean time, including the membership including all interested gardeners of any sex, their commitment to keeping the Four Corners neat and tidy remains strong. Whether it is seasonal displays or keeping up with their main project, their status as the oldest garden club in Medina County keeps them on course.
Members are the life-blood of any service organization, and the garden club is no exception. Where else can you help in the community, make interesting friends and learn both basics and advanced techniques while having a great time. Meetings are held from September to May at 11:30 the fourth Thursday each month. November and December meeting dates vary. To apply for membership, please contact either Joe Valdez at 210-827-5550, Vangie Villarreal at 210-363-2942 or Miriam Garcia at 210-621-5891.