Second Wednesday of the MonthStarting at noon
at Mercer Botanic Gardens
22306 Aldine West�eld Road, Humble, 77338
LUNCH BUNCH
MERCER BOTANIC GARDENS PRESENTS
Bring lunch and enjoy a di�erent gardening topic each month during these presentations. Lunch Bunch is recommended for ages 12+. Call Mercer Botanic Gardens at 713-274-4160 to make a reservation or receive more information. Please note: Location temporarily outdoors in main garden under sta� building.
Surprisingly Spooky, Marvelously Mysterious PlantsWednesday, October 9
Stinky, thorny, and poisonous! �ese words describe some bizarre botanic species. Investigate characteristics and folklore of common and not-so-common garden plants. A short garden tour is included. Presented by Mercer Botanic Gardens Education Director Jennifer Garrison.
GARDENS ExhibitWednesday, November 13
From the Garden of Eden to the Hanging Gardens of Babylon – gardens have played a central role in human history and have been a popular subject for artists throughout time. Join us to explore the gardens depicted in the collections at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. GARDENS is sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts Guild and is presented by Gerry Aitken, past president of the Museum Guild and a current docent and coordinator of the Speakers Bureau at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
A Winter Wonder GardenWednesday, December 11
Winter gardens are colorful and structurally intriguing. Learn which plants add life to a winter garden and the proper care for these plants. Enjoy a garden tour focusing on winter �owering and fruiting plants at Mercer. Presented by Mercer Botanic Gardens Education Director Jennifer Garrison
Fall/Winter 2019
Devil’s Trumpet (Datura metal)
22306 Aldine West�eld Road, Humble, TX 77338 • 713-274-4160 • www.hcp4.net/mercer
Harris County Precinct 4Commissioner R. Jack CagleMercer Botanic Gardens