Bell County Master Gardeners to meet July 29, Aug. 12

The Bell County Master Gardeners Association recently announced two events scheduled in July and August. For those interested in gardening, the two events are:

JULY 29

The BCMGA and Teinert Memorial Public Library Presents “Drip Irrigation”. The seminar will be on Saturday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Teinert Memorial Public Library located at 337 N. Dalton St., Bartlett. Certified Master Gardener, Dave Slaughter will discuss the history of drip irrigation and explain how it provides a more uniform and efficient application of water distribution. He will address the components of the system, advantages, and disadvantages, as well as the comparison of drip irrigation vs sprinkler. 

Class Limit: 20

No registration required

Aug 12

The Bell County Master Gardener Association, “Ask a Master Gardener” and Carter Blood Care are hosting a Blood Drive on Saturday, August 12, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Texas Agrilife Extension Office located at 1605 N. Main St., Belton. Your donation could save a life. Carter Blood Care provides blood to Central Texas hospitals including Veterans Affair Hospital in Temple, TX. To donate you must be at least 16 years of age, weigh 110 lbs. and feel well and healthy the day of donation. Blood centers call the summer months a “time of need” as they see fewer donors during this time. Before donating you will want to eat a good meal and stay hydrated. Every single blood type saves lives, so we encourage anyone willing to donate to visit. Walk-ins are welcome or you can schedule an appointment by calling 800-366-2834 or go online at https://www.carterbloodcare.org/donate-blood!