For several years now Tricia and I have been members of a local chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas. Tuesday night we got together with a few of the leaders of the group to plan activities. I was invited because awhile back I volunteered to redo the chapter website. Up until then the website was just a small page with no graphics which got updated about once a year. At least it has more information now, but I have the responsibility to keep it updated.

We usually have a “big event” about once a year. Last year we had William Welch and the year before that Jill Nokes, both authors of books about Texas plants. This year the featured speaker will be Malcolm Beck, who is more of an organic soil person. I first heard of Malcolm years ago when I picked up one of his books at the farm store where I buy soil amendments and stuff like that. He told some interesting stories and I am looking forward to his talk. Read what he says about Composting Yourself.

Our last two “big events” drew over 200 people even though it was pouring down rain both times. It’s several months away still, but there is already planning started for a space to have it and publicity and all kinds of other details. Luckily someone besides me is in charge of doing these things. I would probably never even think of arranging for a space until after someone happened to ask me where it was going to be.