🎄 Keller Garden Club Annual Christmas Party 🎄

Join us for festive fun at the Keller Garden Club’s Annual Christmas Party! Put on your favorite ugly sweater and come celebrate the season with great company, holiday cheer, and delicious food.

📅 Date: Thursday, December 12
📍 Location: Palio's Pizza Cafe, 460 Keller Parkway, Keller, Texas
🕦 Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Lots of holiday cheer and plenty of ugly sweaters in full bloom! A big thank you to the Palio’s crew for doing a first-class job of taking orders and managing our big crowd so smoothly! And, thank you Teresa for finding us a place that could accommodate our growing club! 

Keller Garden Club lit up the streets of Keller at this year’s Holly Days Parade with a dazzling float and festive costumes! Our team of reindeer, led by the fabulous Mrs. Claus, pranced alongside a sparkling Thunderbird decked out in holiday lights and greenery. Despite having only one elf, she worked tirelessly to spread holiday cheer, handing out candy to delighted parade-goers. The event was a huge success, showcasing the club’s creativity, teamwork, and community spirit. A big thank you to all who participated and made this such a magical night. We’re already dreaming of next year’s float—stay tuned!

On November 6, the Keller Garden Club hosted its first Texas Arbor Day celebration in collaboration with the City of Keller and Bartlett Tree Experts. With support from the City, two desert willows were planted near the Pollinator Garden at Keller Pointe. Cameron Scott from Bartlett Tree Experts delivered an informative presentation covering tree selection, planting preparation, root ball management, placement, fertilization, watering, and ongoing care. Bartlett Tree Services also generously provided free tree seedlings, including river birch, black walnut, Mexican white oak, and Japanese maple.

This event marked the beginning of an ongoing effort by the Keller Garden Club to support and enhance awareness of the vital role trees play in our ecosystem. Moving forward, we hope to build on the success of this first Texas Arbor Day celebration with additional activities aimed at tree education, conservation, and community engagement. By promoting responsible tree planting and care, we aim to inspire a community-wide commitment to maintaining a healthy urban canopy in Keller.

During the November 19th Keller City Council Meeting, a proclamation recognized the Keller Garden Club's dedication to raising awareness of tree conservation and the importance of trees in our community. As a designated Tree City USA—a program sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters—the City of Keller receives technical support, guidance, public recognition, and national visibility for its urban and community forestry efforts. Together, the Garden Club and the City hope to foster a sustainable future through ongoing tree education and conservation initiatives.

Speaker: Rick Heim, Tarrant County Master Gardener

Topic: How to Care for Trees

Celebrate Texas Arbor Day with Keller Garden Club's Tree Planting Event

Join the Keller Garden Club as they celebrate Texas Arbor Day with a special tree planting event on Wednesday, November 6th at 9:30 a.m. The event will take place at the Pollinator Garden, adjacent to Keller Pointe, located at 405 Rufe Snow Drive. This year’s celebration, in collaboration with the City of Keller—recognized as a Tree City USA community—will include the planting of two drought-tolerant desert willows. Cameron Scott from Bartlett Tree Services, a forestry expert from Purdue University, will address issues such as tree selection, planting preparation, root ball management, placement, fertilization, watering, and ongoing care. Plus, attendees will have the opportunity to take home free tree seedlings, generously provided by Bartlett Tree Experts. This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome!

A special thank you to the partners who made this event possible:

• City of Keller – A recognized Tree City USA community committed to promoting urban forestry.

• Bartlett Tree Experts – Industry leaders in tree and shrub care, who are supporting this event by providing free seedlings and expert advice.

We hope to see you at this year’s Texas Arbor Day celebration in Keller. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to appreciate the wonders of trees, this event is a great way to connect with nature, learn new skills, and make a positive impact in your community.

Mark your calendar for November 6th and come help us plant a greener tomorrow!

Speaker: Teresa Landfield, Tarrant County Master Gardener

Topic: Bulbs

Speaker: Cody Maberry, City of Keller Director of Community Services

Topic: What’s New in Keller

We will meet at Keller Rose Garden near the Friends of Keller Library and disburse from there once we determine which gardens need maintenance.

On Thursday May 9th, the Keller Garden Club will meet at the Keller Pollinator Garden to celebrate the installation of new colorful illustrations of pollinating flowers. Each sign features detailed descriptions of the flowers, accompanied by QR codes for deeper exploration learning. These engaging markers bring attention to the vital role of pollinators and enhance the beauty of these gardens.

After the dedication, we will enjoy a potluck brunch, with members bringing their favorite dish to share.