Kaufman County Master Gardeners Hold Workshops at Gill Park Antique Tractor Show

On Saturday, June 11, 2011, Kaufman County Master Gardeners once again participated in the Gill Park Antique Tractor Show, an annual event held at Gill Park in Terrell.
Brad Ackerman, Master Gardener and Rainwater Harvesting Specialist, presented a workshop on rainwater harvesting and demonstrated how to make a rain barrel. Rain barrels were available for purchase by workshop participants. Master Gardener Nancy Bowman presented a workshop on Straw Bale Gardening, demonstrating the method for growing vegetables in straw bales.