| After
40 years in the insurance business Barbara Lopez retired to
the farm to enjoy gardening and the livestock.
Barbara said "Gardening is
dirt therapy. Any problems I have just float away when
I'm digging in the dirt."
She likes to dig in the dirt
so much she landscaped a couple of acres in plants and has now
added a small orchard.
The first year she had the
Open Yard event, she invited about 15 people and they had a
great time. From there it has grown to around 700 people
during the month of May every year.
Barbara shares her love of
gardening through the Montgomery County Master Gardeners.
Several of her Master Gardener friends join her in the Open
Yard event.
The farm is open the last
week in April and the month of May.
The public is welcome thru
on Saturday and Sundays,
Times are from 9:00am to
4:00pm both days.
Groups come on weekdays by
appointment. They bring a sack lunch and a shaded area
is provided for them to enjoy their meal. The farm
provides refreshments.
There are hundreds of
registered daylilies to choose from. We sell them bare
root. "You pick them, and we'll dig them."
There are also numerous
varieties of perennials as well as fruit and nut trees.
The farm is located at 18750
F.M. 1484, Conroe, Texas 77303
You can reach us at
936-264-1499.
There is plenty of parking
inside the gates, just drive on in being mindful of the
visitors and their wagons in the driveway.
We look forward to your
visit -- Y'all Come! |