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Greetings!
The holidays are fast upon us! Are you ready? I'm not sure I am, either!
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Papershell will be closed for the holiday break, starting around 2:00pm on Saturday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) and continuing through Monday, January 2. We'll reopen at 9:00 am on Tuesday, January 3, 2012! We're excited about the new year, and can hardly imagine what it will bring. I for sure did not foresee a record-breaking freeze last February, nor an extended drought through the summer. If I could ask Santa for a drought-busting rainy spring, that's what I'd get. I am hopeful, though, that these last few weeks, with at least a little rain, is helping to recharge the soil moisture. With any luck, we'll get a little bit of tropical moisture in the summer and it won't be as bad in 2012 as it was in 2011.
 | | I will visit your garden! |
We're planning for a good year, though. We're potting up fruit trees now for sale in the spring, and scheduling interesting speakers and classes for almost every weekend. Some of your old favorites will be back as well as some new topics - I know you'll enjoy them.
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While we're closed, I'll be checking email from time to time and posting on Facebook. I'll try to keep you updated about frosts and freezes. You never know!
If I don't see you before we close for the year, please have a safe and happy holiday! It's been such a pleasure working with all of you!
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Tabletop Sale!
Kristy and I are anxious to find all our little plants a good home before the holiday break, so we're having a tabletop sale! Until we close on Christmas Eve, every plant on a table or a bench is 30% off! This includes flowers, veggies, herbs, cyclamen, potted bulbs, and just about everything else small enough to sit on a table!
 | | Cheerful winter color! |
We are fully stocked with beautiful color that will last through the winter and on into spring. You can plant pansies, violas, snapdragons, delphiniums, wallflowers, calendulas, alyssum, lobelia and dianthus now and enjoy color throughout the season.
Hurry in soon -- they won't last long!
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Handmade for the Holidays
Or homegrown! Need a few last-minute gifts for gardeners? Or anyone else who appreciates thoughtful, unique gifts? We've got an eclectic selection of items in the garden center and the gallery that sure to please someone on your list.
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My favorite thing in the gallery today is this exquisite amaryllis called 'Flamenco Queen.' The rich burgundy-red is set off so beautifully by the pale green throat of the bloom. We have it in full bloom, but also just budded -- it'll liven up anyone's dining room table or kitchen window!
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We also just got the cutest little glazed terracotta ornaments, perfect for the Texas-themed tree or for an artsy little gift topper. They're handmade by Barbara Nilsson of New Ulm and come with a handcrafted paper and leather wrapper.
 | | Michael Vollmer's Scarves |
Michael Vollmer has painted some lovely silk scarves with rich watercolor. They're lightweight enough for our subtropical climate and colors sing of the garden.
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And we're excited to tell you that Jo Edwards has brought several of her works to sell in the gallery. Her minis make wonderful gifts at $25 each or 3 for $60 but she's also brought a selection of larger works that are half-price.
If you really simply cannot decide, we also offer gift cards. You can even call us on the phone and we'll send one in a nice card to your favorite gardener!
Papershell. Original art for original people.
And flowers too!
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2012 Events and Classes
We're excited to announce that we'll be participating in the Farmer's Market at Imperial Sugar Land, beginning Saturday January 7! We'll feature the work of our talented artists and craftspeople and we're also thrilled to be able to offer fresh farm produce from All We Need Farms in Needville and Sullivan's Happy Heart Family Farm in Damon! It's hard for farmers to take a day out of the week and man a booth at a market, so our partnership is a win-win for everyone. You get to select market-fresh produce at the Papershell booth while perusing the latest in original artwork from the gallery! Look for us there - here's a map.
 We also have no fewer than 50 classes planned for 2012 and more to come! I'm pretty confident that the January calendar is set -- look for Diana Liga to return on January 29 to teach about temperate fruit trees (that's peaches, pears, apples and that sort of thing). I'll teach two classes, one in Backyard Birding on January 15 and one for beginning gardeners on January 22. And Lisa Bonin's Fused Glass class is back on January 28! As ever, space in our lovely climate-controlled classroom is limited, so please call or email for more information or to reserve a seat.  | | I could live in the backyard! |
Coming up later in the year: classes in permaculture, backyard poultry, veggie gardening, drip irrigation, seed saving, exotic gingers for cooking, herbal teas and more! If there's a class you're interested in, or if you know a wonderful speaker or teacher, please let us know! We'd love to just cram that calendar full!
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Please stop by and visit! Have a glass of world-famous lemonade (or a beer!) -- we'd love to meet you!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Barrow
Papershell: A Garden Gallery
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Closed for the holidays!
Sunday, Dec. 25 through Monday, Jan. 2
We'll be open again at 9:00am on Tuesday, January 3, 2012!
If you're planning on coming by Christmas Eve, come early! We'll close around 2:00pm on Saturday, December 24.
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Visit us at the Market! Saturdays, Jan. 7 through Feb. 25 9:00am-1:00pm Papershell will have a booth at the Sugar Land Farmer's Market at Imperial Sugar on Saturdays! We'll feature the work of our artists and offer fresh veggies from 2 local farms! Here's a map to the location.
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Backyard Birding in Fort Bend County Sunday, January 15 2:00-3:30pm Papershell owner Elizabeth Barrow leads this workshop focused on the common birds of our area. Learn to identify and attract these winged lovelies to your garden! Class fee is $10. Each participant receives a coupon good for 15% of today's purchases. Reservations suggested: call (281) 232-4485 or email us to sign up.
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Green Side Up! Sunday, January 122 2:00-3:30pm Papershell owner Elizabeth Barrow leads this workshop designed for new gardeners, first-time homeowners or those new to gardening in this area. Learn about our climate, how it affects plants, how to plan a garden, choose plants and more! Class fee is $10. Each participant receives a coupon good for 15% of today's purchases. Reservations suggested: call (281) 232-4485 or email us to sign up.
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Fused Glass Class Saturday, January 28 1:0-4:00pm Artist Lisa Bonin leads this jewelry workshop! Each participant makes up to 3 unique pieces of jewelry (and extras are available for an additional fee). Make a pair of earrings and a pendant or a brooch or whatever your heart desires! Your custom jewelry will be fused over the following days, so you won't be able to take your pieces home on Saturday. We'll make arrangements with you to get your jewelry at a later date. This class is $60 and reservations are required. Reserve a spot by calling (281) 232-4485 or just email us.
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Fruit Trees for the Gulf Coast Sunday, January 29 2:00-3:30pm Horticulturist Diana Liga leads this workshop. Fruit trees are the easiest way to grow your own food! Learn when, how, where and what varieties to plant. This class is focused on cold-hardy fruit trees such as apples, pears & peaches. Class fee is $10. Each participant receives a coupon good for 15% of today's purchases. Reservations suggested: call (281) 232-4485 or email us to sign up.
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