While it may seem odd, many of those gorgeous wildflowers blooming
beside the road and in people's yards in the spring got their start in the
fall, especially Bluebonnets. Sowing seeds now gives the plants time to
develop strong root systems to produce flowers and then seeds in the
spring and summer. The District purchases seed from Turner Seed in
Breckenridge, Texas because they do not have their own fields, they
partner with farmer and ranchers to plant seed and they help them
harvest as well. Wildflowers povide beautiful ground cover that needs no mowing, they also reduce erosion and runoff, as well as provide butterflies, bees, and other insects with nector. 1 lb. of Bluebonnet seeds are $22 a pound and the wildflower mixes are $24 a lb. Each contain Bluebonnet seeds. The District will have the seeds in stock until December 15th.
Our tree seedling program has been ongoing since 1991. Orders for evergreen and hardwood seedlings can be made now through February 7th, with pickup being on or around Februrary 15th. The best part of the ordering process is FREE delivery! The District is able to keep costs down by ordering in bulk from the Texas Forestry Service. We all know that trees and shrubs have a beneficial purpose in nature. Planted in the right place for a specific purpose, trees and shrubs save enerby when used as windbreaks, they will better crop or livestock production by protecting the area against the effects of win, they are great riparian buffers that will improve water quality, and make a great screen between neighbors, all while providing shelter for birds and animals. Many trees and shrubs will provide food for birds and other wildlife. Pollinators are big winners as well since they are attracted to a variety of flowers that bloom on trees and shrubs.
The following may be ordered individually for $3 each or in lots of 25 in sealed boxes for $75, each are in a tube with a root volume of 10 cubic inches. The offering this year is Afghanistan Pine, Austrian Pine, Catalpa, Italian Stone Pine, Lotebush, Oriental Arborvitae, Pinyon Pine, Texas Redbud, and Western Soapberry.
Bur Oak, Chinkapin Oak, Shumard Oak, and the Little Native Pecan are sold in lots of 25 for $38, they are barerooted and packaged with gel packing.
Gate signs and Range Plants of North Central Texas are given as gifts
when a donation of $20 (gate signs) or $25 or more (book) is given.
Donations support the District's ongoing grass roots mission.
Rain barrels are sold year round. The 50 gallon terra cotta
is sells for $99 and the 60 gallon black for $120. These are
food grade barrels used in shipping olives, pickels, peppers,
etc. that are recycled into water barrels that are shipped to
your door by Fed Ex.
Attachemnets may be ordered and shipped in the barrels. Barrel
connectors sell for $5.25 each, flex elbows for $4.25 each, and flex
diverters (divert rain water to the barrel without cutting off the
downspout) sells for $25.95 each.
Tax Code 151.355 exempts rainwater harvesting equipment from
sales tax. The exemption applies to equipment and supplies used
solely (used exclusively for the reason stated) for certain types of
water conservation. Rain barrels and attachments the District sells
are to be used soley for conservation rainwater harvesting and are
therefore tax exempt.