The Shelby Beautiful Clean committee has planned a beautification day with information to enhance your landscapes and gardens.  The Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 5^th Annual “Shelby County Bloomin’ on the Square”, presented by Hughes Florist. This event will offer citizens an opportunity to learn about landscaping, buy native Texas plants, roses, and Shelby County grown day lilies, on Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Center downtown historic square.  

Andrew King of Kings Nursery, will give a presentation at 10:00 on “Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies”.  Andrew King is a 4^th generation nurseryman who co-manages King’s Nursery with his mother, Cheryl King, grandmother, Margaret Freeman and brother Aaron.  Mr. King graduated from SFASU with a B.S. in Horticulture in 2004 and in 2010 received a M.S. in Horticulture from Texas A&M.

The Shelby County Children’s Advocacy Center will host a “Butterfly Release” at 11:00 a.m. and the “What the Fox Say” tea party will start at 11:30 a.m. with multiple seatings.

Vendors at this year’s event include, db Metal Art featuring metal yard art, Mark Carpenter of The Lily Farm will share expert advice for the care of day lilies, as well have a selection for purchase, Texas Forest Service will have a booth and offer information on having a “Fire Wise Landscape”, The Little Fox Marketplace, Nacogdoches Pottery, and Backwoods Buggies. Sassy Red’s Bakery will have cupcakes galore, and Daisy Treats is dishing up homemade ice cream.

Attendees are welcome to come to the square and shop, visit and enjoy breakfast burritos from Sombreros. Event sponsors include Farmers State Bank, Shelby Savings Bank and Sanford & Sons Lawn Service.

For more information please contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at (936) 598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.