Master Gardeners Presents: Veg Out

Lakewood Library welcomes Master Gardener John Hunt to present Veg-Out and learn when and how to grow your veggies.

As available we will also have related seed packets and sprouted seeds to giveaway to attendees. 

Learn more about the Dallas County Master Gardeners HERE

John Hunt 

John Hunt is a Pressed Leaf Artist, Dallas County Master Gardener, Citizen Forester, member of the Gardeners of America and Garden Writers Association. He is a horticulturist and has written more than 100 original articles for newspapers, magazines and newsletters and gives seminars on garden topics.

Inspired by H.S. Stevens, John began speaking on gardening topics, then co-hosting a weekly “Garden Talk” radio show, also hosted many gardening segments on morning TV and writing gardening article for many magazines, newsletters and newspapers. In 2006 he joined the Dallas County Master Gardeners and continues to speak and write on gardening topics. John now creates pressed leaf botanical art. (Yes, it’s an obsession.)

RECOGNITION & AWARDS for volunteer work:

Richland College Outstanding Achievement in education, leadership & community 2002 - 2003

Silver Spade Award for recruiting 2000, Golden Spade Award 2007*

Recognition for Outstanding Leadership & Service 2004*

Spade Award 2000, 2001, 2002 Gardeners of America

Green Quill Award for Garden Writing 2005*

Creativity Award 2000 & 2003 Gardeners of America

Bronze Medal for Outstanding Achievement 1994, 2001, 2002*

Bronze Medal for Horticulture 1996*