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BCMG Garden project tours

5/31/2019

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As part of our 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Baxter County Master Gardeners, we are hosting garden tours of our eight project garden sites on Saturday, June 29th, from 10 am to 1 pm.

Please join us and enjoy these beautiful gardens.

Click on the titles to the garden project for additional information about the project. The location and directions for each site are given below and on the garden project web page.

Bull Shoals-White River State Park

From Mountain Home
Take Hwy. 5 North headed to Midway -  5 miles from Mountain Home to Hwy. 178.  Turn on Hwy. 178 towards Lakeview and Bull Shoals-White River State Park - 9 Miles on State Hwy 178 from Hwy. 5 and you will be in the State park. Do not cross the dam.
From Gassville
Take Hwy. 126 North out of Gassville.  About 3 miles in, Hwy 178 and 126 merge (do not turn right on 178).  Continue north headed to Midway.  At the stop sign, turn left on Hwy 5, then immediately turn left on Hwy 178 towards Lakeview and Bull Shoals-White River State Park.  Proceed about 9 Miles on State Hwy 178 from Hwy. 5, and you will be in the State park. Do not cross the dam.
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Cooper Park Rapps Barren Cabins

Cooper Park, 1106 Spring Street, Mountain Home, AR
From Mountain Home
Take US Hwy. 62B East through Mountain Home until you come to Cardinal Street. Cardinal Street is the intersection just past Harp's Grocery.  Turn right onto Cardinal Street and travel South until you come to the first stop sign which should be Spring Street. Turn left onto Spring Street and go down the hill past the bridge and Cooper Park  will be on your left.. 

From Gassville
Take Hwy. 62/412 towards Mountain Home. Once you get to Mountain Home continue on into Mountain Home on US 62B. This will take you through town till you get to Harp's Grocery and you come to Cardinal Street. Cardinal Street is the intersection just past Harp's Grocery.  Turn right onto Cardinal Street and travel South until you come to the first stop sign which should be Spring Street. Turn left onto Spring Street and go down the hill past the bridge and Cooper Park will be on your left.

Clysta-Willett Nature Trail
From Mountain Home
Take Hwy. 5 South from in front of the Baxter County Sheriff's Office. Headed south pass the bypass and Rossi Road will be on your right side before you get to Good Samaritan. Turn right onto Rossi and the park will be on your left side. Take the second right (Main park entrance). Once in the park turn left just past the soccer fields and drive to the wood line and entrance to the Clysta Willett Trail. 

From Gassville
Take Hwy. 62/412 towards Mountain Home. Once you get to Mountain Home stay on 62/412 until you reach the 62 Bypass. Turn right onto the bypass and follow it till the Rossi Road exit. Exit to the right and turn left onto Rossi Road. The park will be on your right. Take the first right (Main park entrance). Once in the park turn left just past the soccer fields and drive to the wood line and entrance to the Clysta Willett Trail. 

Extension Office
From Mountain Home
This project is located at Hwy. 5 South and US 62B in front of the Baxter County Sheriff's Office. It's best to park in the Old Police Department parking lot and walk down to the corner where the project is located. 

From Gassville
Take Hwy. 62/412 towards Mountain Home. Once you get to Mountain Home stay on 62B until you reach Hwy. 5 South across from Baxter County Sheriff's Office. Turn right onto Hwy. 5 South and park in the first parking lot on your immediate left. 

Fairgrounds Education Building
Baxter County Fairgrounds, 1507 Fairgrounds Dr, Mountain Home, AR 
From Gassville
Take US 62/412 to West Wade Avenue. Turn right onto West Wade Avenue. Turn right onto Fairgrounds Drive.
From Mountain Home
Take US 62-BR west to West Wade Avenue. Turn right onto West Wade Avenue. Turn right onto Fairgrounds Drive.


Fish Hatchery
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From Mountain Home
Take Hwy. 5 South from in front of the Baxter County Sheriff's Office. Headed south pass the bypass and continue on till you get to Salesville. At the "Y store" in Salesville, turn left onto Hwy. 177. Continue on Hwy. 177 until you reach the Dam. Just before the base of the Dam on the left side of the road is the Norfork National Fish Hatchery.  

From Gassville
Take Hwy. 62/412 towards Mountain Home. Once you get to Mountain Home stay on 62/412 until you reach the 62 Bypass. Turn right onto the bypass and follow it till the Hwy. 5 South Exit. Take Hwy. 5 South and continue on till you get to Salesville. At the "Y store" in Salesville, turn left onto Hwy. 177. Continue on Hwy. 177 until you reach the Dam. Just before the base of the Dam on the left side of the road is the Norfork National Fish Hatchery.  

Library Pollinator Garden
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300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home, AR 72653
From Gassville
Take Sheid-Hopper Bypass/Hwy 62. Turn left at the light, College Avenue. Library is on the corner of 62 and College Avenue. Turn right to Library parking lot.
From Mountain Home
Take South College Street to Library on your left. If you get to Sheid-Hopper Bypass/Hwy 62, you missed it. Turn left to Library parking lot.


Memorial Garden
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From Mountain Home
Take US Hwy. 62B East through Mountain Home until you come to Cardinal Street. Cardinal Street is the intersection just past Harp's Grocery.  Turn right onto Cardinal Street and travel South until you come to the first stop sign which should be Spring Street. Turn left onto Spring Street and go down the hill past the bridge and the First Presbyterian Church will be on your right hand side. 

From Gassville
Take Hwy. 62/412 towards Mountain Home. Once you get to Mountain Home continue on into Mountain Home on US 62B. This will take you through town till you get to Harp's Grocery and you come to Cardinal Street. Cardinal Street is the intersection just past Harp's Grocery.  Turn right onto Cardinal Street and travel South until you come to the first stop sign which should be Spring Street. Turn left onto Spring Street and go down the hill past the bridge and the First Presbyterian Church will be on your right hand side.
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  • About Master Gardeners
    • National Mission Statement
    • UAEX - Univ of AR Extension Service >
      • Baxter County Extension Office
      • The UA Cooperative Extension Service
      • UAEX Master Gardener Program
    • Baxter County Gov't >
      • County Extension Council
      • County Extension Service
    • Our Structure, Rules & Guidelines >
      • 2023 Organization Chart
      • Bylaws
      • Standing Rules
      • Duties, Projects & Events
      • New Member Orientation
      • Continuing Education & Training
      • Member Status
      • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Events & Outreach
    • Calendar of Events
    • Join Us At Our Meeting
    • Radio Program
    • Annual Plant Sale
    • Spring Seminar
    • Farmers Market
    • Fair Horticulture Room
    • Public Education Booths
    • Hatchery Outdoor Adventure
    • Scholarship
  • Garden Projects
    • Fairgrounds Garden
    • Bull Shoals
    • Clysta Willett
    • Cooper Park
    • Fish Hatchery
    • Extension Office
    • Memorial Gardens
    • Library Pollinator Garden
  • Gardening Tips
    • NATIVE PLANTS
    • Seminar 2025
    • Bringing Nature into your Garden >
      • Native Plant Finder (research by Doug Tallamy, PhD)
      • Creating a Landscape With Native Plants
      • Native Drought-Tolerant Plants
      • Well-Behaved Natives
      • Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants
      • Invasive Non-Natives
    • Seminar Horticulture Table
    • DIY Projects
    • Miscellaneous Gardening Projects
  • Members Only
    • Enter Your Hours
    • MG Roster
    • Forms