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Gardeners, observers and canines on leashes are invited to the 2016 Denton County Fruit, Vegetable, Herb and Flower Show from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, June 11 in the Denton County Historical Park at Carroll Boulevard and Mulberry Street in Denton.
 
This educational event is held annually to showcase the best flowers and produce grown in Denton County. Any county resident may enter the competition, and there is no entry fee. Registration will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. in two divisions: youth ages 18 and under and adults over 18. Contestants may enter as many classes as they like but only one entry per class. No combination of species is permitted.
 
The contest focuses on best of species, and entries will be judged starting at 10 a.m. Each fruits and vegetable entry must include a sufficient in number to fill a dinner plate, which will be provided. Herb and flower entries are restricted to a single species. Vases will be provided for single-stem entries. Both potted flowers and herbs will be accepted. At the end of judging, ribbons will be awarded for the first three places in each class. Division champions and Best in Show winners receive rosettes and cash awards.
 
Master Gardeners will be on hand during the event to answer gardening questions. For details, contact the Denton County Master Gardener Help Desk at (940) 349-2892 or visit the DCMGA website at www.dcmga.com. This educational event is sponsored by the Denton County Master Gardeners Association (DCMGA), NorthStar Bank, the Denton Economic Program and the Denton Historical Society.
 
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Keep your youngsters, ages 6 to 11, busy and learning new things during the summer by enrolling them in day camps offered by the Denton Parks Department.

The Jr. Master Naturalist Day Camp (#46122) will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17. Campers will enjoy a unique environmental experience led by Elm Fork Master Naturalist that includes nature studies, themed arts and crafts and a hike. There will be opportunities for interested campers to complete Jr. Master Naturalist certification. Activities will take place inside an air-conditioned classroom and outdoors in a beautiful community garden.

The Jr. Master Gardener Day Camp (#46123) will be held from 9 a.m. until noon Monday, June 20 until Friday, June 24. The program allows kids to garden and learn more about the world through meaningful horticultural and environmental science activities led by Denton County Master Gardeners. Activities range from gardening, themed arts and crafts and environmental science studies. Classes are held inside an air-conditioned classroom and outside in an abundant garden. 

Each one-week camping session is $65 per child and is held at Global Spheres, 7801 S 1-35E, Corinth. Use the appropriate class number to register online at www.dentonparks.com or call 940-349-8285.