09/19/2022
Bayou City Art Festival | Houston Texas The Bayou City Art Festival is an fine art festival in Houston, Texas dedicated to raising money for nonprofits and produced by the Art Colony Association.
The Orange Show Beer Can House
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The Beer Can House is a permanent exhibit of The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art He once said, "It tickles me to watch people screech to a halt.
John Milkovisch, a retired upholsterer for the Southern Pacific Railroad, started his project now known as the Beer Can House in 1968 when he began inlaying thousands of marbles, rocks, and metal pieces into concrete and redwood to form unique landscaping features. When the entire front and back yard were completely covered because he "got sick of mowing the grass", he turned to the house itself a
09/19/2022
We are expecting heavy rain this Sunday, so The B*H Garden Club will reconvene on September 18!
09/01/2022
The Beer Can House is fun for all ages and so is Gardening!!! Bring the family to help out in our garden this Sunday from 9am to 11am.
CAN YOU DIG IT?!? Yes you BEER CAN!!!!!!
08/15/2022
This photo from 1968 on the patio is where it all started for John Milkovisch. He didn't want to mow his lawn after he retired, but wanted a place for his family to gather. Be a part of the Orange Show family by volunteering in the garden every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 9am to 11am. Water, oranges, and good conversation always provided!!!
08/05/2022
The Beer Can House Garden Club The B*H Garden Club meets the first and 3rd Sunday of every month from 9am to 11am. Lend a hand in the preservation of a Houston landmark.
07/16/2022
The Beer Can House Garden Club meets the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month from 9am to 11am. Join us TOMORROW to grab some w**ds and talk about the garden. As always, no experience needed, just a love of local history and a willingness to w**d!! Water and oranges provided 🍊💦🏡
The garden club is meeting Sunday at 9am to 11am to beat the heat! Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated!
06/14/2022
Summer time in the Beer Can House Garden is full of color and native pollinators. John originally planted the dark green elephant ears back in the 1970's because he wanted a Jungle vibe. The Beer Can House Garden Club has added the Caladium and Coleus for contrast. Garden club meets the first Sunday of the month and we always welcome volunteers! And Thank you to Buchanan's Native Plants for the generous sponsorship of plants.
04/07/2022
Beer Can House Garden Club Mini Concert by Ukulele duo Nightshade and Babylon to serenade the Garden Club while we tend to the ever present w**ds in the concrete art
04/07/2022
After the Art Car Parade is the return of The Beer Can House Garden club! Join us under the patio for a mini concert by Ukulele duo Nightshade and Babylon who will serenade us while we tend to the ever present w**ds in the concrete art and chat about the progress in the garden.
Beer Can House Garden Club Mini Concert by Ukulele duo Nightshade and Babylon to serenade the Garden Club while we tend to the ever present w**ds in the concrete art
03/29/2022
The sunflowers are sprouting in The Beer Can House Garden.
03/24/2022
A huge thank you to for being the sponsor of The Beer Can House Garden Club, enjoy a tour of the nursery and newly planted Texas native plants in the B*H garden
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222 Malone Street
Houston, TX
77007
Opening Hours
| Wednesday | 10am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 4pm |
| Friday | 10am - 4pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 4pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 4pm |