Effective May 12, 2008, all postal rates with the United States Post Office will change.

The new rate for a first class stamp will be $.42

The rates for shipping via other methods will change as well.

One good new change is that shipping via Express Mail will switch to a zone system. That means that if you aren't shipping to someone very far away, Express Mail might be a good option for shipping plants.

To review the new prices at the Post Office, check out this information:

May 13
Fruit Study Group
6:30 p.m. - Desserts & Coffee
7:00 p.m. - Weather in Harris County by Robert Randall, Ph.D.
8:00 p.m. - Soils by Wayne Thompson
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
3033 Bear Creek Dr, Houston, TX 77084
Free and open to the public.

May 13
Green Thumb Series
Growing Plants from Seeds and Cuttings
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Southeast Church of Christ
2400 W Bay Area Blvd, Friendswood, TX 77546
Free and open to the public.

Earthkind Roses: The brightest stars on the horizon.
by Gaye Hammond
6:30 p.m. - Desserts and coffee
7:00 p.m. - Lecture begins
Texas AgriLife Extension Service
3033 Bear Creek Dr, Houston, TX 77084
Free and open to the public.

May 27
Green Thumb Lecture Series
Lawn Care by Dr. Anthony Camerino
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The Foundry United Methodist Church
8350 Jones Rd, Houston, TX 77065
Free and open to the public.