Master Gardener Bonnie Power explained how to encourage the “good” and discourage the “bad” insects that are attracted to our gardens with her presentation, “Good Bugs and Bad Bugs: What Every Gardener Should Know.” Bonnie discussed many of the most common garden pests and the beneficial insects and other arthropods that help our gardens thrive. … Read more
Many thanks to Garry and Lela for hosting us this month. Lela provided wonderful refreshments and led informative tours of the gardens. Garry shared lots of information on his irrigation system and even showed us where he washes the vegetables before bringing them in the house to keep the kitchen clean. We had a great … Read more
We couldn’t have asked for better weather than we got for our summer cookout and container contest on July 21st. Congratulations to Fran, Rae and Judith for winning entries in the container contest! And many thanks to Weston Nurseries, Rob’s Gardens in Littleton and Cataldo’s for the gift certificates awarded to our winners. Also many … Read more
This month members Celeste, Perry and Judith presented on simple syrups and shrubs infused with herbs and fruits, oven dehydrated fruits and fire cider. We also had a fun, interactive conversation on these and other topics, some closely related, some not so close. After the presentations, there were samples to taste. Click a photo to … Read more
Perry prepared these descriptions of our 2018 spring dividends. The dividends are distributed at the April meeting. English Daisy Tasso Strawberries & CreamBellis perennis Bellis perennis A cool-season plant, this one is blooming now! Even better, it should continue blooming into early summer. The foliage forms a low mat, with white, red, or pink flowers … Read more