Have you ever bought seeds and had 98 left over from the package of 100? Have you wanted to try to grow something new and unusual, but didn’t want spend $9 in shipping to buy one little packet of seeds? Have you thought about saving seeds, but weren’t quite sure how to get started? Do … Read more
Our dedicated committees have been busy during our winter break. Our first three meetings of 2016 are planned and on the calendar! Here’s what is coming up in February, March and April: Low-Maintenance Gardening with Native Plants Epimediums: Jewels of the Shade Healthy Soils = Healthy People Get the details on the upcoming events list!
Our 2015 Potluck Dinner featured delicious dishes from our members and our fall dividends. We’re also still looking for ideas for next year. Some excellent ideas were proposed at the meeting. If you have additional ideas, send them via the contact form. Now, about the dividends: Alliums Allium bulbs are definite winter growers. Alliums need … Read more
This meeting has already taken place. As the gardening slows down and the later-than-normal foliage turns, it’s time to celebrate our year with food, our fall distribution, elections and some planning for next year. Our members-only Potluck Supper will be at the Shirley Center Town Hall on Sunday, October 18th, from 4 to 6pm. Agenda … Read more
Despite the cool weather, wind and drizzle, a good group of our members were treated to a guided tour of Tower Hill Botanic Gardens today. Our tour guide was Joann Vieira, Director of Horticulture and Facilities. To say Joann is knowledgable and a good communicator is an understatement. She gave us a lot of great … Read more