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
The weather was beautiful for our September meeting and fall plant swap. Thanks to Marc and Tina for their hospitality and wonderful gardens. Thanks also to the refreshment committee who takes such good care of us all. Click a photo for a slideshow of Marc and Tina’s gardens: