From Janet Tice Gardening is a life long learning experience, a combination of reading how-tos, learning from other gardeners, and trial and error experimentation. One of the things I’ve taken to heart over the years is the mantra of many a Gardeners Exchange presenter: soil matters. In my garden, which has been carved out of … Read more
Looking for something new for your garden? Support a local nonprofit, garden club, civic organization or conservation group by shopping local at one of the many plant sales in the area this spring. Karen has once again done a great job of curating a list of area plant sales and events. Most of the events … Read more
Ready for a new gardening year? The Gardeners Exchange Program Team has put together a great schedule of events for the new year! Thanks to all who provided ideas and input. This year our meetings fall on Saturdays except for our Potluck in October which, pandemic permitting, will be on a Sunday. As always, please … Read more
I planted my healthy little chrysanthemum dividends in the center of my yard in June. I watered them every other day and fertilized once a week. Side shoots were starting to appear. They were growing strong! Then, one day, they were nothing but sticks. Something had eaten every last leaf. Rabbits, insects, woodchuck? I cycled … Read more
Congratulations to Judith, Perry and Ann on their winning entries in the 2020 Fall Mum Photo Contest! There were 11 entries in the photo contest. 44 votes were cast by 22 members (2 votes per member) and each entry received at least 1 vote. The winners Judith Taylor had 10 votes for her “Mums the … Read more