Chapter Events

Presentation of the use of native plants in all the gardens to the owners of the Hospital.  First step is to grow sturdy bushy hedges to keep out dogs.  Owners do not want to use fencing. There are 8 gardens that we will be addressing.  Any plants must not be toxic

Presentation was developed at a regular monthly meeting with everyone's input on hedge selections.  Suggestion was to do this in two parts.  Grow hedges first and then add ground covers and flowers to beautify the inside of all the hedges. 

Most gardens are rectangles and the hedges would be 3 sided.  5 gardens are visible from the patient rooms which necessitates the need for flowers on the inside of the hedges.

No expense to the WO as seeds will be purchased by the Owners.  I will be presenting and once seeds come in, I will be starting them for the owners so they will be ready to plant in spring.

Grow your own native perennials from seed! Experienced growers Ruth Reyer and Sharon Burnham will demonstrate two different methods for starting native perennials. We’ll talk about the basic requirements for most seeds: cold and moisture. We’ll demonstrate how to imitate nature by using the refrigerator and freezer or by seeding pots with a method to yield the best success. We’ll also talk about other aspects of seed starting, how to research each plant, and what to do once they’ve sprouted. Finally, each person will make their own coffee filter seed packet to take home to try out the refrigerator method.

1 of 4 classes:  What, Why use Natives.  Examples of plants. Where to buy seeds. Distributing cold Stratified Seeds.

Meredith Hoggatt, Associate Extension Agent, on behalf of 4 the Soil, will talk about building soil health.

All of us have direct and indirect efforts on the soil. Whether when we maintain acres of farmland, an urban garden, or a lawn, or when we purchase produce and meat at the store, we all influence soil health. 

While soils are complex, taking care of it can be simple. Come learn about the four core principles of soil health:

(1) Keep soil covered; (2) Minimize disturbance; (3) Maximize living roots; (4) Energize with diversity. 

Each principle builds on each other. We can start with one and implement each as we grow in ways that fits our lifestyle and landscape.

Class 2 of 4

 Planting seeds when and how. Seeds provided for planting in cups. Checking on cold stratified seeds.

More Information Coming Soon!

Class 3 of 4

Planning your garden.  What sort of garden do you want, how big should it be, use of labeling your plants. Spread the word about your garden.

More Information Coming Soon!

Class 4 of 4

 Trans/Planting our new plants where and how. Bring one or two samples. Bring cold stratified seeds/Plants to transplant in soil.

More Information Coming Soon!

More Information Coming Soon!

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon! 

Details coming soon!