Fran Oat has shared photos of flowers on the trundra on her trip to Siberia and the Bering Sea.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Moss Workshop at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Moss Workshop
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic, CT
Saturday, September 27 10 am – Noon
Members $15/ Non-members $20
Learn how to differentiate and identify these fascinating little plants with Jessica Budke, a University of Connecticut PhD candidate concentrating on mosses. We’ll learn how to separate mosses from different types of plants, see how they live together in groups, study how they got their names and discover many different uses for mosses. After a brief indoor introduction we will head outside to discover the diversity of mosses around the Nature Center. Hand lenses and keys will be provided. To register, please call (860) 536-1216.
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic, CT
Saturday, September 27 10 am – Noon
Members $15/ Non-members $20
Learn how to differentiate and identify these fascinating little plants with Jessica Budke, a University of Connecticut PhD candidate concentrating on mosses. We’ll learn how to separate mosses from different types of plants, see how they live together in groups, study how they got their names and discover many different uses for mosses. After a brief indoor introduction we will head outside to discover the diversity of mosses around the Nature Center. Hand lenses and keys will be provided. To register, please call (860) 536-1216.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Mark Your Calendar
Gardening Education
September 22 – 24, 2008 Environmental Studies School “The Living Earth” Course 1 is presented by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut
123 Huntington St. New Haven, CT. The course is $80.00.
To register contact Anne Harringan, Registrar, 17 Richter Dr., Danbury, CT 06811
203-744-2057
jonannolly@aol.com
October 7 – 9 Gardening Study Course III, Series V, 123 Huntington St. New Haven presented by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.
See your green sheet for more information or contact
Janet M. Jackson, 40 Riverside Drive, Branford, CT 06405
October 16, 2008 The Garden Education Center of Greenwich Festive Tables 2008 presents Haunting Elegance. For more information call 203-869-9242
Awards Luncheon Meeting
October 22, 2008 – Connecticut Garden Club Awards Luncheon Meeting will be held at the Aqua TURF Club. In addition to the presentation of awards the Judges’ Council Flower Show will be a treat. The show is titled “The Devil Made Me Do It”. All members welcome. $30 per person. Contact Betsy or Ceil if you would like to join them.
Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Flower Show
February 19 - 22, 2009 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Click to see the brochure.
September 22 – 24, 2008 Environmental Studies School “The Living Earth” Course 1 is presented by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut
123 Huntington St. New Haven, CT. The course is $80.00.
To register contact Anne Harringan, Registrar, 17 Richter Dr., Danbury, CT 06811
203-744-2057
jonannolly@aol.com
October 7 – 9 Gardening Study Course III, Series V, 123 Huntington St. New Haven presented by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut.
See your green sheet for more information or contact
Janet M. Jackson, 40 Riverside Drive, Branford, CT 06405
October 16, 2008 The Garden Education Center of Greenwich Festive Tables 2008 presents Haunting Elegance. For more information call 203-869-9242
Awards Luncheon Meeting
October 22, 2008 – Connecticut Garden Club Awards Luncheon Meeting will be held at the Aqua TURF Club. In addition to the presentation of awards the Judges’ Council Flower Show will be a treat. The show is titled “The Devil Made Me Do It”. All members welcome. $30 per person. Contact Betsy or Ceil if you would like to join them.
Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Flower Show
February 19 - 22, 2009 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Click to see the brochure.
National Garden Club Website & Blog
The National Garden Clubs, Inc. has added a blog to their website. You can get there through their website. www.gardenclub.org or you can go directly to their blog at http://www.gardenclub.org/news/GardenClubBlog.aspx
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Tropicals in New England
This year I particularly enjoyed a couple tropical plants that I added to my patio. I purchased an Inca Sun Brugmansia from Logees and planted it in a large pot on my patio. I was rewarded with the most spectacular trumpet shaped blossoms.
On the other side of the patio, I put a trellis and added a lovely pink mandevilla. It is unbelieveable the number of flowers and growth that this plant has. I couldn't dream of a more lovely plant. The wavy pink flowers are prolific and so vibrant. These vines will grow 7 to 10 feet per season.
Pink Mandevilla
I am hoping to winter over these tropicals. There are two suggested techniques for wintering these fragile plants. First they must be brought inside before the temperatures drops below 60 degrees. It was recommended that you hose them down thoroughly to remove any pests before bringing them in the house. One can try to keep them active all winter with regularly watering and sunlight. They are likely to be somewhat sad house plants. Alternately you can cut them back by 2/3 and let them go dormant. Put them in a cool dark place and water them about once a month to keep them from drying out completely. In early spring the plant will begin to come back to life. Begin watering, repot and put outside in May or June after all danger of frost.
So this year I will bring these beauties inside and hope to have even more wonderful tropical blossoms to enjoy next summer.
On the other side of the patio, I put a trellis and added a lovely pink mandevilla. It is unbelieveable the number of flowers and growth that this plant has. I couldn't dream of a more lovely plant. The wavy pink flowers are prolific and so vibrant. These vines will grow 7 to 10 feet per season.
Pink Mandevilla
I am hoping to winter over these tropicals. There are two suggested techniques for wintering these fragile plants. First they must be brought inside before the temperatures drops below 60 degrees. It was recommended that you hose them down thoroughly to remove any pests before bringing them in the house. One can try to keep them active all winter with regularly watering and sunlight. They are likely to be somewhat sad house plants. Alternately you can cut them back by 2/3 and let them go dormant. Put them in a cool dark place and water them about once a month to keep them from drying out completely. In early spring the plant will begin to come back to life. Begin watering, repot and put outside in May or June after all danger of frost.
So this year I will bring these beauties inside and hope to have even more wonderful tropical blossoms to enjoy next summer.
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