Cape Cod Horticultural Conference Sponsored by the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension and the Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod.
Saturday April 4th 2009, from 8:30 AM to 4 PM
Held at the Barnstable Performing Arts Center, Barnstable High School, 744 Main Street, Hyannis, MA Cost $45.00 All paid registrations received before March 13th will include lunch. Walk-in registrations welcome on the day of the event, but these will not include lunch.
Speakers: Bill Cullina “What the Heck Will Grow Here?”
Native plants for difficult situations.
Mal Condon “Hydrangeas, Hydrangeas”All about hydrangeas including new & over-looked varieties.
Alan Armitage “Crazy Plants for Crazy People”Annuals and perennials to add pizzazz to your garden.
To receive registration materials call the Cape Cod Cooperative Extension 508-375-6690 during business hours.
Plant sale, door prizes and book signing by the speakers. For more information call: 508-375-6690 OR DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORMS AND MATERIALS AT WWW.CAPECODEXTENSION.ORG
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
The FRESH Report
The Mystic Garden Club supports local organizations and one of the things supported is FRESH. You can learn more about FRESH on their website http://www.freshnewlondon.org/
You will read about the FRESH Youth Program, The FRESH Community Garden, The FRESH Educational Programs and the FRESH Mobile Market.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
A Gardener's Version of the Night Before Christmas
Submitted by Richard Jauron, Horticulture Department.
Adapted from TheGardener, November-December, 1983
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the yard
the branches were bare and the ground frozen hard;
The roses were dormant and mulched all around
to protect them from damage if frost heaves the ground.
The perennials were nestled all snug in their beds
while visions of 5-10-5 danced in their heads.
The new-planted shrubs, had been soaked by the hose
to settle their roots for the long winter's doze;
And out on the lawn, the new fallen snow
protected the roots of the grasses below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
but a truck full of gifts of gardening gear.
Saint Nick was the driver - the jolly old elf
and he winked as he said, "I'm a gardener myself.
I've brought wilt-pruf, rootone, and gibberellin, too.
Please try them and see what they do.
To start new plants, a propagating kit.
Sparkling new shears, for the old apple tree.
To seed your new lawn, I've a patented sower;
in case it should grow, here's a new power mower.
For seed-planting days, I've a trowel and a dibble,
and a roll of wire mesh if the rabbits should nibble.
For the feminine gardener, some gadgets she loves;
plant stakes, a sprinkler, and waterproof gloves;
A chemical agent for the compost pit,
and for pH detecting, a soil testing kit.
With these colorful flagstones, lay a new garden path,
for the kids to enjoy, and bird feeder and bath.
And last but not least, some well-rotted manure.
A green Christmas year round, these gifts will ensure."
Then jolly Saint Nick, having emptied his load,
started his truck and took to the road.
And I heard him exclaim through the motor's loud hum
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a green thumb!"
Adapted from TheGardener, November-December, 1983
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the yard
the branches were bare and the ground frozen hard;
The roses were dormant and mulched all around
to protect them from damage if frost heaves the ground.
The perennials were nestled all snug in their beds
while visions of 5-10-5 danced in their heads.
The new-planted shrubs, had been soaked by the hose
to settle their roots for the long winter's doze;
And out on the lawn, the new fallen snow
protected the roots of the grasses below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
but a truck full of gifts of gardening gear.
Saint Nick was the driver - the jolly old elf
and he winked as he said, "I'm a gardener myself.
I've brought wilt-pruf, rootone, and gibberellin, too.
Please try them and see what they do.
To start new plants, a propagating kit.
Sparkling new shears, for the old apple tree.
To seed your new lawn, I've a patented sower;
in case it should grow, here's a new power mower.
For seed-planting days, I've a trowel and a dibble,
and a roll of wire mesh if the rabbits should nibble.
For the feminine gardener, some gadgets she loves;
plant stakes, a sprinkler, and waterproof gloves;
A chemical agent for the compost pit,
and for pH detecting, a soil testing kit.
With these colorful flagstones, lay a new garden path,
for the kids to enjoy, and bird feeder and bath.
And last but not least, some well-rotted manure.
A green Christmas year round, these gifts will ensure."
Then jolly Saint Nick, having emptied his load,
started his truck and took to the road.
And I heard him exclaim through the motor's loud hum
"Merry Christmas to all, and to all a green thumb!"
Thursday, December 4, 2008
The Greens Sale Opens Tomorrow
The ladies have been working diligently all fall with the whole club participating in the week long preparations leading up to the Greens Sale. This is the Mystic Garden Club's 36th Annual Greens Sale. The wreaths, centerpieces and boxwood trees have been multiplying every day. All of the presale orders have been delivered and the walls are filled with beautiful decorated wreaths. There are still plenty of plain wreaths and supplies for our designers to make a custom wreath. The slideshow is of some of the wreaths that have been created by our talented designers.
The Mystic Garden Club Greens Sale is Friday, Dec. 5, noon to 3 PM and Sat. Dec. 6 - 9 AM to 2 PM at the Mystic Arts Center.
Friday, November 28, 2008
36th Annual Greens Sale
Preparations are in full swing for the 2008 Mystic Garden Club Greens Sale. Be sure to read the Mystic Times article - if you missed it in print you can see it on line by clicking here
Come and get your decorated wreath from our designers - it will be the loveliest you can find anywhere. Only first class materials are used and you can chose the motif that suits you - anything from natural materials to gold balls and ribbons.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
November Meeting
Bill Graham was a terrific hit at our November meeting. He is funny and captivating and wonderfully talented. Everything he does looks effortless while he is engaging in a funny, conversational patter that makes you feel like he's your long time buddy. It was a delightful time. He set the stage by creating an ensemble with wonderful accessories from his shop, Beautiful Things in Salem, MA. He then created a coordinating centerpiece.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Earth Friendly
The Mystic Garden club is taking steps to be friendly to the environment. Barbara Tacy has been presenting information on packaging, helping us to differentiate between packaging which is recyclable and which is not. Members are encouraged to stop purchasing items which are encased in non-recyclable materials. The impermeable plastic wrapping called "clamshell" packaging is both frustrating and non-recyclable.
The major retailer, Amazon.com has joined with its suppliers to eliminate the very frustrating "clamshell" packaging.
Members are also encouraged to use re-usable shopping bags. (See our blog article Going Green - ReUsable Shopping Bags)
The Mystic Garden Club sells reusable, Earth Friendly shopping bags.
The photo below shows the items presented to identify as recyclable or non-recyclable.
The items on the left can be recycled while the ones on the right must go in the trash or be reused.
The major retailer, Amazon.com has joined with its suppliers to eliminate the very frustrating "clamshell" packaging.
The New York Times reported ..
In Amazon’s “frustration-free packaging” initiative involving Mattel, its subsidiary Fisher-Price, Microsoft and Transcend, an electronics maker, the companies will ship some of their best-selling products to Amazon in cardboard boxes that don’t fight back.These cardboard boxes are also recyclable. You can read the whole article at Packages You Won't Need a Saw to Open.
Members are also encouraged to use re-usable shopping bags. (See our blog article Going Green - ReUsable Shopping Bags)
The Mystic Garden Club sells reusable, Earth Friendly shopping bags.
The photo below shows the items presented to identify as recyclable or non-recyclable.
The items on the left can be recycled while the ones on the right must go in the trash or be reused.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
November Speaker - Bill Graham
Bill Graham lives on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and is the owner of Beautiful Things in historic Salem, Massachusetts.
His shop specializes in creative floral design, interesting gifts, whimsical items, women's accessories, millinery (hats and fascinators), some men's items and selected Halloween merchandise including his widely popular "witches" hats which he decorates. It is also the home of "The Girls" which are handmade dolls with a little flair and a little of Salem's magic. Remember, Salem is the world capitol of Halloween!
Bill delights in creating different and unique designs. He likes the challenge of trying new ideas and innovative techniques. His prior education in Art and his retailing experience have strengthened his ability to stay in tune with current market trends in the world of flowers, fashions, gifts, etc.
Bill is recognized in the floral world as a professional designer, commentator, educator, instructor, motivator, innovator and facilitator. He has assisted and, contributed to organizations that fundraise for worthy causes such as the Women's Friends Society, the Peabody Essex Museum ,the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Hospice of the North Shore and benefits for AIDS Research and Breast Cancer. He contributed many hours to the AIDS Hospice of Mission Hill with floral entertainments for patients and families .
Bill is a longtime member of the prestigious American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), the American Academy of Florists (AAF) and the Professional Floral Commentators International. The latter is a designation usually enjoyed by one hundred individuals in the floral industry. Consequently, when you receive his business card, it reads: Bill Graham AIFD,MF, PFCI.
Bill is a member of the Danvers Garden Club, Danvers,. MA, the Lowell Garden Club, Lowell, MA, and honorary member of the Salem Garden Club, Salem, MA. He was most recently honored by the Massachusetts Federation of Garden Clubs with a Lifetime Membership Award.
Bill has informed and entertained so many Garden Clubs, other organizations, and industry-related groups that there are too many to list. Bill has many suggestions for different programs, some widely welcomed by all and some tailored for specific organization's needs. He is an entertainer and a humorist and loves sharing his ideas, anecdotes, and delightful stories. He listens to you as well, and sometimes you become a part of the program. That gives you a glimpse of Bill Graham ' s world. Bill believes that "LIFE IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL!" Enjoy!!
His shop specializes in creative floral design, interesting gifts, whimsical items, women's accessories, millinery (hats and fascinators), some men's items and selected Halloween merchandise including his widely popular "witches" hats which he decorates. It is also the home of "The Girls" which are handmade dolls with a little flair and a little of Salem's magic. Remember, Salem is the world capitol of Halloween!
Bill delights in creating different and unique designs. He likes the challenge of trying new ideas and innovative techniques. His prior education in Art and his retailing experience have strengthened his ability to stay in tune with current market trends in the world of flowers, fashions, gifts, etc.
Bill is recognized in the floral world as a professional designer, commentator, educator, instructor, motivator, innovator and facilitator. He has assisted and, contributed to organizations that fundraise for worthy causes such as the Women's Friends Society, the Peabody Essex Museum ,the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Hospice of the North Shore and benefits for AIDS Research and Breast Cancer. He contributed many hours to the AIDS Hospice of Mission Hill with floral entertainments for patients and families .
Bill is a longtime member of the prestigious American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD), the American Academy of Florists (AAF) and the Professional Floral Commentators International. The latter is a designation usually enjoyed by one hundred individuals in the floral industry. Consequently, when you receive his business card, it reads: Bill Graham AIFD,MF, PFCI.
Bill is a member of the Danvers Garden Club, Danvers,. MA, the Lowell Garden Club, Lowell, MA, and honorary member of the Salem Garden Club, Salem, MA. He was most recently honored by the Massachusetts Federation of Garden Clubs with a Lifetime Membership Award.
Bill has informed and entertained so many Garden Clubs, other organizations, and industry-related groups that there are too many to list. Bill has many suggestions for different programs, some widely welcomed by all and some tailored for specific organization's needs. He is an entertainer and a humorist and loves sharing his ideas, anecdotes, and delightful stories. He listens to you as well, and sometimes you become a part of the program. That gives you a glimpse of Bill Graham ' s world. Bill believes that "LIFE IS NOT A DRESS REHEARSAL!" Enjoy!!
Friday, October 31, 2008
October Meeting - A Seasonal Tapestry
The demonstration by Kymrie Zaslow was enjoyed by everyone at the October meeting. The luncheon was delightful and many people asked for the recipes for the Squash Soup and the Almond Tarts.
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