The attendees learned how to keep our gardening tools well sharpened and cared for – GREAT workshop! Related Images:
Author: Becky Wolary
Gwinnett County Master Gardener - Class of 2010
March 2016 Meeting
Our own member, Jane Burke, Master Gardener 2010 talked about and shared her experiences on “Going Organic“. Jane presented ways in which this transition could be made without our gardens being overrun be diseases, weeds and insects. She explained the importance of making plants healthier through compost and compost tea, thereby improving our soils and the soil food web, which makes quiet a difference. Her talk was very informative and all attendees received valuable information. Related Images:
February 2016 Meeting
Our noon meeting at Bethesda Senior Center on February 15th featured Sara Henderson‘s presentation Everything Old Is New Again: The Gardens of Oakland Cemetery. Sara is the current Director of Gardens at Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery. Today’s gardens call for environmentally sensible choices in order to meet modern challenges, but many of the answers are found in historic gardens and heirloom plants. Oakland’s gardens are a laboratory for durability, requiring plants that are durable and low maintenance, yet beautiful in all seasons. These tough survivors often have surprising histories that run deeper than we think. Sara shared beautiful pictures of the many heirloom plants at Oakland and gave those attending an new perspective on adding these plants to our own gardens. Related Images: