tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65771458590865341702024-02-19T15:58:50.251-08:00Cottage Grove Garden ClubConnecting Gardeners Around the Grovecolettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.comBlogger145125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-2610398862650275332020-05-03T09:14:00.000-07:002020-05-03T09:15:50.717-07:00Online Resources for the Spring Garden<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkekD_hm6D97ojpY_08LafOpkLmCG_WIR2xyFBiqbVKFaTED7RBhM5Ca7UPcXNXYVzkw64ikgjxLnSgNL5rqzd3blLEbJflOFylUjLMhOK8LmLdRzskRSTeJWu-8pPoK_CDD-e7tqNf8dw/s1600/bleedinghearts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="1600" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkekD_hm6D97ojpY_08LafOpkLmCG_WIR2xyFBiqbVKFaTED7RBhM5Ca7UPcXNXYVzkw64ikgjxLnSgNL5rqzd3blLEbJflOFylUjLMhOK8LmLdRzskRSTeJWu-8pPoK_CDD-e7tqNf8dw/s400/bleedinghearts.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
With the “great pause” we are currently experiencing, it is quite
possible that you’re spending <i>even more</i> time in the garden this year. Since
the Garden Club can’t meet as a group right now, here are a few gardening-related
websites you might be interested in:<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Cottage Grove Garden Club Facebook page</b>: “Like” us on Facebook and stay virtually connected. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cottagegrovegardenclub/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/cottagegrovegardenclub/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Gardening with Native Plants and the OregonFlora Project</b>:
This 2020 webinar is part of the Advanced Training Webinars for Master
Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. <a href="https://youtu.be/C47VkJt8IrI" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/C47VkJt8IrI</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Heirloom Roses:</b> How are your roses doing? Heirloom
Roses is a family-owned Oregon business specializing in own-root roses. Their
website has tons of rose information <a href="https://www.heirloomroses.com/" target="_blank">https://www.heirloomroses.com/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Pollinator Partnership</b>: Pollinator Week is June 22-28
and the Pollinator Partnership has a number of resources about pollinators,
including webinars: <a href="https://www.pollinator.org/" target="_blank">https://www.pollinator.org/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Svalbarg Seed Vault</b>: Take a short tour inside the
Svalbarg Seed Vault <a href="https://www.visitnorway.com/media/news-from-norway/take-a-peek-inside-the-seed-vault-thats-designed-to-protect-the-worlds-plant-life/" target="_blank">https://www.visitnorway.com/media/news-from-norway/take-a-peek-inside-the-seed-vault-thats-designed-to-protect-the-worlds-plant-life/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Territorial Seed</b>: Are you getting your veggie garden
planted? Territorial Seed has lot of growing information on their website. <a href="https://territorialseed.com/" target="_blank">https://territorialseed.com/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-89727759492441343922020-03-17T06:16:00.002-07:002020-05-03T09:20:19.070-07:00April Meeting and Presentation Cancelled<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<br />
The April meeting of Cottage Grove Garden Club has been cancelled.... but gardening has not! Enjoy your plants and garden as we all practice a little social distancing the next couple of weeks.<br />
<br />
(And if you need gardening inspiration, check out the <a href="http://gardentherapy.ca/">GardenTherapy.ca</a> website!).colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-10565279616103930452020-02-19T19:48:00.001-08:002020-02-19T19:48:29.817-08:00A Guide to Multifunctional Hedgerows: March 3rd at Garden Club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvaQkCMmYKiEIkIy94SRmfwnSoCnL_0Py_-h6r4CUroGn0ZyqsFjRqaPY7PvRkF4HH5UB41zTDZlud91Wn9hPqQNfflB0a2q6r6k7lma2gYdzISqnab1Wm6SM2d1CozmdpzOk5RbYk1N78/s1600/hedgerows.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="243" data-original-width="360" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvaQkCMmYKiEIkIy94SRmfwnSoCnL_0Py_-h6r4CUroGn0ZyqsFjRqaPY7PvRkF4HH5UB41zTDZlud91Wn9hPqQNfflB0a2q6r6k7lma2gYdzISqnab1Wm6SM2d1CozmdpzOk5RbYk1N78/s320/hedgerows.png" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
A hedgerow is a beautiful, functional and biologically diverse component of our landscapes. In both rural and urban environments, these multi-tiered groups of trees, shrubs, ground covers, vines, grasses, flowers and herbs can border fields, waterways, or city lots. Hedgerows can be used to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, reduce soil erosion, and create borders and privacy screens.<br />
<br />
On <b>Tuesday, March 3</b>, Jude Hobbs will present "A Guide to Multifunctional Hedgerows" at Cottage Grove Garden Club. Jude is an internationally recognized permaculturist with 35 years of experience in the design and teaching fields. Through her business, Agro-Ecology Northwest, her focus is to generate environmentally sound solutions in urban and rural settings. Jude is the author of the OSU Publication, <i>A Guide to Multifunctional Hedgerows in Western Oregon </i>and she co-tends Wilson Creek Gardens, a 7-acre Permaculture demonstration site in Cottage Grove (www.cascadiapermaculture.com).<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYtez4AZtQOR1frfS_Xt5PdTL921XdM_w7TKDqNKdAsNVxHSEStjQzIqoajivw4VfCfW-Rxpg2I9Bi6HQQi9QyZB2fxFCGI0-6qq66MsUnQ-CFuqzxUIUZy37P_nsf8lTl8qK1uu-F8wz/s1600/Jude+Hobbs.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="189" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOYtez4AZtQOR1frfS_Xt5PdTL921XdM_w7TKDqNKdAsNVxHSEStjQzIqoajivw4VfCfW-Rxpg2I9Bi6HQQi9QyZB2fxFCGI0-6qq66MsUnQ-CFuqzxUIUZy37P_nsf8lTl8qK1uu-F8wz/s200/Jude+Hobbs.png" width="168" /></a></div>
During this presentation, Jude will share the basics of designing, implementing, and maintaining a multifunctional hedgerow. She will discuss the concepts of soil preparation, plant selection, irrigation, and ways to lessen maintenance, and will also touch upon budgets, timelines, and the resources needed.<br />
<br />
A Guide to Multifunctional Hedgerows with Jude Hobbs will happen on Tuesday, March 3, at Cottage Grove Garden Club. Meeting held at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (enter off the garden on 3rd Street). The Garden Club’s informal business meeting begins at 6PM and Jude's presentation begins at 7PM. Guests and visitors welcome.<br />
<br />
The Cottage Grove Garden Club is a local organization with the mission of expanding our interests and building lifelong friendships while bettering our community and the environment through sustainable gardening practices.<br />
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-50376952425983896512020-01-25T07:36:00.000-08:002020-01-25T07:36:46.562-08:00What's New at Log House Plants: February 4 at Garden Club<div style="text-align: right;">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000qfPBDSQ4sy0/fit=1000x750/20150428-log-house-plants-9710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://cdn.c.photoshelter.com/img-get2/I0000qfPBDSQ4sy0/fit=1000x750/20150428-log-house-plants-9710.jpg" height="320" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alice Doyle of Log House Plants.<br />
Photo by Shawn Linehan Photography<br />
<a href="http://www.shawnlinehan.com/">www.shawnlinehan.com</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Located just east of Cottage Grove, <b>Log House Plants</b> is a wholesale grower of annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and specialty edibles. Over the past 40 years, Log House Plants has become known for innovation, <a href="https://loghouseplants.com/plants/library/garden-news-issue-33/" target="_blank">including introducing grafted vegetables</a> in the United States, such as the <i>Mighty ‘Mato</i> and <i>Ketchup ‘n’ Fries</i>.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
On <b>February 4</b>, Alice Doyle, co-founder of Log House Plants, will join us at Garden Club to introduce this year’s new offerings. We'll get a sampling of some of the nearly 250 new introductions for 2020 as well as Log House's WaterWise Program which features drought-resistant perennials that are perfect for our long, hot summers.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
If you've heard Alice speak before, you know she is a treasure-trove of information. This program will be an excellent kick-off to the 2020 growing season!</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b><i>Please join us!</i></b> Our informational business meeting begins at 6pm, Alice’s presentation begins at 7pm. Tuesday, February 4, at The First Presbyterian Church (corner of Adams and 3rd Streets). Refreshments provided. All guests and visitors welcome.</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Just a reminder, while this presentation is open to everyone, it is the beginning of the year so Garden Clubs memberships are due! Come <i>Join </i>the Garden Club and enjoy in the fun (<a href="http://cottagegrovegardenclub.blogspot.com/2019/03/benefits-of-being-garden-club-member.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to learn the benefits of being a Garden Club member).</b></div>
</div>
colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-61863087561622457902020-01-01T17:49:00.002-08:002020-01-02T08:22:12.863-08:00Garden Planning: January 2020 Garden Club Meeting<b><i><span style="color: #274e13; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Happy New Year!</span></i></b><br />
<br />
It's that exciting time of year for gardeners, with the garden catalogs arriving in the mail, new garden tools ready to be used, and hopes of spring peaking around the corner.... we're dreaming and planning this summer's garden.<br />
<i><br /></i>
<i><span style="color: #274e13;">New plants! New designs! New goals!</span></i><br />
<br />
At the Cottage Grove Garden Club, we are also dreaming and planning for the coming year... new board members, new committee heads, new programs, new ideas!<br />
<br />
Please join us at Garden Club this coming Tuesday, <b>January 7. </b>We'll start the evening with our regular business meeting and electing new officers.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDot22j7scxAh9pCloWpqHcwey_NWQ5D-q3DPevNsvaZMlno15d7gnKNXUylEmIwRG4s9hih37pZPeFqnvan-DS4JPAMW1kaCdEpgbm3uDUYZRb9EnUW0yira67EoeAxajySAyNPm_ZWY9/s1600/garden+catalogs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1216" data-original-width="1600" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDot22j7scxAh9pCloWpqHcwey_NWQ5D-q3DPevNsvaZMlno15d7gnKNXUylEmIwRG4s9hih37pZPeFqnvan-DS4JPAMW1kaCdEpgbm3uDUYZRb9EnUW0yira67EoeAxajySAyNPm_ZWY9/s320/garden+catalogs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
Afterward, we'll be talking about our gardens and our plans for the upcoming year. This will be a group activity! Please bring garden magazines, books, and some of those garden catalogs you've been getting in the mail to show and share with others. Then, Maggie will lead us in a group circle where we'll talk about garden design and preferences. Come prepared with your questions, and ready to share your experience and knowledge.<br />
<br />
Also, please remember to bring your 2020 membership dues.... only $15 per person/ $20 per couple.<br />
<br />
The Garden Club's informal business meeting begins at 6 PM and the Garden Planning Circle runs from 7 to 8 PM. All guests and visitors welcome. Light refreshments provided. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, enter off the garden on Adams Street.<br />
<br />
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-5999262843260470412019-10-21T18:25:00.000-07:002019-10-21T18:25:15.605-07:00Creating Pollinator Habitat in Our Gardens: November Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7euqUOMA7TnDugOdSiDysv7-Iclhh0n9EtqyDvHl18DqqUv9r_q2Y3z4KntbKI4VI-Evmzg9nGlKhw7rl-NExAGU83VAnFqcFXTKeMdDESzc03HcjWwrc_VDOREq07id1Ev5UW7uLsgar/s1600/bee+and+flower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1600" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7euqUOMA7TnDugOdSiDysv7-Iclhh0n9EtqyDvHl18DqqUv9r_q2Y3z4KntbKI4VI-Evmzg9nGlKhw7rl-NExAGU83VAnFqcFXTKeMdDESzc03HcjWwrc_VDOREq07id1Ev5UW7uLsgar/s400/bee+and+flower.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
Our local pollinators are under stress from habitat loss, pesticides, and the spread of new diseases. What can we, as gardeners, to do help the bees and pollinators in our environment?<br />
<br />
On November 5, at Cottage Grove Garden Club, we will learn how we can create pollinator habitats in our gardens. Together we will watch <i>Never Doubt How a Small, Thoughtful, and Committed Pollinator Habitat Can Change the World </i>which is part of the Oregon Master Gardener Advanced Training series.<br />
<br />
This webinar will explore how the damaging effects of habitat loss and fragmentation, pesticide exposure, and diseases can be reversed through the retention or restoration of small bits of natural habitat (<i>our gardens!</i>). We will learn how to create pollinator habitat -- what plants do we need? How do we get things established? Do we need to prepare a place for pollinators to nest? And what about host plants for butterflies? After working through some of the more common challenges with building pollinator habitat, the webinar will conclude by returning to what current science has to say about how our modest activities might link up and contribute to overall urban pollinator health.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjjDhEpOx13d_uwNQw4qNJp8ylbUXOjavMZxZqUEIBZH4VF8fBwq-2mhN5-kdfHYXBAIyg1UpFZ6P24FzYQak2h2PSP2ILmvIw87dlIBZb-BjvSg-jzeAWP7N3LUJb7v7PJ4IUmDGHlzZ/s1600/pollinator.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1266" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjjDhEpOx13d_uwNQw4qNJp8ylbUXOjavMZxZqUEIBZH4VF8fBwq-2mhN5-kdfHYXBAIyg1UpFZ6P24FzYQak2h2PSP2ILmvIw87dlIBZb-BjvSg-jzeAWP7N3LUJb7v7PJ4IUmDGHlzZ/s200/pollinator.jpg" width="158" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
This online course is taught by Dr. Andony Melathopoulos, an Assistant Professor who is leading OSU’s efforts to design, implement and evaluate a state-wide pollinator health program. He provides training to pesticide applicators on how to reduce pesticide exposure to pollinating insects, he hosts a weekly podcast on pollinator health (<a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/pollinationpodcast/" target="_blank">PolliNation</a>) and is currently working to help homeowners and landscapers better understand how to manage pests while minimizing impacts to pollinators.<br />
<br />
The Cottage Grove Garden Club is a local organization with the mission of expanding our interests and building lifelong friendships while bettering our community and the environment through sustainable gardening practices.<br />
<br />
<i>Creating Pollinator Habitat in Our Gardens</i> will happen on Tuesday, November 5, at Cottage Grove Garden Club. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (enter off the garden on 3rd Street). The Garden Club’s informal business meeting begins at 6PM and the webinar begins at 7PM. Guests and visitors welcome.<br />
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-71080578692518463922019-09-23T19:55:00.001-07:002019-09-23T19:55:41.068-07:00Cover Crops: October 1 at Cottage Grove Garden ClubA cover crop is a crop of plants grown primarily to benefit the soil rather than yield a crop. They are often used in the off-season, after harvesting, and may grow over the winter. Cover crops can help increase your soil fertility and can bring many improvements to the health of your garden.<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4F6kSJv6r9Jh7wcxWNLdo0vbUGQr_Gzq0iHq64-aIEqnD1TWOOLBqUfbjo9Zp-MXG-OpUksh-hnFe3jZ6gUsjEVgde6cYR_moGd-OXYJ-yhzSjUSbkGbh10eSaZd3VQ7pETc05lqnWzxW/s1600/FullSizeRender+%252818%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4F6kSJv6r9Jh7wcxWNLdo0vbUGQr_Gzq0iHq64-aIEqnD1TWOOLBqUfbjo9Zp-MXG-OpUksh-hnFe3jZ6gUsjEVgde6cYR_moGd-OXYJ-yhzSjUSbkGbh10eSaZd3VQ7pETc05lqnWzxW/s200/FullSizeRender+%252818%2529.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crimson Clover</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
On October 1st, Christina Bixel with the OSU Extension Master Gardeners will join the Cottage Grove Garden Club to talk about cover crops. In this program, Christina will discuss how a small investment in a cover crop can bring a myriad of benefits to your soil. She will also discuss the best varieties to grow, when to sow them, and different methods to incorporate these amazing “green manure” crops into your garden planning schedule.
Come join us and get a whole new perspective on cover crops!<br />
<br />
Christina has been an OSU Extension Master Gardener since 2012, with a specialty in plant diagnostics and additional training in composting. She is the past president of the Lane County Master Gardeners Association and provides lectures throughout the county on a wide range of topics.<br />
<br />
The Cottage Grove Garden Club is a local organization with the mission of expanding our interests and building lifelong friendships while bettering our community and the environment through sustainable gardening practices.<br />
<br />
Christina will present Cover Crops Tuesday October 1, at Cottage Grove Garden Club, meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (enter off the garden on 3rd Street). The Garden Club’s informal business meeting begins at 6PM and the presentation begins at 7PM. Guests and visitors welcome.colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-85817134869007985482019-09-20T08:00:00.000-07:002019-09-20T08:23:48.835-07:00Gardeners and Climate Change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJX5nDEgtmcpctW6kYEAnxtCN22q_59rBs2dNTd-nAJMixuUmXWqL0XD51SPyrba3FhMUYZgm9JK2W-jNDZkrjy67h_dUUQUY-XNz85k6aUd_cXUw0qc0ERVFDWyB5MqzMuCWwEaVhjId3/s1600/ClimateChangeImage.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="276" data-original-width="1207" height="91" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJX5nDEgtmcpctW6kYEAnxtCN22q_59rBs2dNTd-nAJMixuUmXWqL0XD51SPyrba3FhMUYZgm9JK2W-jNDZkrjy67h_dUUQUY-XNz85k6aUd_cXUw0qc0ERVFDWyB5MqzMuCWwEaVhjId3/s400/ClimateChangeImage.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
When gardeners maximize carbon storage without making too much global-warming pollution in the process, we slow the pace of climate change. Here are some ideas:<br />
<br />
<h3>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Protect your soil and keep it healthy </span></h3>
• Cover exposed ground to decrease water use, curb erosion, and protect soil microbes. Try using mulch, leaving plants after they’ve died back, growing ground covers, strategically allowing weeds, or planting winter vegetables.<br />
• Read instructions on fertilizers. Improper use can damage beneficial soil.<br />
<br />
<h3>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Plant trees </span></h3>
• Trees can absorb/store as much as a ton of atmospheric carbon pollution.<br />
• Shade trees planted near a home can reduce energy used for summer cooling.<br />
<br />
<h3>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Grow your own food </span></h3>
• Try inter-planting veggies in the ornamental garden, planting fruit trees, or growing food in containers.<br />
<br />
<h3>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Compost </span></h3>
• Composting reduces waste going to landfills, increases soil quality, and improves nutrition levels in the foods you grow.<br />
<br />
<h3>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Reduce or eliminate use of synthetic chemicals </span></h3>
• Synthetic herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers kill beneficial organisms in the soil. Gardening chemical-free also reduces your costs.<br />
<div>
<br />
<h3>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Reduce the use of gas-powered garden tools </span></h3>
• Use human-power more often (for example, use a rake not a leaf blower).<br />
• Reduce or eliminate the need for gas-powered tools (for example, remove your grass lawn altogether).<br />
<br />
<h3>
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Be a curious, informed gardener </span></h3>
• We can all learn more. Talk with other gardeners, experiment, pay attention to changes in the garden, be curious.<br />
• Join Cottage Grove Garden Club, where we often talk about these topics.<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #525252;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #525252;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Cottage Grove Garden Club meets the first Tuesday of the month, from 6-8 pm, in the Friendship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon.</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>References</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Fine Gardening: <a href="https://www.finegardening.com/article/gardening-in-a-changing-climate">https://www.finegardening.com/article/gardening-in-a-changing-climate</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Victory Gardens: <a href="https://www.greenamerica.org/climate-victory-gardening-101">https://www.greenamerica.org/climate-victory-gardening-101</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Cornell: <a href="http://climatechange.cornell.edu/gardening/">http://climatechange.cornell.edu/gardening/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">EPA: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-04/documents/greenscaping_-_the_easy_way_to_a_greener_healthier_yard.pdf">https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2014-04/documents/greenscaping_-_the_easy_way_to_a_greener_healthier_yard.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NWF: <a href="https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Environmental-Threats/Climate-Change/Greenhouse-Gases/Gardening-for-Climate-Change">https://www.nwf.org/Our-Work/Environmental-Threats/Climate-Change/Greenhouse-Gases/Gardening-for-Climate-Change</a></span></div>
colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-3084995223671785532019-08-19T20:31:00.000-07:002019-08-19T20:31:37.145-07:00Gardening Forum and Succulent Exchange: Tuesday Sept 3<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeKCXnnLquO54syMjtJy7wrv_BrNdP39J5FhCus7ntKBNgI9vHngOLDFXIHHgU-lw6W0kiFaNssAQ76GC_PtxPpBvoVlg_vCSEf8L5mK_U7zYP4LH0tHC1GN6M1FTV05uD6iudjuCNaz3/s1600/questions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSeKCXnnLquO54syMjtJy7wrv_BrNdP39J5FhCus7ntKBNgI9vHngOLDFXIHHgU-lw6W0kiFaNssAQ76GC_PtxPpBvoVlg_vCSEf8L5mK_U7zYP4LH0tHC1GN6M1FTV05uD6iudjuCNaz3/s200/questions.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
We all have questions about gardening, whether we are new to gardening or have been gardening for decades we <i>all </i>have questions. We all, also, have answers and experiences to share.<br />
<br />
Back by popular demand, on Tuesday September 3, Cottage Grove Garden Club will be hosting a Gardening Forum. After a summer of gardening, you probably have some questions on your mind, so bring them to garden club as well as your ideas, experiences, and answers, because at this round-table discussion we will be answering each-others gardening questions.<br />
<br />
We'll also be hosting an informal succulent exchange, if you've got succulents or cacti to share, please bring them down to garden club, making sure to note if they are indoor or outdoor plants, as well as any other characteristics.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8J0nJ7HdoRHV6yLQ04p_YLT54qEPhPh1WHCuJH1DLs81OPATaDaXdUR-fPsftKtfhlhopPTv8civU-Fw-SuL_LjX4s8_W2NsipLg17L1cVJk4GMnl970vyOd0J8F9ZybCHtZSqThSLVnz/s1600/succulents+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="498" data-original-width="640" height="155" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8J0nJ7HdoRHV6yLQ04p_YLT54qEPhPh1WHCuJH1DLs81OPATaDaXdUR-fPsftKtfhlhopPTv8civU-Fw-SuL_LjX4s8_W2NsipLg17L1cVJk4GMnl970vyOd0J8F9ZybCHtZSqThSLVnz/s200/succulents+image.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Please join us, as we gather for our first meeting after the summer break.<br />
<br />
Garden Club's informal business meeting begins at 6 PM and the succulent exchange will happen during the refreshment break, before the Gardening Forum at 8 PM.<br />
<br />
All guests and visitors welcome. Light refreshments provided. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, enter off the garden on Adams Street.colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-49488832130471560222019-05-24T11:35:00.002-07:002019-05-24T11:35:51.257-07:00Keeping Your Garden Healthy: June 4 at Cottage Grove Garden Club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJ_iBPMT5xcgxh13fhT5uoJ9YyF9T0JpaBwNF9Bj-zyOetu6pXqP6ZH05iGCeDhN7ChMRSZxT-vwOCuFOOoN4gLvZUOGxLvpcEh9nd2e13cMhgy6FbHmJdHPgVfr0RSdJHvAQOIVSFtF4/s1600/june.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="879" data-original-width="1600" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzJ_iBPMT5xcgxh13fhT5uoJ9YyF9T0JpaBwNF9Bj-zyOetu6pXqP6ZH05iGCeDhN7ChMRSZxT-vwOCuFOOoN4gLvZUOGxLvpcEh9nd2e13cMhgy6FbHmJdHPgVfr0RSdJHvAQOIVSFtF4/s400/june.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
For gardeners, spring brings the excitement of preparing for another season of fresh vegetables and beautiful flowers. With the warming of the soil and longer daylight hours, seeds and bulbs sprout and trees bud into bloom. Gardeners around Cottage Grove envision an abundant harvest as we shop, till, and plant.<br />
<br />
Soon we will be easing into summer, and our goal will shift to keeping our gardens healthy and sustainable. We want the maximum yield possible from the fruits of our labors -- large and vigorous vegetables to fill our tummies and bright flowers to gaze upon.<br />
<br />
On Tuesday, June 4, Cottage Grove Garden Club will welcome Christina Bixel, who will talk about ways to keep our gardens healthy. Christina will discuss small daily, weekly, and monthly tasks that will maintain optimum yield and help gardeners achieve success, growing both flowers and vegetables.<br />
<br />
Christina has been an OSU Extension Master Gardener since 2012, with a specialty in plant diagnostics and additional training in composting. She is the past president of the Lane County Master Gardeners Association and provides lectures throughout the county on a wide range of topics.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<br />
The Cottage Grove Garden Club is a local organization with the mission of expanding our interests and building lifelong friendships while bettering our community and the environment through sustainable gardening practices.<br />
<br />
Christina will present <b>Keeping Your Garden Healthy</b> Tuesday June 4, at Cottage Grove Garden Club, meeting at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (enter off the garden on 3rd Street). The Garden Club’s informal business meeting begins at 6PM and the presentation begins at 7PM. Guests and visitors welcome.
colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-83420452194218569062019-04-20T07:15:00.001-07:002019-04-20T07:15:27.441-07:00Firewise Gardening: May 7th Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnd4lfFYRuAmBaqKklyvwh_KPsGZBb7HsSBzvdQoCPqyVKOQJHz7O_v0NgO_BeaqBr7SUKu5cF3JYgWKP9bXUoUImUrtcjPvgGT0o5a4KV1LFsT_FpJ-7jTSelCtUeewxfnk_7f8T3DWki/s1600/FireFree+D-space+graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1165" data-original-width="1500" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnd4lfFYRuAmBaqKklyvwh_KPsGZBb7HsSBzvdQoCPqyVKOQJHz7O_v0NgO_BeaqBr7SUKu5cF3JYgWKP9bXUoUImUrtcjPvgGT0o5a4KV1LFsT_FpJ-7jTSelCtUeewxfnk_7f8T3DWki/s320/FireFree+D-space+graphic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
The Willamette Valley is known for its abundant rainfall and lush landscapes, but summer heat and the abundance of fuels can leave the valley just as vulnerable to wildfire as any other fire-prone area of the state. Especially this year, with the damage caused by the snow storm and heavy April rains.<br />
<br />
Gardeners in Cottage Grove can decrease the potential for damage to their home and property by incorporating Firewise USA principles. These principles include maintaining a 30’ flammable-free area around the home and using fire-resistant plants in the landscaping. Fire-resistant plants are those with moist, supple leaves and low resin content. They are slow to ignite, slowing or stopping the spread of a fire. Fire-resistant, however, does not mean fireproof. All plants have the potential to burn if they are neglected.<br />
<br />
On Tuesday, May 7, Cottage Grove Garden Club welcomes Kristin Babbs from <a href="https://keeporegongreen.org/" target="_blank">Keep Oregon Green</a> to talk about Firewise Gardening. Keep Oregon Green is a statewide association that has been educating the public on fire prevention for the past 75 years. This presentation will highlight the Firewise USA program, the need for defensible space, and the use of fire-resistant plants that thrive in the Willamette Valley’s weather conditions.<br />
<br />
Kristin Babbs is the President and CEO of the Keep Oregon Green Association, where she develops partnerships and coordinates activities to help Oregon’s residents and tourists become aware and knowledgeable of their role and responsibility in the prevention of wildfires.<br />
<br />
Ms. Babbs will talk about Firrewise Gardening to the Cottage Grove Garden Club on Tuesday May 7, at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (enter off the garden on 3rd Street). The Garden Club’s informal business meeting begins at 6p.m. and Ms. Babbs’ presentation begins at 7p.m. Guests and visitors welcome.
colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-25976338378177763352019-03-30T09:33:00.000-07:002019-03-30T09:33:10.621-07:00Benefits of being a Garden Club Member<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsqIAJFfYKZhAXpqhRivRFiH_09cOHGAQCah9Ix0a66fSw-oo-_Clh6q45CQ0QJ6xMJDBlM28lcYiYr5x4M-MtiMewgwEAuv1qDgZuBFUzBB-ExketJcfuUK3mn7MeKI-1dUZ6BbkHnIa/s1600/IMG_6247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrsqIAJFfYKZhAXpqhRivRFiH_09cOHGAQCah9Ix0a66fSw-oo-_Clh6q45CQ0QJ6xMJDBlM28lcYiYr5x4M-MtiMewgwEAuv1qDgZuBFUzBB-ExketJcfuUK3mn7MeKI-1dUZ6BbkHnIa/s400/IMG_6247.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Garden Club members gathering for a private tour of Log House Plants, June 2018</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Did you know Cottage Grove Garden Club is about more than just monthly meetings and presentations?<br />
<br />
Every year, CG Garden Club members enjoy a number of members-only activities, including<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li>garden tours</li>
<li>nursery tours</li>
<li>private planting parties</li>
<li>potlucks and other social events</li>
<li>civic projects within the community</li>
</ul>
<br />
Membership is only $15 per person, $20 a family. Come to our next meeting and join!<br />
<br />
The Garden Club meet's at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, enter off the garden on Adams Street. The first Tuesday of the month (Sept - June) from 6pm to 8pm.<br />
<br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rr87kYdsAwE20gvWh1_GBpFRLozbcJlWjyQ7pbczhGPmhTUGL4HGrXBvoV-iAkDflLg1Jsd0NdHxFD2R6Yfk3DB0ez1lgzDuORN8mvNuoEg8-DJTGF_XBzOuhGR8uQ4Hef9J76G6vh23/s1600/Portland+June+26+12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1200" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2rr87kYdsAwE20gvWh1_GBpFRLozbcJlWjyQ7pbczhGPmhTUGL4HGrXBvoV-iAkDflLg1Jsd0NdHxFD2R6Yfk3DB0ez1lgzDuORN8mvNuoEg8-DJTGF_XBzOuhGR8uQ4Hef9J76G6vh23/s400/Portland+June+26+12.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cottage Grove Garden Club members touring the Japanese Garden in Portland</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-12227844110429174032019-03-19T05:57:00.000-07:002019-03-30T09:10:32.224-07:00Indoor Succulents and Cacti: April 2 Presentation with Marcia Peeters<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XgVZe5XUUuulx97uB1qInci5kR9voRLucU8OrWxeToCgeucNRcciA-mtboQQbpeS-SAlSLtbV0HJUth8MFMe_A9XotdBY6hpvexZ6V54Zd9iJ5V9oUrZ9ZWgfUNheWZjx_BY-TVqppnO/s1600/succulents.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="960" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XgVZe5XUUuulx97uB1qInci5kR9voRLucU8OrWxeToCgeucNRcciA-mtboQQbpeS-SAlSLtbV0HJUth8MFMe_A9XotdBY6hpvexZ6V54Zd9iJ5V9oUrZ9ZWgfUNheWZjx_BY-TVqppnO/s200/succulents.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Walk into any store lately and you will likely to see a small display of succulents and cacti growing in tiny 2-inch pots; nurseries and specialty shops will have even more. The variety of whimsical shapes and sizes, can make selecting just one a delightful challenge.<br />
<br />
Because of their tiny sizes and minimal needs, succulents and cacti are attractive to a wide variety of gardeners, from “newbies” who want to try growing for the first time to experienced gardeners who are looking for new ways to add plants to their homes.<br />
<br />
But once you’ve purchased a tiny treasure, what is the best way to keep it healthy? How fast will it grow and for how long? To answer these questions and more, Marcia Peeters from Pierce Street Gardens in Eugene will be joining Cottage Grove Garden Club on Tuesday, April 2 to talk about getting the best out of indoor succulents and cacti.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8V086MG-h95RB7P1lm7jtZd_5xjCXOQPBCs6x9I2EhhG-g2p1uhLo6Y1QBZX6StRgUeE7rryEw87vaNdT26qecAoyHKhFr_AE63NUW0szvkuXX84QmN1_KOL10afMTRMYoShk2qw1FFu/s1600/PierceStreetCacti2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV8V086MG-h95RB7P1lm7jtZd_5xjCXOQPBCs6x9I2EhhG-g2p1uhLo6Y1QBZX6StRgUeE7rryEw87vaNdT26qecAoyHKhFr_AE63NUW0szvkuXX84QmN1_KOL10afMTRMYoShk2qw1FFu/s200/PierceStreetCacti2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Marcia will discuss the differences between cacti and succulents, and the basics for growing healthy plants year-round including heat and light requirements, and how much to water and when. She’ll also explain how to choose the best pots, what type of soil to use, and best practices for combining several plants in a single pot.<br />
<br />
Marcia will also bring a variety of succulents and cacti that can be purchased after her talk.<br />
<br />
<b>Please join us.</b> The Garden Club's informal business meeting begins at 6 PM and Marcia's presentation runs from 7 to 8 PM. All guests and visitors welcome. Light refreshments provided. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, enter off the garden on Adams Street.<br />
<br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">Also, mark your calendars for these upcoming programs:</span></b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">May 7, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Firewise Gardening</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> with Keep Oregon Green</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">June 4, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Keeping your Garden Healthy</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> with Christina Bixel</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">July 2, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: Summer Social/ Garden Hop</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">August 6, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: Summer Potluck</span><br />
<br />
(Photos on this page courtesy of Pierce Street Gardens.)colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-29191503629474322692019-02-17T08:47:00.000-08:002019-03-30T09:10:21.308-07:00Let's Talk About Hummingbirds: March 5 Presentation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfbccLpvIywBXCAVRvMX_Up_iHCk4aYi7xjb08FZXd1Q0vx613m_crOUHvBj8Q3CYh6fFxfN58PfMtrjfJofQlF5Cf1rl5wGhGkzh7YDe3_gKg2gSq_4U9KnjmagY6yfpKVsDP2EaukoV/s1600/hummingbird2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1346" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyfbccLpvIywBXCAVRvMX_Up_iHCk4aYi7xjb08FZXd1Q0vx613m_crOUHvBj8Q3CYh6fFxfN58PfMtrjfJofQlF5Cf1rl5wGhGkzh7YDe3_gKg2gSq_4U9KnjmagY6yfpKVsDP2EaukoV/s200/hummingbird2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Hummingbirds are often considered the jewels of the sky, and many gardeners delight in their brilliant colors and amazing antics in flight. Gardeners in the southern Willamette Valley have likely experienced both the Rufus and the Anna’s hummingbirds, the most common in the region. But did you know, besides being a delight to watch, hummingbirds are pollinators that also eat small bugs like aphids and gnats?<br />
<br />
On Tuesday, March 5, the Cottage Grove Garden Club will host Barbara Linnett. In her presentation, <i>Let’s Talk About Hummingbirds</i>, Barbara will focus on general information about hummingbirds including demographics, local migrations, breeding behaviors, and fun facts. She will also discuss appropriate diet and how to create a natural environment to attract these pollinators to the garden.<br />
<br />
Please join the Cottage Grove Garden Club on Tuesday, March 5 as we learn all about hummingbirds. We’ll share experiences and problem-solve concerns about these beautiful and very important pollinators that inhabit our gardens and yards.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivpHJNadVqvwu-Pw4fRFT-W2fykwWh2mGxc9eCOArd0wD6Nv7jx637nIIZPW3OjFZ50Ox83ZAdKXjSoguLv_mTqSTNBaognwh-577euFtGqYj9bfThk180DJUMAqzkfR0zogKbX-Q-8lm/s1600/hummingbirdfinger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="678" data-original-width="1127" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhivpHJNadVqvwu-Pw4fRFT-W2fykwWh2mGxc9eCOArd0wD6Nv7jx637nIIZPW3OjFZ50Ox83ZAdKXjSoguLv_mTqSTNBaognwh-577euFtGqYj9bfThk180DJUMAqzkfR0zogKbX-Q-8lm/s200/hummingbirdfinger.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
Our speaker, Barbara Linnett, is a retired registered nurse who spent 8 years volunteering at the Wildlife Center of the North Coast in Astoria. Now she is retired from the Wildlife Center as well, but she assists in the rehabilitation of hummingbirds, and she has had several birds to care for over the last 3 years. In addition, she has focused on providing her own hummingbird refuge by creating a mostly native hummingbird garden, feeding nectar throughout the year, and keeping a warming station during very cold weather. Currently, Barbara speaks to groups about hummingbirds with the hopes that more families will offer assistance to these very special birds.<br />
<br />
The Garden Club's informal business meeting begins at 6 PM and Barbara's presentation runs from 7 to 8 PM. All guests and visitors welcome. Light refreshments provided. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, enter off the garden on Adams Street.<br />
<br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">Also, mark your calendars for these upcoming programs:</span></b><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">April 2, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Indoor Succulents & Cacti</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> with Marcia Peeters of Pierce Street Gardens</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">May 7, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Firewise Gardening</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> with Keep Oregon Green</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">June 4, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: </span><i style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Keeping your Garden Healthy</i><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> with Christina Bixel</span><br />
<b style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: purple;">July 2, 2019</span></b><span style="background-color: white; color: #525252; font-family: "arial" , "tahoma" , "helvetica" , "freesans" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">: Summer Social/ Garden Hop</span>colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-1958618496020103702019-01-31T08:51:00.000-08:002019-01-31T08:51:48.262-08:00Rainwater Harvesting in the Pacific Northwest: February 5 Cottage Grove Garden Club is excited to start 2019! We have a number of great presentations lined up for the year, at least one field trip, and several social events.<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZyXbMfJlt2JANe9Byp4OxaTZvZMyj-nvN0Kv9_yoF-aZR5LxP296Othen2EIzU2SxL1b65x4KecFVAllrdvRphV4XgRq4jTMyMr8buCQxUqHcNxizuAZFHOzP3IC4cBT0LukNWU6KluA/s1600/5358621978_8faea15a04_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="427" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZyXbMfJlt2JANe9Byp4OxaTZvZMyj-nvN0Kv9_yoF-aZR5LxP296Othen2EIzU2SxL1b65x4KecFVAllrdvRphV4XgRq4jTMyMr8buCQxUqHcNxizuAZFHOzP3IC4cBT0LukNWU6KluA/s200/5358621978_8faea15a04_z.jpg" width="133" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo ©<a href="https://flic.kr/p/9awkC7">jrweymouth </a>Flickr cc</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
We start on Tuesday, February 5 with Abel Kloster speaking on <i>Rainwater Harvesting in the Pacific Northwest.</i> Abel's presentation will focus on making the best use of rainwater as it runs off of our roofs and flows through the landscape. Special emphasis will be placed on:<br />
<ul>
<li>Mitigating runoff impacts to waterways and treatment systems through bio-swales and other urban filtration systems. </li>
<li>Disconnecting rainwater downspouts and designing rain gardens. </li>
<li>Designing rainwater catchment systems for drinking water and irrigation purposes. </li>
<li>Ponds for urban and rural properties. </li>
</ul>
<br />
Our speaker, Abel Kloster, is the co-director of Resilience Permaculture Design; a design and implementation company focusing on restoration, water harvesting, and agroforestry for farm, forest, and urban environments.<br />
<br />
Please join us. Our informal business meeting begins at 6 PM and Abel's talk on <i>Rain Harvesting</i> will run start at 7 PM. All guests and visitors welcome. Light refreshments provided. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, enter off the garden on Adams Street.
<br />
<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">Also, mark your calendars for these upcoming programs:</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">March 5, 2019</span></b>: <i>Let's Talk Hummingbirds</i> with Barbara Linnett<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">April 2, 2019</span></b>: <i>Indoor Succulents & Cacti</i> with Marcia Peeters of Pierce Street Gardens<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">May 7, 2019</span></b>: <i>Firewise Gardening</i> with Keep Oregon Green<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">June 4, 2019</span></b>: <i>Keeping your Garden Healthy</i> with Christina Bixel<br />
<b><span style="color: purple;">July 2, 2019</span></b>: Summer Social/ Garden Hopcolettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-60710316622617815992018-12-30T09:51:00.000-08:002018-12-30T11:37:50.263-08:00January 8 Organizational Meeting<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SOW2TeDdaEJ8QaOg10EFRa0p0j0eddfSmci0LuPTx_Pis45WBEAZIQO0xcAQxT2O2p-gX0T3ValPmhG-8IzjlRtZ9MyfGQk6BXD0IYWGdTgpcpNRlyNaa3-VIzoPIAu0n0LhdMBJ7k6U/s1600/FlowerShow2picFan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="1028" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_SOW2TeDdaEJ8QaOg10EFRa0p0j0eddfSmci0LuPTx_Pis45WBEAZIQO0xcAQxT2O2p-gX0T3ValPmhG-8IzjlRtZ9MyfGQk6BXD0IYWGdTgpcpNRlyNaa3-VIzoPIAu0n0LhdMBJ7k6U/s400/FlowerShow2picFan.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
The New Year is here! Gardeners everywhere are checking their mailboxes for garden catalogs, curling up with garden books, dreaming, and planning next year's garden. The same is true for Cottage Grove Garden Club.<br />
<br />
On Tuesday <b>January 8</b>, the Garden Club will be gathering for an organizational meeting. We'll be electing officers, forming committees, and talking about programs and field trips.<br />
<br />
Like our gardens, there are already some exciting things in place... we have some programs lined up, and field trips we've been dreaming about. Join your gardening friends to lend a hand and share your ideas.<br />
<br />
<b><i>Please note the change of dates</i></b>, we are meeting Tuesday, <b>JANUARY 8,</b> from 6-8pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams).<br />
<br />
Please bring your ideas, your enthusiasm, and your dues for 2019.<br />
<br />
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-23584051428071175992018-10-14T10:09:00.002-07:002018-10-14T10:09:45.128-07:00Gardening Forum: November 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNKfz3hNhjgqoV42v5ykbPI2KS7f9LbTq1tDp2yTOekHnePgHs9OG2oW-msEJNmvkpH8fo7mClNNyACYxkPYDyzgPGnR0k63HUSBAIGypSGvqchYXV15l0fYUgS7XBgXrlV4wDiUC-MRl/s1600/questions.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpNKfz3hNhjgqoV42v5ykbPI2KS7f9LbTq1tDp2yTOekHnePgHs9OG2oW-msEJNmvkpH8fo7mClNNyACYxkPYDyzgPGnR0k63HUSBAIGypSGvqchYXV15l0fYUgS7XBgXrlV4wDiUC-MRl/s200/questions.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
We all have questions about gardening, whether we are new to gardening or have been gardening for decades we <i>all </i>have questions. We all, also, have answers and experiences to share.<br />
<br />
By popular demand, on Tuesday November 6, Cottage Grove Garden Club will be hosting a Gardening Forum. Bring your questions <i>and </i>bring your answers and experiences, because at this round-table discussion we will be answering each-others gardening questions.<br />
<br />
This gardening forum is perfect for people new to gardening or new to the Cottage Grove area. It is also perfect for seasoned gardeners who have more specific questions.<br />
<br />
Please join us. Our informal business meeting begins at 6 PM and the Gardening Forum runs from 7 to 8 PM. All guests and visitors welcome. Light refreshments provided. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, enter off the garden on Adams Street.colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-55066607174224953352018-09-22T08:43:00.000-07:002018-09-22T08:43:26.025-07:00Our Native Bees: October Presentation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdOr5NobV1ww5VMhO_SU9QZg-8WjQepkMG8t0oNxoek5IKYM0SQ8D9e6QN4ce36sskpxcgrkny6FrfqJvnTgZRGmghBUPSesvImbG_AN0eaAXKUPFty_jaFvaJLCttP5WXckdP4OzOx3v/s1600/bees.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="202" data-original-width="500" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdOr5NobV1ww5VMhO_SU9QZg-8WjQepkMG8t0oNxoek5IKYM0SQ8D9e6QN4ce36sskpxcgrkny6FrfqJvnTgZRGmghBUPSesvImbG_AN0eaAXKUPFty_jaFvaJLCttP5WXckdP4OzOx3v/s400/bees.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Pollination is necessary for most plants to reproduce, and pollinators—including bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, wasps, flies, and others—are happy to do the job.<br />
<br />
When talking about pollinators, people often think about honey bees, however honey bees are not native to Oregon and their populations are in decline. Oregon is home, though, to over 500 <i>native </i>bees some of which are better pollinators than the European honey bee. As gardeners, we can support our native bees and encourage them to pollinate our plants by adjusting our gardening habits.<br />
<br />
On Tuesday, October 2, Cottage Grove Garden Club welcomes Jimmie Rundall to learn about Oregon's native bees.<br />
<br />
Jimmie's presentation will include general descriptions of the 560 species of pollinator bees in Oregon as identified by Oregon State University. Jimmie will also talk about the differences between bees and wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets.<br />
<br />
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXa5fXKp67I4nOR6Pyc7W9tdrUccH2ic-xQXt2IwJhcaEueknMnAg5alK_8u5A0OKn3AA73OqEpvZ34nmhtXHK3ufdKDMF89d5S9Hldb9rcsyALbJRG_qGjeIslLkpOoxFK_IpAfYVrTi/s1600/36222156021_7cfd2c7e46_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYXa5fXKp67I4nOR6Pyc7W9tdrUccH2ic-xQXt2IwJhcaEueknMnAg5alK_8u5A0OKn3AA73OqEpvZ34nmhtXHK3ufdKDMF89d5S9Hldb9rcsyALbJRG_qGjeIslLkpOoxFK_IpAfYVrTi/s200/36222156021_7cfd2c7e46_z.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image from the Oregon Dept. of Agriculture<br />https://flic.kr/p/XbQ22p</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
Included in the presentation will be a short video to show what actually happens when a flower is being pollinated. And we'll learn the characteristics of honey bees, mason bees, and bumble bees which make them especially suited to pollinate different flowers.<br />
<br />
Finally, Jimmie's presentation will close with suggestions on how gardeners can help save our native pollinators.<br />
<br />
Our presenter, Jimmie Rundall grew up on a 40 acre fruit farm in eastern Oregon near La Grande, and graduated from OSU with a degree in structural engineering. After retiring in 1998, Jimmie took the Master Gardeners class and now teaches pruning and grafting, and supervises a fruit orchard with 115 fruit trees at the Grassroots Garden in Eugene.<br />
<br />
Garden Club meets at the First Presbyterian Church (on the corner of 3rd and Adams). Our business meeting begins at 6pm, Jimmie's presentation begins at 7pm. All guests and visitors invited! Refreshments provided.<br />
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-77183862119312241952018-08-27T20:33:00.000-07:002018-08-28T09:01:01.545-07:00What's Your Sign? Garden Art Project<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaeH4G8kmowAmkz-QiLLNxXueopb4SIcd-zpgMcTH2llwm1qOBajUkW6bf05_UznJm1JR9Uhyphenhyphen_R7SIIs-j8oYj7zWhHlA-2iQhgwSUMaRyY3P2cBbe7197Te2LwsDEjJP6o7wjuRjlFe2/s1600/GardenGate.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="284" data-original-width="600" height="189" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaeH4G8kmowAmkz-QiLLNxXueopb4SIcd-zpgMcTH2llwm1qOBajUkW6bf05_UznJm1JR9Uhyphenhyphen_R7SIIs-j8oYj7zWhHlA-2iQhgwSUMaRyY3P2cBbe7197Te2LwsDEjJP6o7wjuRjlFe2/s400/GardenGate.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<blockquote class="tr_bq" style="text-align: center;">
<i style="color: #b45f06; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; text-align: right;"><b>Free Weeds! Pull Your Own!</b></i><br />
<blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: magenta; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gardeners know all the dirt</span></b></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<b style="color: orange; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">never enough thyme</b></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<i style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: georgia, "times new roman", serif;">bless my bloomers</i></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Trespassers Will Be Composted!</span></span></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">time began in a garden</span></b></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Come Gather in Our Garden</span></b></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<span style="color: #38761d; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't remember planting this!</span></blockquote>
<blockquote class="tr_bq">
<i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This is my happy place.</span></i></blockquote>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHLGHH3s2p-fS5TXLIQahJ9M3NgLOoKOnaiCnjHTuGcHI734A4r-W3VHhc_b9eIUafHU4L0bFQClDrozbVE72tSjQF4VB669haqFYw4KTH9UdD6NiwzKwOCPAz95mvrNcqY_Y4z2v7PbT/s1600/GardenSign.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="352" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHLGHH3s2p-fS5TXLIQahJ9M3NgLOoKOnaiCnjHTuGcHI734A4r-W3VHhc_b9eIUafHU4L0bFQClDrozbVE72tSjQF4VB669haqFYw4KTH9UdD6NiwzKwOCPAz95mvrNcqY_Y4z2v7PbT/s320/GardenSign.jpg" width="187" /></a></div>
Whether it is funny, insightful, serious, or tongue-in-cheek, come join Cottage Grove Garden Club on Tuesday September 4 as we express ourselves creating signs for our gardens!<br />
<br />
First, at 6:00 pm we'll be getting back into the grove of our regular monthly meetings, then at 7:00 pm resident-artist Peggy Severns will help us create garden signs to proudly display in our own gardens.<br />
<br />
Are you more of a gardener than artist? Do not fear! Peggy will come equipped with all the supplies we'll need, including wood for painting on, stencils, paints and paintbrushes. You only need to bring your creativity and imagination.<br />
<br />
A few things to note: although Peggy says the acrylic paint we'll be using dries quickly, be prepared to take home a sign that is still slightly wet. Also, due to time constraints, we will not be able to apply top-coats to our signs, so if you are wanting to expose yours to the elements, plan on applying a varnish later.<br />
<br />
Please join us.<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6KxJzsAL6RtGJ6oeZMKswOeZBB099viYaDJS2zHY0s-QZv4CBsEzsRC1dIryI-5moJEHCUcnoZU4bqB6h3OQ0Jx57RZi3-AP6tkJISLbVtP04jxpMR2ZFmF3V5s3M6EOhJkjo4KUk9e88/s1600/Peggys_signs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6KxJzsAL6RtGJ6oeZMKswOeZBB099viYaDJS2zHY0s-QZv4CBsEzsRC1dIryI-5moJEHCUcnoZU4bqB6h3OQ0Jx57RZi3-AP6tkJISLbVtP04jxpMR2ZFmF3V5s3M6EOhJkjo4KUk9e88/s400/Peggys_signs.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A couple of the signs hanging from the eves of Peggy's porch.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<br />
Garden Club meets at the First Presbyterian Church (on the corner of 3rd and Adams). Our business meeting begins at 6pm and our sign creation begins at 7pm. All guests and visitors invited! Refreshments provided.
colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-3142236070230955492018-05-24T19:55:00.001-07:002018-05-24T19:55:28.095-07:00Constructing and Caring for Container Water Gardens: June 5 program<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVohCXSDkX2N1aJV_XAzcvemBLZlh8_ZMQ4sbPA8rzaPUUlstR-S1AMcBJUa078dupaW1HjIaZg3dQhYimnWHVtquwuO6SpgB7F_hZxnIukLX0Gj5xRRX_i3LMoVm35F_-XXhGOi8RruJ-/s1600/watergarden.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="361" data-original-width="600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVohCXSDkX2N1aJV_XAzcvemBLZlh8_ZMQ4sbPA8rzaPUUlstR-S1AMcBJUa078dupaW1HjIaZg3dQhYimnWHVtquwuO6SpgB7F_hZxnIukLX0Gj5xRRX_i3LMoVm35F_-XXhGOi8RruJ-/s400/watergarden.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Water hyacinths in a small water garden.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
A small water garden on a patio or deck provides a focal point and a sense of tranquility. And the best part -- it can’t be overwatered! Plus, water gardens do not need weeding and with the right balance of plants and water they are relatively maintenance free.<br />
<br />
On Tuesday, June 5, the Cottage Grove Garden Club welcomes Faye Forhan, who will talk about Constructing and Caring for Container Water Gardens. Faye is the past president of the Oregon Koi and Water Garden Society, the owner of two koi ponds and several water gardens, and a member of the Garden Club. Faye will demonstrate how to construct and care for a free-standing, pot-sized water garden, including how to pick the right container, how to select a pump, and the types of plants that work in our climate. Faye will also discuss potting material, dealing with mosquitoes, and water garden ornaments.<br />
<br />
This program will be good for people interested in water gardening but who don't know where to start, or those who already have a water garden and are looking for tips and tricks. Plus, the Garden Club will be raffling off the water garden that Faye creates as well as other water-garden goodies.<br />
<br />
Garden Club meets at the First Presbyterian Church (on the corner of 3rd and Adams). Our business meeting begins at 6pm and Faye's presentation will begin at 7pm. All guests and visitors invited!<br />
<br />
Please join us for our last formal presentation before the summer break.colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-40883628714140807252018-04-22T06:49:00.000-07:002018-04-22T06:49:49.584-07:00Living Soils: May 1st at Garden Club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4grghr6XYfqbDiVUiHM89uH87UfSRrkx8Jw9SVH0rDfwXOipcnyRTOGyfOls40HFnOukEVbFXx9SfyD4xg2NX1OT0OrdST8Wl0ZgUDfnIjfZUfA8IFpxhDGzGSPsp-bqKhdbb_nT6cDXm/s1600/soil2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="1164" height="269" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4grghr6XYfqbDiVUiHM89uH87UfSRrkx8Jw9SVH0rDfwXOipcnyRTOGyfOls40HFnOukEVbFXx9SfyD4xg2NX1OT0OrdST8Wl0ZgUDfnIjfZUfA8IFpxhDGzGSPsp-bqKhdbb_nT6cDXm/s320/soil2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
When you consider what is living in your garden, you may think of plants, worms, or ground beetles. Or possibly pests like gophers, slugs, and aphids. <i>Let’s go deeper than that.</i><br />
<br />
On Tuesday, May 1, Cottage Grove Garden Club will host Melissa Fery from the OSU Extension Service to talk about "Living Soils: Microorganisms and Soil Health." Melissa will discuss the life teeming beneath the soil's surface—the amazing microorganisms that help create a healthy soil which is fundamental for growing plants. Soil microbiology play important roles in nutrient cycling and the quality of our soil. While often unnoticed, there are millions to billions of microorganisms in a single gram of soil. Melissa will help us to fully appreciate bacteria, actinomycetes, fungi, and other soil microbiology. She will also discuss ways to manage our soils to maintain healthy, biodiverse gardens.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW-2KDY3K72y1Y3zGxFT-lwqlZUmtV6V0N6EohoRW2ZfR-Hqb20wZGjmTkvF4Al0YIXZDMtNfOGQ5wAe7qD3FmCBwSZE3I4uLwCfl1w1tyfzBrRzitKWX26-RVKoKGzbd8HphGtmbVM5f/s1600/Melissa_Fery2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="300" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUW-2KDY3K72y1Y3zGxFT-lwqlZUmtV6V0N6EohoRW2ZfR-Hqb20wZGjmTkvF4Al0YIXZDMtNfOGQ5wAe7qD3FmCBwSZE3I4uLwCfl1w1tyfzBrRzitKWX26-RVKoKGzbd8HphGtmbVM5f/s200/Melissa_Fery2.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<b>About our speaker</b>: Melissa Fery learned to enjoy gardening from her mom when growing up near Cottage Grove. After graduating from CGHS, she earned degrees in Crop Science and Environmental Soil Science at Oregon State University. Since 1998 Melissa has been working with Oregon’s diverse agriculture industry and has spent the last 13 years serving as a Small Farms Extension Agent with the OSU Extension Service. Melissa has also been enthusiastically supporting South Lane schools with farm and school garden educational experiences. She is in a happy place when kids are excited about soil, bugs, plants, and the natural world around them.<br />
<br />
Please join Cottage Grove Garden Club May 1st at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street. Our informal business meeting begins at 6pm, and we start learning about microorganisms and soil health at 7pm.<br />
<br />
<b>Next Month: Water Gardens with Faye Forhan on Tuesday June 5.</b>colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-63864295191880236882018-03-20T20:12:00.005-07:002018-03-25T07:10:43.572-07:00The Terroir of Chocolate: April 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
When is the last time you ate chocolate? Last night? Last
week? If you are anything like the typical American -- who eats roughly 9.5
pounds of chocolate a year -- it probably wasn’t that long ago.<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LpMha3hcfNJ81V1Qx6EvFlGeFw2sXeZka5SyfhGLWZxKXxG7jNMd7iQuE9wp9tKkmc0hbPz1i8RR5BcNib1WLPUCb-ZlKoNqE3959hxXMZ935Ao8agE1FI2455rk7E0M8uoJxSO6DV5a/s1600/CocoaBean-.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="464" data-original-width="600" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9LpMha3hcfNJ81V1Qx6EvFlGeFw2sXeZka5SyfhGLWZxKXxG7jNMd7iQuE9wp9tKkmc0hbPz1i8RR5BcNib1WLPUCb-ZlKoNqE3959hxXMZ935Ao8agE1FI2455rk7E0M8uoJxSO6DV5a/s320/CocoaBean-.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cocoa pod growing in St Lucia<br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">(photo credit <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/hobgadlng/32337373605/" target="_blank">Tee La Rosa</a>)</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>
<div style="text-align: left;">
</div>
Chocolate begins as the beans within the fruiting pod of the
cacao tree, <i>Theobroma cacao, </i>which<i> </i>is native to Central America and parts
of Mexico. Gardeners in Cottage Grove
probably aren’t growing their own cacao (<i>if
you are, let us know!</i>), because cacao trees grow in the tropics, within 20°
to the north and south of the Equator. Today, while cacao is still grown in
Central and South America, nearly 70% of the world’s crop is grown in West
Africa.<br />
<br />
Luckily for us, some of those cacao beans are making
their way to Cottage Grove and into the hands of Mike Caven, owner of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sanitychocolate/" target="_blank">Sanity Chocolate</a>. Mike began making chocolate from cacao beans more than 5 years ago
as a hobby. His passion for “bean-to-bar” chocolate got out of hand and last
fall, he and his wife Bob opened a store front on Main Street (at 1280 E Main
St, by Rally Coffee).</div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal">
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28468532_917098508449621_4123673989878375049_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d01f222c903d5562980374f4d21dab04&oe=5B4331F1" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28468532_917098508449621_4123673989878375049_n.jpg?_nc_cat=0&oh=d01f222c903d5562980374f4d21dab04&oe=5B4331F1" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Camino Verdé from Ecuador<br />
(Photo from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sanitychocolate/photos/a.554452398047569.1073741828.552358724923603/917098508449621/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">Sanity Chocolate</a>)<br />
<div>
<br /></div>
</td></tr>
</tbody></table>
</div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Mike begins with the cacao beans that arrive in large burlap bags. Through a three day process which includes roasting, shelling, and grinding, the beans become chocolate bars. However, these are not ordinary cacao beans that may also end up in a chocolate bar at the local box store. "One of our core values is working with ingredients that are not just sustainable for us and the environment, but are sustainable for the farmer, and in most cases, their community,” Mike told KLCC last fall.<o:p></o:p></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
On Tuesday, April 3, Mike Caven will be joining Cottage Grove Garden Club to talk about chocolate. We’ll learn how climate and the environment can impact the taste of chocolate, Sanity’s relationship with its chocolate brokers and famers, and how Mike’<span style="font-family: inherit;">s hobby transformed into a business. And, of course, we’ll be tasting chocolate! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Please join us at the <span style="background-color: white;">First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street</span>. Our informal business meeting begins at 6pm, and we sta</span>rt learning about and tasting chocolate at 7pm.<br />
<br />
<br />colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-82745493522503179052018-02-19T19:29:00.003-08:002018-02-26T18:53:43.033-08:00Making Compost & Compost Tea:March 6 at Garden Club<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
Experienced gardeners will tell you, we are not farmers of our vegetables and crops alone, especially if we are striving for productivity and health. We must be farmers of the soil itself, and most importantly, the organisms dwelling within that soil. For without those hard working soil microbes, our gardens just could not be productive and definitely not healthy. Compost is a big part of this story.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6wRUQmFczr86HdkQarrRvF7cfnay3yryoHfxStshclz0Q-Ue8z1HXV7RzHk6bqN0p7-HTJzWAER06W0dLpGvi2BSnlxRPVD9rynAHGoXmR7Kg3HmumqP3rPYbUJ1su1HbHfj-Ny0GOPy/s1600/compost.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="580" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK6wRUQmFczr86HdkQarrRvF7cfnay3yryoHfxStshclz0Q-Ue8z1HXV7RzHk6bqN0p7-HTJzWAER06W0dLpGvi2BSnlxRPVD9rynAHGoXmR7Kg3HmumqP3rPYbUJ1su1HbHfj-Ny0GOPy/s320/compost.png" width="320" /></a></div>
On March 6, at Garden Club we will be learning about the composting process with Andrea Mull. We'll learn what works and what doesn’t. Andrea will also discuss compost teas and the benefits we can gain from them.<br />
<br />
<div style="text-align: right;">
</div>
Please join the Cottage Grove Garden Club on <b>Tuesday, March 6</b> as we learn about composting from our own Andrea Mull. Andrea has been living and gardening in the Cottage Grove area for over 15 years and has worked for Territorial Seed Company for over 5 seasons, assisting in Vegetable Trials/Research and Customer Relations. She is especially passionate for unusual vegetables, ornamentals, and flowers. If you’ve heard Andrea talk before, you know she is full of hands-on practical information.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDr1O7SnE1gVbRu7EXfFzLMrqq9O02V4V9wIKgi5ov3l1oUgc__fz-e7bCaCr-K3zugPppZZkP8w9InTo25nkT-D8tQWecKl6diEMhAN5_u_q2T4_PeqUPh4B4ziGHe3vVGXvo-b5oOU9a/s1600/Andrea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1168" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDr1O7SnE1gVbRu7EXfFzLMrqq9O02V4V9wIKgi5ov3l1oUgc__fz-e7bCaCr-K3zugPppZZkP8w9InTo25nkT-D8tQWecKl6diEMhAN5_u_q2T4_PeqUPh4B4ziGHe3vVGXvo-b5oOU9a/s320/Andrea.jpg" width="233" /></a></div>
Cottage Grove Garden Club meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon. Our information business meeting begins at 6pm, Andrea’s presentation begins at 7pm after we enjoy light refreshments. All visitors and guests welcome.<br />
<br />
<b><span style="background-color: white; color: #741b47;">Upcoming Programs</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="background-color: white;">April 2: </span></span>Chocolate Tasting</b> with Sanity Chocolate<br />
<b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #741b47;">May 1:</span> </span>Improving Soil Health</b> with Melissa Fery<br />
<b><span style="color: #741b47;">June 5:</span> Water Gardens</b> with Faye Forhancolettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-19199575924049134922018-01-16T08:52:00.003-08:002018-01-16T08:52:55.401-08:00Rain Gardens: February 6 Presentation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAuMcd3xfhMwBPfLtov-UZMKZXYCtROHei5giaRFKyCRTxbXLVWSP_7plriAk8nXtCl-JO-DsLZyxgBP_XA1wIkbabsAdzZiSCO83jUQF-GQjC0gcX5d50Nzd4UKrAy-yfYa67zn6k7LG/s1600/1857Pearl_Photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJAuMcd3xfhMwBPfLtov-UZMKZXYCtROHei5giaRFKyCRTxbXLVWSP_7plriAk8nXtCl-JO-DsLZyxgBP_XA1wIkbabsAdzZiSCO83jUQF-GQjC0gcX5d50Nzd4UKrAy-yfYa67zn6k7LG/s400/1857Pearl_Photo.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">A rain garden is generally a small, planted depression or "sunken garden bed" in your yard where rain runoff from roofs, driveways, and other impervious surfaces is directed. Once in this garden, the rain water soaks into the ground naturally and is absorbed by plants and trees.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rain gardens mimic the way that natural forests, meadows, and wetlands process rainwater. They are </span>often planted with native plants, and b<span style="font-family: inherit;">esides being miniature stormwater treatment systems, rain gardens can also be designed to provide habitat for birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
On Tuesday, February 6, Kathy Eva, a public information specialist with the City of Eugene, will join Garden Club to discuss rain gardens, bioswells, and the plants that do well in them. Her presentation will include photos of rain gardens, discussion about soil types, plants, how to conduct a percolation test, and when and why a rain garden might be valuable.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKDCsIe4GAeBHJAMihlQozsmKlI5StHaXaKALq3YLdgOL3Cf16FDdve26G8WkTa9FOd80dMiHB5ZzyEa94mXzASXZZDRygs3_5dUB_3_eIGF0UfrrvCpKAwLRDHXdIBEAyLoDX37ebJeb/s1600/raingarden1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1063" data-original-width="1600" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwKDCsIe4GAeBHJAMihlQozsmKlI5StHaXaKALq3YLdgOL3Cf16FDdve26G8WkTa9FOd80dMiHB5ZzyEa94mXzASXZZDRygs3_5dUB_3_eIGF0UfrrvCpKAwLRDHXdIBEAyLoDX37ebJeb/s400/raingarden1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
Kathy's work with the city of Eugene focuses on informing and educating citizens about stormwater and surface water-related issues. She is also a member of the Lane Pollution Prevention Coalition, a multi-agency group, which works together to share pollution prevention tips about air, water, groundwater, drinking water, waste prevention and recycling. In addition, she on the steering committee for the statewide Clean Rivers Coalition whose mission is to help residents understand their role in protecting Oregon’s waters. This newly formed coalition is exploring how to reach and work with many groups and communities on a statewide and local level.<br />
<br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>The Garden Club's informational meeting begins at 6pm and Kathy's talk on Rain Gardens begins at 7. We meet at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams).
All visitors and guests welcome. Memberships encouraged! ($15 individual, $20 couple).</b><br />
<b style="background-color: purple;"><br /></b>
<b style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">Mark your calendars for these upcoming presentations:</span></b><br />
<span style="color: purple;">March 6, 2018</span>: Compost and Compost Tea with Andrea Mull<br />
<span style="color: purple;">April 3, 2018</span>: Chocolate Tasting with Sanity Chocolate<br />
<span style="color: purple;">May 1, 2018</span>: Improving Soil Health with Melissa Ferycolettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6577145859086534170.post-21427008454206075142017-12-31T07:37:00.000-08:002017-12-31T07:37:17.286-08:00Spring Garden Club Programs for 2018<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr44c-OS6_WFW3i-3pZJ65cnCkjF3AYeqi3KoO31aeYfPmUZASNtaS1ZLk_S6uKR58kK2MXVbOTG1PKQkia8AM69-gSwMirZ4I9B_4kpgq5rXmlZVvlPXA6wlwJn8O6Uos1Ycu0677oeEd/s1600/Spring+Programs+Sunflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1265" data-original-width="1600" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr44c-OS6_WFW3i-3pZJ65cnCkjF3AYeqi3KoO31aeYfPmUZASNtaS1ZLk_S6uKR58kK2MXVbOTG1PKQkia8AM69-gSwMirZ4I9B_4kpgq5rXmlZVvlPXA6wlwJn8O6Uos1Ycu0677oeEd/s320/Spring+Programs+Sunflower.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
</div>
It's a new year! That means a whole new line-up of programs and activities for the Cottage Grove Garden Club.<br />
<br />
Get out your calendars.... here's a list of what's in store this spring!<br />
<br />
January 2: <b>Organizational Meeting</b>. Catch up with your garden club friends, pay your dues for 2018, and help us do a little New Year's planning.<br />
<br />
February 6: <b>Rain Gardens and Rain Garden Plants </b>with Kathy Eva from the City of Eugene. Learn about rain gardens, swells, and the plants that do well in them.<br />
<br />
March 6: <b>Composting and Compost Tea</b>, with Andrea Mull. Learn practical steps for making and using compost.<br />
<br />
April 3: <b>Chocolate Tasting</b>, with Sanity Chocolate -- a locally owned and operated company which specializes in making bean to bar chocolate.<br />
<br />
May 1: <b>Improving Soil Health </b>with Melissa Fery. Learn how we can improve soil health in our gardens.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
All of these meetings to take place in the Friendship Hall at the First Presbyterian Church, 216 South 3rd Street (the corner of 3rd and Adams), Cottage Grove, Oregon, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Guests and Visitors invited. Refreshments provided.
colettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11530993206669133513noreply@blogger.com0