Lura Wampler introduced us at the April meeting to this wonderful, playful and informative website on planting, growing and everything else you always wanted to know about Tomatoes.
Liz Nicholas gave a wonderful presentation at the March
Meeting on planting a ‘bug tub’ – plants that attract good bugs to help protect
your garden from by reducing pest bugs. For detailed information, download the full
set of instructions for building your own ‘bug tub’.
The Master Gardner that was so helpful to Liz is Linda
Seacrist. She is with the PSU Extension
service at their Chambersburg office, 717 263 9228.
Liz purchased the galvanized tub from Home Depot and the
wooden stand with wheels from Lowes.
Both were under $20 each.
Get the latest update on this highly invasive wood boring beetle that was first discovered in Michigan in 2002. It is causing severe damage to Ash trees and has now been detected in Bucks County. It is recommended if you live in SE Pennsylvania to have your Ash trees inspected to determine if they have been affected.
Follow Mike McGrath on this informative website where he gives fiercely organic advice to all gardeners. Former Editor-in-Chief of Organic Magazine from 1991-1997 and author of numerous books, he is the host of a weekly, national syndicated radio show on NPR. Get answers to all those garden questions you've been eager to ask! www.youbetyourgarden
Plant Source brings together three of the most prestigious horticultural foundations; Chanticleer, the Hardy Plant Society and Scott Arboretum to provide local area gardeners with information about where to find plants at retail and wholesale nurseries, garden centers, plant society and public garden sales.
For the Best in Organic Products visit the Dr. Earth Company
Milo Lou Shammas created a company whose philosophy and line of organic lawn and garden products would elevate organic gardening to a new level. It would shake up an industry and wake up a world made sick by unhealthy practices. He wanted healing for the soil that feeds people, for the people themselves, and for the planet. That’s why the company is named “Dr. Earth®.”
Lura Wampler introduced us to author, garden and food writer, photographer and pioneer in the field of edible landscaping, Rosalind Creasy. Rosalind is passionate about growing edibles in the garden. View her creative and amazing gardens:
The Hardy Plant Society is a non profit volunteer organization for gardeners in the Mid-Atlantic region. They encourage gardeners from beginners to professionls to learn more about horticulture and to share skills, knowledge and plants with each other. To find out about membership: www.hardyplant.org
GW Pruning Calendar Susan Ayres and her committee has prepared a comprehensive perennial pruning guide. Click the link below to download the Excel file for easy access at any time. If you don't have Excel on your computer, download the PDF version.
