At our February meeting we made Hypertufa Planters at Lizzie’s Garden. The tropical weather inside the greenhouse was a treat since it was only 5 degrees out side. Here are Hyertufa directions from Lizzie on how to make a hypertufa planter.
Horticulture Report – February 2015
General Garden Care
Continue to order seed, bulb, and nursery catalogs to assist in planning your garden for the upcoming year.
Unseasonably warm and dry winter weather will further stress plants that were not watered adequately during a dry Chicago autumn. During periods of winter thaw, water evergreens, broadleaved evergreens, and conifers as needed. Water newly planted trees and shrubs and all plants, including turf, that might be in the path of salt spray from salted roads. Continue reading “Horticulture Report – February 2015”
Horticulture Report -January 2015
General Garden Care Order seed, bulb, and nursery catalogs to assist in planning your garden for the new year. Recycle Christmas tree branches (cut into 2- to 3-foot sections), swags, wreaths, and other evergreen material as mulch for garden and perennial beds. Continue reading “Horticulture Report -January 2015”
Horticulture Report – December 2014
General Garden Care
Mulch perennial beds once the ground has frozen hard. Apply 2 to 4 inches of shredded bark, composted manure or garden compost, if not done already. Evergreen boughs from seasonal wreaths or small sections of Christmas tree branches may also be used as winter protection on garden beds. Continue reading “Horticulture Report – December 2014”
Happy Holidays!
These beautiful arrangements were created by Walter Fedyshyn at our December meeting.
Wheaton Library Flowers
Did you see this charming flower arrangement at the Wheaton Public Library? Our club members take turns providing the library with a fresh arrangement every week as one of our Civics Projects.
Spring Planters for Metropolitan Family Services
The Secret Garden
Be be sure to visit “The Secret Garden”, a Petite Standard Flower Show, presented by The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Monday April 28, 2014, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel, 933 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL. We are proud to have an entry from one of our very own members!
Happy Holidays!
These beautiful arrangements were created by Walter Fedyshyn at our December meeting.
Rhythm and Blooms Flower Show a Success!
