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!
Horticultural Report – April 2014
What to Do in the Garden in April
In the Edible Garden
• Erect climbing material for vining crops like peas, pole beans, gourds and cucumbers.
• Add compost to soil.
• Plant fruit trees, grapes, raspberries and blackberries.
In the Ornamental Garden
• Place stakes around plants now so plants can grow through stakes. The cheap green tomato cages sold in most garden centers work well to support many plants.
• Divide perennials when they resume growth. Divide poppies, peonies and iris in late summer to early fall. 4-inch diameter sections work best. Rake back mulch around roses Continue reading “Horticultural Report – April 2014”
Horticultural Report – March 2014
The Ornamental Garden:
• Prune woody plants to remove any dead, weak, diseased or crossing branches.
• Trim back Russian Sage and Butterfly Bushes to a height of 6” – 8”.
• Prune yews (Taxus) in late March. Continue reading “Horticultural Report – March 2014”
Happy Holidays!
These beautiful arrangements were created by Walter Fedyshyn at our December meeting.
Winter Planters for Metropolitan Family Services
November Horticulture Report
The Ornamental Garden:
- Plant spring-flowering bulbs as long as the ground is not frozen.
- Protect evergreen trees and shrubs with an additional watering this month.
- Prune deciduous shrubs and trees. Once leaves have fallen it is much easier to see the Continue reading “November Horticulture Report”
Rhythm and Blooms Flower Show a Success!
October 2013 Horticulture Report
In the Ornamental Garden:
- Rake up leaves, twigs from crabapple trees to reduce apple scab.
- Dig up dahlia bulbs after a hard frost. Cut back the tops. Dry in warm sun for 2 days and brush off the soil. Dust with a fungicide and store in vermiculite.
- Lift and harvest tender bulbs and corms such as cannas, caladiums, gladiolas, and Continue reading “October 2013 Horticulture Report”