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May 21 Field Trip planned
Newsletter bull April 2015West Newbury Garden Club
nexT MeeTing HigHligHTsSpring into Your Garden and Think about Clematis
Cheryl Monroe of Garden in the Burrow will help us prioritize all the things we need to do to get our gardens ready for spring Additionally Cheryl will discuss Clematis plants ldquoqueen of the climbersrdquo ndash their many cultivars and extended blooming time Cheryl describes herself as a ldquoself-taught gardener for 17 years now a graduated Master Gardener specializing in clematis and garden designrdquo Learn more about gardening on Cherylrsquos website wwwgardenintheburrowcom
April 2 2015 645 pm Town Offices Annex 381 Main Street W N
Hosting the meetingChair Rosemarie McCobb Barbara Berkenbush Virginia Hallman Carol Hurn Clover Nally Pollyann Statom
Need a ride to the meetingCall Linda Schaeffer at 978-363-5251 wwwwngcorg
Itrsquos always fun to visit a large plant nursery with gardening friends Said to be seacoast New Hampshirersquos largest grower of perennials Rolling Green Nursery in Greenland NH does not disappoint Rolling Green Nursery is a nine-acre growerretailer garden center committed to raising healthy and vigorous plant material and providing horticultural advice From annuals and perenni-als to flowering shrubs and ornamental trees to extensive native selections they provide quality plants that enhance landscapes with color texture and beauty They also carry earth-friendly plant care products organic fertilizers containers gardening tools and gifts We will carpool and arrive in the morn-ing - tour shop then stop for lunch More details and sign-ups in May For more information visit their website rollinggreennurserycom
Newburyport Horticultural Society Books-in-Bloom Newburyport Library Saturday April 11th 630-900 pm Tickets - $25 (available at the library front desk)
Beautiful floral arrangements interpretive of a book refreshments beer amp wine musicand AMAZING silent auctionraffle items including a beautiful sterling starfish from MK Benatti Jewelers and a half day of gardening services with 2 certified gardeners from Garden Imprints worth over $350
3
Many homeowners use more than half their householdrsquos water on landscaping Here are some ways to cut down on water use in the garden
Use organic matter in your soil and mulch heavily
A 3-inch layer of compost turned into your soil at a 6-inch depth is estimated to increase the water holding capacity of that soil by 250 Soils composted in this manner can provide plants with water for up to a week between watering A pound of carbon (compost) equals 40 pounds of water retention
Use garden compost pine needles aged sawdust fall leaves andor straw to mulch For annual flowers and vegetables make sure that your compost is well aged or the soil microbes will rob the soil of needed nitrogen Read the entire article at httpblogseedsaversorgblogdrought-strategies-for-vegetable-gardening
Clay Pot Irrigation - a simple adaptation of ancient technique
Use an ordinary 25 cm (10 inch) terracotta pot Plug the hole with a wine cork Bury it almost up to its neck in the soil but not too deep so that soil falls into the pot Fill with water Add a terracotta lid
Plant seedlings or sow seeds 18 inches around the base of the pot Water will slowly seep out through the clay wall of the pot directly irrigating the soil around the pot As the roots grow they will wrap themselves around the pot The plants will take up almost all the water and because the water source is now in the ground evaporation is almost nilRead the entire article at httpwwwpermaculturecoukreaders-solutionsclay-pot-irrigation-simple-adaptation-ancient-technique
Despite cold weather members from the Newport Horticultural Society joined our club in welcoming Master Gardener and author Thomas Mickey to our March meeting A great turn out Mr Mickey presented a very interesting program about how the advertising revolution in the 1880s led to the proliferation of beautiful seed and nursery catalogues across America Seed catalogues and packets displayed mid-dle-class homes surrounded by sprawling lawns lush plants and the latest garden accessories Women in lovely dresses were portrayed amidst gardens bursting with color suggesting that all one had to do was buy seeds and these gardens would be replicated ndash no muss fuss or dirty fingernails Contrary to our image of a English ldquocottage gardenrdquo with densely planted flowers of varying heights these catalogues promoted and Americans adopted the English formal garden featuring large expanses of lawn specimen trees and vegetable and herb gardens planted out of sight His blog and book Americarsquos Romance with the English Garden are at ameri-cangardeningnet
Joan Tranfaglia reminded the audience about the March 19th program at the GAR Library entitled Growing Native in New England Joan also requested that members consider serving on the clubrsquos Program Committee
lasT MeeTingrsquos HigHligHTs americarsquos romance With the english garden How it all Began
The Board met on March 16th They reviewed a summary of recommendations that the clubrsquos Ferry Lane Park Committee has prepared regarding improvements to Ferry Lane Park These recommendations will be shared with the townrsquos Board of Selectmen with a proposal that the Town and WNGC collaborate on restoring this area to its former beauty Also discussed were upcoming events including the Art in Bloom program in April a club field trip to Rolling Green Nursery in May the May 30th plant sale and a shared 2016 program that will be held with Newburyport Horticultural Society Jane Jeffers President and Elise Henrichs Recording Secretary announced that they will be stepping down from the Board A nomination committee will be formed to prepare a slate of nominees
Saving Water in the Garden
Board Meeting Highlights
Some books change our lives Gardener Michele Augeri said her vision of looking at gardens and gardening changed dramatically when she read Noahrsquos Garden ndash Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Backyards by Susan Stein In her recent presentation at the GAR Library Michele described how our landscape style of neat yards and gardens has dev-astated suburban ecology wiping out entire communities of plants and animals by stripping bare their habitats and destroying their food supplies Living in Newbury Michele has researched what native plants thrive in our area and worked with her yard toward a balance of native flowers and plantings insects and wildlife
Back To nature
3
Opening dates for area greenhousesbull Knapprsquos West Newbury
March 16th MON - FRI 9 am-3 pm SAT 10 am-3 pm
bull Pettingill Farm Salisbury April 17th 9 am-5 pm daily
bull Beach Plum Farms Salisbury MON - SAT 8 am-5 pm SUN 9 am-5 pm
bull Cottage Gardens Haverhill open
bull Nunanrsquos FloristGarden Center Georgetown MON-FRI 730 am - 5 pm SUN 9 am-5 pm Note Linda Zukas is now at Nunanrsquos (from Churchillrsquos)
bull Wolf Hill Garden Center Ipswich March 30th open every day
Consider Forcing SpringGather items for sale soon such as Daffodils Hyacinth Tulips Pansies and Primrose Put them outside in a pot Add remove swap and plant in the garden for next year when plants have finished blooming Bring the pot in the garage when therersquos still danger of frost - perhaps into May this year
Garden Planning iTeMs oF inTeresT Saturday April 4th Easter Centerpiece Workshop Tower Hill Botanical Garden 2-400 PM Wersquoll be constructing wild and whimsical centerpieces for your Easter table using the seasonrsquos best blooms The class will include lessons in arrangement shape color selection and proportion Instructor Kay-lyn Hewitt Member $90 Non-member $100 For more information e-mail registrartowerhillbgorg or call 508-869-6111x124
Tuesday April 7th Haverhill Garden Club Spring Gardening Forum Amvets Hall at 576 Primrose St Haverhill 630 pm Tovah Martin is a perennial heirloom vegetable and cottage gar-dener and has recently earned her accreditation from NOFA as an Organic Land Care professional Beyond the garden outdoors her areas of specialty also include decades of experience with tropicals especially begonias in windowsills greenhouses and otherwise She is an accomplished author with more than a dozen titles to her credit She has been awarded an Honorary Membership in The Garden Club of America and was named one of the top 10 garden educators by People Places and Plants Magazine In addition the Massachusetts Horticultural Society honored her with their Gold Medal$500 per person admission includes door prizes discount coupons for Nunanrsquos Nursery and refreshments Plenty of parking More infor-mation and directions Susan Schumacher 978372-8080 or e-mail susanrschumachercomcastnet Thursday April 16th Color Gardens Beautiful Perennial Combina-tions for Spring through Frost 700 - 830 pmParkman Room of Elm Bank Education Building Gain ideas for both the sunny and shady border combinations from spring through fall Color theory and texture are both introduced as design tools to create your own beautiful gardens Maria von Brinck-en APLD will highlight examples from gardens in New England the US and abroad Mass Hort Members $10 Non-Members $15
April 24th - April 25th Nantucket Islandrsquos Daffodil FestivalPettengill Farm and Groups Inc extend an invitation to the 2015 Nantucket Island Daffodil Festival Bus Tour This 2-day event includes a visit to Heritage Plantation in Sandwich lobster bake at local restau-rant overnight stay with breakfast ferry transportation daffodil fes-tival and tour of Nantucket Further Information including cost and registration can be found by calling Pettingill Farm at 978-462-3675
Saturday April 25th Great Perennials with Steve Hebert of The Plant Group 1000 -1115 am at Lake Street Garden Center Salem NH
(Green titles below are hot web links)
Be careful wersquore all anxious to be in the garden but if your footprint is shiny it is still too wet Better to wash your pots and condtion tools
West Newbury Garden ClubP O Box 11West Newbury MA 01985
Music in BloomApril 26 at 400 pmPriscilla Styer will present Music in Bloom at the Groveland Congregational Church Cost is $12 as a fund raiser for the church Her sister-in-law will play the piano while Priscilla makes flower arrangements The program starts with April in Paris and will end with Phantom of the Opera All are invited
Art in Bloom Friday April 25th - Monday April 27th Museum of Fine Arts Boston MA 10am ndash 445pm Included with MFA Admission FeeGarden clubs and professional designers from across New England including our garden club create floral arrangements inspired by the MFArsquos works of art Highlights this year include a thrilling Friday night Bubbles and Blossoms Preview Party on April 24 The popular Membersrsquo Night is Saturday April 25 and Family Day with childrenrsquos activities is Sunday April 26 Enjoy elegant Tea being offered in the Koch Gallery Saturday Sunday and Monday April 25-27
4
Music and arT in BlooM parTy
Visit our website TODAY wwwwngcorg
You will find links to upcoming events and gardening resources as well as copies of newsletters the clubrsquos history and much more
Artwork that Priscilla Styer and Jane Jeffers will interpret for Art in Bloom
3
Many homeowners use more than half their householdrsquos water on landscaping Here are some ways to cut down on water use in the garden
Use organic matter in your soil and mulch heavily
A 3-inch layer of compost turned into your soil at a 6-inch depth is estimated to increase the water holding capacity of that soil by 250 Soils composted in this manner can provide plants with water for up to a week between watering A pound of carbon (compost) equals 40 pounds of water retention
Use garden compost pine needles aged sawdust fall leaves andor straw to mulch For annual flowers and vegetables make sure that your compost is well aged or the soil microbes will rob the soil of needed nitrogen Read the entire article at httpblogseedsaversorgblogdrought-strategies-for-vegetable-gardening
Clay Pot Irrigation - a simple adaptation of ancient technique
Use an ordinary 25 cm (10 inch) terracotta pot Plug the hole with a wine cork Bury it almost up to its neck in the soil but not too deep so that soil falls into the pot Fill with water Add a terracotta lid
Plant seedlings or sow seeds 18 inches around the base of the pot Water will slowly seep out through the clay wall of the pot directly irrigating the soil around the pot As the roots grow they will wrap themselves around the pot The plants will take up almost all the water and because the water source is now in the ground evaporation is almost nilRead the entire article at httpwwwpermaculturecoukreaders-solutionsclay-pot-irrigation-simple-adaptation-ancient-technique
Despite cold weather members from the Newport Horticultural Society joined our club in welcoming Master Gardener and author Thomas Mickey to our March meeting A great turn out Mr Mickey presented a very interesting program about how the advertising revolution in the 1880s led to the proliferation of beautiful seed and nursery catalogues across America Seed catalogues and packets displayed mid-dle-class homes surrounded by sprawling lawns lush plants and the latest garden accessories Women in lovely dresses were portrayed amidst gardens bursting with color suggesting that all one had to do was buy seeds and these gardens would be replicated ndash no muss fuss or dirty fingernails Contrary to our image of a English ldquocottage gardenrdquo with densely planted flowers of varying heights these catalogues promoted and Americans adopted the English formal garden featuring large expanses of lawn specimen trees and vegetable and herb gardens planted out of sight His blog and book Americarsquos Romance with the English Garden are at ameri-cangardeningnet
Joan Tranfaglia reminded the audience about the March 19th program at the GAR Library entitled Growing Native in New England Joan also requested that members consider serving on the clubrsquos Program Committee
lasT MeeTingrsquos HigHligHTs americarsquos romance With the english garden How it all Began
The Board met on March 16th They reviewed a summary of recommendations that the clubrsquos Ferry Lane Park Committee has prepared regarding improvements to Ferry Lane Park These recommendations will be shared with the townrsquos Board of Selectmen with a proposal that the Town and WNGC collaborate on restoring this area to its former beauty Also discussed were upcoming events including the Art in Bloom program in April a club field trip to Rolling Green Nursery in May the May 30th plant sale and a shared 2016 program that will be held with Newburyport Horticultural Society Jane Jeffers President and Elise Henrichs Recording Secretary announced that they will be stepping down from the Board A nomination committee will be formed to prepare a slate of nominees
Saving Water in the Garden
Board Meeting Highlights
Some books change our lives Gardener Michele Augeri said her vision of looking at gardens and gardening changed dramatically when she read Noahrsquos Garden ndash Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Backyards by Susan Stein In her recent presentation at the GAR Library Michele described how our landscape style of neat yards and gardens has dev-astated suburban ecology wiping out entire communities of plants and animals by stripping bare their habitats and destroying their food supplies Living in Newbury Michele has researched what native plants thrive in our area and worked with her yard toward a balance of native flowers and plantings insects and wildlife
Back To nature
3
Opening dates for area greenhousesbull Knapprsquos West Newbury
March 16th MON - FRI 9 am-3 pm SAT 10 am-3 pm
bull Pettingill Farm Salisbury April 17th 9 am-5 pm daily
bull Beach Plum Farms Salisbury MON - SAT 8 am-5 pm SUN 9 am-5 pm
bull Cottage Gardens Haverhill open
bull Nunanrsquos FloristGarden Center Georgetown MON-FRI 730 am - 5 pm SUN 9 am-5 pm Note Linda Zukas is now at Nunanrsquos (from Churchillrsquos)
bull Wolf Hill Garden Center Ipswich March 30th open every day
Consider Forcing SpringGather items for sale soon such as Daffodils Hyacinth Tulips Pansies and Primrose Put them outside in a pot Add remove swap and plant in the garden for next year when plants have finished blooming Bring the pot in the garage when therersquos still danger of frost - perhaps into May this year
Garden Planning iTeMs oF inTeresT Saturday April 4th Easter Centerpiece Workshop Tower Hill Botanical Garden 2-400 PM Wersquoll be constructing wild and whimsical centerpieces for your Easter table using the seasonrsquos best blooms The class will include lessons in arrangement shape color selection and proportion Instructor Kay-lyn Hewitt Member $90 Non-member $100 For more information e-mail registrartowerhillbgorg or call 508-869-6111x124
Tuesday April 7th Haverhill Garden Club Spring Gardening Forum Amvets Hall at 576 Primrose St Haverhill 630 pm Tovah Martin is a perennial heirloom vegetable and cottage gar-dener and has recently earned her accreditation from NOFA as an Organic Land Care professional Beyond the garden outdoors her areas of specialty also include decades of experience with tropicals especially begonias in windowsills greenhouses and otherwise She is an accomplished author with more than a dozen titles to her credit She has been awarded an Honorary Membership in The Garden Club of America and was named one of the top 10 garden educators by People Places and Plants Magazine In addition the Massachusetts Horticultural Society honored her with their Gold Medal$500 per person admission includes door prizes discount coupons for Nunanrsquos Nursery and refreshments Plenty of parking More infor-mation and directions Susan Schumacher 978372-8080 or e-mail susanrschumachercomcastnet Thursday April 16th Color Gardens Beautiful Perennial Combina-tions for Spring through Frost 700 - 830 pmParkman Room of Elm Bank Education Building Gain ideas for both the sunny and shady border combinations from spring through fall Color theory and texture are both introduced as design tools to create your own beautiful gardens Maria von Brinck-en APLD will highlight examples from gardens in New England the US and abroad Mass Hort Members $10 Non-Members $15
April 24th - April 25th Nantucket Islandrsquos Daffodil FestivalPettengill Farm and Groups Inc extend an invitation to the 2015 Nantucket Island Daffodil Festival Bus Tour This 2-day event includes a visit to Heritage Plantation in Sandwich lobster bake at local restau-rant overnight stay with breakfast ferry transportation daffodil fes-tival and tour of Nantucket Further Information including cost and registration can be found by calling Pettingill Farm at 978-462-3675
Saturday April 25th Great Perennials with Steve Hebert of The Plant Group 1000 -1115 am at Lake Street Garden Center Salem NH
(Green titles below are hot web links)
Be careful wersquore all anxious to be in the garden but if your footprint is shiny it is still too wet Better to wash your pots and condtion tools
West Newbury Garden ClubP O Box 11West Newbury MA 01985
Music in BloomApril 26 at 400 pmPriscilla Styer will present Music in Bloom at the Groveland Congregational Church Cost is $12 as a fund raiser for the church Her sister-in-law will play the piano while Priscilla makes flower arrangements The program starts with April in Paris and will end with Phantom of the Opera All are invited
Art in Bloom Friday April 25th - Monday April 27th Museum of Fine Arts Boston MA 10am ndash 445pm Included with MFA Admission FeeGarden clubs and professional designers from across New England including our garden club create floral arrangements inspired by the MFArsquos works of art Highlights this year include a thrilling Friday night Bubbles and Blossoms Preview Party on April 24 The popular Membersrsquo Night is Saturday April 25 and Family Day with childrenrsquos activities is Sunday April 26 Enjoy elegant Tea being offered in the Koch Gallery Saturday Sunday and Monday April 25-27
4
Music and arT in BlooM parTy
Visit our website TODAY wwwwngcorg
You will find links to upcoming events and gardening resources as well as copies of newsletters the clubrsquos history and much more
Artwork that Priscilla Styer and Jane Jeffers will interpret for Art in Bloom
3
Opening dates for area greenhousesbull Knapprsquos West Newbury
March 16th MON - FRI 9 am-3 pm SAT 10 am-3 pm
bull Pettingill Farm Salisbury April 17th 9 am-5 pm daily
bull Beach Plum Farms Salisbury MON - SAT 8 am-5 pm SUN 9 am-5 pm
bull Cottage Gardens Haverhill open
bull Nunanrsquos FloristGarden Center Georgetown MON-FRI 730 am - 5 pm SUN 9 am-5 pm Note Linda Zukas is now at Nunanrsquos (from Churchillrsquos)
bull Wolf Hill Garden Center Ipswich March 30th open every day
Consider Forcing SpringGather items for sale soon such as Daffodils Hyacinth Tulips Pansies and Primrose Put them outside in a pot Add remove swap and plant in the garden for next year when plants have finished blooming Bring the pot in the garage when therersquos still danger of frost - perhaps into May this year
Garden Planning iTeMs oF inTeresT Saturday April 4th Easter Centerpiece Workshop Tower Hill Botanical Garden 2-400 PM Wersquoll be constructing wild and whimsical centerpieces for your Easter table using the seasonrsquos best blooms The class will include lessons in arrangement shape color selection and proportion Instructor Kay-lyn Hewitt Member $90 Non-member $100 For more information e-mail registrartowerhillbgorg or call 508-869-6111x124
Tuesday April 7th Haverhill Garden Club Spring Gardening Forum Amvets Hall at 576 Primrose St Haverhill 630 pm Tovah Martin is a perennial heirloom vegetable and cottage gar-dener and has recently earned her accreditation from NOFA as an Organic Land Care professional Beyond the garden outdoors her areas of specialty also include decades of experience with tropicals especially begonias in windowsills greenhouses and otherwise She is an accomplished author with more than a dozen titles to her credit She has been awarded an Honorary Membership in The Garden Club of America and was named one of the top 10 garden educators by People Places and Plants Magazine In addition the Massachusetts Horticultural Society honored her with their Gold Medal$500 per person admission includes door prizes discount coupons for Nunanrsquos Nursery and refreshments Plenty of parking More infor-mation and directions Susan Schumacher 978372-8080 or e-mail susanrschumachercomcastnet Thursday April 16th Color Gardens Beautiful Perennial Combina-tions for Spring through Frost 700 - 830 pmParkman Room of Elm Bank Education Building Gain ideas for both the sunny and shady border combinations from spring through fall Color theory and texture are both introduced as design tools to create your own beautiful gardens Maria von Brinck-en APLD will highlight examples from gardens in New England the US and abroad Mass Hort Members $10 Non-Members $15
April 24th - April 25th Nantucket Islandrsquos Daffodil FestivalPettengill Farm and Groups Inc extend an invitation to the 2015 Nantucket Island Daffodil Festival Bus Tour This 2-day event includes a visit to Heritage Plantation in Sandwich lobster bake at local restau-rant overnight stay with breakfast ferry transportation daffodil fes-tival and tour of Nantucket Further Information including cost and registration can be found by calling Pettingill Farm at 978-462-3675
Saturday April 25th Great Perennials with Steve Hebert of The Plant Group 1000 -1115 am at Lake Street Garden Center Salem NH
(Green titles below are hot web links)
Be careful wersquore all anxious to be in the garden but if your footprint is shiny it is still too wet Better to wash your pots and condtion tools
West Newbury Garden ClubP O Box 11West Newbury MA 01985
Music in BloomApril 26 at 400 pmPriscilla Styer will present Music in Bloom at the Groveland Congregational Church Cost is $12 as a fund raiser for the church Her sister-in-law will play the piano while Priscilla makes flower arrangements The program starts with April in Paris and will end with Phantom of the Opera All are invited
Art in Bloom Friday April 25th - Monday April 27th Museum of Fine Arts Boston MA 10am ndash 445pm Included with MFA Admission FeeGarden clubs and professional designers from across New England including our garden club create floral arrangements inspired by the MFArsquos works of art Highlights this year include a thrilling Friday night Bubbles and Blossoms Preview Party on April 24 The popular Membersrsquo Night is Saturday April 25 and Family Day with childrenrsquos activities is Sunday April 26 Enjoy elegant Tea being offered in the Koch Gallery Saturday Sunday and Monday April 25-27
4
Music and arT in BlooM parTy
Visit our website TODAY wwwwngcorg
You will find links to upcoming events and gardening resources as well as copies of newsletters the clubrsquos history and much more
Artwork that Priscilla Styer and Jane Jeffers will interpret for Art in Bloom
West Newbury Garden ClubP O Box 11West Newbury MA 01985
Music in BloomApril 26 at 400 pmPriscilla Styer will present Music in Bloom at the Groveland Congregational Church Cost is $12 as a fund raiser for the church Her sister-in-law will play the piano while Priscilla makes flower arrangements The program starts with April in Paris and will end with Phantom of the Opera All are invited
Art in Bloom Friday April 25th - Monday April 27th Museum of Fine Arts Boston MA 10am ndash 445pm Included with MFA Admission FeeGarden clubs and professional designers from across New England including our garden club create floral arrangements inspired by the MFArsquos works of art Highlights this year include a thrilling Friday night Bubbles and Blossoms Preview Party on April 24 The popular Membersrsquo Night is Saturday April 25 and Family Day with childrenrsquos activities is Sunday April 26 Enjoy elegant Tea being offered in the Koch Gallery Saturday Sunday and Monday April 25-27
4
Music and arT in BlooM parTy
Visit our website TODAY wwwwngcorg
You will find links to upcoming events and gardening resources as well as copies of newsletters the clubrsquos history and much more
Artwork that Priscilla Styer and Jane Jeffers will interpret for Art in Bloom
