Tis the Season

We may not have snow, but we have other traditions. Thanks to all who participated, especially Marcia's and Jane's leadership.

November 8

Elect to go to the meeting at the Castine Historical Society's Mitchell Room(follow the rail to the basement). Judy Berke will speak about Winter Greens, her personal experience, as well as about the Natural Resources Council.

Enjoy the following:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/27920977?title=0&%3bbyline=0&%3bportrait=0href=

Oct 11: Fernwood

Eyes were wide open as Rick Sawyer gave a presentation about shade plants. He also recommended milorganite to keep deer away. See his website at Fernwoodnursery.com.

The November 8 meeting will be at the Mitchell Room of the Castine Historical Society. Judy Berk will be the guest speaker(on the staff of the Natural Resources Council of Maine

and a avid organic gardener on her Ocean Glimpse Farm in Northport).

Adam's School: Worms and Rotten Tomatoes, Oh My!

Thank You Sandra

Japanese Beetle Combat

A dust called Sevin-5 can be sprinkled on plants. It works.

From the internet:

"Sevin® is suitable for virtually any outdoor insect problem. Use Sevin on vegetables, fruits, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and lawns (granules and dust products only). It doesn't penetrate plant tissue and it is easily broken down by the environment. Sevin has been widely tested. With over 1,000 toxicology studies conducted to date, you are assured of a proven product. Professionals have trusted Sevin for more than 30 years. And you should too."

Lee Schneller Speaks

Perreniels galore for all times was the focus of Lee's talk. Tree Guard to combat animal damage and Serrenade to prevent fungal and bacterial attack of leaves were some of the indorsements she made after testing and using.

Program Highlights

Our speakers have websites:

Lee Schneller @ www.LeeSchneller.com

Sharon Lovejoy@ www.sharonlovejoy.com

Sandra Suggests

CLICK ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND HOLD TO SEE THE EVENTS OF THE AFTERNOON:

12:30--container gardening demo at the waterfront gazebo

Many local garden suppliers carry Johnny Seeds: Mainescape, True Value; the website has a great catalogue.

http://www.johnnyseeds.com/t-JSSAdvantage.aspx?source=E_JSSAdvntage_0711_HGCM

Bucksport News

Lois Berg Stack from the University of Maine In Orono would like to expand her direct contact mailing list to more efficiently alert us to classes available to gardeners from Bangor andPenobscot Bay through DownEast. If you or another representative of your club would like to receive that information directly from Lois, please contact her at lois.stack@maine.edu and she will gladly put you on her mailing list. She is offering a wide variety of helpful classes this growing season.

The Plant Sale 2011

The Plant Sale

Castine Aerbor Day

CGC President Sandra started a new tradition by presenting potentillas to fifth grade students.

MMA President also recived a potentilla in appreciation of support for the Elm Tree Committee.

Plants, Plants, Plants

The Plant Sale depends on your energy, your plants, and your gardens. Call Janet to let her know how you can help.

The Big Dig is May 10th, 9 AM at Lyn's

Set_up is May 20th, 9 AM at Emerson Hall

The Sale is May 21st, 10 to 12 at Emerson Hall

To guarantee your geranium wants, call Janet by May 4.

Join us 11 AM at the Adams School to give MMA President Brennan and Adams School fifth grade students Potentillas to plant. May 17th is Castine Arbor Day.

Need plants: Letha is planning a trip to Hummingbird Farm in Turner on May 4th and has offered to pick up vines for you. Please go to www.hummingbirdfarm.net website to see what is available. Email your requests to Letha. She will check in advance on the availability of your choices. Letha will pay for your plants and then collect from you. She has adequate space in her truck but needs to have your orders as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Letha.

An Invitation from Alvion Kimball

You're invited to attend a presentation by author, gardener and horticulturist Bill Cullina titled "Understanding Perennials, a new look at an old favorite" at the Neighborhood House at the end of Main St in Northeast Harbor at 1:30 PM on Thursday, March 10th. He is an entertaining speaker as well as a respected gardener. The presentation is open to all master gardeners, garden club members and our friends.
Bill is the author of a delightful book with the same title as his presentation. Google "William Cullina" and check him out. Bill is an author, photographer and botanist. He is the Director of Horticulture/Plant Curator of the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens and an active member of the New England Wildflower Society. You'll enjoy his presentation courtesy of the Bar Harbor Garden Club. Hope to see you there.
Cheers, Alvion

Many of you remember last year's visit from Hammon Buck, owner of Plants Unlimited. Check his website for this years events and savings: http://www.plants-unlimited.com/

A new florist in Bucksport at www.sheehansflorist.com

Greenhouse, anyone? Tom Adamo will be presenting a slide show and description of affordable greenhouses on March 19 at the Reversing Falls Sanctuary(continue past the Bagaduce lunch, take a left, building near the Church on the right.

Hello, whereever you are!

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The Shore Rd.

Greetings from your new blogster. I hope to encourage everyone to share their gardening thoughts. You don't have to be in Castine to be part of the blog club. Feel free to email me or register to the site and share words or pictures.

Jessie Richard