We all had a great time at the March meeting. About 12 members and guests participated. Refreshments were provided by Kris H and Ruth A. Here are a few pictures of the evening.
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| Kris conducting the meeting |
Marilyn Kooiker speaking about the community garden at Faith Lutheran Church
Cedar plank competition judging by members.
Lots of great entries.
Entries will be donated to the club to sell at our plant sale and Grantoberfest.
Pam's bird house won first prize while Mary G took second and third for her trivets and garden caddy!
Georgianne conducted the seed starting workshop while members nibbled!
Kris talked about watering plants from below, placing a perforated flat of seeded starter soil into another flat of water, thus allowing to soil to soak up the moisture. It is important to pour off the excess water from the bottom flat to avoid too much moisture which will encourage mold formation. Watering from the bottom prevents seeds from being washed around and a top hard crust forming on top of the soil.
Georgianna talked about how to use items we have at home to help make seed starting easier such as milk cartons to get good roots on tomato plants, toilet tissue rolls to keep away cut worms and half of a gallon milk jug to protect transplants from cold night temps.
Keeping seedlings watered, exposed to sufficient light and warmth and adding a fan to toughen the stems and reduce mold are all key to successful seed starting!
Marigold seedling four days later!!
It is so fun to watch the little plants grow!
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