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“Hardening Off” is the process of allowing plants to adjust from pampered conditions indoors to the harsher conditions outdoors. Seedlings especially need to adjust slowly to the harsh full sun, night temperatures, rains and winds. If you do not allow your plants to adjust slowly, the shock from being placed outdoors all at once may cause … Read more
What is the most popular fruit grown in our home gardens? You know it as a tomato. Botanically it is a fruit as are zucchini, peppers, cucumbers, beans and peas. Nutritionists call them all vegetables, mainly because we eat them as savory dishes. But by whatever classification, a tomato is what so many of us … Read more
Transplanting a plant into the garden soil is a fairly easy task. Items you will need include a trowel (or shovel for larger plants), compost soil, starter fertilizer and water. These steps are geared to planting a perennial, but the same is true for an annual plant. Let’s look at this project step by step: … Read more
April showers bring May flowers–and it certainly gets me thinking about gardening and plants. This newsletter is packed with information; probably even more than we could offer at a regular club meeting. While we await that magical meeting-together-moment, study these April articles at your leisure and benefit from the expertise of fellow club members. We thank … Read more
In time of silver rain we gardeners sow our seeds. There would be no gardens, after all, if not for gardeners. Gardening is about setting life in motion. Seeds help us create the world anew—our own world, however modest. Whether planted in a window box or on acres, seeds unlock potential. When we sow a … Read more
With spring in full motion, we have so many things happening all around us. We have pulled together a few of the topics that we know will be shared in the May issue of Dunesland Latest Dirt… Plant Sale May 11 – June 8 Exercise for gardening Let’s talk tomatoes Hardening off Containers
Our plant auction is back AND going virtual with an online sale this year! Plant Sale — MAY 11 – June 8 Spring is here! Plants are popping their heads out everywhere and screaming to be divided. Since our annual auction remains on hold, how about a REAL plant sale held virtually on IDGC’s Plant … Read more
As Sunshine Chairman I send cards to members who need a little brightening in their lives. Normally I share this news each month at our meeting so that others may reach out and offer support as well. If you know of someone to whom we should send a card please contact me. … Read more
April M-1 Anne M-3 Carol B-5 Barb A-6 Kathy M-16 Beth D-19 Joyce L-26 By April, spring’s in full swing, and these birth month flowers are ready to express its happy plans and intrigues. THE DAISY The daisy conveys innocence, loyal love, and purity. Yet, it is also a flower given between friends to keep a secret; the daisy means … Read more
April is my favorite month, and you probably know why. Spring has sprung and bulbs are showing their beautiful blooms. This is a great time of year as the garden is nearly ready to be planted and enjoyed for months to come. Exercising is Important Since we have been inside most of the winter with … Read more