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Category: April

April Newsletter 2021

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| 2021, April, Newsletter

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 […]

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Reblooming April 2021

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| 2021, April, Newsletter, Re-Blooming

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 […]

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Coming Next Month May 2021

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| 2021, April, Coming Next Month, Newsletter

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

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Plant Sale 2021

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| 2021, April, June, May

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 […]

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Sunshine April 2021

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| 2021, April, Newsletter, Sunshine

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.       […]

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April 2021 Birthdays

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| 2021, April, Birthday

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 […]

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MMG April 2021

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| 2021, April, How To, Midwest Monthly Gardening, Newsletter

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 […]

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Recycling for Seed Pots

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Crafts, Hints, How To, Newsletter, Seeds

What to Recycle for Seed Pots There are a number of things you can use to start your seeds. Keurig cups, yogurt cups, small ice cream cups can all be used. Be sure to put at least one hole in the bottom of cups (Keurig cups already have a hole) for drainage. (We don’t want […]

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Italian Beef

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| 2021, April, Beth's Corner, Newsletter, Recipes

World’s Easiest Italian Beef Recipe 2 to 4 pounds very lean beef roast (rolled rump/sirloin tip/top round) thawed or fresh 1 jar pepperoncini including vinegar (juice) Place beef in slow cooker with pepperoncini and all liquid in the jar. Set on high. Cover and plan to cook for at least 8 hours. Do not add […]

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Sprouts and Microgreens

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| 2021, April, Article, Newsletter

Sprouts are one of the easiest ways to get fresh, extremely nutritious veggies in our diets right now. You can grow a whole crop in less than a week from start to finish, with nothing more than a jar and some cheesecloth. Well, you do need seeds of course! You can find them at online […]

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