Healing Garden of Fresh Produce April 8th at 1pm Welcome Eric Carlberg from the Westosha Senior Center. He will speak about the Healing Garden of Fresh Produce. Refreshment Committee: Jill LaBelle (Lead), April Meyers (Co-Lead)Assist: Doreen Matteson, Sanjay Singhal, Gale Dulian Location: Zion Library (2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion IL)
Spring Cleanup Done Right A comprehensive checklist of when to start, how to clean up after winter’s mess, reducing potential for disease and weeds and favorite tools to use. This summary will include flower beds, vegetable gardens and shrub pruning. April 11th at 1pm Location: Zion Library (2400 Gabriel Avenue, Zion IL)
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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]