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Tag: April

NPN April 2021

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| 2021, April, Native, Native Plant Nerd, Newsletter, Planting, Plants, Yard

Want to go Native? Are you ready to plant some native plants, but aren’t sure where to start? Here are some beautiful native plant alternatives to common nursery plants. Instead of: Forsythia — try Spicebush (lindera benzoin) instead! This beautiful shrub has yellow blooms in early spring before leafing out. The leaves and stems are very […]

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Guide to sowing common annual flower seeds in the home

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| 2021, April, Flowers, How To, Newsletter, Reference

If you click on the image below, you will be taken to the annual flower seed sowing PDF and you can print directly from there. Good luck and happy planting!

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Guide to sowing common vegetable seeds in the home

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| 2021, April, Article, Garden, How To, Newsletter, Reference

If you click on the image below, you will be taken to the vegetable seed sowing PDF and you can print directly from there. Good luck and happy planting!

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Is it Time Yet?

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| 2021, April, Article, How To, Newsletter, Planting

We’re all excited about getting out of the house and getting into the garden. Try not to get overanxious.  You need to pay attention to not only the air temperature but soil temperature also. The most important requirements for seed germination are heat and moisture, and the amount and duration of each necessary for a […]

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Beth’s Corner April 2021

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

April is the month that you are probably going to be busy –whether out in the garden or starting your spring cleaning. So, Beth’s Corner has the world’s easiest Italian Beef recipe ready for you. It’s perfect if you plan to be out in the garden all day. Just put it on before you go […]

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Presidents’ Points April 2021

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| 2021, April, Newsletter, Presidents' Points

APRIL! 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 articles at your leisure and benefit from the expertise of fellow club members. We […]

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View from my backyard April 2021

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| 2021, April, Backyard, Flowers, Native, Plants

I would have to say spring has officially sprung in my backyard. I can see ducks in the little creek that flows when it rains. The snow has melted and the warmth of the sun has given way to so many native plants starting to unfurl their leaves and reach out to touch the sun. […]

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Coming Next Month – April 2021

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| 2021, April, Coming Next Month

April showers bring May flowers. And after the winter we all have had, I know I am looking forward to some gorgeous flowers soon! In April we will continue to get ready for the upcoming spring: Seed starting Charts and dates for when is the best time to start to plant Sprouts and micro greens […]

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Art in Bloom

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| 2020, April, Event, Flowers, May, Museum

April 30–May 3, 2020 See spring come alive at this annual event. Discover stunning art-inspired floral installations set among three floors of the Collection Galleries. Take part in inspirational and informative workshops and presentations that focus on nature, flowers, and environmental issues in our community. Tickets » Hours Thurs, 10 a.m.*–8 p.m. Fri–Sun, 10 a.m.–5 […]

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