The Steering Committee of the Garden Club began the New Year with new officers and committee members. Our new co-presidents are Marge Combs and Kathy Ramienski. If you are interested in joining a committee, being a future officer or just wondering how to get more involved consider becoming an at large member of our Steering Committee. Send us an email to gardenclub@sandyspringmuseum.org and we will get back to you.
Sign up now for the February Online Program
HOME REMEDIES TO CONTROL PESTS IN OUR HOME AND GARDEN
February 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
FreeEveryone, at one time or another, has had uninvited guests invade their home or garden: mice, flies, ants, and slugs are just a few of these pests that are so frustrating to discover and they can quickly proliferate if not controlled. Marilyn Kessinger, a Garden Club member, homeowner, and pet owner will share some of the effective ways she has learned to naturally discourage these nuisances. You will discover tips and techniques to use in your own home or yard to successfully discourage these annoying pests!
Sandy Spring Garden Club Spring Programs
Join us as we welcome Spring!
Mark your calendars now for these two wonderful and enlightening Spring Programs. Yes, we are still presenting on Zoom!
March 14, 2021
Zoom Program - 2:00 PM
Spring Ephemerals, presented by Horticulturalist Carol Allen
Those first flowers in the spring are a balm to the winter-weary soul! We will look at some common early spring flowers both native and non-native. Their role in supporting early pollinators will be discussed and also how to create and maintain an early spring blooming tapestry.
April 11, 2021
Zoom Program - 2:00 PM
Roses, presented by Horticulturalist Carol Allen
A "rose by any other name may smell as sweet", but there are a bewildering number of types and species to choose from. We will look at some of the common types and their attributes. Rose care and pruning will also be discussed.
In the Garden Club Mary wears many hats, including overseeing the growing of seedlings that are sold at the Strawberry Festival. She selects seeds and manages the plantings at a local high school greenhouse.
In recent years she has been ordering seeds from Seeds 'n Such, and Pinetree Super Seeds. She sometimes also orders from Jung Seeds, Park Seeds, Johnny's Selected Seeds, Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds.
Pinetree has varieties that are harder to find, like Zucchette Rampicate, a prolific, sprawling zucchini that is less susceptible to the squash borer. Johnny's has a wonderful selection of seeds. Baker Creek and Southern Exposure have nice heirloom seeds.
The new seeds Mary is most interested in acquiring this year are: Zinnia profusion 'Red Yellow Bicolor', 'Autumn Frost' hybrid squash, 'Snak Hero' peas, 'Green light' cucumber and 'Echalion Creme Brulee' shallots. They are All American Selection winners for 2021.
Mary suggests getting together with other gardening friends to place an order, sharing packets of seeds and shipping costs. With last year's heightened interest in home gardens, it is suggested we place our orders soon.
'Echalion Creme Brulet' shallots from
'Red Yellow Bicolor' zinnia from Park Seed
'Green Light" cucumber from Park Seed
'Autumn Frost' hybrid squash from Pinetree Superseeds
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| 'Snak Hero' peas from Seeds 'n Such |
At All American Selections you will find even more ideas for your 2021 gardens, including these beautiful perennial plants:
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| Celosia Kelos 'Candela Pink' |
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| Leucanthemum 'Sweet Daisy Birdy' |
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| Penstemon 'Arabesque Red' |
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| New England Aster 'Pink Crush' |
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| Redbud 'Flame Thrower" |
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| Helleboro 'Golden Lotus' |
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| This cute feeder would be your winter guest's "cup of tea". |
- Trim trees and shrubs while dormant
- Build new raised garden beds
- Check for insect infestation
- Force forsythia or pussy willow branches
- Plan your garden, buy your seeds
- Get your hand tools sharpened. Here are some local places:
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| The beauty of Winter... |
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| the promise of Spring. |
