SSM Garden Club: February 2022 Newsletter

Garden Club Programs

Nesting Habits: From Eagles and Owls to Backyard Birds.

February 13, 2022

Zoom Program 2 - 4pm

Can you spot an eagle's nest in the wild? Learn how to transform your own backyard into a birder's paradise.

Explore Maryland and the D.C. area through a bird’s eye view with expert and local naturalist Sue Muller! Discover tips and tricks on how to find eagles and owls in your area as Sue discusses her work on the Maryland/ D.C. Breeding Bird Atlas 3. Sue will also talk about the exciting project on mapping the distribution of local nesting patterns. Find out how you can participate in the mapping project and share your observations with scientists working to understand our changing ecosystems.

Sue will also be sharing some simple ways to help make our gardens the perfect nesting habitat for birds this season. Invite your family and friends to learn with you!

Sue Muller has a life long passion for birds and environmental conservation. After earning a degree from West Virginia University in Wildlife Management, Sue spent 35 years of her 40 year career in Natural Resources with the Howard County Department of Recreation and Parks. Currently she is the Howard County Co-coordinator for the Maryland/DC Breeding Bird Atlas 3 and a contributing editor for the Maryland Biodiversity Project.

There is no fee. Uncheck the blue box to bypass the donation.

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Tussie Mussies and the Language of Flowers

Sunday, April 10

2-4 pm

SSM Garden Club members invite you to join them to make Tussie Mussies, small bouquets of flowers that convey a message through the meaning of each flower. Learn about the history of Tussie Mussies and the language of flowers. Then enjoy creating your own Tussie Mussie!

We are planning for an in-person program in April, however if the covid situation dictates a change to a virtual program, details will be provided on our website.

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Garden Shows Near and Far

In case we get to travel oversees this year, here are some wonderful Garden Shows taking place:

Keukenhof in Lisse, Holland March 24-May 15.

Keukenhof is a park where more than 7 million flower bulbs are planted every year. Gardens and four pavilions show a fantastic collection of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, fritillaria, orchids, roses, carnations, irises, lilies and many other flowers.

Garden Munich, Germany March 3-9

Fete des Plantes de Printemps, Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard, France, April 1-3

Floriade Expo 2022, Almere, Holland April 14- October 9

Every 10 years, all the horticultural greats gather during this International Horticultural Exhibition. Within the theme "Growing Greener Cities" more than 400 international participants showcase their latest green innovations, solutions and applications.

Floralien Gent Ghent, Belgium April 29-May 8

The Chelsea Flower Show, London May 24-28

The RHS Chelsea's gardens represent the pinnacle of horticultural excellence, with show stopping designs, innovative materials and glorious blooms at the peak of perfection.

Valencia Flower Expo, Spain October 4-6

And here in the US:

EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, Orlando March 2-July 4

Attend a springtime event abloom with brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, lively entertainment and more.

The Philadelphia Flower Show, FDR Park "In Full Bloom" June 11-19

As the nation's largest and longest running horticultural event, the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is a stunning and educational look at the world of floral design and gardening. Annually, the event features breathtaking displays by the world's premier floral and landscape designers.