Here’s a picture of cutworm eggs found on the leaf of Sandy’s Asian Pear tree. Aren’t they a wonder? Look how amazingly they are all lined up like pearls on a dress. Cutworm life cycle – eggs, larvae (or caterpillar), pupae, moth. The larvae stage is the most damaging stage to crops and gardens. … Continue reading
(Skip to bottom for a review of this fun presentation!) Just in time for Halloween, our October guest speaker will be Steven Clark, biology professor at Clark College. He will cover bat biology, our local bats, bats and plants (gardens) and how to help bats choose your yard. Should be a fun topic and great … Continue reading
Did you know that squash plants produce two sexes of flowers on them, and only the female flowers actually produce edible “fruit”? Here are some pix of a volunteer squash plant’s flowers – on the same vine – female and male. The female flower has the more complex “inards” (pix w. hand), while the male … Continue reading
Speaker: Laura Heldreth, Master Gardener Topic: “Growing Attractive Edibles In Your Front Garden” Description: Learn how to plant beautiful edibles in your ornamental garden beds. Be prepared to get inspired with recipe ideas and samples. Bring your questions. Several of our members have heard Laura speak before and report that she is a most entertaining, … Continue reading
At the left is my most favorite hardy fuchsia. If you don’t have this carefree plant in your garden, you might like to try one. They live through the winter, begin blooming in late summer until frost, don’t need any staking or deadheading. Plant it in the sun, water it and watch the hummingbirds feast. … Continue reading
S.L. and M.S. have two more wonderful field trips planned for Garden Club members in September and October you won’t want to miss! Members be sure to contact either of them for details – specific date for each trip, time, carpooling, etc. A small nursery and display garden in SE Portland, Arbutus Garden Arts specializes in … Continue reading
Our first meeting after the summer break this August 26, Wednesday, will start at NOON (not the usual 1pm) and it is a POTLUCK. 🙂 Your board members will provide desserts and some delightful fruit drinks along with the usual tea and coffee. Members are invited to bring a potluck item to share with others, … Continue reading
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