The Fergie’s Gardeners Officers for 2010 are:
- Chairman, Betsy Reid
- Vice Chairman, Marion Mulholland
- Corresponding Secretary, Deanna Lutz
- Recording Secretary, Mary Lee Phelps
- Treasurer, Doris Sharp
2010 Officers Announced
Fergie’s Gardeners Meeting Tuesday 4/13 at 7:00 pm
The next meeting of Fergie’s Gardeners is on Tuesday, April 13th at the Farmhouse. This is a very important meeting as we have business to catch up on and our May meeting is our primary garden fund raiser the Plant Sale.
With the early spring upon us you might want to share one brief goal you have set for this growing season.
Betsy Reid will give us and interesting update and dealings with history contacts on the subject of, ”The Ferguson House and Gardens as Cultural Landscape”. We have an interesting project on the table that can teach us lots about gardening and preservation.
Other business to be attended to:
- Planning for plant sale
- Collection of annual dues of $20
- Bylaw amendment to change meeting time
- Election of officers
Fergie’s Gardeners Meeting Rescheduled for 3/9/2010
We’re all itching to put the snow shovel away and get our hands dirty! The next meeting for Fergie’s Gardeners will be Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the farm house. The business meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm with the program by Shane LaBrake to follow at 7:30 pm. Please email Kay if you plan to attend and guests are encouraged.
Creating Healthy Soil – the Foundation of Organic Gardening An Introductory Class
Healthy Soils – Healthy Plants – Healthy People
It is easy to take “dirt” for granted. It is literally under our feet. Yet soil is an incredibly vibrant and essential component for the growth of plants, and for the health and well-being of humans and animals. A single teaspoon of healthy garden soil can contain as many as 600 million micro-organisms, and as many as 15,000 species of bacteria. That’s bio-diversity! As wise gardeners, we are literally caring for a vast “micro-herd” of critters!
Developing an appreciation of soil can lead to more vigorous plant growth in the garden, and a more satisfying gardening experience for the gardener. Join Fergie’s Gardeners as we invite Shane LaBrake, Agricultural Consultant and Teacher-Trainer, for an informative and lively lecture and discussion on soil. This class-style lecture will help demystify the soil ecosystem, and offer sound tips on how to improve your garden soil and better steward this important resource.
As former manager of the Accokeek Foundation Ecosystem Farm for a dozen years, and well-respected gardener in the region, Shane has a deep understanding of local soils, and a strong track record of creating beautiful gardens and bountiful harvests from challenging soil conditions.
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