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Creative Containers for the Seasons by Candice Ferguson

Posted on April 18, 2023 by pocogardenclub

Creative Containers in the Seasons & Small-Scale Gardening by Candice Ferguson Candice Ferguson’s enthusiasm for Container Gardening is infectious!  She loves doing the seasonal displays at Amsterdam Garden Center and warned us that this type of gardening involves more than … Continue reading →

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Flower Arranging 101 by Megan Davis

Posted on October 18, 2022 by pocogardenclub

Megan Davis, creator-owner of “Perennial Gatherings”, certainly had a timely presentation … we have all been starting to bring in our favourite blossoms before the fall rains squash everything flat! Megan’s journey began to “bloom” around 2016 with a foraged … Continue reading →

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Companion Planting by Lori Greyell

Posted on June 21, 2022 by pocogardenclub

It was a delight to host Lori Greyell, Organic Master Gardener, with her presentation on Companion Planting.  She has a passion for community gardens and as part of the Earth Bites team, she “supports the management & development of school … Continue reading →

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Fuchsias and Begonias by Lorna Herchenson

Posted on May 1, 2022 by pocogardenclub

Thank you, Lorna, for such a lovely introduction to fuchsias and begonias!  We are grateful that your mom instilled a passion for fuchsias in you!  Who knew that “Fuchsia Lore” collectors are spread right around the world!  Your apron, shirt, … Continue reading →

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Chaos in the Rock Garden by David Sellars

Posted on June 15, 2021 by pocogardenclub

Chaos in the Rock Garden: Putting Theory into Practice How delightful… permission to mix things up a bit in the garden! David Sellars gave us an exciting foray into “Landscaping According to Nature” with respect to rock gardens.  I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Pruning 101 by Amanda Jarrettt

Posted on March 16, 2021 by pocogardenclub

What an information packed session by Amanda Jarrett!   I’m sure there was something of interest to every listener.  There were so many tips and tricks however, that visiting Amanda’s extensive website is a smart move if you are thinking about … Continue reading →

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Start a Kitchen Herb Garden!

Posted on February 15, 2021 by pocogardenclub

Thank you to Mona Freund for sending along her article on “starting a kitchen herb garden” for our website! Free Unsplash Images: https://unsplash.com/photos/9rt6gV_IjhA https://unsplash.com/photos/yWG-ndhxvqY How To Spruce Up Your Kitchen With an Indoor Herb Gardenby Mona FreundFew things in life … Continue reading →

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Creative Ways to Grow Vegetables by Claude LeDoux

Posted on November 17, 2020 by pocogardenclub

Wow! Who would have thought that veggies could make such an OUTSTANDING statement in a front boulevard!  Claude LeDoux certainly woke us up to the beauty of vegetables! (What a difference looking at the two boulevards below!!!) Claude challenged us … Continue reading →

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Creating a Beautiful and Useful Herb Garden

Posted on February 18, 2020 by pocogardenclub

At first glance, growing medicinal plants may not seem as appealing as ornamentals, but herbs are unusual beauties with the power to cure, are surrounded by folklore, and have a long history of traditional and therapeutic use. Medicinal plants also … Continue reading →

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Low Maintenance Organic Gardening

Posted on June 18, 2019 by pocogardenclub

Amanda Jarrett’s topic was a very practical one: “Learn how to reduce your maintenance with organic sustainable practices to create a beautiful and productive garden. Organic gardening works with nature to reduce off-site inputs, and eliminates the need for chemicals. You … Continue reading →

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Orchids for the Home

Posted on March 3, 2019 by pocogardenclub

The amazing orchid! No wonder this month’s presenter warned us that growing orchids quickly becomes an addiction! Margaret and Koichi Nakahara currently have a collection of about 350 orchids, although at one time they had almost 2000 plants! With over … Continue reading →

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