Month: January 2016

Our own Maria Pacheco-West will entice and beguile us at the February Lunch & Learn with a program entitled “Falling in Love with Roses.” Maria, who is pursuing Advanced Master Gardener certification in roses, will share with us some of her favorite varieties. She will also provide some oh-so-practical information about planning, tending, and pruning. That pruning part is timely, because Valentine’s Day is our semi-official Rose Pruning Day here in central Alabama. But you already knew that, didn’t you?

Come fall in love Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at noon in the Elmore County Extension auditorium. Bring a lunch; drinks are provided. You’ll be finished by 1:00.

We are delighted to welcome one of CAMGA’s favorite teachers in February. Dani Carroll will move beyond the workshops she has taught us so well about starting seed and deal with some of the tips, tricks, and troubleshooting tools she’s learned during her years of experience. Dani doesn’t mince words; she’ll tell you exactly what she sees gardeners doing wrong and how to avoid mistakes. And make you laugh at yourself while she’s doing it.

Come with your best questions and challenges. Didn’t really need to say that, did we? You’d do it anyway.

That’s February 16, 2016 in the Elmore County Extension auditorium. The program will be at 10:00 am. Then we’ll break for goodies before the business meeting. You should be walking away by noon.

Who doesn’t want more beneficial predators on the prowl in the garden? They’re on duty at odd hours, working tirelessly to keep under control those pesky critters that work to beat you to your food and munch on your flowers.

Many of you probably remember Suzanne Sikes, who regaled us last April with the many glories of daylilies. She’s back in March to coach us on how to improve our hospitality to the gardener’s best friends.

The meeting is March 15, 2016 in the Elmore County Extension auditorium, 10:00 am. And stick around after the program for refreshments and the business meeting.