Programs through March

Here are our programs through the end of March. April will be packed full of programs, too! Look for the newsletters soon!

Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 6:30pm A Master Gardener program
In anticipation of the first day of spring join us for:Growing Small Fruits and Berrieswith David Fried, founder of Elmore Roots Nursery.

Monday, March 23, 2009 at 6:30pm
Building Compassionate Social Systems with Dominic Barter of Brazil
Learn how restorative circles are transforming lives and promoting peace in Brazil, and consider applications for building restorative communities in Vermont.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 7pm Dreaming of Ireland with Lerna,
Dreaming of Ireland – A Journal of Discovery Through Music, Art, and Language – is a daily account of Lerna’s adventures during a three month trip to Ireland.

Monday, March 30, 2009 at 6;30pm Lawn to Garden Conversions
Permaculture teacher Mark Krawczyk will discuss simple, chemical-free strategies to eliminate lawn, build healthy soil, and establish beautiful, productive gardens. He'll examine the design, installation and maintenance of perennial, edible forest gardens, providing a dynamic, productive alternative to conventional landscaping.

As usual, the Kellogg-Hubbard Library programs are free, open to the public and ADA accessible. All of these programs are in the Hayes Room.

The Flowers in the Planter

So many people enjoy the beautiful flowers at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. The list of the plants used in these photos was compiled by Georgia Valentine one of our Master Gardeners responsible for the gardens. Jane Lendway is the other Master Gardener who cares for the gardens and coordinates other volunteers to weed, water and mulch. These gardens are a gift of love from the Washington/Orange Master Gardeners!


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ANNUALS IN THE PLANTER OUTSIDE THE HAYES ROOM – 2007
This year’s plants came from Arcana Gardens and Greenhouses in Jericho. They have an amazing selection of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables, all organic. Check their website by clicking on their name above or stop in at 175 Schillhammer Road, off Rte 117 N from I-89, Exit 11 (Richmond Exit).

In the back: Snapdragons – Royal Bride (white) and Double Azalea Apricot

In the front:
Diascia – Diamonte apricot (looks like a little sedum)
Petunia – Tidal Wave (Well named – it is about to submerge everything else)

Grasses:
Fiber Optic (guess which one!) (this little one is just barely holding its own)
Bunny Tail

That fuzzy plant: an ornamental sage– we lost the label so don’t know the exact name 

In the middle:
Flowering Maple – Bella Vanilla (we hope that the 15’ on the label is a typo…)
Oxypetalum Tweedia – supposedly the only annual with turquoise blue flowers…
Osteospermum – African Daisy
Lettuce – Black Simpson

This planter is Hot and Dry, so we try to water it frequently, and mix in plenty of compost and “Water Grabber” crystals to keep the soil moist.

Creating a Natural Garden

Judith Irven, of Outdoor Spaces Landscape Designs in Goshen, Vermont will be presenting a gardening program on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 7pm at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in the Hayes Room. Vermont’s spectacular rural landscape—with its mountains, farms and canopied forests-- inspires gardens that reflect these surroundings. In this talk, using a rich mix of photographs, we explore the influences of the rural landscape on creating a natural garden. These range from design aesthetics and sustainability to plant selection and cultural practices. Co-sponsored by the Washington-Orange Chapter of the Vermont Master GardenerProgram.

Learn How to Prune Lilacs and other Shrubs at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library

This Wednesday, June 20 at 5:30pm, Jeff Young will give a presentation on pruning shrubs followed by hands on instruction and demonstration on the library grounds. Jeff is the Lilac Curator of UVM Horticulture Farm. Young lives in St. Albans where he is the Chairman of the Taylor Park Commission and the Tree Warden. He is on the Board of Directors of the International Lilac Society. Jeff is a VT Master Gardener, who serves on the state advisory board and the Northwest Chapter steering committee. He is also the Master Gardener liaison for Shelburne Museum. Jeff does about 40 workshops a year on lilacs, flowering shrubs and trees, hedges, and park and open space development. He is retired from the federal government and now runs his own business, Lilac Torr, LLC. Co-sponsored by the Washington-Orange Chapter of the Vermont Master Gardeners and the Montpelier Tree Board. This program will meet in the East Montpelier Room, downstairs, next to the Book Sale.

The Gift of Flowers

The crocus bulbs that were planted by The Master Gardeners are in full bloom and bringing smiles to our faces. What a delight to look at the many crocuses in the garden near the School Street entrance. Many perennials are pushing through the ground as well. Watch as the garden grows - it's magnificent. We owe this beauty to Jane Lendway and Georgia Valentine who organize Master Gardeners from the Washington-Orange Chapter of the Vermont Master Gardeners to plan, plant and weed our gardens. Thank you to the Master Gardeners for this gift.