Tool Tune Up

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Annual Tool Tune Up
Free event (donations will be accepted)
Hosted by Karen Taylor & Gregg
Where: Talent Homestead – 2209 Talent Ave, Talent, OR
When: Sunday, March 6th
Time:   Noon to 4pm (drop by any time between those hours)

What to bring:
Tools to be worked on
Parts that need replacing (like handles, or blades)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Snacks (for yourself or to share)
Ear plugs for hearing protection (noisy equipment)
Limited safety glasses on hand, so bring your own if you have them.

Workstations will be set up with:
Sand paper, Files, Grinders, Wire wheels, Sanders, Walnut & Sesame Oil for handles.
There is also a welder for minor repairs that need to be welded (steel only).

See you there!

Horticuture Report: Helleborus

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Plant Name: Helleborus orientalis ( Lenten rose)
Plant type: Perennial
Height:   12” – 15”
Bloom Time: February to April
Flower Color: Varies – Purple, Whitish Yellow, Whitish Green, Pink, Burgundy
Exposure: Full Sun in Winter, Partial Shade Rest of the Year
Soil Requirements: Well Drained Soil
Water Needs: Medium
Attributes: Early Bloomer, Deer Resistant , Waterwise plant, Long Bloom Season
Note: Mulch to maintain summer moisture
Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Plantings, Woodland Garden
USDA Zone: 2-10

Gardening Tools & Gargets

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On Monday, January 4th 2016, our speaker, Drew Matthews from South Medford Grange Coop, gave an informative talk on garden tools. Club members brought their favorite garden tools to the meeting for a ‘show &  tale’ presentation which added to this fun and informative meeting.

Nan Quick’s Diaries for Armchair Travelers

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My newest travel article,
A WELL-SPENT WEEK IN SOUTHERN DEVON, PART ONE
has just been published. Here’s the link:
Nan Quick 
Nan Quick’s Diaries for Armchair Travelers