Photo courtesy of: Christopher Lucas
Siskiyou District Fall Meeting
Siskiyou District’s fall meeting, hosted by Grants Pass Garden Club, was held Wednesday October 18th. The meeting was a well attended by all six garden clubs in the Siskiyou District and by a special guest, Oregon State Garden Club President, Gaye Stewart. PenniesWorth Acres Nursery Co-owner, Christin Bryk, presented a lecture on,
“Fall interest in your Garden”
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- Gaye Stewart
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- Handmade Paper Pumpkins
Snowdrop anemone
Plant Name: Anemone sylvestris
Common Name: Snowdrop anemone 
Plant type: Perennial
Height: 12-18 inches
Spread: 12 inches
Bloom Time: Spring to Early summer
Flower Color: White with yellow centers
Exposure: Part Shade to filtered sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained Humus, Acidic to Neutral Soil,
Water Needs: Moderate, needs more in the heat
Attributes: Showy fragrant flower, Fall color: glossy leaves turn burgundy, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant,
Note: Lives in the forest floor in leaf litter & shade
Uses: Naturalizing, Woodlawn garden, Cut Flowers, Mass plantings, Urban gardens where where buildings create shade, Containers, Water side gardens
Native to: Meadows & dry deciduous woodlands of central and western Europe
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Today in the garden: Toad Lilly
Horticulture Report
October 17, 2017
Plant Name: Tricyrtis
Common Name: Toad Lily
Plant type: Hardy Perennial
Height: 2-3 feet
Spread: 1.5 -2 feet
Bloom Time: August – September
Flower Color: White to Pale Lilac – Heavy Purple Spotting
Exposure: Part to Full Shade
Soil Requirements: Rich humus, Slightly acidic soils
Water Needs: Medium to wet
Attributes: Small lily like unique flowers. Late bloomer. Ability to bloom the Shade. Showy flowers
Note: Do not let soil dry out. Plant so flowers can be viewed easily. Bait for slugs. Deer & rabbits eat them!
Uses: Woodland garden, Naturalized areas, Containers, Borders, Water Garden
Native to: Himalayas to eastern Asia
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-8
Horticulture Report: Gaillardia aristata
Plant Name: Gaillardia aristata
Common Name: Gallo Peach Blanket Flower
Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 12-16 inches
Spread: 12-16 inches
Bloom Time: Spring to late summer
Flower Color: Yellow with peachy gold blush, Yellow-orange center.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Best in poor sandy soil, does not like clay soil.
Water Needs: Water well until established, then water occasionally
Attributes: Showy prolific flowers, Long bloomer, Drought tolerant once established, Deer resistant, Attracts Butterflies, Interesting globe seed pods
Note: Clip spent flowers to encourage repeat blooms. Cut back in late summer to encourage second blooming in the fall. Divide every 2-3 years.
Uses: Cut flowers, Borders, Perennial garden, Pollinator garden, Native garden, Butterfly Gardens.
Native to: Patented plant
USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-10
The Great Oregon ShakeOut
October 19th 2017 10:19 a.m.
2017 ShakeOut!
Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold On at 10:19 a.m. on October 19* during Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!
Oregonians can join them today by registering for the 2017 Great Oregon ShakeOut. Participating is a great way for your family or organization to be prepared to survive and recover quickly from big earthquakes– wherever you live, work, or travel. Learn tips on how to get 2 Weeks Ready and craft your own emergency kits here. ShakeOut is also a major activity of America’s PrepareAthon!