The Ashland Garden Club’s Heirloom Gardeners met at North Mountain Park to sort, clean, and package seeds for Ashland Parks & Recreation’s annual seed swap to be held on February 2nd from 7-8 PM at North Mountain Park’s Nature Center. The seed swap is free and open to all ages.
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Horticulture Report: Winter Flowers
Erica carnea…..Winter Heath
A dwarf evergreen shrub native to the European Alps which persist even under the snow. It often blooms at Christmas (“Winter Beauty”). Flowers are borne individually on the stem in masses of bell-shaped blossoms. Colors range from creamy white, rich pink, to deep ruby red (“ Ruby Glow”). Plant in well drained humus-rich soil. It needs partial shade in hotter areas. Prune yearly to prevent “legginess”.
Height 12-18”, spreading to 3 feet, so give it room. USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 to 10
“They are adorable, these clumps of winter heather. Actually they seem to welcome the snow, for it enhances their sweet complexions.” Beverley Nichols, Down the Garden Path
Horticulture Report: Firepower Nandina
Plant Name: Nandina domestica
Common Name: Dwarf Heavenly bamboo
Cultivar: Firepower
Plant type: Evergreen Shrub
Height: 24 inches
Spread: 24 inches
Bloom Time: None–Prized for lime green leaves & brilliant red fall color.
Exposure: Full sun
Soil Requirements: rich, humus, well drained, acid soil.
Water Needs: 1st growing season water weekly until established, more in extreme heat. Once established water deeply, but less frequent.
Attributes: Vibrant Fall Color, Firewise Plant, Waterwise Plant, disease resistant, hardy.
Uses: Urban Garden, Woodland Garden, Asian/Zen Garden, Borders, Containers, Mass plantings, Groundcover.
Note: Firepower Nandina does not produce berries.
USDA Zone: 6-11
Holiday Home Tour
Grants Pass Garden Club’s Holiday Home Tour in photos….
Holiday Party: 2016
December 5th members gathered to celebrate the holidays. The Club’s annual hand-made wreaths & holiday decorations fundraiser was a great success!
Member’s were entertained by actor William ” Bill” Ritch, who brought naturist, environmental philosopher & preservationist John Muir’s Yosemite Valley adventures alive on stage with his play, “Adventures of John Muir in the Wilderness”.
Wreath Workshop
Twenty members gathered Friday morning to create wreaths, and the results were spectacular!
