Due to coronavirus-19 and our concerns for the health of members and visitors, our meetings this year will be virtual and limited to members only. We look forward to being able to invite visitors again.
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Stay healthy!!
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Stay healthy!!
FROM OUR MEETINGS...
During our 2020 - 2021 year we are studying the National Herb Garden in the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington D.C. Each month will feature a different specialty garden. Some of the details will be featured here.
THE NATIVE AMERICAN GARDEN, discussed by Terry Wheeler
This garden features an array of plants from Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) to Adam's Needle (Yucca filimentosa). "The Native American Garden is a place to pause and to appreciate the rich resources of the United States. It is a place to learn about the foods, flavorings, sweeteners, dyes, medicines, and more that have been used historically and remain available to us still. The Native American Garden is a tribute to the wealth of the earth and to the Native Americans who graciously shared their knowledge of plants with newcomers from Europe." (1)
1. Schlosser, Katherine K. (2007). The Herb Society of America's Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs, Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, LA. pg. 276.
THE NATIVE AMERICAN GARDEN, discussed by Terry Wheeler
This garden features an array of plants from Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa) to Adam's Needle (Yucca filimentosa). "The Native American Garden is a place to pause and to appreciate the rich resources of the United States. It is a place to learn about the foods, flavorings, sweeteners, dyes, medicines, and more that have been used historically and remain available to us still. The Native American Garden is a tribute to the wealth of the earth and to the Native Americans who graciously shared their knowledge of plants with newcomers from Europe." (1)
1. Schlosser, Katherine K. (2007). The Herb Society of America's Essential Guide to Growing and Cooking with Herbs, Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge, LA. pg. 276.
Left: Wild ginger, Asarum canadense Center: Black Cohosh, Actaea racemosa Right: Wild Columbine, Aquilegia canadensis
Photos by K. Schlosser
Photos by K. Schlosser
FROM OUR GARDENS...
While we are all "sheltering in place," we are looking for ways to connect with one another and to share our gardens with friends beyond our own small circle. Therefore, we are featuring here some photos from our personal gardens. ENJOY!
Thyme in flower. Elaine C.
Sage in flower. Elaine C.
Yellow roses. Nannette W.
First time this peony has bloomed in 5 years. My yard is too shady for it. Guess the stars were aligned this year. I rescued it from My mom's house.
Sue H.
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This is my yellow garden. It is so full that you can't see the boundaries of where the day lilies, St John's Wort and Kentucky golden bells start and finish. This was a joy to do on a dreary day with an even worse forecast. Regina C.
Fennel. Elaine C.
Miniature Heuchera, Coral Bells. Our garden is being redeveloped, so many are in containers now. Caryl T.
Variegated Solomon's Seal, Polygonatum odoratum var. pluriflorum 'Variegatum.'
Kathy S.
American Bladdernut tree, Staphylea trifolia. A beautiful small tree native to North Carolina. Flowers in spring. Kathy S.
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Nothing better than a lovely picnic featuring herbs with a group of friends.
Arbor at the National Herb Garden, US National Arboretum, Washington, D.C.
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Monarda bradburiana, formerly M. fistulosa, eastern beebalm.
Allium schoenoprasum, Chives
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Armoracia rusticana, Horseradish
Calendula officinalis.
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