Our speaker, Jim Berry– spoke about "Putting your garden to bed." An informative presentation on fall chores that should be accomplished before winter sets in. Many of the tasks you do in the fall help reduce insect and disease problems in the spring. Jim had a few handouts from the UNH cooperative extension, copies of these handouts are in the Barrington Bloomers Reference Notebook (available at each meeting). Also see the Co-op's site: http://extension.unh.edu A thank you note has been sent to Jim.
The meeting continued with a few Q&A's for Jim, as well as a business meeting.
Sunday October 21. Bulb planting (thanks to Barb for sharing the Narcissus bulbs and Cindi for getting the donation of 250+ bulbs from Northern Nurseries!) A group of four bloomers planted bulbs at the Post Office and the historical society building. Kim took a bag of bulbs to plant at the Elementary School. There are still many bulbs left... the areas that need planting are: the stonewall by the library and the fire station/police station in front of the stonewall and sign. Coleen plans to plant at the fire station on Wed. the 24th in the afternoon. If you would like to plant some bulbs in any of the 2 places or if you have a spot that you think would be nice to have some, let me know! kanscho(at)metrocast(period)net
November 28, 6:30pm at the Barrington Library. Holiday Social with a Garden Themed Yankee Swap! We'll have a quick business meeting to go over plans for Jan and beyond. Bring your dues.
Members are asked to bring something to eat/drink to share.
Some of the members that have signed up:
Kate– Pumpkin Bread, Cindi– Pumpkin Dip with Ginger Snaps, Lynn– Christmas Cookies, Coleen– Something sweet, Kim- Christmas cookies, Sherry H.- something sweet, Michelle L.- brownies, Heather C.- baked goods, Anne W.- nuts & cheese, Barb– Cheese & Crackers, Marilyn– Dark Chocolate, Nut & Raisin Candy, AnnMarie– Soda/Gingerale, Wanda– Cranberry Juice, AnneMarie– Cider (Nancy will bring holiday themed cups and napkins.) Please NOTE: alcohol is not allowed in the library.
Monday, December 3, @ Marilyn's (directions to come). Time: 6:30pm. Wreath making. Approx. $10 each for supplies. Bring gloves, cutters, etc. So far we have a few tables provided by AnnMarie (4ft.), Carolyn, Clayton (Ind.), Susan, Maureen S., Sherry H. and Nancy. Wreath decorations & greens: Cindi & Marilyn– Pinecones, Lynn– Blue Juniper, Anne W.- spruce & pine, Sherry- pine cones, Cyndi- Ribbon.
Refreshments: Kate– Cider, Wanda– Snack, Lindy-Food, Michelle- something sweet (Nancy will bring cups and napkins.)
You must email Coleen by Saturday November 24th if you wish to make a wreath! plaquedestroyer(at)yahoo(period)com
Thoughts for upcoming meetings: "Preparing Healthy Soil" presentation by a master gardener, Gardening Hat making/decorating, Floral arranging, worm composting, catalog swap, centerpieces... If you know of anyone who could be the speaker for any of these please bring their info to the next meeting.
Town Garden Sub-committee volunteers: Clayton, Kate, Lindy, Sherry H and Kim. Checking with the town to see where a garden or planter(s) would be OK, etc.
Membership dues were collected... don't forget your $20 dues for next meeting. The name "Barrington Bloomers" is now registered with the state of NH and are now waiting for the paperwork with the EIN# so the group can open a checking account.
We have a few places so far that will give members discounts. Blue Bell Greenhouses (set a date, group discount), Christmas Dove– 10% off any floral product and Northern Nurseries (Cindi has the plant listing, great for town gardens!) Please show your card to the cashier when purchasing at these shops.
Hope to see you at the next meeting!
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