This Blog is no longer receiving active posts due to a family loss which lead to the forced sale of the Pollinator Potager's location.
I am pleased to relate that the garden is still being tended by the new property owner, for which I am grateful.
The memories of my Pollinator Potager Project will remain here, and in my heart.
Joining a Horticultural Society
Published in the HamiltonNews.com
at https://www.hamiltonnews.com/opinion-story/9059799-growing-green-joining-a-horticultural-society/
During the winter months, gardeners in colder climates find themselves having to fill the many hours usually spent tending their garden plots. It can be a relief for some and something akin to facing empty-nest syndrome for others.
Often gardening withdrawal doesn’t take root until after the holidays; so, before frigid temperatures and seasonal inactivity settle in, some forward thinking might help alleviate the dreaded mid-winter blahs.
When I joined the Mount Hamilton Horticultural Society last fall, I was unprepared for how much I would enjoy being part of the group: The comradery, interesting guest speakers, group activities and shared knowledge helped sustain me through the long winter months; and, provided me with great ideas for the gardening season to come. I’m considering expanding my participation within the MHHS and looking forward to continued involvement with the ‘Growing Green’ writing collective.
Having no previous experience in - or foreseeable aptitude for - a specialized gardening art I find fascinating, this year I joined the Bonsai Society at the RBG. My thinking is that winter seems as good a time as any to read and research Bonsai techniques and philosophy, attend meetings and workshops, and try my hand at keeping a few indoor plants alive.
Joining a horticultural society is a perfect way to expand your gardening joy and knowledge. Most groups offer a free first visit; and, the good ones will make you feel welcome right away. The two groups I chose certainly did.
