Our next meeting will be in February. Check back later for more information about 2010 program plans. Meantime, have a good holiday season.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
2010 Membership Form
It's time to re-up for 2010. You can send the 2010 membership form electronically, or print and mail or bring to our next meeting.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Want a copy of Native Plants of the Northeast?
From Carol Eichler:
Because we sold out of Don Leopold's book Native Plants of the Northeast so quickly at our meeting (8 copies weren't enough), please contact me, Carol Eichler, (ceichler@twcny.rr.com, 607-387-5823) if you were one who missed out and would like to purchase a copy. We need a minimum order from Timber Press (I believe it's 12) to get the discount of 50%. There's a small shipping charge too but the Chapter covered that. We can add other books to beef up the order. So if you have any books on your wish list, we can add them as well - in time for holiday giving - if I get a good response.
Because we sold out of Don Leopold's book Native Plants of the Northeast so quickly at our meeting (8 copies weren't enough), please contact me, Carol Eichler, (ceichler@twcny.rr.com, 607-387-5823) if you were one who missed out and would like to purchase a copy. We need a minimum order from Timber Press (I believe it's 12) to get the discount of 50%. There's a small shipping charge too but the Chapter covered that. We can add other books to beef up the order. So if you have any books on your wish list, we can add them as well - in time for holiday giving - if I get a good response.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Deer Fortress
From Carol Eichler:
My fall anemones have never looked so great! In spite of the fact that I grow them near the house, the deer are bold enough (as you all know) to enjoy them as a snack just when the plants begin to flower.
This year, after the first early nibbles (earlier would have been better), I hung out a product called Deer Fortress. You'll notice (picture below) I used ski poles located about every 6 to 8 feet because I needed the Deer Fortress's small cylindrical canisters to be located at about flower height.
You can see for yourself that Deer Fortress ended my deer dilemma. The really nice thing about this product - besides its effectiveness - is that they last a whole season. No need to reapply. I use them elsewhere in my garden as well.
Yes, they are available locally or by mail order. This is my second year using them. I'm curious as to whether other members are familiar with this product and if they've had equal success.
Click image for larger view.
My fall anemones have never looked so great! In spite of the fact that I grow them near the house, the deer are bold enough (as you all know) to enjoy them as a snack just when the plants begin to flower.
This year, after the first early nibbles (earlier would have been better), I hung out a product called Deer Fortress. You'll notice (picture below) I used ski poles located about every 6 to 8 feet because I needed the Deer Fortress's small cylindrical canisters to be located at about flower height.
You can see for yourself that Deer Fortress ended my deer dilemma. The really nice thing about this product - besides its effectiveness - is that they last a whole season. No need to reapply. I use them elsewhere in my garden as well.
Yes, they are available locally or by mail order. This is my second year using them. I'm curious as to whether other members are familiar with this product and if they've had equal success.
Click image for larger view.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
October newsletter
The October issue of The Green Dragon is online in reader/printer friendly .pdf format.
Coming This March: NARGS Seed Exchange 2010, Surplus Round
From Rosemarie Parker:
Our chapter has agreed to coordinate the Surplus Seed round of the NARGS Seed Exchange again this year. The process should be less hectic than last year, as more people adjust to the web-only seed list and get their orders in for the first round. BZ Marranca has agreed to be overall coordinator, and we hope to have weekly coordinators as well to share some of the work. For national NARGS members, the incentives include getting “donor status” on the next year’s exchange (10 more packets + priority order filling) and the ability to choose your own surplus seed purchase. The chapter is looking at several incentives for local members who are not national members, so that everyone will want to help. Look for details around February, as the work will take place throughout March. If you have questions or want sign on as one of the weekly coordinators, contact BZ Marranca: mmm10@cornell.edu.
Our chapter has agreed to coordinate the Surplus Seed round of the NARGS Seed Exchange again this year. The process should be less hectic than last year, as more people adjust to the web-only seed list and get their orders in for the first round. BZ Marranca has agreed to be overall coordinator, and we hope to have weekly coordinators as well to share some of the work. For national NARGS members, the incentives include getting “donor status” on the next year’s exchange (10 more packets + priority order filling) and the ability to choose your own surplus seed purchase. The chapter is looking at several incentives for local members who are not national members, so that everyone will want to help. Look for details around February, as the work will take place throughout March. If you have questions or want sign on as one of the weekly coordinators, contact BZ Marranca: mmm10@cornell.edu.
Holly Shimizu on Sustainable Landscapes in Corning
From Bill Plummer:
October 30: Holly Shimizu, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden will be speak on Creating Sustainable Landscapes at 171 Cedar Arts Center's Drake House Theater, 155 Cedar Street, Corning, N.Y. at 10 a.m. Directions and more info at www.171cedararts.com
October 30: Holly Shimizu, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanic Garden will be speak on Creating Sustainable Landscapes at 171 Cedar Arts Center's Drake House Theater, 155 Cedar Street, Corning, N.Y. at 10 a.m. Directions and more info at www.171cedararts.com
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