Alone

Last night I had the place to myself so,  I sat on the computer to finish up pricing for 2 weddings in addition to ordering seeds for the farm...I also printed out this LIST for Dahlias that grow well in our heat...I will experiment with dahlias in the Home Garden this year as the soil in my raised beds is PERFECT!

Here are the lucky winners!

Envy- 10" to 12" bloom

Cherokee Beauty 10"  to 12" bloom

Hollyhill Electra- 8"to 10" bloom

CG Nordic 6"to 8" bloom, 6 feet tall

The reason I chose deeper corals and reds is because they will bloom late summer/fall. Perfect for FlowerCamp...thinking about you girls!

I also read the Dahlia Society of Georgia's instructions for growing in Georgia....Gosh, I'll have to spray. Weekly. I'll give them a shot, but I am not a fan of finicky plants.
Blessings from the Garden
ML

Farm Wrap Up

Hagler Farm Weekend Wrap

My first bouquet for summer! Added some new varieties of zinnias

this year, and experimenting with celosia and broomcorn...

No doubt, pink is a favorite!

Ms N. makes a fine farm hand! Planted about 10 hills of white pumpkins.

This is an experiment as most "specialty" pumps don't do well in south

georgia heat & humidity!

Will have a variety for FlowerCamp in September/October.

Honey bees are in at the farm, too! Looking

forward to fresh honey and lots of pollinated

pumps!

Blessings from the Garden

ML

Memorial Day Weekend List

I have a country house full of teens and

lots of work to do this weekend...

* Prep work for Pumpkins ....planting date is

to be determined by the state of the garden

this weekend... possibly June 5th, but

definitely no later than June 12th...

* Determine war zones and techniques against

deer, armadillo, turkeys, etc...any suggestions

would be greatly appreciated!

* Weed, weed, weed flower beds...

* Clean up bee hive and ready for new bees!

* Plant more zinnias, sunflowers. All prep

for FlowerCamp.

In the meantime, I'll be cooking, cleaning, and

visiting the "country cannibal" in town. Will report!

Blessings from the Garden.

ML

ps. take a moment or two to remember those

who are in the Garden of Heaven...

Flower Camp 2010

FlowerCamp 2010

FlowerCamp is about experiencing flowers, fun, and fellowship.

Surrounded by 180 acres of Southern Pines, Campers will experiment

with fresh flowers, greens and grasses to create their own unique fall designs.

FlowerCamp stimulates the artistic spirit for beginning and experienced designers. Campers are guided by good natured designers and Master Gardeners.

Not only is FlowerCamp for your enjoyment, but it is a method of cultivating your creative perspective.

Here are some details about your morning at FlowerCamp:
Camp begins at 11am & ends at 2pm.

• Directions will be mailed to you. It takes one hour from Augusta to get to Camp.

• Dress comfortably. Tennis shoes, long pants, layers with sweat jacket or sweater depending on weather. May want to wear a hat.

• You will have access to a cabin with a full kitchen, restrooms and plenty of rocking chairs and places to take a break!

• There are no phones at FlowerCamp. Please bring a cell phone if you need to.

Registration is $50 per Camper and includes all materials, sumptuous lunch and

refreshments. Dates available for Camp 2010: September 25th and October 2nd

with only 15 spots available each session! Registration is taking place now, don't be disappointed- be early!

I have a few people on a "during the week" list. If I have 10 to register, we'll do it on Thursday, September 30th...

FlowerCampers will go home equipped to confidently plan a cutting garden and design a creative arrangement.

Please email Mary Louise Hagler at mlchgarden@comcast.net for more information

or specific questions!

Blessings from the Garden.

MLCH

FlowerCamp Memories...

The first session of FlowerCamp is complete.

It was definitely a day of

Flowers Fellowship and Fun!

I have just arrived home so

thought I would post these great pics...

It all started with a "Red Zinnia Clipper"...

I explained the "stategy" for the morning. Some went straight

for the flower field...

Others stayed on the porch to begin their designs!

Still others took the opportunity to clip a

few for tonite's party at home!!

Some finishing touches...

A BEAUTIFUL finish for all!

There are still a few spots

left for Session II of FlowerCamp...Check out August

blog for details on FlowerCamp. Directions mailed with

registration information!!

Blessings from the Garden.
see you

MLCH