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

Spring Garden Challenge 2009

Hello All.

Great weekend to plan your Spring Garden

for the MLCHgarden Challenge 2009! The economy

and "going green" have inspired many of us to grow our

own this spring/summer. Here are ideas and guidelines to

get you started...

Guidelines
1. Pick out your garden spot. Make sure it's a sunny area, easy to get to and easy to water.
Can be a container, small area in yard, large field or whatever space you choose!

2. Make a list of your favorite veggies. Talk to family about what they like to eat.

3.Check out this website for a Georgia veggie planting calendar

http://agr.georgia.gov/vgn/images/portal/cit_1210/24/47/48034968Spring%20veg%20chart%202009.pdf

4. Work on your soil. Check to see if your potential garden spot is fertile soil or clay. You can add organic material such as manure or peat moss. I've had great success with Miracle Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix, if you are using containers.

5. Post your progress & questions on this blog or email me mlchgarden@comcast.net

the girls on the farm.

Ideas to get you started!

What to grow?

3 Sisters Garden...corn squash beans

Herbs! Easy and fairly drought tolerant & available now at garden centers.

Salad Makins ....lettuce (plant now!) tomatoes, onions, basil, cucumbers

Send me your ideas!

ML