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March Message from the President

Donna Rae and Ada Brehmer kicked off the meeting with a talk on Companion Planting which included two Companion Planting Charts to use for future reference.  Organizing plants next to “friends” and away from “foes” can improve the overall health of your plants as well as increasing production of fruit and vegetables.  We also learned that some plants can deter pests, which can reduce the use of pesticides.  As Bob Flowerdew says in his book on Companion Planting, “It is a faint effect – rarely does it offer instant cures – however, most of gardening is about improving things at the margin, and likewise with Companion Planting.”  In other words, another tool.  Thank you, Donna Rae and Ada for opening our eyes to this idea!

 

We have a busy spring ahead of us.  Ada Brehmer and Mary Wool talked about plans for the field trip to Geraniacea and Annie’s Annuals in Richmond, CA on April 20, 2023.  There are 40 members signed up to attend what I’m sure will be a fun and interesting day.

 

Kitty Stewart is coordinating our field trip to Morningsun Herb Farm in Vacaville, CA on May 11, 2023.  We won’t be together in El Dorado County again until our June meeting so it’s important to keep an eye on your email for any updates about the field trips.

 

Our June meeting will be held at our herb garden at the fairgrounds.  This will be our annual plant exchange.  This year we’re asking members if they would like to say a word or two about the plants they’re donating – things like exposure, water and fertilizing requirements and the best way to propagate, etc.

     

As I write this, it is still RAINING and probably still SNOWING at some of our members’ homes.  I hope we aren’t going to get a March Miracle when we don’t need it.  Stay Safe!

Jan Keahey

Note: The Gold Country Herb Society Newsletter is distributed to current members only








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2023 Meeting Calendar

Note: Meeting locations subject to change

April 20, 2023     Thursday

Topic: Field Trip to Geraniacea & Annie's Annuals

Location: Bus Trip to Richmond, CA

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

May 11, 2023        Thursday

Topic: Field Trip to Morningsun Nursery

Location: 6137 Pleasants Valley Rd, Vacaville, CA

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

June 2, 2023

Topic: Plant Exchange & Discussion

Organizer: Members Donating Plants

Location: El Dorado County Fairgrounds

                100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667

                Meet at the Adopt-a-Spot herb garden

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

July 7, 2023

Topic: Garden Pests

Organizer: UC Master Gardener

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

                 130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667

                  Park in lower parking lot behind the building

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

August 4, 2023

Topic: Make Your Own Ginger Beer

Organizer: Elieen Hidahl, UC Master Food Preserver

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

                130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667

                 Park in lower parking lot behind the building

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

September 8, 2023

Topic: All About Bees

Organizer: Janna Buwalda, UC Master Gardener

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

                130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667

                 Park in lower parking lot behind the building

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

October 6, 2023

Topic: Poisonous Herbs

Organizer: Kitty Stewart, Mistress of the Dark

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

                130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667

                 Park in lower parking lot behind the building

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

November 3, 2023

Topic: Herbal Gifts

Organizer: All Members

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

                 130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667

                  Park in lower parking lot behind the building

Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm

December 1, 2023

Topic: Annual Holiday Luncheon

Organizer: TBD

Location: Veterans Memorial Building

                130 Placerville Dr, Placerville, 95667

                 Park in lower parking lot behind the building

Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm

Note: Meeting locations subject to change

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