I hope you were able to join us for the March meeting. We had a great talk from Nan and Serena on marshmallow root, and I am trying the tea from the samples that they gave us. It's another example of how herbs can really be a healthful way to treat symptoms like cough and congestion.

 

I am also looking forward to the talk on tomatoes in April. I risked a few seeds and planted them outdoors last week (I am at 1500 feet) since the forecast showed no freeze warnings.

 

I think everything will be early this year, so it may be time for starting seeds inside for you folks at higher elevation, and even outdoors if you are downslope from Placerville.  My basil has sprouted in pots on the patio, and I look forward to a good growing season. Plant a few extra for our plant exchange at the May meeting!

 

See you at the meeting!

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Kitty Stewart

GCHS President