Invitation to the Longview Garden Club
2012 programs/events
Everyone welcome to participate!
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Healthy Starts
April 2, 6:30pm, 2420 E. 6th St.
In the beginning…there were seeds and cuttings. Join us as we plant them for use in the Longview Garden. Use what you learn to start your own plants – and cut the costs of gardening.
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Longview Population Control
Sunday, April 29, 3pm Longview Garden Site– 7th St., 25th Ave. E. and Clover
Our perennials just keep giving and giving…and growing. So we need to keep them at a healthy level. In our first foray into the garden, bring garden tools and be ready to clean up the site and divide the plants.
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Pottering (not the Harry type)
Monday, April 30, 6:30pm, 617 Irving Place
The newly divided plants from the garden, plus plants and cuttings started in March will be planted in pots, and readied to grow big and tall for the garden and for our part of the DGFS Plant Sale on May 26. Be part of making a mess that you would never let your kids make!
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Duluth Garden Flower Society Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 26, 8am – sell out (usually 10am)
14th Ave. E and London Road
There are lots of plant sales, but this is the Grand-mommy of them all. The variety of plants that are successful in this climate is incredible. And all have been tended and coddled by experienced gardeners, who dispense free tips and advice. Longview’s offerings will include a zillion types of perennials, house plants, heirloom and cherry tomatoes and basil.
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Ground Game
Garden Planting
Longview Garden Site
Monday, June 4, 6pm (Rain date June 5)
The plants want out of their pots! Help them move to their new and sunny garden location. If you have never planted (or planted successfully), this is a great way to learn from those who have. Bring garden tools and garden gloves.
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Promote Bird Hygiene!
Make a Bird Bath
June 25, 6pm, 617 Irving Place
As miraculous as it sounds, you will learn how to make a bird bath using rhubarb leaves. This is limited to the first 8 who register by calling: 724-5761. $10 fee for materials. Have faith and fun at the same time.
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Weed ‘n’ Chat
Longview Garden Site
Monday, July 9, 5:30pm
Presumably that which has been planted will have been joined by unwanted visitors who will need to be forcibly removed. It is not as ugly as it sounds, and is a great time to visit with your neighbors and whistle whilst we work.
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Weed ‘n’ Chat: The Sequel
Longview Garden Site
Monday August 5, 4pm
Help us spruce up the garden for the neighborhood picnic. Bring garden tools.
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Neighborhood Night Out Tuesday, August 7, 6-8pm
Granitoid Memorial Park, 7th St., 25th Ave. E. and Clover
Free hot dogs, watermelon and goodies. Carriage Rides?????? Bike, trike, stroller parade, Games, Vintage Cars
And best of all….
A chance to meet and talk with your neighbors
Serious request: This year we need help with raising $ to continue the carriage rides, and with organizing the parade and children’s games. Please call 724-5761 to donate for the carriage and/or to help.
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September in Bloom - Garden stroll
Monday, September 10, 6pm
Start at Longview Garden Site
This is considered the “lull” in the gardening season, with many plants past their prime, and some yet to bloom. But SOMETHING is making our gardens look good. Come and stroll through a few of the neighborhood gardens. And if you have questions about your own garden, we can visit and help with some answers.
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What Goes up….
Must come down.
Tuesday, October 9, 5pm- Longview Garden Site
It is the time of year to cut the plants back and ready the garden for winter. Bring clippers, garden tools and be ready to bid the season adieu.
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How’s Our Gardening?
Dial 1-800-…….
Monday, Nov. 5, 7pm
2420 E. 6th St.
This organizational meeting is a great time to assess how we did, and offer ideas for next season.
No physical labor involved.
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“Who are these gardeners, anyway?
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Social
(Can you host this event?)
Meet with your neighbors, enjoy hors d’ouvres, conversation and wine as we talk about anything but gardening.
Contact monardamom@yahoo.com for meeting/event locations or for membership information. New members welcome!
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