Garden Design Magazine has a lovely article on trees and shrubs with colorful berries. They say, “A garden really can have something lovely to look at in every season. Just remember the four F’s—flowers, foliage, form and fruit. The last one, fruit, is often the most overlooked and underutilized as …
Horticulture Magazine has a great list of resolutions for all of us who enjoy our gardens. They preface the article: “The new year gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past and dream for the future and maybe set some new year’s resolutions. These 12 ideas can help you …
Thanks to all who participated in the jointly sponsored environmental program at the Community Center last week! More than 70 attended the forum and their comments were universally complimentary. It was a time for learning and sharing about updates to the 3 R’s of decades ago. Norwalk’s recent revision of …
Thanks to the efforts of a group of dedicated volunteers under the guidance of Gardener Priscilla Feral, Rowayton Gardeners ran the first ever vegetarian chili booth at Pinkney Park for the annual Rowayton Historical Society cookout fundraiser. Though we didn’t win a prize, the terrific compliments and stream of those …
Compost is well-decomposed organic plant and/or animal materials transformed by soil microorganisms into their original components. The process of composting allows one to enhance and accelerate this natural process to produce a regular supply of “black gold” for your landscape. Our Horticulture Chair, Kevin Tepas, has put together a fascinating …
Garden Gate Magazine just published a nifty illustrated list of fall gardening chores for us. They say,” Taking care of your fall garden makes your garden healthy and gorgeous next year, too. Here’s a fall garden checklist that will help you know what to do now.” Check it out! (click here)
Join us for one of our most popular family activities! We will provide the carving tools, the pumpkins, a yummy after-school snack, our ever-charming Potting Shed ambiance and friendly volunteer staff. As always, we’ll offer two afternoons (choose either Wednesday, October 24th or Thursday, October 25th from 3:30 to 5 …
Please dispose of hazardous wastes responsibly! Norwalk is holding it’s next Hazardous Waste Day for residents only from 8 am to 2 pm on Saturday, August 25th. Bring any or all of the following substances to Norwalk HighSchool, 23 Calvin Murphy Drive: oil based or alkyd paints, auto care products, …
The memorial garden at Pinkney is looking particularly good mid-summer. Thanks to Pamela Proctor for all her work dividing, transplanting and continually caring for this gem on the bank of the Five Mile River.
On one of the hottest days of the summer, a hearty band of Rowayton Gardeners joined a troop of kids from Norwalk Grassroots Tennis & Education to take part in the weeding of a large section of the Rowayton School Courtyard. Under the direction of Gardener Michele Casey and Lisa …
Rowayton Gardeners have maintained, restored and improved the berm gardens along the Bayley Beach’s parking lot for years. We’ve also tended containers, planted a flagpole garden and added screening trees and grasses plantings along the Roton Point fence. This year, we are using our funds to build a proper stone …
As you may have read in The Hour, The Rowayton Gardeners have launched an environmental initiative for our community! Spearheaded by Priscilla Feral, the objective of the drive is to let Rowayton homeowners know how important (and easy!) it is to “go organic” when feeding and treating our lawns and …
Thanks to our civic beautification program, many public gardens around Rowayton are regularly maintained and improved. Recently, Frani Taylor and Ellen Duggins did a significant spruce up of the triangle on Roton Avenue at the end of the Sammis Street Bridge. Thanks, Rowayton Gardeners, for helping to make Rowayton a …
Join us on five Mondays at the Potting Shed for some free and terrific summer fun.This weekly program, presented by the Rowayton Library and the Rowayton Gardeners, will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 pm and is intended for crafty kids ages 5 and up. If you’re under 6, please …
Thanks to the expertise and artistry of a Rowayton Gardeners supporter, Max Westhelle, we have a terrific video of the Mother-Son Dirt Fest that took place last April. Have a look – just click here and turn up your volume! Thanks, Max!!!
What a fabulous Spring Market we had, despite the wind, cool temps and RAIN! Gardeners turned out in force to welcome the hoards of buyers who braved the conditions. Full of smiles, helpful advice and toting strength, Gardeners spurred sales and happy customers. We did have some prime items remaining …
Is your yard ready for the planting season? Do you have questions about the pH level of your soil? Do you wonder about how to amend any imbalances, excesses or deficiencies? Horticulture Chair Kevin Tepas outlines the best way to answer your questions with a soil test in his latest …
[Thanks to Horticulture Chair, Kevin Tepas, for this informative report!] Boxwood is a popular hedge material because it is an evergreen with a dense growth habit. Hedges of boxwood (e.g. Boxus microphylla japonica ‘Green Beauty’) can provide walls around a lawn and divide the yard into different garden “rooms”. When other plants die back …
Horticulture Magazine notes that we shouldn’t be afraid of letting some houseplants become root bound – they prefer it! “It’s generally best to keep cacti and other succulent plants underpotted, because it guards against rot. African violets and the related cape primrose do well when kept root bound, as do …
