McDonough Garden Club

February garden chores

You can prune apple trees but wait until mid March for pruning peach tres.
If you are looking for early blooming perennials, plant lenten rose. They need partial to full shade to look their best.
Water poinsettia, Christmas cactus and amaryllis plants with houseplant fertilizer diluted to one-half strength. Don’t overwater. 
  Remember to turn houseplants 180 degrees every two weeks to prevent uneven growth. 

Consider planting a Daphne odora near an area that you pass by.  This is one of the most fragrant plants around. They need very well drained soil however.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       

 
Welcome to the McDonough Garden Club.  We are a group of gardeners covering all ages, genders and skill levels. 
Our main objective is to learn and share all we can about gardening.   We would love for you to attend one of our monthly meetings!
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I am new to gardening and not sure if I know enough to join a garden club.

 Relax, we have gardeners of all skill levels who are more than happy to share their knowledge of plants and we have members who are new to gardening in Georgia (our Georgia red clay is a bit of a challenge) or the garden "bug" has bitten them- either way the McDonough Garden club is your support group! Even the most experienced gardeners kill plants- it's all part of the learning process.

I'm not sure if I have the time to garden or I live in an apartment.

Gardening can be as easy or as complicated as you make it. Only take on gardening projects that you will be able to handle or are interested in handling. Some really terrific gardens can be implemented on an apartment balcony (plus the deer can't climb up there an eat them- think nice potted plants). Even though gardening can be work, those that do it usually find it to be enjoyable and they take great satisfaction in knowing they did it themselves. Despite what some may tell you, gardening can be very relaxing and a great way to relieve stress. The biggest frustration most gardeners have is putting the right plant in the wrong place- that's called paying your gardening dues!

What types of programs do you have?

We have many different types of programs. We have a very diverse group of gardeners, including a few Master Gardeners. Many of them know of speakers in their area of interest or have actually done programs for the garden club in the past. We have had some well known speakers who have done programs for our club, including Walter Reeves (he has the garden show on WSB am 750), Jane Bath (owner of Land Arts Nursery and renowned landscape designer) and Elizabeth Dean (owner of Wilkerson Mill Nursery in Palmetto). We strive to have programs for the experienced gardeners in the club as well as those who are just getting started. We encourage members to make suggestion for possible programs and/or speakers.

Can I bring children to the meetings?

Absolutely. We encourage you to get your kids involved as soon as possible. Gardening is like investing, the earlier you start the better. If you show an interest in gardening, their is a good chance at least one of them will too. One of the great things about starting a garden earlier in life is that you get to enjoy the fruits of your labor (and you have more energy at a young age) and they get to see the garden develop through the years. Plus, children under 18 can join the club for free.

 How much does it costs to join?
 
The cost to join is $20 per person or $30 per couple per year. Children under 18 can join for free.  Dues are to be paid at the January meeting.  You may attend 2 meetings for free before
deciding to join.
 

Any other reasons to garden?

A well lanscaped garden can add 3 to 5 percent to the value of your home, especially if you have mature trees. In this difficult housing market, a nice yard puts you ahead of the competition. If you are into vegetable gardening, you can grow many of your fuits and vegetables and save money. They will also be fresh.

What's the one thing I can do that would be the most beneficial?

Plant a well placed Oak, Hickory, or Maple tree. Go and stand out in the afternoon sun during the summer and you'll know why.

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 What's the Name of that Plant?

 
Every wonder what the name of the plant you saw on the side of the road was or the one you saw while walking in the woods?  Each month we will feature  a native plant that is blooming or has an interesting fruit or leaf color or one that has naturalized (think kudzu!) in the wild.  Many of these plants will grow fine in your landscape, provided you give them the requirements they need.  This months plant is  Trout Lily or Dogtooth Violet.  Trout lily is a  mid-late winter perennial creating quite a  scene when not much else is blooming.  Trout lilies can be found blooming with some of the earlier blooming trilliums, T. underwoodii, T. decipiens, and T. maculatum.  The foliage can vary greatly, with some having lots of motteling and some having none.  Trout lilies are usually sold by specialty nurseries, specializing in native plants.



 
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