written by Jill B. Kris led our group of about 20 through her extensive gardens. Shandy and Batman (dogs interested in botany) also accompanied the group. The pictures show the different areas of her landscape and briefly describe what each area is. Of course, nothing beats seeing her place in person. Kris is always adding […]
Written by Jill B. The 2014 MG plant sale was simply amazing! Beautiful plants, lots of customers, and so well organized…all because of our fearless leader, Roger, and his group of loyal plant sale volunteers. A few pictures attached (many valuable volunteers not pictured). Thanks to EVERYONE who took time out to dig up plants, nurture plants […]
It really is possible to grow tomatoes in our cool northwest maritime climate, and Dick Schneider of RainCoast Farms wants to share a few ideas on how. Since 2006, Dick has grown over 400 varieties of tomatoes at his non-profit research farm right here in Port Townsend, generously donating hundreds of pounds of sweet, […]
Betty P. made these delicious little bites for our May 8th meeting. They are simply yummy. Give them a try! Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 egg 1/2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup chopped pecans How to […]
Written by Madame Parsley Scenes from my rockery: Beverly Nichols, the British garden writer who wrote Down the Garden Path and many other titles, calls people who enjoy alpines and rockeries ” shrinkers.”I am in this category of gardeners. I love small plants. Can you name these plants? Send us your […]
Written by Sarah F. Here is a story of one of the more interesting plant clinic challenges recently: The problem and sample came into plant clinic on turf – it was an excellent sample with roots and soil attached. There were big 10/12′ x 10/12′ patches of green slime looking like very soft lime jello […]
Written by Erica I. Some of the saprophytic plants are starting to pop up at Fort Townsend Park. They can be found along the Huckleberry Hill Trail. These plants do not photosynthesize and rely on the surrounding plants and mycorrhizae for their nutrition. This sacrophyte is called Pinesap. Ground Cone Indian Pipe
Candice G. sends this post about the beautiful wild Camus plant: “The wild Camus is blooming at the Port Townsend Golf Course. There is a smallish plot there, preserved by the native plant society, that husbands our historic Camus. This is one of the only remaining natural areas in these parts that reminds us of the […]
What is it about outer space that can change the way an ancient cherry tree grows? If you have any guesses, post your comment! http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/scientists-baffled-by-superfast-growth-space-station-cherry-tree-1444590 The folklore of the ancient Chujohimeseigan-zakura cherry tree: http://en.japantravel.com/view/princess-chujo-seigan-cherry-tree
Candice makes these delicious tarts for our JCMGF meetings and gatherings. Enjoy! Chess Tarts Makes 18 Ingredients: 1 unbaked pie crust for a single pie ½ cup butter, melted and cooled 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup raisins 1 cup walnuts, chopped How to make: […]
