It’s fair time and flower show time again! The event is sponsored by the Northeast Alabama Federation of Garden Clubs. This year, the floral designs will feature dried plant material to accommodate the extended fair days. Never fear, » Read More
Rhododendron Garden Club member Helen Allen shared the joys, triumphs, challenges, and trials in perfecting her rainwater catchment system. It supplies water to her house in addition to another system used to water the garden. She explained how the designs came » Read More
This month’s article for the club would not come together. The monkey brain that is my mind was in full blown shenanigans. Should the topic be gopher tortoises, which was the subject of a conservation report not given because RGC members » Read More
Last month was a hands-on, creative outlet for members of the Rhododendron Garden Club. At the end of the session, 14 floral arrangements were assembled and admired for their beauty. Jean Jackson, president of the Rainsville Garden Club and Flower Show » Read More
In our last club meeting, Master Gardener Martha Wood presented a program on flowering native shrubs. Mentioning Azaleas, Rhododendron, and Mountain Laurel, she focused on varieties that are not as familiar but can be found in native nurseries. Many of the » Read More
Last month, members of the Rhododendron Garden Club (RGC) and guests carpooled to the Shirley Miller Wildflower Trail (a.k.a. “The Pocket”). After heavy rains, the road into the park can be an adventure, but the trekkers prevailed. They were rewarded with » Read More
The Rhododendron Garden Club (RGC) was formed over 50 years ago by a group of dedicated women whose goal was to preserve and promote the beauty of Mentone. Both Mentone and the RGC have experienced the challenges of growth and changes » Read More
Mary MacMichael opened our last meeting with a meditation about the gardens mentioned in the Bible: Eden, Gethsemane, Golgotha, and the final, heavenly garden. This led perfectly into the slide show presented by Lesa Cummings. Lesa and her husband’s travels were » Read More
Well the Mentone Fall Festival was festive, ribbons were received at the county fair, and now it’s time to gear up for the opportunities to overeat! Last month’s article challenged folks to visit Moon Lake Campus to see how many projects » Read More
Usually, my Groundhog article is a recap of the previous month’s program. However, roses will be the topic for a future issue, because this person forgot about the deadline and needs more time to get that one all together. President Rhea » Read More