The RGC meeting in August was all about getting ready for the flower show in conjunction with the DeKalb County Fair. For years, the show was in September, so the August meeting traditionally was the final push to be ready. This » Read More
Remember to participate in the GREAT POLLINATOR count on August 23. One plant, just 15 minutes spent counting the number of different insects that visit. Too bad the count wasn’t in July, because the St. John’s Wort bushes were literally buzzing. » Read More
In June, the RGC had its annual clean-up around the Moon Lake Campus. Trees and shrubs were pruned; weeds were pulled; limbs were loaded onto the berm. Whoo hoo and thanks to all who were able to help. Vacationers and those » Read More
Thanks to Rebecca Henderson whose brilliant editing fine tuned last month’s ramblings. Her name should have been in the by-line for all her efforts. The beekeeper examines the frames with honey. Beekeeper holding frame of honeycomb with working bees outdoor. » Read More
In Northeast Alabama, something beautiful is blooming — literally. More folks are giving up manicured lawns and nurturing plants that have called this place home long before any of us did. These homegrown heroes — native plants — aren’t just pretty » Read More
To mark the beginning of a new chapter in our club’s efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our surroundings, we recognized and supported National Invasive Species Awareness week, February 24-28. With posts on Facebook and a call-out » Read More
Like any trek, the inception and realization of Lookout Lavender Farms was a tale of time, hard work, and ultimately great satisfaction. The downtrodden, forgotten property and a snake-infested homestead would have been enough to send most folks running, but the » Read More
February may be the best month of the year as far as gardening goes. The hard work of planting in the fall is so worthwhile when those bulbs transition into their glory. The daintiness of purple, pink and white crocuses, and » Read More
By Rhea Pirch Ah yes, autumn is coming to a close, and winter is on its way! During our November meeting, after listening to the reading of Mary Oliver’s “The Swan,” we shared thoughts on spending time outside in nature, and » Read More
We did it, and we’re still talking to one another! The garden club had a very successful showing at the Federation Flower Show. Like raising children, putting on a flower show takes a village, and ours is special. Thank you to » Read More