October Club Meeting – ELMIRA GRANGE

Please join us for our first meeting of the season. Master Gardener Stephen, from Dig Some Dirt the Garden Gnome will discuss seed saving for an economical way to grow plants the following season, using last year's crop seeds.

The Club will also update members about the summer events.

Topic TBD

Our Annual Wreath-Making Meeting. This will be the entire meeting.

What to Bring:

• ribbons
• wreath molds
• scissors
• wire
• cones
• greenery
• glue gun
• anything you think would look good on a holiday wreath.

After the meeting, stick around to make holiday swags for the elderly and donate them to Mid-Lane Cares, so everyone can get into the holiday spirit!

Master Gardener Pat Patterson will discuss Bugs and Insects - Topic: The Bugs did it first.

Pat is a dynamic and fun speaker. It is sure to be an informative and interesting topic.

Join us for a talk by Master Gardener Andrea Halliday on Native Plants for Birds and Pollinators.

Join us for a talk by James Miller of Sunwave Farms to discuss seed starts.

Members will also have a seed exchange. Please bring any additional labled seeds you are not sowing this season.

Come and join us to hear Sara Davies of Wild Child Flower Co. discuss spring planting and learn some new tips and tricks.

The club will have a plant exchange. Bring your extra starts, the leftovers from thinning your seed-starts, in individual, labeled containers to share with club members.

Join us for our last Meeting of the season. Edie Moro will discuss Watering Strategies for a water-wise garden.

After our meeting, we will have a work party and get the Pollinator and Herb beds weeded, replacing any plants needed.