Summer 2020 Activities
This years unusual circumstances (with Covid-19), Gov Inslee's Stay At Home proclamation, and CDC's Safe Distancing recommendations, has created new challenges for our members, volunteers and board members. At this time, our Summer Events have not been scheduled..
As local possibilities evolve, we will keep you posted. Meanwhile, be happy in your garden and Be Safe.
Virtual 2020 Garden Tour
We all are missing our Summer Garden Tours so much during this Covid-19 summer moment. We are missing our garden buddies, sharing tips, and admiring the fruits of our labor. Many of us are spending more time and labor in our gardens during this Covid-19 time. I hope you all have a miracle in the garden or at least many favorites in the garden to share.
Thank you Jackie O'Malley for suggesting a summer virtual photo share of our club member gardens.
If you would like to take us on a photo tour of your 2020 Summer Garden, drop a note into our club email: vashongardenclub@gmail.com Subject: VMICG 2020 Photo Garden
Please include your phone number for a call back for instructions.
Click on this link to enjoy the member gardens virtual:
May 20, 2020
Healing Gardens - An invite from Jane and Trudy
The Camus, native Rhododendron, Allium, false Solomon Seal, Star Solomon Seal, false Lily of the Valley, Vanilla Leaf, Meadowrue, Fairybells, Bleeding Heart, Columbine and lots more are in full flower. See attachment to start the visit.
The Gardens will be open Wednesday, May 20 with scheduled times (at 9, 11, 1, 3) for no more than 4 people. I will say hi but not lead you on the tour. You will have a map and a list of flowers to look for featuring a new Meadow in a packet left on the porch by the red door.
Please send your request to Trudy Rosemarin <tcrosemarin@aol.com> . Two options would be good in case your first choice is taken. Please plan to stay no more than 1 hour. You can drive in as there won’t be many cars. Directions attached.
I hope this gives you an opportunity for a safe outing
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June 17, 2020
Cindy Stockett Open Garden
Cindy Stockett is opening her incredible garden to the club on June 17th from noon until 4:00. For those who have not seen her garden it is very large making social distancing easy. She asks for members to park outside the gate. No children or pets and please use the bathroom before coming.
July 4, 2020
Lavender Wreath Making
Eddy Radar has a huge lavender garden and she has offered the lavender for a wreath making workshop. This would be a fun opportunity to see one another at a safe distance outside. I would like feedback from those of you who would be interested and we will set this workshop up.
I hope to hear from you soon
There will be 2 workshops. One at 11:00 and one at 2:00. I'm limiting the size to 12 people. Sign up for the time you want. Please bring a chair, pruning shears, gloves, water bottle and wear your masks.
I look forward to seeing you.
Flower Arranging Workshop
July 23 and July 30
Welcome to summer garden club,
Please join Trudy Rosemarin as she teaches us how to make beautiful floral arrangements using flowers from our own summer garden. This workshop will be offered on 2 different dates with a maximum of 10 people per class. Here are the specifics:
Dates: Thursday, July 23
Thursday, July 30
Time: 3:00-4:00pm
Place: Trudy’s home(outside)
Bring: Clippers, Vase, and a mask
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Assortment of cut flowers 1 - 1.5 feet tall
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Line flowers: lineria,snapdragons, clarkia, etc.
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Focal flowers: roses, dahlias, zinnias, etc.
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Filler flowers: cosmos, daisies, scabiosa, etc.
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Greenery or leaves: grasses, seed heads, etc.
Sheet Mulch Demonstration With Diane Emerson
Low Maintenance Gardening Without Chemicals: Sheet Mulching
One key way you can make your gardening life easier is to practice sheet mulching for weedy areas, shrub borders, and new garden beds. Imagine walking around your well-mulched garden, with no weeds or grass poking their heads up and demanding attention. All is peace, while the mulch and cardboard do the work. You need never double dig again, and you can free up shed space by giving your rototiller to the Tool Lending Library.
1:30 am to 12 noon on the following days:
Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday, August 19
Saturday, August 22
Wednesday, August 26
Saturday, August 29
Address: Tree of Life building, 17331 Vashon Hwy SW
My contact phone: Cell: 206-234-4813, if people want to check and see if there is still space for another attendee. Limit of 3 people at first, to see how it goes. I might increase it to 4 if demand is there.
I will have the detailed handout printed for attendees.
Social distancing and masks required, of course.
Please let me know if you have any questions, or suggestions for changing how this will work. I am really looking forward to it!
Fall Basket Making with Little Bird
Little Bird Nursery invites you to join owner, Kim Cantrell, as she helps us create a one of a kind Fall Basket. Here are the details:
Class size: Limit of 5 people per class
Date: Monday, September 7
Times: 10 am. 1 pm
The class will take an hour but allow time afterwards to shop using your complimentary 15% coupon from Little Bird
Location: Classes will be held at Little Nursery located in front of the Country Store.
