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Cancelling the 2020 Convention
After consulting with several of you and hearing your concerns about the COVID-19 virus, I have made the decision to cancel our 2020 GCKY convention in Paducah. West Virginia has already postponed its convention. I’m waiting to hear from Patrica Arndt, our SAR Director, to hear what the plan is for the SAR Convention. Please … Continue reading “Cancelling the 2020 Convention”
Pledging to Conserve
I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet Earth and promise to promote education so that we may become caretakers of our air, water, forests, land and wildlife.
Garden Tips – February
Ice and Snow and cold So far, we have experienced one of the lowest winter snow accumulations, but we still have two months of possible snowfall. If we get enough snow to weigh down branches, remove it by using a broom underneath to repeatedly but gently lift the branches. If branches are weighted by ice, … Continue reading “Garden Tips – February”
Let’s Grow! How clubs increase their membership
‘Let’s Grow!’ is the theme for this administration, and we have grown! GCKY has 15 clubs that have grown in membership over the previous year and we have gained a new club! Some of the clubs have shared why their club has increased in membership. A few new members have come from inquiries on our … Continue reading “Let’s Grow! How clubs increase their membership”
Botanical Names
The Arboretum is not just a pretty garden: it is a botanic garden that trials new and old varieties. Some flourish and so do not. They are not failures, but demonstrate that certain plants do not survive here. Botanical Names ‘A rose is a rose is a rose’ according to author Gertrude Stein. While a … Continue reading “Botanical Names”
Garden Tips – Winter Work
Outside in the Garden Neaten up the garden and edge beds. Rake soil and scatter collected seeds. Make notes as to plants to replace and areas to fill in this spring. Place pines and other evergreens prunings (except holly that dries prickly) on beds to protect plants and give a cleaner look. If fully dormant … Continue reading “Garden Tips – Winter Work”
In the Arboretum: The Beauty of Bark
The Arboretum is bursting when bloom from spring through fall, but have you ever looked at the color and texture of the Arboretum in the winter? To most, the winter garden is dreary and lacking all color, but a closer look will prove otherwise. Really look at a tree’s bark. It is the tree’s outer … Continue reading “In the Arboretum: The Beauty of Bark”
Floral Arrangements
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