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January 26, 2010 You are receiving this email because you requested it, if not see the end of this email. |
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Limonium perezii (Sea Lavender, Statice)
 Limonium is a tender perennial which forms clumps of large, leathery, green, basal leaves and rounded clusters of tiny, papery purple and white flowers on tall salks in Summer. It needs full sun to part shade, good drainage, and occasional water. Flowers are long lasting fresh or dried. It is a Mediterranean native. Note: Many California native, Mediterranean, South African, New Zealand, and Australian plants are good choices for tough, drought tolerant plants... as the editor inputs this and wonders about the impact of the recent rains and the possibility of an El Nino Winter/Spring
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A Brief Description of a Few Herbs
 Stachys byzantina (Lamb's Ears)
This hardy perennial is covered with soft, wooly hairs, large 4 to 8 inch, broadly lance shaped leaves with small, purple flowers in densely flowered spikes. A favorite in English cottage gardens. Very drought hardy, and while it may have some medicinal uses it is primarily grown as an ornamental. There are several cultivars available as well. more
 Dysphania ambrosioides (Epazote)
formerly Chenopodium ambrosioides Used in Mexican cooking sauces with beans -- it is claimed to help with the gasiness from beans. It is a tender perennial that will grow to 2 feet in a sunny garden. Epazote is rarely found for sale, but lucky for us, we have our own Epazote lady who keeps us supplied. more
 Teucrium chamaedrys (Germander)
This is an easily grown perennial herb of the mint family with pinkish-purple flowers in small whorls arranged in terminal racemes or spikes and alternate leaves becoming smaller and bract-like near the flower clusters. It is popular as a border planting and for knot gardens. Germander grows to about 18 inches and likes full sun. It needs little water, but does need good drainage. | |
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Dish Gardens with Succulents Class 
presented by Ann Wiggins
Saturday, January 23, 2010
from 10 am until noon
at the Markham Garden Center
1202 La Vista Avenue
Concord, California
Space is limited so please RSVP to 925-681-2968
or email to info@markhamarboretum.org
MRAS Members $20 / Non-members $30
(see coupon below for Member's discount) There will be plants and small bonsai pots available for purchase at cost. Materials for completing a dish garden will cost between $12 to $20 depending on the quantity of plants you choose. Potting soil and tool are included in the price of the class. | |
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Markham Regional Arboretum Society offers 25% off the $20 Members fee for
Designing with Succulents Class that will be held on January 23, 2010 at the Markham Garden Center at 1202 La Vista Avenue in Concord. Print this coupon and present it when you come to the class. Or, give this coupon to a friend who might be interested in learning to make a succulent bowl.
Entry to the class is by reservation only, as space is limited. Please RSVP by calling 925-681-2968 or sending an email to info@markhamarboretum.org.
Class Fee: $20 for MRAS members / $30 for non-members
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| Offer Expires: January 23, 2009 |
Visit the Nursery This Winter
Some of us continue to volunteer at Markham Nursery during the cold winter months-except when the weather is truly miserable-which means we will be adding new plants to the beds each week. So, feel free to stop by. Volunteers are usually here on Tuesday morning from 9 until noon. If the weather is inclement, it is better to call ahead.
The Nursery is located at 1202 La Vista Avenue (off Clayton Road) in Concord (map). On Tuesday's you can drive all the way into the Nursery area. The office phone is 925-681-2968 or you can email to info@markhamarboretum.org.We look forward to seeing you soon!The Plant Lady, Barb, Steve, and all the volunteers!
Plant Sales every Tuesday from 9 until noon
Saturday Plants Sale Schedule for 2010 to be published soon.
Most 4" pots @ $2 Most 1 Gallons @ $4
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