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February 16, 2010 You are receiving this email because you requested it, if not see the end of this email. |
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Keckiella cordifolia (California Native)
Keckiella is an evergreen sprawling shrub to 5 feet, spilling down walls and slopes. Red 1-2 inch flowers, which are attractive to hummingbirds, bloom during Spring and Summer. Add compost to clay soils to improve drainage. Best in partial shade with moderate to low water. Will drop leaves in Winter unless watered. Common names often given as Climbing Penstemon or Heart-Leaved Penstemon because of its resemblance to Penstemons. |
Nemophila (California Native)
 Nemophila is an annual that grows 6-12 inches tall by 1 foot wide. It grows in delicate mounds of fernlike, light green leaves which develop after Winter rains and are covered with blue or white flowers in Spring. Best in sun to part shade with good drainage. Let plants die down in the hot days of Summer; they will reseed freely where content.
Neophila menziesii, Baby Blue Eyes, has sky-blue flowers with white centers. Native to California and Southern Oregon. Available in 4" containers. |
Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy)
 Shasta Daisy is a useful perennial for Summer and Fall bloom. Grows to a height and spread of 2-3 feet with flowers held high above the foliage which grow to 3 inches across. Excellent as cut flowers; can be divided every 2 or 3 years. Developed by the famous plant breeder, Luther Burbank. Easy to grow. Editor's note: ...almost a California native and one of the most dependable flowers in my garden. |
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Free Seminar: Myths and Legends of Mycorrhizae
Markham Regional Arboretum Society invites you to attend a FREE "Product Knowledge" Training Seminar
Myths and Legends of Mycorrhizae
by Claudia Groth MS Plant Science University of Delaware BS Agronomy Ohio State University Trained Extension Service Master Gardener Oregon State University Oregon State Certified Organic Consultant Wednesday, February 24, 2010 from 2 until 4 pm
at the Markham Garden Center, 1202 La Vista Avenue, Concord, CA 94521 In addition, all participants will be entered in a raffle to win organic garden products. Space is limited so reserve your place today. Call 925-681-2968 or email: info@markhamarboretum.org | |
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Markham's Nursery Kicks Off Its Saturday Plant Sales March 6th
While the Nursery is open Tuesday mornings, for those that can't make those sales hours, we will be holding our first Saturday Plant Sale of the year on March 6th from 10am - 2pm. More information on the the sale will be forthcoming soon.
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| Save the Date... April 10th
Rosalind Creasy to Speak on "Edible Landscaping: The New American Garden" 
Rosalind Creasy, well known Bay Area gardener and author will be giving a talk titled " Edible Landscaping: The New American Garden" at the Walnut Creek Marriott at 11:00AM on Saturday April 10, 2010, sponsored by the Markham Regional Arboretum Society. Her newest book, Edible Landscaping - Now You Can Have Your Gorgeous Garden and Eat it Too, is a totally updated revision of her ground-breaking book published in 1982, Edible Landscaping. Her new Edible Landscaping book has 300 photos and updated organic growing information... for more on this upcoming event... click | |
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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 Plant Sales Schedule for 2010: 10am - 2pm
March 6th*, April 3rd, May 1st, June 19th, August 7th,
September 11th, October 16th, November 13th
Most 4" pots @ $2 Most 1 Gallons @ $4
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