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March 23, 2010 You are receiving this email because you requested it, if not see the end of this email. |
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Calling All Collectors....
 If you are a collector of Bearded Iris, Douglas Iris, Daylilies, Pelargoniums, or Geraniums, you should be checking out Markham's Nursery.
We have named variety Bearded Irises (Iris germanica) donated by Stan Morgan, a local Iris expert (see below). Each one of them comes with a label and their own picture.
 Next we have named varieties of Douglas Iris grown from seed by Marthann who is fast becoming our Douglas iris expert.
 Then there are our named variety Daylilies donated by Bay Area Daylily Society.
 And I propagate and donate to Markham many Pelargoniums (Geraniums), many named scenteds, a few species and zonals. These are usually sold for $1 for 4 inch pots because I propagate so many. That is a steal!
And of course we have many different varieties of Salvias and California natives etc., etc.
We are priced at way below their normal market value. Many of these named variety plants donated by collectors can be quite pricey.
Come visit Markham's Nursery and buy/give yourself a gift of something special. |
________________________________________________________________ Workshop "Hybridizing Iris with Stan Morgan", March 27, 2010:
What do eyebrow tweezers have in common with sexual reproduction? Discover the answer at a Markham workshop "Hybridizing Iris with Stan Morgan"!
Markham Garden Center
1202 La Vista Avenue
in Concord, California
10 AM until Noon
Rain or shine!
FREE
In this hands-on class, iris expert Stan Morgan will teach about hybridizing iris. The only tool you'll need to bring is a pair of eyebrow tweezers! Stan will show you how it's done!
Stan will teach you about selective breeding --the magic of combining or selecting plant characteristics.
This class will be of interest to anyone who wishes to improve an iris in their garden, create a new cultivar, or just experiment and see what happens.
Space is limited, so if you want to attend, please RSVP to (925) 681-2968 or send an email to: info@markhamarboretum.org. Space is limited so please register now.
For phone registration call Tuesdays or Thursdays from 9AM to 1 PM (925) 681-2968. | |
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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 present a talk entitled " 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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Come and Visit the Nursery
Yes, it still is Winter, but things are changing -- Spring is a few days away as I send this.... and Summer?
"Summers always fly by -- Winters walk." Charles M. Schultz Come visit us and be prepared to get a head start on your garden as the weather warms up. 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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