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August 17, 2010 You are receiving this email because you requested it, if not, see the end of this email. |
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Plant of the week: Pelargonium sidoides
With its small stature and long blooming period, this plant is a good choice for containers or the front of a border. It has rosettes of soft gray leaves with a felt like texture and dark burgundy flowers which are present for much of the growing season. It grows to about a foot tall and wide; flowers are borne on arching stems above the foliage. Even though it has a delicate appearance, this is a tough plant -it has survived two cold winters in a container in my garden. Likes full sun or some small amount of shade and good drainage.
If this plant is interesting to you, then you will want to attend this Saturday's presentation at Markham (see next below). Our speaker is Robin Parer, owner of Geraniaceae Nursery in Marin county and well-known expert on all things Pelargoniums and Geraniums.
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Exploring the Fascinating World of the Geranium Family | |
 Come meet Robin Parer, the Bay Area's noted Geraniaceae expert and learn about these amazing plants!
Where:
Garden Center, Markham Nature Park and Arboretum
1202 La Vista Avenue, Concord, CA 94521 (map)
When: August 14, 2010 -- 10:00 AM -to- Noon
Many people think that geraniums are those red flowers found in old gardens. Often people say "I don't like them." Explore the astonishing diversity in the Geranium Family with author and horticulturist Robin Parer and meet Geranium cousins you never knew existed--fantastically beautiful and even fantastically unusual. There will be practice propagation. And there will be plants for sale!
Please click on the link (right) to register or RSVP. Register or RSVP now
if you need any additional information or if you have any questions about the event or how to register. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
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Let Your Garden Shine!
Make the Ordinary Look Extraordinary! | |
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A Class on Garden Lighting by the Urban Farmer
Tips and Techniques for Landscape Lighting
When: September 18th, 10am - noon
Where: Garden Center, Markham Nature Park and Arboretum,
1202 La Vista Avenue, Conocrd, CA 94521 (map) Also included: Rainwater Harvesting!
Enjoy a special presentation on how you can collect rainwater for use in your landscape
Would you like to add lighting to your garden?
Would you like to make your garden a pleasant and safe place to be after dark?
Kim Titus of Urban Farmer will give a class so you can learn the basics about garden lighting for safety, for use of the garden at night, and to highlight the drama of your landscaping and architecture.
Garden spaces can be magical at night . . . when light transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary!
In addition, Kim will give an introduction to rainwater harvesting. Urban Farmer is now stocking containers that are appropriate for this use and she will explain how it works and how it will benefit your garden.
FREE for MRAS members; Non-members $10 per person
Reservations required as space is limited. Please click on the link below to register or RSVP.
Please contact us if you need more information or it you have any questions about the event or how to register. Thank you for your attention and response, and we look forward to seeing you at the event.
Susana De Trapaga, Event Chair
Markham Regional Arboretum Society
info@markhamarboretum.org
925-681-2968
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Come and Visit the Nursery
Come visit us and let us help you make your summer garden complete... always room for one more plant? Volunteers to help with selections and purchases are normally here on Tuesday morning from 9 until noon, and occasionally other hours, but call ahead to confirm.
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
next Saturday Sale is August 7th,
September 11th, October 16th, November 13th
Most 4" pots @ $2 Most 1 Gallons @ $4
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