Plant of the week: Solidago 'Laurin' (Goldenrod)
Solidago 'Laurin' |
Solidago is a perennial which is popular in Europe and is becoming more recognized here. Its common name is Goldenrod which might give you a clue as to its appearance. At Markham, we have a fairly new variety available named 'Laurin'. This hybrid is a neat, compact (12" tall), vigorously growing variety of Goldenrod. Short strong stems are covered in tassles of golden yellow flowers from late summer through fall. Attractive to butterflies and bees and requiring low to moderate water, this late blooming perennial will make a strong impact in the garden. You might consider combining it with purple penstemons or salvias or with profusion white zinnias.
Editor's Note: Goldenrod often has a notorious reputation as the cause of allergies known as hay fever. However, it is now a well proven myth and that Ragweed blooming at the same time is the culprit and Goldenrod is just an innocent, and beautiful, bystander. For more on this see this link from the University of Maryland Medical Center. |
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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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