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Photo copyrighted and provided courtesy of American Kestrel Partnership
Dennis Merino of the American Kestrel Partnership will teach you how to make and monitor a home for a pair of these birds which have declined so drastically throughout Northern California.
No woodworking experience is required. The parts are provided for you to assemble at the low, low cost of $20 for members.
The American kestrel really needs your help, so come on down.
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Volunteer Corner
Each issue we want to showcase one or more of our volunteers who do so much for the Markham.
This month it's DLa.
Talking about her experience, she says, "Volunteering gives me a sense of peace and serenity. I feel connected to people who share the same interests and purpose as me.
My Grandmother is the one who introduced me to gardening. She taught me many things and I remember her growing things like pomegranates. I also remember that she had special plants that she did not want me to help with; I understand that she didn't want a kid accidentally killing her more sensitive plants.
Here at Markham I get to do so many different things. I really enjoy the variety of work and it is a beautiful place to be."
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We have a winner!
Thank you to everyone who responded to the membership benefits survey, and congrats to David B. who won the drawing for a free plant for participating in the survey
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Markham Nursery
1202 La Vista Avenue
Concord, California.
925-681-2968
Nursery Hours:
Tuesdays 9 am till Noon.
Selected Saturdays
throughout the year.
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Introducing...
A Notable Plant from Our Collections: Emu bush
This "spotted desert lover" (Eremophila maculata - yellow form) has no spots, just gorgeous bright yellow flowers out right now. The flowers are particularly cheerful on the gray days we are having.
Our specimen is in the Australian section, planted right near the retaining wall along the main path.
According to the Australian Native Plant Society, it's a shrub that grows about a yard tall. Ours is close to that, but it also has some odd, sprawling, nearly horizontal branches -- the result of surviving last December's freeze. The main thing to know is that it is native to the harsh lands of outback Australia, and likes things hot and dry.
The flower looks like Australia's answer to our California Fuchsia. Ours is pollinated by hummingbirds, but since Australia has no hummingbirds, I wonder what does the job for Eremophila? If you know, tell the community on Facebook.
Propagation by seed is tricky: we are very successful with cuttings.
Go and take a look if you don't know Emu bush already.
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Quick Ways to Grow the Markham Electronic Community
We urge you to take part in the Markham's electronic community: the Markham has an active role to play in educating and involving the community as a whole, and social media is among the fastest ways to reach people. There are some other reasons too:
- It's an entertaining way to meet people and make friends.
- You will learn and see things that literally are rare, unusual, and personally satisfying.
- As a small non-profit, crowd-sourcing is a great way to raise awareness of our existence, but first we need a crowd :)
Each of the following takes 2 minutes or less, we promise:
- Like the Markham on Facebook.
- Post a short review on Facebook.
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Post a question, comment, photo, or video on Facebook. Note that questions are particularly useful because they encourage interaction by readers.
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Post a short Yelp review.
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Check in with Facebook, Foursquare etc. the next time you're at the Markham.
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