The Galston Garden Club want to thank the Community and wider public for the help to lift money for Charity on the recent October Open Garden Weekend.
The weather couldn't have been more perfect. I want to congratulate the backyard homeowners for their presentation of their gardens, the gatekeepers for his or her attendance at every gate and others working behind the scene.
In the New Year, we might be in search of new gardens prime open for this event in 2024. If you know of a garden or would like to open your own garden the Club would love to hear to from you.
On the eighth November, we had our last assembly until 2nd Wednesday in February. We welcome new members and visitors. Come and benefit from the club’s guest audio system, garden rambles and the company of people with an thinking about gardening.
At our current meeting, we had an fascinating discuss Bromeliads. Alan purchased along some of his assortment and the members were able to buy some of his attention-grabbing vegetation. In reality, he had nothing to take house.
For a characteristic plant in a shady or sheltered space within the backyard and even for indoors, you can not look previous the Bromeliad. All arising from the same household (Bromeliaceous) there are a broad range of bromeliads to choose from.
They present great foliage colour and type to the backyard, can develop in trees and even produce fruit! Easy to develop and propagate they are a must have for the avid or newbie gardener… They like full solar, regular watering, properly drained/sandy soil, and are appropriate for all climatic zones.
Choose a spot within the garden that receives filtered sun and has well-drained soil. In poorly drained areas, create an elevated mound for free-draining soil or chunky orchid mix. Dig a gap in the ready mounds the identical size as the foundation ball.
Holding https://galstoncommunity.com.au/galston-garden-club-36/ of the plant with one hand, gently backfill the outlet, pushing the soil underneath and across the roots in order that the plant is sitting excessive on the mound. If the plant is unstable, you can use some supports similar to stones or pots to hold it upright while its roots settle in.
Water in properly. Ensure that you just also place some water into the central a part of the plant, as this is where they draw in further moisture as nicely. Food each spring and autumn with Dynamic lifter soil improver and plant fertiliser by applying around the root zone and water in well.
Our meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 37 Arcadia Rd, Galston the Community Hall at 7.00pm. Our next meeting shall be in February 2024. For data regarding our Club please go to our website: www.galstongardenclub.com.au or e-mail: [email protected]
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The Galston Garden Club would like to thank the Community and wider public for the assist to boost money for Charity at the latest October Open Garden Weekend.