March 2024

Greetings, all ,
There was lots of talk at the Board meeting this month about getting ready for this year‘s Kitchen and Garden Auction. Those of you on email list should have already received a heads up announcement to prepare for this event by figuring out what you will contribute.
Don‘t forget to bring some cash or a check to pay for whatever you bid on. Kitchen and Garden may be something edible or it may be something growing (or grown), or it may be something sweet-scented, or something lovely for the skin, or some kind of still-useful tool. Whatever kind of thing it is that you make or have at home, bring it. Please make certain that any liquids or powders are tightly sealed to prevent spills. Please don‘t use a container that you need to have returned.
One or more of you may have attended the Florida Herbal Conference February 28 - March 2. If you attended, we would love to have a write-up of your experience there. In fact, if more than one of you would like to contribute thoughts on this event, I‘m sure we can find space in the newsletter.
In April we are planning to take part in the Mounts Spring Plant-a-Palooza, to raise funds for our groups continued well being. Please think about volunteering on Saturday or Sunday of the last weekend in April. A signup sheet will be going around at this month‘s meeting. Just think of it: a lovely morning or afternoon outside in the shade enjoying the breeze, surrounded by sweet-smelling plants, and a free lunch!
We were all delighted with Jeannie Fernsworth at the February meeting for presenting her knowledge about George Washington Carver and his many accomplishments with the peanut. 
Next month Bernard has invited John Roberts, Commercial Horticulture Extension Agent, to teach us what we need to know about insects and plant diseases. This is our first time to host such a program,   so bring your pencils and your notebooks and be prepared to be informed.
Ingrid is taking the month off from writing an article on the Garden of Well-being due to recent cataract surgery. She should be at the March meeting though, so you can wish her well then. 
See you there!
Mary