When you read this November issue of the Seashore
News, you probably have already accomplished what you learned during our October meeting, where Rex Yarwood, General Manager from Dana Point Nursery, spoke on the topic, “October is for Planting.” I know I have. I planted a Mint Julip while sipping a Tulip. I know, I know—but every gardener has his/her own technique.
In any case, if you unfortunately missed the meeting here are a few highlights that Rex presented:
■ Fall is the best time for planting native plants, perennials such as Moonshine (I did not make up that name), cool season seeds, ground covers, cool-season edibles such as lettuce, carrots, etc., and annuals such as Pansies.
■ Fall is the time to mulch your garden to supply plant nutrients for the next growing period. By watering the mulch, the nutrients are released to the plants.
■ Plant bulbs such as ranunculus for next spring color.
Also mentioned were pest control using organic com- pounds, caterpillar control, and other maintenance topics.
Rex brought many plants from the Dana Point Nursery to show us during his talk, and afterword we had a raffle ($1 tickets that supported our Penny Pines Project) for some of the plants the nursery donated. Your club officers encourage you to support the Dana Point Nursery who have always contributed plants for our annual plant sale.
Our November meeting on Monday, November 18, is our annual “Forget Me Not” Project to prepare holiday gift bags to share with local homebound seniors.
—Karl Kuhn
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