The Galston Garden Club want to thank the Community and wider public for the support to lift cash for Charity on the current October Open Garden Weekend.
The weather could not have been more perfect. I would like to congratulate the backyard owners for their presentation of their gardens, the gatekeepers for their attendance at every gate and others working behind the scene.
In the New Year, we shall be on the lookout for new gardens prime open for this event in 2024. If you realize of a garden or want to open your personal garden the Club would love to hear to from you.
On the 8th November, we had our last meeting till 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 interested in gardening.
At our recent assembly, we had an fascinating speak about Bromeliads. Alan bought alongside some of his assortment and the members have been capable of purchase a few of his interesting crops. In truth, he had nothing to take residence.
For a function plant in a shady or sheltered area within the backyard or even for indoors, you cannot look past the Bromeliad. All arising from the same household (Bromeliaceous) there are a variety of bromeliads to select from.
They present great foliage colour and form to the garden, can grow in bushes and even produce fruit! Easy to grow and propagate they're a should have for the avid or beginner gardener… They like full solar, common watering, properly drained/sandy soil, and are appropriate for all climatic zones.
Choose a spot in the backyard 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 same measurement as the basis ball.
Holding the primary physique of the plant with one hand, gently backfill the outlet, pushing the soil underneath and around the roots so that the plant is sitting excessive on the mound. If the plant is unstable, you need to use some helps similar to stones or pots to carry it upright while its roots settle in.
Water in nicely. Ensure that you just additionally place some water into the central a part of the plant, as that is the place they draw in additional moisture as nicely. Food every spring and autumn with Dynamic lifter soil improver and plant fertiliser by applying across the root zone and water in well.
Galston District Garden Club are on the 2nd Wednesday of the Month at 37 Arcadia Rd, Galston the Community Hall at 7.00pm. Our subsequent meeting will be in February 2024. For info relating to our Club please go to our website: www.galstongardenclub.com.au or e-mail: [email protected]
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The Galston Garden Club want to thank the Community and wider public for the assist to boost cash for Charity at the current October Open Garden Weekend.