The Galston Garden Club want to thank the Community and wider public for the support to raise money for Charity at the recent October Open Garden Weekend.
The weather couldn't have been more excellent. I wish to congratulate the garden house owners 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 shall be on the lookout for new gardens prime open for this occasion in 2024. If Galston District Garden Club realize of a garden or want to open your individual garden the Club would love to hear from you.
On the 8th November, we had our final meeting till 2nd Wednesday in February. We welcome new members and guests. Come and enjoy the club’s visitor speakers, garden rambles and the corporate of people with an excited about gardening.
At our current assembly, we had an interesting discuss Bromeliads. Alan purchased along some of his assortment and the members had been able to buy a few of his fascinating plants. In truth, he had nothing to take residence.
For a feature plant in a shady or sheltered space within the garden and even for indoors, you cannot look past the Bromeliad. All arising from the identical family (Bromeliaceous) there are a variety of bromeliads to select from.
They provide great foliage color and type to the garden, can develop in bushes and even produce fruit! Easy to develop and propagate they're a should have for the avid or beginner gardener… They like full solar, common watering, well 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 hole in the prepared mounds the identical dimension as the root ball.
Holding the principle body of the plant with one hand, gently backfill the opening, pushing the soil underneath and around the roots so that the plant is sitting high on the mound. If the plant is unstable, you ought to use some supports similar to stones or pots to carry it upright while its roots settle in.
Water in well. Ensure that you simply also place some water into the central a part of the plant, as this is the place they draw in additional moisture as well. Food every 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 subsequent meeting shall be in February 2024. For data regarding our Club please visit 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 support to boost money for Charity at the recent October Open Garden Weekend.