These (Garden) Boots Were Made for Walking

Most of us have ventured out into our gardens, but we're probably finding the conditions are quite muddy.  Keep those feet dry and stylish with these gardening boots.

From The Original Muck Boot Company, Women's Muck Originals Pull on Mid

$110

Available in three colors

Smith & Hawken's Women's Short Rain Boots at Target

$30

Available in three colors

Women's Joules Roll Up Welly Boots

On SALE for $51.18

Available in two colors

Women's Joules Tall Welly Boots, Navy Floral

On SALE for $75.99

Bogs Flora 2-Eye Boot

on SALE $48.75

HUNTER Original Short Back Adjustable Rain Boot

$139.95

*Available in men's styles

Western Chief Women's Tall Printed Waterproof Boot

$29.99-$45.00

Six styles

Doug Tallamy: Restoring Nature's Relationships

This Doug Tallamy video is posted based on the recommendation of club member Marcia C. and she writes, "this is a kick in the pants to get started if you are unsure as to why you should plant natives." Enjoy!

Technology in the Garden

The number one gardening phone app is My Garden Answers.  Learn more about the app HERE.

This app allows you to:

• Identify plants
• Pest & disease identification
• Get expert advice
• Access all of your previous questions & answers
• Shop garden supplies & plants- some affiliated vendors provide a discount for My Garden Answers members
• Private Q & A for members on Facebook

Happy cybergardening!

Mulching Tips & Tricks

Read about the pros and cons of using wood chips, pine needles, straw, and hay at

The Beginner's Garden

A trick the club has used at the library pollinator garden and one that I have used in my personal garden is layers of cardboard or newspaper placed beneath the mulch to curb weed growth.  I do a lot of online shopping, so I always have a good stash of cardboard boxes.  I find the cardboard works better for areas with stubborn weeds or plants that have naturalized, such as mint or horsetail reed. If you are trying to avoid harmful chemicals, this method works well.

Another benefit of using newspaper to mulch is that it provides extra moisture retention, especially in vegetable beds.  Take it a step further and use shredded newspaper as a thick layer of mulch or spread to 1" and place regular mulch on top to cut down on the amount of more expensive mulch being used. Paper shredders used for documents work beautifully for this task.

Remember to wet the newspaper or cardboard after you have placed it in the garden BEFORE you apply traditional mulch.

Happy mulching!

Spring Garden Quiz

Creating a beautiful table arrangement by London Flower School - Galton ...

Learn how to create a stunning spring table arrangement during this 16 minute video.

Don't Throw Your Produce Away!

This video is filled with tips & tricks for propagating vegetables, fruits, and nuts.