16 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington Vt. 05401 Coordinators: Andy Kenney and Doris Van Mullen Ronald McDonald House Charities of Burlington, Vermont, the “home away from home” for families with seriously ill children seeking treatment at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital. It is our aim to be a refuge for families experiencing the stress and anguish of their loved one’s illness. Whether for a short stay, or for weeks at a time, we provide families with the comforts of home as well as the support of our dedicated staff and volunteers. The 3 garden areas at the House were adopted by the Club in 2009,. Club members plant and maintain the gardens for the season. SCHEDULE: 2019 - 2020
16 South Winooski Avenue, Burlington Vt. 05401 9:30 AM Monday, May 20, 2019 Monday, June 17, 2019 Monday, July 15, 2019 Monday, August 19, 2019 Monday September 16, 2019 Monday, October 21, 2019 Monday May 18, 2020 Monday June 15, 2020 Dr. Yolanda Chen, Associate Professor University of Bermont, Dept of Plant and Soil Sciences.4/23/2019
Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Using evolutionary information to improve sustainable pest management. What are the new bugs and how do we deal with both new and old? Tuesday March 26, 2019 - 1:00 pm Mark Starrett, associate Professor of Horticulture. The University of Vermont College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Tips and Techniques - applicable to any plant.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 1:00 pm Wildflower speaker, Dan Jaffe - Propagator and Stock bed Grower at New England Wild Flower Society. Look to nature for your inspiration. What clues can you take from your landscape to help you provide the right plant for the right place. Learn to evaluate sunlight, moisture, soil and other factors to encourage a successful garden that does not require many inputs in the way of watering, fertilizing, extra coddling on your part. Create a low maintenance garden that actively supports the environment and provides beauty for all.
Tuesday January 22, 2019 at 12:00 noon Get-to-gether for fellowship and nourishment. Soup and salad lunch is provided by the Executive Board. Desserts by the Hospitality Committee
October 23, 2018 at 1:00 pm Charlie Nardozzi More gardeners are turning to container gardening to save space, time and money. Discuss new types of containers, flowers and edible container design and ideas about caring for your pots
September 25, 2018 at 1:00 pm Cooking and Gardening with Herbs and Edible Flowers - Liz Barbour, Hollis, NH - Her book "Creative Feast"
Program consist of slide presentation of my edible gardens and a cooking demonstration and tasting of two recipes featuring herbs and edible flowers. |
