PROGRAM: Seed Techniques For Easy Sowing

One of the joys of springtime is planting seeds. However, sowing tiny seeds can be a source of frustration for many gardeners.

Member Rosa Johnson shared information on how to make seed balls using four ingredients – natural clay, top soil or compost, seeds, and water.

Member Marcia Richard demonstrated how to make seed tape by using single-ply tissue, seeds, and a water/flour glue mixture.

Member Nancy Percivall demonstrated two methods for seed paper. One with sheets of tissue paper and the other with a tissue paper pulp – a great way to recycle used tissue paper.

Members collected seeds from their gardens to swap with each other so they can choose a technique to try at home.

PROGRAM: Creative and Beautiful Plant Containers

Members Rosa Johnson and Nancy Percivall demonstrate how to make beautiful plant containers that will last for years! Hypertufa is a technique that lets you create handmade pots and garden art with few ingredients – Portland cement, perlite or vermiculite, peat moss and water. The handmade pots look like natural hand carved stone but are molded and relatively light weight and are extremely versatile. Completely weatherproof, these pots work indoors or out and can freeze and thaw naturally as a result of their porous nature.
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Create a calming oasis on your patio or balcony with these easy step-by-step instructions from Birds & Blooms.