Erin Garden Club

Erin Garden Club Welcome to the Erin Garden Club. We are a service group of volunteers in the town of Erin, Ontario. We hope you enjoy all we have to offer.

We hope you enjoy all we have to offer: speakers, workshops, field trips, plant sale, garden tours, flower shows, socials and more.

🌱 How to use them as a system:- Plant the most aromatic species — catmint, Russian sage, allium — along the deer's likel...
06/12/2026

🌱 How to use them as a system:
- Plant the most aromatic species — catmint, Russian sage, allium — along the deer's likely approach path, not scattered randomly through the bed
- Layer heights: low plants at the front, mid-height blooms in the center, tall spires and ferns at the back. The fullness itself discourages browsing — deer prefer open sightlines
- Replace the hostas and daylilies at the border's edge first. Those are the entry point deer test before moving deeper.

June is a month where regular upkeep is crucial for the health of your gardens.Watering: Water deeply at the base of pla...
06/10/2026

June is a month where regular upkeep is crucial for the health of your gardens.

Watering: Water deeply at the base of plants, not the foliage, 1 to 2 times a week. This promotes strong roots and helps prevent fungal diseases. Morning is ideal to minimize evaporation.
Mulching: Apply 2 to 3 inches layer of organic mulch around your plants. Leave 4 to 6 inches gap around stems and trunks. Mulch helps retain moisture, suppress w**ds, and regulate soil temperature.
W**ding: W**d regularly, especially after a rainfall when the soil is soft. Hoeing can also be beneficial as it aerates the soil and disrupts w**d growth.

Consider these natural w**ding solutions:

Boiling Water: A drastic solution for tough w**ds like nettles or quackgrass in cracks or pathways.
White Vinegar: Effective against young shoots. It's recommended to mix 200 ml of white vinegar with 1 litre of water and a few drops of dish soap. Be cautious, as it can acidify the soil.
Baking Soda: Can be used on paved surfaces. Dilute 200g in 1 litre of hot water.

06/08/2026

A walk through Wellington Place is an opportunity to learn Indigenous languages, connect with the land, and discover the traditional uses of native and medicinal plants.

Visitors will now find signs installed throughout the Indigenous Gathering Circle, featuring Anishinaabemowin, Kanien'kéha, and English. As you explore the space, you'll find markers identifying medicinal and native plants, along with information about the purpose and meaning of the Gathering Circle itself.

This project was made possible by our Indigenous Advisory Committee, conversations with Indigenous language speakers, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers, and funding from RTO4.

If you're visiting Wellington Place this summer, take a moment to explore the Indigenous Gathering Circle and experience this special space for learning, reflection, and connection.

đź“Ť Located behind Wellington County Museum and Archives, along the trail system at Wellington Place, between Fergus and Elora.

Read the full release at www.wellington.ca/multilingual-signage-unveiled-indigenous-gathering-circle

Ticks don't fall from trees. They can't jump. They can't fly. They climb grass blades, extend their front legs, and wait...
06/08/2026

Ticks don't fall from trees. They can't jump. They can't fly. They climb grass blades, extend their front legs, and wait for something warm to walk past.

The tick climbs to the tip of a blade at ankle to knee height, anchors with its hind legs, and spreads its front legs wide. Sensory structures on the front legs detect carbon dioxide, body heat, and vibration. When a host brushes the vegetation, the tick grabs on.

Then it crawls upward — sometimes for hours — until it reaches bare skin. The tick on the back of your neck started at your ankle.

🌿 What actually works:

Tuck pants into socks — the grab happens at ankle height

Permethrin-treated shoes and pant legs neutralize ticks at the contact zone

DEET or picaridin on exposed skin blocks the heat signature they follow

Tick check after every outing — armpits, hairline, behind ears, waistband

Mowed paths through tall areas reduce the questing zone

Ticks concentrate at edges — where vegetation meets open ground, trail margins, fence lines

The myth is one of the most persistent in outdoor recreation. She was never in the tree. She was at your feet 🌿

June 6, 2026 9:00am -1:00pmCome on out to our Plant Sale and stock up for the season—there will be a wonderful selection...
06/06/2026

June 6, 2026 9:00am -1:00pm

Come on out to our Plant Sale and stock up for the season—there will be a wonderful selection of perennials, shrubs, and trees ready to find new homes in your garden. Whether you’re looking to fill a gap, start a new bed, or add something special to your landscape, you’ll find plenty of healthy, well-loved plants to choose from. It’s a great chance to support the club, chat with fellow gardeners, and bring home something beautiful for your yard.

June 5, 2026 5pm-7pm.PLANT DONATIONS: Receiving and setup will be underway tonight at McMillan Park, so please bring any...
06/05/2026

June 5, 2026 5pm-7pm.

PLANT DONATIONS: Receiving and setup will be underway tonight at McMillan Park, so please bring any extra potted plants or gardening supplies you’d like to contribute. Your donations help make the sale a success and support our garden club’s work.

Most plant failures in home gardens have less to do with watering or soil than with placing a plant on the wrong side of...
06/03/2026

Most plant failures in home gardens have less to do with watering or soil than with placing a plant on the wrong side of the house.

South-facing beds — 6-8 hours direct sun. The hottest zone. Tomatoes, peppers, lavender, rosemary, coneflowers, and ornamental grasses belong here.

North-facing beds — minimal direct sun. The coolest, most sheltered zone. Hostas, ferns, astilbe, bleeding heart, and coral bells thrive here. Vegetables don't.

East-facing beds — 4-6 hours gentle morning sun, shaded by afternoon. Roses, azaleas, hydrangeas, lettuce, and spinach do well — they want light without afternoon heat.

West-facing beds — 4-6 hours intense afternoon sun. No light until early afternoon, then direct heat. Drought-tolerant plants hold up: black-eyed Susans, sedum, salvia, and native grasses.

Step outside and identify which direction each bed faces. That one piece of information changes most of the planting decisions that follow

Sat, June 5, 2026 5pm-7pm.PLANT DONATIONS: Receiving and setup. McMillan Park.June 6, 2026 9:00am -1:00pmJoin us for our...
06/01/2026

Sat, June 5, 2026 5pm-7pm.

PLANT DONATIONS: Receiving and setup. McMillan Park.

June 6, 2026 9:00am -1:00pm

Join us for our highly anticipated Plant Sale. This is a fantastic opportunity to add new plants to your collection and support our gardening community. If you have extra plants, seeds, or gardening supplies to donate, we would be grateful for your generosity. Contact Jen at [email protected]

A quick reminder as we head toward our June 6 Plant Sale: this is the perfect time to divide the perennials in your gard...
05/29/2026

A quick reminder as we head toward our June 6 Plant Sale: this is the perfect time to divide the perennials in your garden, pot up the extras, and set them aside for donation. Healthy divisions of your favourite plants—big or small—help fill our sale tables and support the club’s work. If you’re splitting hostas, daylilies, irises, coralbells, peonies, or digging up hydrangeas, coneflowers, shrubs, any other reliable growers, we’d be grateful to receive them.

Drop donations off potted and labeled June 5, at McMillan Park 5:00-7:00pm.

05/28/2026

A celebration of life will be held for Ross McAlpine—beloved husband of Mildred and a long-standing, cherished member of the garden club—on Saturday, June 20, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Grand Valley Memorial, 28 Main Street North, Grand Valley.
All who knew Ross are warmly invited to come together to remember his life, share stories, and celebrate the kindness and community spirit he brought to so many.

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