Bowling Green Garden Club KY

12/30/2022

long shadows of dark
fade away day by day -
Happy Solstice to all!

Florentina Vinica Barbu

12/30/2022

Store owner and BGGC member Jefti can help you with your bird questions

10:00am-4:00pm Special Savings on Christmas Items
Unique Christmas decorations & nature gifts on sale. Wild Bird and Nature Store 901 Lehman Ave BG 270-746-0203 Wild Bird and Nature Store

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12/30/2022

🌱 Wildflowers are some of the easiest flowers to plant because they often require little maintenance compared to others. Not only can wildflowers be planted in the spring, but they may also be sown in the fall. Learn more about cold stratification and how it can improve wildflower germination rates when planted in the fall or spring months.

Because these cool-season vegetables can adapt to the cooler soils, you don't have to start them ahead of time. In addition to their adaptability, they are also quick to grow and mature to their harvesting stage.

🌱 Lettuce
🌱 Peas
🌱 Radishes
🌱 Spinach

Root vegetables shouldn't be started ahead of time as damage to the root structure can stunt growth. For the best harvesting results, be sure to check your soil health. A balanced loam soil rich in organic matter is ideal for strong root development.

🌱 Carrots
🌱 Turnips
🌱 Beets

While many of these summer and fall vegetables are commonly started indoors, they prefer to be directly sown if your growing season allows enough time. Corn especially does not like to be transplanted.

🌱 Corn
🌱 Beans
🌱 Cucumbers
🌱 Melons
🌱 Pumpkins
🌱 Winter Squash
🌱 Summer Squash

https://www.trueleafmarket.com/blogs/articles/when-should-you-start-your-seeds-indoors

12/30/2022

Need a dose of spring during the winter months? No need to wait! Learn how to grow fragrant blooms easily inside your home any time of year.

12/30/2022

Plant America- Play Outdoors!
Outdoor activities improve health and happiness for adults and children. Join us in promoting more time in the outdoors. Download and print our new Play Outside Activity Log and share it with a child close to you. Have a Happy and Heathy New Year in 2023. You will find the Activity Log at www.gardenclub.org.

12/30/2022

Ideas for planting with toddlers, kids or teens

12/30/2022

GCKY headquarters in Paris KY

The Wallis House is an all-occasion historic venue available for parties. It is the perfect gathering location for your family, colleagues, or friends. gardenclubky.org 859-987-6158
616 Pleasant Street Paris, Kentucky 40361

12/29/2022

Owls are nocturnal hunters and their voices fill the night. We introduce you to 8 so you know "who" is "who" in your backyard.

12/29/2022

6 surprising flowers you never knew are invasive: https://trib.al/x3HTR7w

12/29/2022

12/27/2022

A great source for information and teaching materials on composting is Cornell Composting (https://www.compost.css.cornell.edu/index.html). They have fact sheets, a special section on "weird and unusual composting" and everything you wanted to know about the science and engineering behind composting. Be sure to check it out!

~WL
UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones