|
Diana
Anderson, Regina Schieltz, Terry Tonovitz, Jane Staley, Eileen Byrd,
Andrea Long
Olde Thyme Gardeners
December News
The Olde Thyme Gardeners of Darke County Parks decorated a large, fresh
cut, evergreen Christmas tree in the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. Since the tree is designated "for the birds" and will be put
into the landscape for wildlife cover, many of the decorations are made
of natural materials. Lowe's Home Improvement donated the tree.
There are Christmas cookie cutter shapes of dried bread coated with a
mixture of corn meal, peanut butter, and shortening then rolled in a
pot luck of bird feed.
Although not necessarily edible, other ornaments of dried natural
materials include - but are not limited to - French lavender, Knockout
roses, dried apples, chipotle peppers and Autumn Joy sedum.
Recycled flower and vegetable seed packets provide color while
miniature gardening tools give sparkle.
The Olde Thyme Gardeners annual February workshop comes on the 21st.
"Herbal Reflections" is the theme for the 2015 half day only
event. Mary Hofacker presents "Cooking with Herbs." Other
speakers are yet to be determined. For updates visit
http://oldethymegarden.blogspot.com or look on Facebook.
On May 16, 2015, the Olde Thyme Gardeners will present a Spring Tea
with Jan Brady presenting a delightful program on vintage women's
undergarments. Keep looking for more information about this intriguing
topic.
The Olde Thyme Gardeners plan and plant an early pioneer type kitchen
garden near the log house at Shawnee Prairie Preserve. The small
group of dedicated enthusiasts researches the types of plants that
would have been used by the early settlers in Darke County in the
1820's - 1830's era. The group meets in the Nature Center at noon on
the second Tuesday of most months. Anyone interested in gardening is
welcome to bring a sack lunch and join the discussion.
|
