Community Garden Volunteers Needed for Course in Waterwood
Citizens show interest in environmental gardening through a five week course at the Montgomery County Extension office in Waterwood. The program runs Tuesdays Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 am to 4 pm, January 30 through March, with a $160 fee covering textbooks. Volunteers must commit at least 6 hours first year and 20 hours afterward to support the program.
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Montgomery
Waterwood
Inc
Calendar offers Western Pennsylvania lakes region photos
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy calendar for 2001 showcases the glacial lakes region of northwestern Pennsylvania. Priced at 11.95 including tax and handling, it can be ordered by mail to Calendar Orders Bay Fourth Ave Pittsburgh PA 13222, with information at 412 288 277.
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Pennsvania
Free booklet offered by National Arbor Day Foundation
The foundation released a booklet titled Conserva tion Trees that is available free to the public. It features colorful photos and diagrams to guide tree planting and care, with sections on windbreaks songbirds conservation buffers and pruning. Send name and address to Conservation Trees National Arbor Day Foundation Nebraska City Nebraska 68410.
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National Arbor Day Foundation
Nebraska City
Historic Hotels of America Shares Holiday Decor Tips
Experts from Historic Hotels of America offer guidance on poinsettia selection and care, natural decorations, and centerpieces for the holidays. Tips cover watering, avoiding drafts, storing greens, anti desiccants, and using seasonal scents and fruit displays to enhance hotel interiors.
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Historic Hotels of
America
Care tips for Christmas trees and poinsettias from home garden guide
The article offers practical advice on selecting, storing, and watering fresh Christmas trees, including cutting the trunk, using a proper stand, and keeping water levels up. It also covers tree safety, lighting care, and safe placement away from heat sources. Poinsettias are discussed with light, watering, temperature, and feeding guidance, plus timing for flowering and a note on safety and toxicity. It includes a Maryland extension contact and website for more details.
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van Etten
Taggert
Resid Tighie
Underwriters Laboratories Inc
Ee Poinset
The
Maryland Cooperative Extension
Agnrumd Edu
Hgic
Crafting a Winter Wreath From Evergreen Boughs and Ribbon
A guide to making a festive winter wreath using evergreen boughs tied to a sturdy base such as wire or vine. Add red ribbon and ornaments for contrast. choose greens and accents that suit the season’s short days, balancing fullness with long lasting leaves.
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Taggert
Catoctin Orchid Society elects officers for 2000 2001
The Frederick area orchid group announces new officers for 2000 2001. Linda Griffith becomes president with Victoria Azonias as secretary Rainie Dasch as vice president and Donsa Russell as treasurer. The society invites newcomers to attend meetings and activities call 301 283 4245 for details.
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The
Catoctin Orchid Society
Frederick
Donsa Russell
Rainie Dasch
Victoria Azonias
Linda Griffith
December Holiday Workshops at Brookside Gardens
Calendar entries list a door decoration workshop for adults at Visitors Center Brookside Gardens in Wheaton on December 15 from 9:30 to 11:30 am and December 16 door decoration and Cascading Door Decoration Workshop with fees, plus Children’s Story Time in the Children’s Classroom at 10 or 10:30 am. A Carroll County Christmas Farmers Market runs December 16 at Ag Center Westminster 8 am to 2 pm. Additional Care of Houseplants lectures and walks, Ball Workshop, and adult programs at Brookside Gardens Visitors Center in Wheaton are scheduled with various times and options.
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Brookside Gardens
Wheaton
Carroll County
Ag Center
Westminster
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