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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1990
Page
8
District V of the Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland plans a flower show at Frederick Community College on September 22 and 23. The event will feature new flower varieties and elacs. members urge gardeners to check seed catalogs and plant now for September.
The Cumberland Valley Rose Society hosts its 31st annual rose show on Saturday near Valley Mall in Hagerstown. Entries accepted 7 to 10:30 a.m., display 1:30 to 7:30 p.m., awards at 7:30 p.m. Roses go on sale after. A photography challenge debuts featuring blooms and roses.
Lilypons will open its summer season with a three day Memorial Day weekend festival from May 26 to 28 featuring free lectures on water gardening by Charles B. Thomas and Richard Koogle and Howard Crum, a water garden introduction, installation and planting sessions, plus magic and balloon entertainment by Louis Paul and Ravanna. The event includes free pond viewing across 300 acres and picnic areas with hot dogs and cola sold by Frederick County soccer students funding an international goodwill soccer tournament.
The 1990 Maryland Direct Farm Market and Pick Your Own Directory lists 56 Maryland farms and five in nearby areas offering pick your own crops. It notes 40 farms with pick your own items and special crops such as blueberries cherries snow peas okra Italian beans fava beans and rapini plus 35 offer tours and six host special events. Copies are available at county libraries and Cooperative Extension Service offices or by mailing a stamped self addressed envelope to the Maryland Department of Agriculture in Annapolis.
Brookside Gardens will host four May educational programs at Brookside Gardens Library in Wheaton. A 7 p.m. May 22 workshop with Rebecca Zastrow teaches clue identification and pest control. John Edwards speaks at 10 a.m. May 25 on Washington area gardening and essays by the Men’s Garden Club of Montgomery County. Phil Normandy leads a 1:30 p.m. May 23 tour with care and availability notes. The McCrillis Mystery Search for ages seven to twelve runs 10 a.m. to noon May 10 at McCrillis Gardens and Gallery, Bethesda, with 25 places plus parental supervision. pre-registration required. Call 949-8227 for details and reservations.
The Zonal geranium Pelargonium x hortorum is highlighted for its popularity in gardens, containers, and indoor settings. The piece covers history from South African origins to English introductions, growth habits, propagation, and uses in beds, borders, and window boxes, noting varieties like Tango Rio and Jazz and planting tips.
Frederick Future Farmers of America planted 160 trees at Harry Grove Stadium for the Frederick County Department of Fabric Works after a meeting with Frederick Mayor Paul Gordon. Doug Herring and chapter FFA officers led the project. pictured are Emily Pittinger, Melissa Frye and Joy Titus.
Meidiland hybrid flowering shrubs offer disease tolerance and year round color with easy care. Seven varieties include Alba Meidiland ground cover and Pearl, Red, and Scarlet types ideal for slopes, mass plantings, and hedge alternatives.
A Better Homes and Gardens Consumer Panel survey shows 73 percent of families have grown more outdoor activity since 1986 with half entertaining outside more. Interest widens to outdoor millwork and high tech low voltage lighting as products gain favor for decks, railings, lattice and fixtures.
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