Our first meeting of the year was held on March 20, the first day of spring, at the Center Moriches Library.
Roxanne Zimmer, a horticulture specialist, was our speaker from Cornell Cooperative Extension. The topic was lawn alternatives.
We learned about the environmental cost as well as the monetary cost of growing and maintaining lawns in our yards.
I have a front and back lawn, and the thought of changing that to something else is overwhelming. One thing I learned from Roxanne’s presentation is that replacing your lawn may not be something you want to do, but downsizing your lawn is a great way to reduce the environmental impact.
She offered suggestions and showed us pictures of different ways to reduce your lawn. Adding additional shrubs and native plants is a great way to reduce lawn and add color and beauty. Ground covers and mulch, ornamental grasses and perennials are some suggestions to consider when rethinking your lawn. These are some of the ways to make your garden more sustainable, more biodiverse, and reduce cost.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is having a master gardener plant sale on May 3, at Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Avenue, Yaphank. All are welcome to attend. Doors open at 8 a.m.
Our next meeting is April 17. We will be meeting at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum for tea and a walk around the daffodils.
On Saturday, April 26, our garden club will have its annual plant sale on the grounds of Havens House, 15 Montauk Highway in Center Moriches, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and check out our plants and our prices!
If you would like more information about the tea, the plant sale, or joining our club, contact Patti at beachbaby4894@gmail.com, or 631 838-6656. It was great to see some new faces at our first meeting. It’s going to be a great year to watch our gardens grow!
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