Garden Club offers fall lawn care tips
Written by Margaret Moore
Saturday, September 28, 2013 03:00 pm
The Brigantine Garden Club’s Appreciation Gathering was beautiful. Fifty volunteers had a wonderful time catching up with friends and enjoyed a delicious meal at the Links. Thanks to Fran Streeper, who made all the arrangements and thank-you gifts.
The winner of the Club Cup for this year was Phylis Glomb, who has done an outstanding job with the North End bed tenders and was instrumental in getting us much-needed funding from the Elks.
Special commendations were given to Judy Harding for her hard work as memorial tree chair, hospitality chair and recording secretary and to Debi Ples for her perseverance as liaison to the city. The club also acknowledged the retiring of Treasurer Joyce Hall, who has kept the club in the green and seen that everyone got their checks on time.
The club is still taking orders for new leaves on the memorial tree and now that the library is reopened arrangements are being made to have the tree reinstalled. It is a unique and lasting way to remember a special person, date or occasion such as an anniversary, wedding or to memorialize a lost loved one. Leaves are $50.
Garden Tip: Fall is the time for overseeding lawns, but you must remember to use the proper seed followed by a late fall slow-release fertilizer for seeded areas. Many people also put down lime, but if you aren’t sure it is needed, always ask a professional.
Our resident master gardener recommends calling the Rutgers Help line at (609) 625-0056 for any information or questions you may have pertaining to your lawns and gardens. It is available 9a.m.-noon Monday through Friday online at http://www.rutgers-atlantic.org/garden/ask_mg.asp.
Don’t forget to keep up on club activities on the Facebook site set up by Linda Mantello. It is known as Brigantine Garden Club. Go online to see pictures of the gathering and gardens and get information.
Linda is also looking for volunteers to help with the planting of dune grass in October. She will have more info for us at our last meeting on Oct. 7.
Anyone interested in gardening, whether active or passive, can become a member of the club. It is very easy and all are welcome in making Brigantine a beautiful place to live and visit. To start, just come to a meeting. There are no dues, meet once a month, March through October and the only requirement is that you attend four meetings a year. Since our last meeting is coming up, you have the winter to think about joining.
The informational answering machine number is (609) 266-3685. The club exists on the generosity of others and all donations are appreciated. They may be sent to the Brigantine Garden Club, P.O. Box 53, Brigantine, N.J. 08203.
The club would like to thank all those who have supported us with donations this year. It has been greatly appreciated and put to good use.
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