Now that the New Year is upon us, it’s not too early to start thinking about this year’s garden. However, we are still in the doldrums between the fall cleanup in the garden and the frantic season that begins with seed starting. Now is a good time to reflect on last year’s successes and failures, make plans for this year’s garden layout, and pore over the tantalizing seed catalogues that arrive in the mail and in garden centres.
Our first DIGS monthly meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, January 15th from 1 to 3 pm at the Gathering Place at the United Church. Peter Karsten will start us off with a powerpoint presentation entitled Denman Garden Secrets. Those who heard Peter speak at our meeting in April 2024 will know that we are in for a treat.
The garden club welcomes new members, whether you are a beginning gardener or a seasoned expert. You can purchase a membership at any meeting (memberships are $15 per year for an individual or $20 for a family), or you can just come and sit in first to see if it’s for you. Our members enjoy monthly speakers, seed and plant exchanges, field trips, garden visits, and a whole lot of camaraderie and sharing of garden knowledge and lore. DIGS is a great place to make new friends and get inspired to create a standout garden.
– submitted by Nairn Stewart