Dear readers:
The ‘Dig and Divide’ program held on October 9, 2011 at the Scott Arboretum was an absolute success in all ways. The attendees trekked the college grounds with Jeff Jabco and his garden forks. Jeff dug peonies while chatting about the plant’s characteristics as well as demonstrating not-so-familiar digging and replanting techniques. Jeff also showed us how to separate a nurse root from a grafted tree peony. Two rarely available Saunders’ tree peonies, ‘Silver Sails’ and ‘Angelet’, were divided and later placed in the much awaited auction.
While partaking of the sumptuous repast that Bernie Miller and crew provided, the potted plants and bare roots that remained unsold after the Scott Arboretum Plant Sale were available at reduced prices. There was a ‘Bargain Bin’ for members only, as well as a free root for all to take home. Something for all levels of interest!
New members joined us this day. We are hoping that you will join us for our next event. Details will be posted on the website as soon as they are available.
Eleanor Tickner
