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Summer 1998
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Hardy Cactus Garden

Is doing just fine, thank you. They’re getting ready to bloom; you must see this!

Two years ago, we installed a Cactus Display Garden about halfway up the front steps on the right side. The bed is made up of several layers of different media for good drainage, like our Hardy Alpine Trough Gardens.

Thirty Cactus and related Succulents were installed initially, with another twenty-five added last spring. We’ll be adding more as time goes by to demonstrate how easily they survive and add diversity and beauty to a Planted Garden.

Cuttings and offshoots are available for purchase in front of Greenhouse 2; soon they’ll grow up and add much pleasure to your Garden.

The Cactus & Succulents Workshop is Saturday, June 20th, from 10am - Noon. Our very special lecturer will be John Millar, locally-known horticulturist and collector, who will share some amazing things about cacti and succulents. Pre-registration is required. There is no charge for the session.

Garden Center is Available for Meetings, Tours and Events

If your Civic Group, Garden Club or Organization would like a cozy place to meet this summer, our Garden Center is open for meetings, tours and events,

Monday through Saturday. Arrangements can be made by calling the Garden Center Office at 1-800-828-3405; we can accommodate 20 with our chairs, 40+ if you bring yours. The entire facility is on one level with easy access.

The complex is also available for Weddings and other functions on a cost-per-event basis. Up to 200 can be accommodated. Catering, entertainment and refreshments can be arranged, or you can provide your own. Once again, please make all inquiries directly to the Garden Center Office at 1-800-828-3405.<more>

In this Issue:

Page 1:
Beat The Heat With Drought-Resistant
Plants

Perennial Help

Page 2:
Perennial Help, continued

Planning For The Fall Garden

Mulch Well and Water Less Often

Page 3:
Mulch Well and Water Less Often, continued

How Much Mulch Do I Really Need?

Page 4:
How Much Mulch Do I Really Need?, continued

Summer Days Discount Coupon

Page 5:
Milk Jug Watering

Newly-Released Plants

Page 6:
Newly-Released Plants, continued

Under Stress: Plants That Can Take It

Page 7:
Hardy Cactus Garden

Garden Center is Available for Meetings, Tours and Events

Page 8:
8th Annual Open House

1998 Workshops & Seminars Schedule

Spring - Summer - Fall Hours

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