The annual sale held on May 17 was a great success.   Thanks to all who contributed their time, effort and items for sale.

The club sold a selection of perennials, wildflowers, annuals, vegetables, herbs and houseplants.   In addition to plants there was a book sale and a wonderful selection of fresh baked goods, local honey and potpourri.

Certified Master Gardeners were on hand to answer questions on soil testing, gardening, invasive plants as well as insect and pest management.

Proceeds will support club civic beautification activities and scholarships.

Our nursery tour was at Nature Works, an organic garden center and retail shop that offers many unusual perennials, shrubs, annuals and more.  Owner Nancy DuBrule-Clemente gave us a lively and informative tour of the one acre demonstration gardens.    The varieties of flowers – many natives that are rarely seen elsewhere – was head spinning.   Add a curator’s eye for garden statuary, containers, fountains, and garden gifts – and well – it is hard not to walk out with a trunk-load of treasures.

Nancy is an encyclopedia of information and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful as well.   We enjoyed our visit and left inspired.   The wealth never ends though – Nancy’s website, blog and newsletters provides a wealth of information – all relevant to where we live and garden.

The club sold a selection of perennials, wildflowers, annuals, vegetables, herbs and houseplants.   In addition to plants there was a book sale and a wonderful selection of fresh baked goods, local honey and potpourri.

Certified Master Gardeners were on hand to answer questions on soil testing, gardening, invasive plants as well as insect and pest management.

All in all it was a great time and a successful fundraiser for the club.  Thanks to the club members for donating their time and plants.   And thanks for the community for coming out to support us.

A Conference for the Home Gardener

For more information see www.2013garden.uconn.edu

March 22, 2013 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Lewis B. Rome Commons University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut