BUCK MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB
Monday, February 10th, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. at Deese Hall/BMEC
Program: Hedgerows – Growing a Living Fence, Presented by Claire Denton-Spalding, Master Gardener
Meeting: There will be a short business meeting prior to the program.
Our speaker for the February program on hedgerows is Claire Denton-Spalding. Claire is a consultant for the federal government and became a master gardener volunteer in 2023. Her earliest gardening memory is of making an English-style garden in her backyard as a school project in 8th grade, so an interest in hedgerows is a natural outgrowth of that project. Claire puts all she is learning into practice in her own garden plot, which is unfortunately too small for a hedgerow, but she is sharing her hedgerow enthusiasm with the community.
Hedgerows–living fences made of trees and shrubs–support biodiverse populations of birds, mammals, and insects. Originally popularized in the United Kingdom, this technique for growing a living boundary can be put into practice in Central Virginia. In this presentation, Master Gardener Volunteer Claire Denton-Spalding will speak about the history of hedgerows and benefits to native plants and animals. She will share information and best practices about how to plant a hedgerow in the Piedmont area.
Hostesses: Joan Belcher and Joyce Magness
Please plan to bring a brown-bag lunch; our hostesses will take care of drinks and a bit of dessert!
2024-2025 Program Chair:
Sue Gosnell (suegosnell123@gmail.com) // 434-973-0878 or 434-987-4061 (voice calls, no text)
And just FYI, we are thankful for the folks who have planned to sign up to Host, and hope you will volunteer if you haven’t already! BMGC provides the plates, utensils, napkins, and cups, and the Hostess(es) bring a light snack and maybe something to drink, planning for about 15-20 people. Easy. Fun to do as a team of two, but also often done Solo. Either way is fine! If you want to sign up, please contact list coordinator Gayle Gutierrez.
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November 11, 2024 – Jayne Brittle & Laurie Hynes
December 9, 2024 – All Share in a Holiday Potluck!
January 13, 2025 – Nancy Butters & Cathy Mancuso
February 10, 2025 – Joan Belcher & Joyce Magness
March 10, 2025 – Patti Booth & Gayle Gutierrez
April 8, 2025 – Karen Dosier and Judi Mann
May 12, 2025 – still TBD – there’s opportunity here!
June 9th, 2025 – End of Year Luncheon, Potluck