Calling All Green Thumbs

Green Thumb Garden Club

Green Thumb Garden Club met recently on Thursday April 5th. Nancy May arranged our program. She invited Ed Thralls, a Master Gardener from the Orange Country Extension and Education Center to come and speak about the many different services and classes which are offered at the Extension Center. He also answered many questions from the audience. He told us we can access much information through website www.solutionsforlife.com. The phone number and snail mail address to reach the Extension Center is 407-254-9200, Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, FL 32812

We will welcome David Webb, on May 3rd. Mr. Webb is the head beekeeper at Webb's Honey. Rosemary Wolfe invited the owner of Webb's Honey located at 217777 SR 520. Mr. Webb will talk about pollination and the many products available, made from Bee's honey and the process of honey production. The Webb's Honey's produced are Orange Blossom, Saw Palmetto, Mixed Wildflower and Tupelo.

We are still seeking help in keeping the front entry beautiful. Please donate time, plants or money toward that goal.

Contact Janis Thaw at 407-568-6563

April Article

March 1st, we met at 10:30 and traveled to South Seminole Farm & Nursery. 14 garden club members were given a tour of the farm by the owner Jim Hunter, who is also a Master Gardener for Seminole Co. His nursery specializes in Organic Produce and practices Green Garden principles, using organic pesticides and fertilizers on all his plants. His website is www.sseminolefarmandnursery.com, and his address is 2010 E. Lake Dr. Casselberry, Fl 32707. Mr. Hunter presented each of us with a daisy plant and a pen. Several people purchased plants to take home.

Afterward, we met at CiCi's pizza near Tuscawilla road.

At our next meeting on April 5th, Ed Thrall, a Master Gardener from the Orange County Extension and Education Center, will be the keynote speaker. He will talk about the services and classes that are available at the Extension Center.

Coming on May 3rd, we will welcome David Webb, owner of Webb's Honey at 217777 SR 520. He will talk about pollination and the many products available, made from Bee's and the process of Honey making. Mr. Webb is the head beekeeper at Webb's Honey. The Webb's Honey produced are Orange Blossom, Saw Palmetto, Mixed Wildflower and Tupelo.

Please help us keep the front entry beautiful by donating time, plants or money toward that purpose, please Contact Janis Thaw at 407-568-6563

 Last Updated 16 April 2012