I absolutely love the Christmas season! I spent many Christmas Eve’s reading the traditional “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to my children. Here’s a new twist especially suited for the gardener, enjoy.
Submitted by Richard Jauron, Horticulture Department, Adopted from The Gardener, November- December 1983.
“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the yard
the branches were bare and the ground frozen hard;
The roses were dormant and mulched all around
to protect them from damage if frost heaves the ground.
The perennials were nestled all snug in their beds
while visions of 5-10-5 danced in their heads.
The new planted shrubs, had been soaked by the hose
to settle their roots for the long winter’s doze;
And out on the lawn, the new fallen snow
protected the roots of the grasses below.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear
but a truck full of gifts of gardening gear.
Saint Nick was the driver-the jolly old elf
and he winked as he said, “I’m a gardener myself.”
I’ve brought wilt-pruf, rootone, and gibberellin, too.
Please try them and see what they do.
To start new plants, a propagating kit.
Sparkling new shears, for the old apple tree.
To seed your new lawn, I’ve a patented sower;
in case it should grow, here’s a new mower.
For seed-planting days, I’ve a trowel and a dibble,
and a roll of wire mesh if the rabbits should nibble.
For the feminine gardener, some gadgets she loves;
plant stakes, a sprinkler, and waterproof gloves;
A chemical agent for the compost pit,
and for pH detecting, a soil testing kit.
With those colorful flagstones, lay a new garden path,
for the kids to enjoy, and bird feeder and bath.
And last but not least, some well-rotted manure.
A green Christmas year-round, these gifts will ensure.”
Then jolly Saint Nick, having emptied his load,
started his truck and took to the road.
And I heard him exclaim through the motor’s loud hum,
“Merry Christmas to all, and to all a green thumb!”
REMINDERS:
2020 Holiday Wreath/ Greenery pickup will be December 4, 2020, 10am - 6pm
Starting the end of January, a Master Gardeners course will be offered through the MSU Extension. This course will be offered via Zoom on Saturdays for 14 weeks at a cost of $325.00. Each session is approximately 4 hours long. The course equals 3 credits.
Contact juddbars@msu.edu or call 810-244-8531
Join the Monday Morning MGC meetings at 10:00 am via Zoom.
• Go to Zoom, click, join a meeting
• Meeting number is 912 729 4983
• Password: mgcmeets
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and Blessed New Year!!!
Caro Garden Club President
Melody Crossett Jones
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