March can come in like a lamb and leave like a lion (or vice versa) in the Northwest climate. Never the less, now is the perfect time to take advantage of those horticulture catalogs to start planning your garden.
If you have not done so already, start a garden journal. It’s a great tool for improving your garden systematically over the years.
Some practical ideas for Michiganders in the month of March:
• Send a sample of your garden soil into your local county extension so that they can test it.
• Avoid walking across your garden when the soil is wet. Trending all over it can lead to compaction, which can hinder root penetration and cause poor drainage.
• Prune shrubs that flower on new wood.
• Trim back ornamental grass stalks to clear room for new growth.
• Spray your fruit trees.
• Remove burlap from evergreens.
The Winds of March
The winds of March are wild and strong,
They howl and whistle all day long;
They pull the hats from tall men’s heads
And frighten children in their beds.
They brush the trees, they sweep the ground,
I’m glad no seedlings can be found,
For March would hurt each leaf and stem-
But April – time was made for them!
By Annette Wynne
Don’t forget our spring plant sale is coming up! Order forms can be found on the Caro Garden Club website March 2021. https//carogardenclub.wixsite.com/mysite
Congratulations Caro Garden Club on achieving the Michigan Garden Clubs, “Diamond of Distinction Award.”
REMINDER: Caro Garden Club annual dues are to be paid ($20.00) by the April meeting. Send your check directly to Charlene (address in the Yearbook) or mail to P.O. Box 531 Caro, MI. 48723.
Caro Garden Club Board Meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2021 at 1:00 via phone conference.
Our March 31, 2021 regular meeting will be conducted via Zoom at 12:00. Information will be sent via e-mail later this month.
The Monday Morning meetings have been educational and informative and are open to all MGC members. The schedule and sign-in information are on the MGC website.michigangardenclubs.org
There is still time to register for the Michigan Garden Clubs Spring Statewide District Meeting, “All Together Now”March 18, 2021; 10:30 am to 3:30 pm via Zoom. Please check MGC website to register. There will be a $10.00 fee to attend.
The Michigan Garden Clubs Annual Conference Meeting will be conducted via Zoom June 2-3, 2021.
Registration information available later.
Happy March Birthday to Maggie!
Cheers to March,
Melody Crossett Jones
CGC President