Peter Keeping, a member of the International and British Clematis Societies, has been growing Clematis and other vines since 1986. He will enlighten us about the propagation of herbaceous Clematis, from seeds and cuttings. In his private collection of over 200 Clematis, he has propagated some varieties that no one else has. This will be an informal meeting where we can sit back and have a good chat over our summer experiences. Bring photos, slides, stories, things to sell, along with any questions you would like answered.
Tonight is our annual seed and idea exchange.
Bring your extra seeds and share your stories. The gardens are there to provide areas for different organizations and individuals who would like to explore nature through the art of gardening. It is quite possible to garden productively, effectively and attractively without using chemical fertilizers and pesticides. That is not to say that organic gardening is just a question of avoiding these products far from it. Organic gardening is feeding the soil's living creatures so that they can improve soil structure and fertility, which in turn lead to healthy plant growth.