It looks like fall all around me, but the temperatures are telling me something different.  The hot, dry weather is keeping me out with my watering can for a lot later this year, but most of my herbs are done for the year.  Now is the time to think about planting cover crops or winter crops that will keep your soil healthy.  Do take a look at the article by Master Gardener Patrick Daubert that will be distributed with the newsletter this month. At our October meeting at the Sherwood Demonstration Garden, I covered the highlights of his article, after our guest speakers Linda Ray and Kevin Leisher presented on vermiculture, also known as the production of worm poop.  We had a beautiful sunny day to concentrate on enriching the soil in our gardens. I hope the information will lead to more worm bins in gardens, and more healthy winter garden practices - remember - Chop and Drop!  (yes, that's a teaser to get you to read the article).

 

Our November meeting is back at the Veteran's Hall. Please bring an idea to share, a craft or recipe that may help your fellow Herbies make holiday gifts and decorations. This tradition is always fun, and inspires me to get going on those holiday preparations.  We will also have an in-gathering of food for the Veteran's Services.  Please bring non-perishable items that the Veteran's Services can use in their pantry to help their homeowner veterans and homeless veterans.  Here is a list of items that are acceptable:

• Canned Goods: Chili, assorted soups, Vienna Sausage (a big favorite for our troops), Tuna, Chicken, Baked Beans, Spaghetti Os

• Dried Soups: Top Ramen or anything similar

• Boxed Variety: Quakers oatmeal, Chips, Crackers, Cheese/ Peanut Butter bars, Cookies, Popcorn

• Beverages: MINI size bottled water, Ginger Ale, Cola, Sprite

 

​​Please be as generous as you can with your donation.

 

I look forward to seeing you all there!

 

Kitty Stewart, President