Submitted by Amy Hovey, amyhovey@hotmail.com

Planting Season - Our favorite time of year…time to go out and visit all the local nurseries and check out all those great local plant sales!! Why not try growing something new or different? Replace old or overgrown shrubs. Try planting more perennials than annuals (they generally need less water and less maintenance) and visit garden centers with display gardens to get ideas for plant and color combinations.

President, Janet Schulz

The garden season is well underway and it is time to address a few things that really need your attention.
Gardening, although therapeutic, can also be hazardous to your health.
When was your last tetanus shot? It is important that you as gardeners keep current because of all the ‘stuff’ we come in contact with while working in the soil.
Check yourself for ticks. One of our members was unaware of a tick on her neck at her hairline until visiting the beauty parlor for a hair cut.
Watch your back and knees and gardening will be a beneficial pastime rather than a painful one. Now that you have all been lectured to, it is time to get out there and have a really good time!
On another note, Maggie’s tree is planted and a dedication date will be set in the near future. Will keep you all posted. 

Happy Gardening, Janet

THE MASTER GARDENERS OF BERGEN COUNTY Present “Down & Dirty: How to do it in the Shade” With Janet Schulz 

Janet Schulz, well known local gardener, Master Gardener and horticultural lecturer will share her immense knowledge and love of the garden in a fun slide presentation, “Down & Dirty: How to do it in the Shade.” 

Janet’s presentation will include detailed information on how to garden effectively in the shade, why some plants work well together, how to cluster plants and important design tips.

As this upcoming event is our main fundraiser for this year we expect all members to participate in some way. Bring plants, bring merchandise and/or help man the tables. We need all the help we can get. Without your support we will not be as successful as we ought to be. 

SET-UP DATES – TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY MAY 27-28-29 9:30-12:30
ACTUAL SALE DAYS - FRIDAY MAY 29 AND SATURDAY MAY 30 

Four hour shifts 8-12 and 12-4 Karen Campbell and Dee Bernstein are coordinators. Clean-up Saturday afternoon or possibly Sunday.
Plants should be dug and potted well in advance. Remember to label with name and conditions such as sun or shade. 

All merchandise donated is to be clean and in GOOD condition. Costume jewelry, linens, garden related items, household and decorator items and garden books only. NO tires, clothes, shoes or other books.

Saturday June 7th 10-4pm.
“Everything’s coming up roses”…daisies, sweet peas, and water lilies… especially in the 12 gardens selected for viewing on the Ramsey Centennial Garden Tour. Reservations for the tour can be made now. Don’t Wait!!! The cost is $10 per person for each booklet reserved in advance. Booklets will cost $15 on the day of the tour.