Happy Gardening from Evelyne Nemcsok (2023 - Present)
One of the things I love most about gardening is, in all honesty, being outside.
There is so much joy, so much knowledge, and such amazing experiences to be had just from being outdoors. Gardening, growing things, enjoying the fruits of our labour, allow us to the opportunity to not only 'get outdoors' but to also participate in and absorb what nature has to offer us. One of the things I love most about our Horticultural Society, is being able to share ideas with like minded people, to enjoy the friendships that blossom over time and to have this venue to create many wild and wonderful presentations, events and community activities. As a local farmer, I can truly appreciate all of the hard work that goes into a garden, big or small. As a Real Estate agent, I can more than appreciate what a flower bed can do for a property's curb appeal. As a parent I try to share my love of all things horticultural with our children , and future generations, as some of life's most basic and important lessons can be learned in the garden. I hope to see more and more people join our society, become members, volunteer at our events and become part of the executive! Thank you and I look forward to seeing you in your gardens! |
Greetings from Jean Bott! (2019-2022)
What a fine bunch of people gardeners are!
That and the fact that the executive and directors of Englehart and District Horticulture Society are positive, enthusiastic volunteers makes being chairperson a great experience.
In my family, gardening participation was a fact of life. For at least four generations now the care of growing things has been part of our history. In my own garden, I first followed my parents tried and true planting order and timing. I’ve also tried the leaves, legumes, roots and vines rotation system. Having flowers, veggies and herbs growing together is aesthetically pleasing to me, so I’m now doing companion gardening.
This spring, my challenge is to donate the plants from one of the perennial beds to our plant and bake sale and replace them with less labour intensive shrubs. The two remaining perennial beds and the vegetable garden will be enough to keep me active.
Margaret Atwood tells us that in the spring at the end of the day we should smell like dirt, so do get out and enjoy whatever gardening you are inclined to.
That and the fact that the executive and directors of Englehart and District Horticulture Society are positive, enthusiastic volunteers makes being chairperson a great experience.
In my family, gardening participation was a fact of life. For at least four generations now the care of growing things has been part of our history. In my own garden, I first followed my parents tried and true planting order and timing. I’ve also tried the leaves, legumes, roots and vines rotation system. Having flowers, veggies and herbs growing together is aesthetically pleasing to me, so I’m now doing companion gardening.
This spring, my challenge is to donate the plants from one of the perennial beds to our plant and bake sale and replace them with less labour intensive shrubs. The two remaining perennial beds and the vegetable garden will be enough to keep me active.
Margaret Atwood tells us that in the spring at the end of the day we should smell like dirt, so do get out and enjoy whatever gardening you are inclined to.