March 2026 newsletter
The March 2026 issue of Seeders and Weeders covers a local wetland project and plans for the planting season.
Guest speakers: the Okanagan Street wetland
Marge Sydney and Michele Hill of the Armstrong Wetland Association shared how the wetland at 3185 Okanagan Street is coming along. The site was mostly cattails. So far the association has:
- Counted the plants and wildlife on the site before work began
- Dug an open water pond and built a raised mound
- Planted over 100 native trees and shrubs
Next, they plan a boardwalk and viewing platform that people of all abilities can use, with signs about wetlands. The association won the Chamber of Commerce 2024 Organization of the Year award.
The city planters
The City of Armstrong has given the club 22 containers to plant. The City will buy the plants and arrange water. The club will plant, weed, and care for them. Glenn has a sign-up sheet for two-week “petunia pampering” shifts.
Our 100th year
The Vernon Garden Club turns 100 this year. To mark it, they are delivering flowers to people in seniors’ homes who are turning 100, and making a scrapbook. Janet will share ideas the club could use for its own 100th in 2027.
Other news
- Divide and pot up your plants for the spring sale. One-gallon pots are available at Heather’s.
- The club is interested in a permaculture speaker. May’s speaker will talk about bonsai.
- The club welcomed new members Sylvia, Whitney, and Chris.
Also in this issue
- Bulbs and tubers to plant in spring, like tuberous begonias, calla lilies, cannas, dahlias, and gladiolus
- In memory of Jessie Prost, a longtime member of the club
The next meeting is April 7, 2026.
