May 2026 newsletter

The May 2026 issue of Seeders and Weeders gets members ready for plant sale day and shares a new anniversary project.

Plant sale on May 9

The sale ran from 8 am to 1 pm, with pricing at 6 am. Members brought their plants labeled with name, size, sun or shade, and flower color. Jessie’s potting bench, delivered by Ken Ritchie, went into the silent auction. Thanks to Mary, Rea, and Aviva for the baking that kept volunteers going. The issue has photos from the day, including some unexpected guests.

A 100th Anniversary Bed

As part of its 100th anniversary, the club has adopted the plant bed at the museum. Cleanup has started, more plants are coming, and a sign will name it the “100th Anniversary Bed.” The museum also offered the club its meeting room at no charge. Members will vote on it in June.

Around town

• The City of Armstrong provided the plants this year. Members signed up to care for the 22 petunia beds on Pleasant Valley Boulevard.
• Members helped plant the gardens at Pleasant Valley Manor on May 14.
• Eight members planned a visit to Bob Marten’s bonsai garden on May 13.
• The Armstrong preschool is starting a children’s garden, and members can help.

Also in this issue

How to grow clematis. Give it six hours of sun but keep the roots cool, and plant the crown 10 to 15 cm deep. The issue explains the three pruning groups and some hardy varieties, like Jackmanii.

The next meeting is June 2, 2026.