We all enjoy apples for attributes like great flavour, crunch and versatility. Have you ever wondered where apples come from? Dr. David Maxwell had members and guests full attention as he described his passion to help ensure heritage varieties continue to grow and produce. He guided us along explaining the botany and history, …
The Nova Scotia Association of Garden Clubs is an organization made up of Garden Clubs, Horticultural Societies, and Speciality Plant Societies from 7 districts across Nova Scotia. Chester Garden Club is one of seven clubs in District 6, the south shore. Each year, one club in each district takes a turn and hosts a meeting, …
The more often we see the things around us, even the beautiful and wonderful things, the more they tend to become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the sunshine, the rain, the flowers & garden produce, the trees, the animals & birds, even those we …
Chester Gardeners, who are usually busy with garden or flower design, occasionally shed their “play” clothes and show off their culinary design skills. Click on any picture for a slide show… Members and partners, looking forward to seeing gardening friends, conversation and a wonderful variety of dishes, arrived on the warm rainy …
“Lest We Forget “ Flower Shows begin long before the scheduled date. Many gardeners begin by planting very early in order to have a plant in bloom for a show day specimen and / or planned design. Encouragement and reminders were presented to members and guests at our regular July meeting. It takes …
Niki Jabbour, energetic, entertaining and full of inspiring ideas, suggests we all consider plants from all over the world, hardy for zone 6 on the south shore of Nova Scotia. Niki is the award – winning author of Niki Jabbour’s Vegi Garden Remix, The Year Round Vegetable Gardener, and Groundbreaking Food Gardens. Her work is …
June 2018: Some gardening activities have finished and many are yet to come: Chester Garden Club Gardeners Sale: A special thank you to all who contributed to our annual Gardeners sale. With such great team work and cooperation we all had a great time and helped to provide the community with good healthy plants for …
Early preparations made for a very enjoyable and successful Chester Gardeners Sale on Saturday May 26th. Members and vendors were well prepared and ready for the annual influx of annual shoppers. Coffee and a variety of home made muffins, gardening related books and products were a welcome addition to all the plants on a warm, …
Chester Garden Club’s Flower Show “ Lest We Forget” A Floral Tribute will be held the 26th of July at the Chester Legion Hall. Expectations are high for those who participate in our annual, well attended, flower show. For several years, Myra has encouraged and helped us all to enter. The syllabus (entry guide) …
contributed by: Jayne C. All wed, watered and fertilized waiting for the deer. Our gardens in Upper Blandford have been ravaged over the years with deer. We just get them looking the way they should and the deer arrive at the salad bar. I plant things they don’t like but they appear to be attracted …