Linda Burshia Battle, MG Foundation President
Kind hearts are the gardens,
Kind thoughts are the roots,
Kind words are the flowers,
Kind deeds are the fruits.
Take care of your garden
And keep out the weeds
Fill it with sunshine, kind words and kind deeds.
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
More thanks to all the hard working and dedicated Whatcom
County Master Gardeners. Summer is
almost upon us and the weeds have yet to give anyone a break. The upside is
that this spring has had some pretty spectacular buds, blossoms and flowers.
The color palette has been dazzling. I do so love the Pacific Northwest climate
and the temperate zones. My less fortunate
family in Montana are excited about the lilacs blooming and have just
started planting their gardens!!!
Hovander is a beautiful retreat for the community, thanks
to all the dedicated Master Gardeners. The Roeder home is a beautiful historic,
urban retreat, thanks to the Roeder team that works tirelessly almost year
round. The community gardens, the Farmers market, the classes and workshops
that are offered to the community all utilize our Master Gardeners' expertise.
You all make our community better.
The class of 2016 has finished class work and have been
out in the field volunteering. Thanks to all of you. The Whatcom County Master
Gardener Foundation Board is still looking for a 2016 graduate to serve on the
board as a member at large. If you are interested in this position please
contact myself or any board member. We
need your input!
I'm recovering from a total knee replacement so have been
"out of the loop". I'm anxious to start getting back into the gardens
and see you all of you lovely gardeners. Thanks to those on the board who have
kept things running smoothly.
Keep the August 11th picnic at Hovander on your calendar.
Always great food and great people. It's
not to be missed.
Thanks to Barb Schicker and Kathleen Bander for all the
great bus trips and garden viewings. Check them out. Sign up. They are always
informational and fun.
Linda Battle