Not exactly garden-related but of possible interest to gardeners….we proposed an annual Fairlee Fix Up Day to be held in the spring. Work with the town, details, etc. to be figured out. Flowers lead to all kinds of good things!!!!! … Continue reading →
Wild Chervil is thick up and down the Route 5 corridor as well as around Lake Morey. “Wild Chervil is highly adaptable and will grow in almost any type of soil. It has an aggressive growth habit which quickly creates … Continue reading →
Purple loosestrife has been spotted at the north end of Lake Morey and along Route 5, south of town. What’s so bad about Purple Loosestrife? “The nicknames for purple loosestrife – beautiful killer, marsh monster and exotic invader – are … Continue reading →
“Wild parsnips produce a sap, or plant juice, that can cause burns to the skin in the presence of sunlight. In some cases, the burns are like second-degree sunburns that can cause painful rashes and raised blisters.” Wild, or Poison … Continue reading →
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In August 2017 the Fairlee Gardeners created a garden in memory of William “Frosty” Frost on the lawn to the north of the Railroad Station. The plants in the garden were donated by a former town resident who described … Continue reading →
The Fairlee Gardeners met at the Lunchbox at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 29. The following attended the meeting: Miranda Clemson, Cathy Chandler, Peggie Bissell, Ginny Reed, Liz Wilson, Cathy McGrath, Mary Bryant, and Melanie Swenson * FG have received … Continue reading →
Discussed Composting: Do we want to do a composting workshop and what type (home vs community type) The Town is already contracted with someone to take town compost Liz Wilson has used a Green Cone for a year. Back yard … Continue reading →
Those attending included: Liz Wilson, Arlene Guest, Miranda Clemson Topics: Further discussion of 501(c)(3)non-profit status. Everyone who has looked at this has agreed it is too long and involved for us at this point. However, further research shows that 501(c)(3) … Continue reading →
