Many of you may remember my sister-in-law Mary who has attended several Wisteria meetings. Mary and I share a love of gardening, and when we get together, conversation always turns to what’s blooming in the garden, what’s worked, and what hasn’t. I always learn something new. Mary has always been innovative and resourceful, and now she’s [...]

I’m sure you remember the wonderful program and plant sale Jim West of Lincoln High School gave at our end-of-the-year party at Peggy’s. Jim recently sent the list of plants for the fall plant sale. As you know the money raised from these sales goes to help fund the horticulture programs at Lincoln. The sale [...]

HI all. A few years ago we had a program by Joanna Booth on Florida wildflowers. Her nursery, Salter Tree and Herb Farm cultivates native wildflowers and collects seeds for various purposes, one of which is to supply the Florida Department of Transportation with seeds to disperse on Florida’s roadways. Joanna recently sent me an [...]

I added all the Garden Circle events to my Outlook calendar. I’m hoping to work at the HOPE House a few times and I can’t wait for our great lineup of Wisteria meetings. We have a lot of talent within our circle and some really neat people. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone.

It’s been too hot and humid this summer to get out and do that necessary pruning, to keep up with growth in our Tallahassee gardens. Thanks to Storm Fay, that was taken care of for me. Once she leveled the perennials, it was just a matter of going out with a heavy hand and releasing [...]

After obtaining the supplies more than two months ago, Dave and I finally constructed a vine screen in our backyard. We used (3) 4×4 posted and some hog wire we recycled. The plantings included passion vine and pink honeysuckle, which look a little scraggly. These were purchased from Jim West at our last meeting in [...]

When was the last time you went to a garden circle meeting with punch and cookies and everyone brought a laptop? I always thought garden circles were little old ladies who went to lunch every month and sat around talking about gardening, their ailments and grandchildren. Times they are a changin’. Go Wisteria girls, leaders of [...]

Does anyone have any  remidies for deer? They are eating my roses, thorns and all, down to the ground. They also eat the bird feed straight from the feeder. They lounge on my lillies.  I have tried everything from the “Deerproofing Your Garden” book, and I am out of ideas. Please help!! Thanks Heidi

Welcome to our first meeting of the year, I am glad you all are here and I miss our members who could not make it!  This website is soooo COOL!  Thanks AJ and Leisa!

Here’s the PowerPoint we will be reviewing at our next meeting. See you there! Wisteria PowerPoint