January 2012 Garden Gazette

Greetings from the President


Happy New Year to all our garden club members! I trust that you all had joyous holidays and are looking forward to 2012 with as much enthusiasm as I am.

The new Executive Board is planning on making 2012 a fun year to be a member of the Patchogue Garden Club. I am hoping we can add some newmembers to “grow with us".

How about the weather this month? Can you believe that Christmas was just a couple of weeks ago? Up until Christmas, my knockout roses were still blooming. My Snow Drops are peeking through, and I had to push back one of my Hyacinths!

Our Luncheon Committee is already working hard to make our luncheon the same success that it’s been in the past.

Now that the holidays are over, the spring catalogues are starting to roll in, along with e-mails from the various nurseries. I don’t know about you, but I want to purchase all of it. But alas, I have mostly a shady garden and have to stick with shade plants. Oh well, one can dream!

See you all at the meeting on January 24th at the American Legion.
                                                                                        June

30th Annual Spring Gardening School

The 30th Annual Spring Gardening School of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County will be held at The Academy of St. Joseph in Brentwood on April 14, 2012 and Riverhead Middle School on April 21, 2012, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. This day includes your choice of classes from four different sessions, with information for every level of gardener from beginner to advanced. Topics include:

· Floral Design for Beginners
· Pruning
· Garden Design
· Low Water Usage Gardens
· Shade Gardening
· Vegetable Gardening
· Growing Roses on Long Island
· And many more!

All classes are taught by Master Gardeners and Extension Educators. Included in your fee are free soil pH testing, plant diagnostic clinic, plant sale from some of the finest nurseries, continental breakfast, delicious boxed lunch, and door prizes. The fee is $55 per person, early bird registration is $50 before March 2, 2012.

The registration form with a full schedule of classes and their descriptions is available for download at www.ccesuffolk.org or contact Caroline Kiang at 631-727-7850, ext. 337 or 345.

Important 2012 Dates to Remember

Stay Tuned for Details

February 9th – Valentine’s Day Get Together
March 29th – Think Spring Luncheon
April 14th – Open the Gardens
June 9th – Breakfast in the Garden
July 7th – Garden Tour
July 8th – Post-tour Party
October 6th? – Harvest Dinner
November 10th – Close the Garden
November ? – Decorate the Garden for Christmas
December 9th – Christmas House Tour

The 2012 Spring Gardening School.

The 2012 Spring Gardening School

Brought to you by Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County

Featuring:  Educational Exhibits, Free Soil  Testing, a Plant Clinic and Plant
Sale. (Bring plant specimens and soil samples, call for instructions
631-727-7850, x 345 or 337).

Fee: $55 per person, per day. ($50 for early birds that register on or before March 2, 2012).
Includes four sessions, continental breakfast, box lunch,  afternoon refreshments, soil tests,
plant diagnosis and exhibits.

Registration at the door — $60.

Classes are taught by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers and Extension Educators.
Pre-registration is required. First-come, first-served. (No full-refund will be rendered after April 2nd.)

Cornell Cooperative Extension in Suffolk County provides equal program and
employment opportunities. Please contact the Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Suffolk County office if you have any special needs.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is funded in part by Suffolk County through the
office of the County Executive and the County Legislature.

The Academy of St. Joseph, Brentwood
Saturday, April 14, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Riverhead Middle School, Riverhead
Saturday, April 21, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Complete information and registration form at http://www.ccesuffolk.org/.

Patchogue Garden Club's Annual 'Think Spring'
Luncheon and Chinese Auction

Our Luncheon Committee has been off and running putting together a day of fun for our Annual "Think Spring" Luncheon.

We hope that you will be able to join us and celebrate the day with people from all over Long Island.

Two Vegetarian meals are being offered on the menu, and if you have any other dietary concerns, please feel free to call me, Georgia, and I will try to help...631-289-0867

"Think Spring" Luncheon  March 29, 2012
Mediterranean Manor, Patchogue..doors open 10:30am
Guest Speaker: Jody Garrett from Fantastic Gardens of Long Island

Topic: Kitchen Gardening With Herbs Featuring..an Apron Exhibit....We encourage everyone, male and female to come and wear a favorite apron.

Luncheon, Raffles and Door Prizes
Tickets: $35

Checks should be received by March 24.  Send check to:

Patchogue Garden Club
270 West Ave. C/O  Ferb
Patchogue, NY 11772

Each guest will receive a 3"pot of herbs, compliments of Fantastic Gardens.

Members:  Reservations will be taken at the January 24 general meeting.

Our president for 2012 is June Petruccelli.  Congratulations to June and her board!  May 2012 be a banner year for the club.



Club Gift to Beautification in Patchogue



Look how the Knockout roses are in great form at the LIRR station in the Village of Patchogue!
on December 5, no less!



Garden Club President Diane Riviello-Voland presents Chamber of Commerce President Lari Fiala with the club's gift of support for the beautification of the Village of Patchogue.