Organic Gardening by Bob Richer Zoom presentation

BRISTOL — The public is invited to participate in a ZOOM presentation about Organic Gardening by Bob Richer, a well recognized New Hampshire Master Gardener,  on Tuesday, Aug. 10, at 7 p.m. The program is being made possible through the combined efforts of Pasquaney Garden Club, Minot Sleeper Library and Bristol's Sustainability Committee. Those interested may sign up for the Zoom program by using the following link to register and receive the Zoom information: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMsdOmqrT4rGdMU82mGMA4usLHruv2v91Oc.

One thing Bob Richer wants to stress is that he has always been a teacher. He worked as a teacher for 37 years, and now retired, is a Master Gardener volunteer teaching others how to garden at the Eco-Learning Collaborative Gardens in Plymouth.

The Zoom presentation on will focus on organic gardening and incorporate many of Bob's techniques and experiences. PGC Master Gardeners Shirley Yorks, Jane White and Louise Migliore are also members of the UNH Extension Master Gardeners Program and contribute hundreds of hours of Gardening work and expertise in the greater Newfound area.

Other garden club notes

Butterfly Garden summer workdays with Pasquaney Garden Club members are on Aug. 24 and Sept. 7. Gardeners work between 9 and 11 a.m. and visitors and volunteers are encouraged to participate for any length of time that is convenient. 

Aug. 21 is National Honey Bee Day. Help the bees by using organic gardening and planting a variety of flowers that bloom all season.

PGC Bulb sale is coming. Plant bulbs this fall for a delightful spring show. Details will follow shortly.