Sutton Garden Club

Jack-O-Lanterns

Did you know that the first 'Jack-O-Lantern' was made from a turnip and that the practice of carving it originated from an Irish myth? Learn more about 'Stingy Jack' and the Devil at http://www.history.com/topics/jack-olantern-history

Last Tuesday, SGC members rolled up their collective sleeves and dug right into the center of the orange orbs, otherwise known as pumpkins, to carve out their individual interpretation of the face of a Jack-O-Lantern. The meeting was a fun and lively class conducted by Dale Coulter and Ann McDevitt.  Each person attending brought their own pumpkin, tools and fresh or dried plants and grasses to make a carved pumpkin topped off with an arrangement.  Dale brought all kinds of carving implements and showed the effects of using different kinds of lights.
Delicious and varied refreshments were baked and created by Liz Bradley and Maria Klimkiewicz. Oh, yum, what a spread!
Everyone had an enjoyable evening making their own unique pumpkin display.  There was lots of laughter, especially when Liz got out the hammer and electric drill!

To view a photo stream of the evening , go to http://www.photoshow.com/touch/tm7Rw7uR?language=enu?source=em_ps_show_recipient

Dividing Perennials

Just in time for the Sutton Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday, May 17th, the latest issue of  the Fine Gardening Newsletter has an excellent video on dividing perennials. Spring is a great time to get out in the garden to do this project. The cool days and spring rains help the plant divisions get settled into their new location, either in the garden or in a pot for the plant sale (hint! hint!). If at all possible, make your plant divisions at least a week before the plant sale, label them with their name, bloom time, bloom color and whether they would best be gown in sun or shade. Drop them off at Kari's anytime after May 7th.

See you on the Sutton Common or, if it rains, across the street in the fire barn on Saturday May 17th. The Plant Sale starts promptly at 9AM. Choice divisions sell quickly so plan to be there early!! A Silent Auction, Bake Sale, Craft Vendors, hot coffee and friendly conversations with fellow gardeners serve to make this a wonderful yearly event.