Hadley Growers
Hadley Growers Chat 2/19/2020
February 19, 2020 at
Phone:
+1 929 205 6099
Meeting ID:
448 101 015
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Water Wise
December 5, 2019
Plants get thirsty! How do you know how much water to give your plants when you cannot see? From various watering systems to easy draining solutions, we discussed all the ways to get your plants just the right amount of water every time.
Websites:
- The Blind Perspective Monthly Email Newsletter. Articles from Master Gardener Sue who attends Hadley Growers!
- Gardening and Indoor Plants from Vision Loss and Personal Recovery Blog
- Square Foot Gardening Foundation
- Environmental Working Group: Tap Water Database
Books:
- Square Foot Gardening: A New Way to Garden in Less Space with Less Work by Mel Bartholomew
- All New Square Foot Gardening II: The Revolutionary Way to Grow More in Less Space by Mel Bartholomew
Tools and Gadgets:
- Soil Sleuth
- 144 Ounce Deep Sea Watering Can from Home Depot
- Milwaukee 2-Wheel Mobile Hose Reel from Home Depot
- Automatic Plant Self-Watering Devices from Amazon
Smart Technology and Apps:
- Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor from VERDMO
- Daisy.si Watering Device
- Happy Plant App for iOS
- Garden Manager: Plant Alarm on Amazon
Gardening with Vision Loss
November 7, 2019
This month we were joined by a special guest, Master Gardening candidate Lisa Haynes, who shared low vision tips on gardening safety, organization, weeding and seeding, and more.
Resources:
- Gardening and Yard Work Tips from VisionAware
- Kevlar gloves are available at Home Depot and Walmart
- Home Depot also offers a "Glove Buying Guide" for home and yard work
- WayAround is a tag-and-scan app available for iPhones and Android phones.
- Our presenter, Lisa, shares her notes from the discussion: "Gardening for Individuals with Low or No Vision" (Word document)
Preserving Produce and Preparing for Winter
October 3, 2019
Fall is upon us and before we know it, winter will be too. So this month we talked about the best ways to preserve and store our abundance of produce. We also shared our favorite low vision gardening tips.
Gardening for All the Senses
September 5, 2019
The beauty of gardening is that it can allow us to explore nature through all of our senses. Sensory gardens can provide a tactile and therapeutic environment for anyone regardless of age and ability. This month we explored plants that are fun to touch, smell and taste.
Resources:
Summer Vegetables
August 1, 2019
This month we dished the dirt on the summer vegetables we're growing. We also shared tips on rescuing some of our favorite plants with pruning, fertilizer, and more.
Resources:
Perfect Perennials
June 6, 2019
This month we talked all about how to plan and plant a forever garden and shared our favorite perennials.
Resources:
Growing a Cutting Garden
May 2, 2019
A cutting garden is a great way to have your own private source of bouquets to brighten the indoors. Danette Johnson, Hadley Practice Leader and professional flower farmer, hosted this month's discussion where we discussed growing and maintaining a cutting garden.
Resources:
For Dwarf Zinnias: Jung Seed Co.
Happy Healthy Houseplants
April 4, 2019
In this discussion we talked about tips for indoor gardening. We shared our favorite houseplant and how to keep them surviving and thriving inside.
Tip from Ted, for anyone wishing to drive steel posts for garden vine supports:
Use a 4.5 foot length of heavy 2.5 inch steel pipe and put a heavy bolt at one end. Just slide the pipe over Stand up the post and slam the pipe down until you get the required depth. Safe and fast. Just be careful lifting the pipe off when done.
Planning and Plotting Your 2019 Garden
March 7, 2019
Whether you're a veteran gardener or just starting out, looking forward to growing season is always exciting. In this discussion, we talked about planning and plotting this year's garden.
Larry Meiller's Garden Talk on Wisconsin Public Radio
The Ruth Stout System
- How to Have a Green Thumb Without an Aching Back (DB 53896) and other books by Ruth
Advice for New Gardeners
February 7, 2019
In this discussion we heard from veteran growers on their tips and tricks for beginner gardeners
Check out these resources from fellow gardeners:
Garden Pest Problem Solving
January 3, 2019
In this discussion, we talked about fire ants and other pests and how to get rid of them using materials such as diatomaceous earth. Then we discussed different types of teas to harvest.
Important Considerations
Content shared during discussions is for general information purposes only. We encourage you to thoroughly consider if any resource or suggestion is a good fit for you. The inclusion of links does not imply a recommendation or endorsement. The opinions expressed by the participants are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Hadley.