By Mary Kidnocker
A warm WELCOME BACK to regular winter volunteers Carol Conry, Maria Duane and Hans Hohle, both from the frigid northland!
After a recent rained-out Friday morning, garden volunteers spent a recent morning adding cold protection (styrofoam cups, frost-cloth, and old bed-sheets) to sensitive plants. As a result, the garden now closely resembles a “spooky” movie set. Trichocerus cactus actually are pretty tough in the winter cold; however, we cover many to demonstrate to visitors how to handle the protection of tall columnar cactus. Interestingly, when the Trichs are uncovered in early spring, it has been found that the area beneath the cups has actually grown fatter and greener while covered.
To show how multi-talented Arid volunteers are, our Linda Gregory who has a lovely singing voice, has become part of Green Valley’s new “Covid Quartet”. The ladies are currently available for pandemic-approved, outdoor carport concerts.
Despite this being “quiet time” in the garden, there is still much to enjoy, stop by anytime and absorb the peaceful freshness of this side street sanctuary!
