March 2021

Pruning and Training

Author: Cristopher Brickell and David Joyce An excellent reference for pruning anything. Lots of detail, helpful illustrations, discussions of pruning/training needs starting from initial planting through maturity. Includes sections on training plants onto pillars, trellises, pergolas, and on special training techniques like espalier. There are multiple editions, including older versions from the American Horticultural Society

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Golden Gate Gardening

Author: Pamela Peirce Detailed reference for San Francisco Bay Area, focused on growing vegetables and herbs. Suitable for beginning and advance gardeners. Very useful planting charts with timing suitable for our climate, selection of varieties, guidance for growing in containers, dealing with pests, harvesting and more. Available on Amazon

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Herbs & Spices

Author: Jill Norman How to use a wide variety of herbs and spices, with notes about how to grow them. Paired with the Golden Gate Gardening book, it’s easy to see how you can grow many of the herbs in our area. Available on Amazon

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March 25, 2021 Member Zoom meeting

Guest Speaker: Catherine Madison will present: “All The Buzz that’s Trending! 10 Ways to Catch your Pollinator’s Eye!” Time: 7:00 pm Location: Zoom Meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/93984551380?pwd=Ty9Cd0NIYVdFSUdMYXhaNXgyUktQZz09 Meeting ID: 939 8455 1380, Passcode: 488231 Agenda: Open (Sandy) Club business (Cathrin) Introduce updated club website Results from survey of program topics Guest speaker Catherine Madison will present:

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