Hello all you plant-loving fiends!

The Highland Park Garden Club meets this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to noon at the Union Project. We'd love to see you there.

And, guess what our two topics are! That's right: maintenance of your tomato (and pepper, tomatillo and eggplant) followed by what I like to call "Orchids 101"

The tomato plant maintenance will include:
Proper transplanting;
Pests to watch out for and how to control them (organically/naturally);
Proper pruning technique to ensure a healthy, vigorous and productive plant;
Any other questions you may have about the tomato family.
Plus, EVERYONE LEAVES WITH ONE FREE PEAR TOMATO PLANT!

Orchids 101:
Brief history;
Description of various types of orchids;
Biology/botany of the flower;
Pests and diseases (diagnosis, identification and organical/natural treatment options;
How to get the darned thing to bloom again;
Proper transplanting technique;
Hands-on help with any orchid that YOU bring with you.

Doesn't that all sound SWELL?

I'll be teaching both classes. My qualifications, you ask? I'm an avid gardener, a horticulturist and I grew orchids as a living for 7 years.

When you leave, you will have my email address for any further help or questions.

I hope this excites you, that you attend, and that you'll consider joining the garden club. It's just $15/year, and you won't regret it! We do and teach all kinds of things all year long.

Thanks, HPers! I wouldn't be so excited about plants if those around me didn't share the passion.

Remember: bring your orchid(s) with you! They'll appreciate the excursion, and I'd love to get to know them!

Rachel Kudrick