“All About Herb Gardening” topic of meeting

An herb garden is one of the earliest forms of growing plants. Think monks in a cloister or an Elizabethan knot garden. But millennia before that, early peoples gathered native plants to heal and enhance human existence.

Join Master Gardener Kathi Gariepi and the Blackstone Valley Gardeners at their meeting on Thursday, February 9th at 7 p.m. to explore the fascinating subject of gardening with herbs.

Kathi lives in an old farmhouse with extensive gardens. The style of a garden is most satisfying when it agrees with the individual tastes of the gardener. Kathi will help us create a space reflective of our particular style, whether that is historical in feel, or modern in concept. She will introduce perennials, biennials, and annuals for the herb garden, and will discuss soil preparation, general design and how best to site your garden.

The Blackstone Valley Gardeners, a 30 year old club, meets at the United Methodist Church, 61 Linwood Avenue in Whitinsville. For easy access to a meeting, enter through the parking lot that is behind the shops on the south side of Church Street and use the rear entrance to the church.

Gardeners from throughout the Valley are welcome free of charge as first-time guests, or may become members for $25 a year. The BVG is an active club, even a small, sunny corner can yield an herb garden that provides a variety of scents, textures, colors, and tastes. dedicated to the advancement of horticulture at home and in the community, as well as the conservation of the environment.

Mark your calendar for Thursday,

February 9 at 7 P.M. to enjoy the look and feel of summer in the herb garden. Now won’t that be a welcome treat in February?