The Joy of Gardening

By Susan Fedorka

There are all kinds of gardeners and our world definitely needs them!

There are those gardeners who have no land on which to plant but they fill the world with beautiful colours in a variety of planters – whether they are hanging baskets, urns of all shapes and sizes or window boxes.

When I was living in Europe, I was amazed at the colour and greenery that filled town squares, small spaces and parks. It seemed everyone planted something, somewhere.

There are gardeners who only plant annuals, in part because they may not have any land, but also because annuals provide season long colour.

People with some property tend to plant perennials because they usually come back year after year and fill in spaces that the gardener feels needs some colour or a different texture.

Most gardeners will have wonderful front gardens with a mix of perennials including some kind of shrub or evergreens.

Some gardeners, although profoundly fond of perennials, will add annuals to their gardens for a touch of lasting perennials are tulips and daffodils that we wait for every spring as well as lilacs, iris, daylilies and peonies.

Then there are those gardeners who are dedicated to acquiring the newest of a particular plant, be it roses, peonies or hostas.

Gardeners love to show you their labour of love and always appreciate it when someone stops to talk about a particular plant or the growing season this year.

The other joy that we have as gardeners, is sharing our plants. I have been blessed with many donations from friends who are usually redoing their gardens and don’t need or want a plant or as many of something that they currently have. I finally have enough plants in my gardens that I can start sharing.

And don’t forget all the plant sales. Many gardeners are more than happy to share part of their garden for a worthy cause.

But gardens also include shrubs, trees and vines and let’s not forget vegetable and herb gardens. Being in the garden, whether it is weeding, watering or cutting blooms to share with a friend of working in a garden is good for us no matter what our age and the fragrance and colourful beauty we create brings us joy.

A single tomato plant on a city balcony can bring as much satisfaction to its owner as a field of lavender does to its owner. Plant, share and enjoy.

WARKWORTH BRANCH 380

12 Norham Road, Warkworth 705-924-2007

LEGION MEETINGS

The Executive and General meetings are on hiatus for July and August. They will return on Sept 12, 2023

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BRANCH EUCHRE

SATURDAY, JULY 15 and AUG. 19, 2023

Club ROOM-WARKWORTH Legion

11:00 am Registration- Play @ 12:00 NOON $5.00 fee- cash Prizes awarded!

EVERYONE WELCOME!

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LEGION HORSESHOE TOURNEY

9:00 am Registration- Play @ 10:00 am $15.00 fee- cash Prizes awarded!

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DARTS NIGHTS AT THE LEGION!

Will continue for July and August!

Thurs: JULY 6th, 13th, 20th , and 27th. Evenings at 6:30 pm

Thurs: AUG. 3rd , 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st . Evenings at 6:30 pm

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KEN MARSDEN MEMORIAL HORSESHOE

TOURNAMENT

9:00 am Registration- Play @ 10:00 am $15.00 fee- cash Prizes awarded!

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WARKWORTH LEGION CLUB ROOM

Open Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays

From 2pm till closing time!

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LARGE HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENT

For Banquets, Receptions Dances and other Events Available: Total Kitchen Facilities, Fully-stocked bar and bartender

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