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Soil is the foundation for everything we grow, whether it is vegetables, ornamental plants, or a lawn. Retired Master Gardener, Mary Ann Van Berlo will speak about the importance of having good-quality soil for growing our plants. Her talk will cover: amending the soil, the importance of organic matter, soil pH, good drainage, and a number of other factors that determine soil quality. The black gold in the photo is leaf and yard waste compost destined for garden beds and lawns.
This winter meeting will be held via Zoom, from 7:30 pm – 9 pm, with bridge access commencing at 7:15 pm.
Registration by e-mail to kanatamhs@gmail.com is required to obtain the Zoom link to access the meeting, by 5 pm, Monday, January 5th. Cost is $5 for non-members (payable by e-Transfer to kanatamhs@gmail.com) or become a member and enjoy our full 2026 program for $20.
Photo: Mary Ann Van Berlo
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Mary Ann Van Berlo has a large garden on the St. Lawrence River that was created about 13 years ago. As a plant collector, Mary Ann’s garden features annuals, perennials, edibles, shrubs, and trees, some of which are uncommon or pushing the zone limit. She is a retired Master Gardener but is still very active in the gardening community.
📅 Date & Time: 2026-01-06 19:15
📅 Ends: 2026-01-06 20:30
💲 Price: $5 for non-members
🧑🤝🧑 Price for members: Free for 2026 KMHS Members
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Soil is the foundation for everything we grow, whether it is vegetables, ornamental plants, or a lawn. Retired Master Gardener, Mary Ann Van Berlo will speak about the importance of having good-quality soil for growing our plants. Her talk will cover: amending the soil, the importance of organic matter, soil pH, good drainage, and a number of other factors that determine soil quality. The black gold in the photo is leaf and yard waste compost destined for garden beds and lawns.
This winter meeting will be held via Zoom, from 7:30 pm – 9 pm, with bridge access commencing at 7:15 pm.
Registration by e-mail to kanatamhs@gmail.com is required to obtain the Zoom link to access the meeting, by 5 pm, Monday, January 5th. Cost is $5 for non-members (payable by e-Transfer to kanatamhs@gmail.com) or become a member and enjoy our full 2026 program for $20.
Photo: Mary Ann Van Berlo
📅 Date & Time: 2026-01-06 19:15
📅 Ends: 2026-01-06 20:30
💲 Price: $5 for non-members
🧑🤝🧑 Price for non-members: Free for 2026 KMHS Members
📍 Location: Zoom (Virtual Meeting)
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