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July News

July has been HOT!! in the Northeast, but Julia says her part of Ohio has just the right amount of rain for a fantastic corn crop.  How are things for you?
We have some new items for you to look at on the website, and a couple of recommendations.
  • Agriculture will track ‘Slow Food’ activity similar to our records for native plants.  Send a description of your activity, your local market or whatever has inspired you about finding food supplies nearby and share your enthusiasm.
  • Check out a new farm focused publication Modern Farmer available via this link: http://modernfarmer.com/magazine/issue-01-spring-2013/
  • Under the annual meeting tab, we posted a summary of the results gained from the survey members at the meeting completed.  Read their comments, then send us yours.
  • For anyone who wants to add her comments, the survey is posted under Annual Meeting.  You can print it, complete it, scan it and send back to yeagerrsue@yahoo.com or mail to Sue at 505 E. Willow Grove Ave.
  • SAVE THE DATE for travel to Philadelphia May 28 to June 1, 2014!
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Attendees at the Annual Meeting

Thanks to Leslie Morris Smith who prepared a roster of attendees from the 2013 Annual meeting. Check it out in the members only section.  As a courtesy to all, our lists are only for personal and private use.  There should not be any bulk mailing, but use this to connect with your meeting companions.
If you need help with the member password, contact Dee Welsh or Susan Yeager.
The survey results were so helpful!  Expect to see them posted soon.  If you did not attend the meeting but would complete our survey, check for it under the Annual meeting tab.   When it is returned to Susan Yeager, you will receive a small gift in thanks for your time and thoughts.
Hope your gardens and farms grow magnificently and you stay cool.
Susan R. Yeager

Garden Tender

PS:  Have a look at the Annual Meeting page for information on making Branch Flags.
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100,000 NATIVE PLANTS

Recognizing the importance of native plants, the WNF&GA has taken on the ambitious challenge of planting 100,000 native plants to celebrate our 100th Anniversary.

See more about our “100,000 Native Plants”  project under the tabs “Focuses”  choose  Environmental Concerns

THE IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE PLANTS

Suzanne Smith-Oscilowski, Environmental Chair

 What Are Native Plants?

They are plants that have been growing naturally in a particular area before humans introduced other plants from distant locations. Native plants typically grow in communities with species adapted to specific soil, moisture and climate conditions.

 

What Makes Native Plants Special?

  • Native plants have deeper root systems that help the soil absorb and retain water.
  • Native plants have co-evolved with native insects over thousands of years.

 

What is the Benefit of Native Plants?

  • Low maintenance requirements
  • Increase water infiltration
  • Important to wildlife
  • Beautiful

 

Find much more information under the menu tab ‘Focuses’ and chose ‘Environmental’