Willamette Chapter ARS
Salem, Oregon
All are welcome to our chapter meetings which are free and open to the public. They are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through May. Our meeting may be in person or via Zoom. Meeting information will be sent to members via email and newsletter and also announced on this website. In person meetings will be held in a meeting room at La Margarita Restaurant and Grill, 545 Ferry Street SE, Salem, Oregon, with dinner at 5:00 p.m. and meeting/program to follow. There is a parking lot on east side of building.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, October 14
Gudrun Mahrt
Amendments to Improve
Garden Soils
Gudrun Mahrt, retired ag-professional, has more than 35 years of experience in the soil minerals industry working in management, R&D, market development and product placement. She has always had her heart and hands in farm and garden soils when growing up on a farm in Northern Germany and now on her land in La Center. Her passion for plants’ needs and the role minerals play in soil improvement is truly inspiring, and she loves to share what she knows.
This talk will cover the use of soil amendments for yards and gardens. What is available, what shall I use, how much is enough, how will it change my garden, how do I prevent pollution and plant harm, and how can I grow stronger, healthier plants.
We will go through examples how soil changes using amendments.
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including soil pH testing – bring your soil samples for a pH reading.
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Come and Help!
Smith Garden Work Party
Saturday, October 24
9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon
5055 Ray Bell Road NE
St. Paul, OR 97137
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Upcoming
Wednesday, November 11
Mike Bones
Rhodie 101
Mike Bones is a font of knowledge about everything having to do with rhododendrons. With his generous spirit, it is easy to learn so much about our favorite plant. Often called the "Rhododendron King", he is a Director of the Siuslaw Chapter, American Rhododendron Society, having served for many years as its President. Considered by many to be a treasure in his home town of Florence, Oregon, he shares his knowledge and love of rhododendrons there with visitors at his Bones Nursery.