Hello Gardeners,

Our next work day will be on Friday, May 6th starting at 8:00. I know a lot of you will be helping set up for the Plain Dirt Gardeners Plant Sale that day, but if you are not, come help deadhead and put up beaver cages in the little prairie by the Riverain parking lot. Please bring clippers, gardening gloves, weed diggers, drinking water, eye protection, and something to haul clippings or weeds.

The set up for the Plain Dirt Gardeners Plant Sale is in the gym at Bethany Lutheran Church, volunteering there starts at noon and will run until it is done. The Plant Sale is from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, May 7. Volunteer AND find some special plants for your yard!

Also, you might be interested in a free oak tree. While supplies last, burr, red, swamp white oak saplings are being handed out by Red Oak Nature Center, 2343 S. River Street (Route 25), Batavia. They are in a bin in front of the main entrance, so you can pick one up even if the nature center is closed.

Happy Spring!

Sarah

Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners – Plant Sale 2022

May 7, 2022

At the Bethany Lutheran Church Gymnasium

8 S Lincoln Street

Batavia

Hours: 9 a.m. to noon

Spring will be in full swing for the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardener Plant Sale! We’re back at the Bethany Lutheran Church Gym, and we’ll be ready for the laughter, suspense (“what will I find?”) and smiling faces.

Plants are sourced locally, from the gardens of our members. You’ll find many sun and shade native plants, perennials, iris, hosta, ferns, shrubs, small trees, grasses, sedges, bulbs, groundcovers, and often annuals and house plants to choose from. Do you want native flowing sun loving plants? We’ll have them. Something that grows tall? We’ll have them. Something that stays small? We’ll have them! Come see what selections this year will bring.

Questions? Visit our Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners Facebook page, or contact us at BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com

PLEASE NOTE! WE HAVE MIGRATED TO USING GMAIL AND FACEBOOK TO COMMUNICATE WITH OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS! PLEASE VISIT THE "BATAVIA PLAIN DIRT GARDENERS" PAGE ON FACEBOOK, AND SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO: BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com TO STAY IN TOUCH!

February 15 - Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners Meeting Program

February 15, 2022​

Topic:​“Gone but Not Forgotten: Remembering the Passenger Pigeon”

Speaker: ​Pam Otto

Location: ​ZOOM

Time:​​6:30 p.m. NOTE – earlier than usual!

Contact:​bataviaplaindirtgardeners@gmail.com

Extinction is forever. Through the example of the Passenger Pigeon, Pam Otto will discuss extinction, its implications, and what we can do to preserve animals, plants, and insects that are currently endangered.

 

Pam Otto is the Outreach Ambassador for the St. Charles Park District. Her curiosity of the natural world began at an early age, always looking at bugs, catching frogs or flipping over rocks to see what was underneath. She has a master’s degree in outdoor education, has a fun column in theKane County Chronicle, and a Tuesday evening show (“Good Natured” 8 p.m. through the St. Charles Park Dist.) on ZOOM about

Join Zoom Meeting

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REMINDER!

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16 2021

BATAVIA PLAIN DIRT GARDENERS MEETING VIA ZOOM

SHOW AND TELL!

Winter is here – almost. It’s the time of year to think back over the past year’s gardens and what we’ve learned. Then we can start dreaming and planning next year’s gardens!

Is there a favorite tool, gadget, or tip you found this past year? A tool or gadget you now know you could never do without? A long dormant rose bush that you coaxed into glorious bloom using a new technique? A tip for clearing an area for a new garden? November is SHOW AND TELL!

We want to hear from everyone who has a tip to tell – so we can all have an even better garden next year! Join us via ZOOM – link below

Topic: Plain Dirt Gardeners Time: Nov 16, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

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Can’t wait to hear about all sorts of new tools and gardening tips!

If you have questions, e-mail us at BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 16 2021

BATAVIA PLAIN DIRT GARDENERS MEETING VIA ZOOM

SHOW AND TELL!

Winter is here – almost. It’s the time of year to think back over the past year’s gardens and what we’ve learned. Then we can start dreaming and planning next year’s gardens!

Is there a favorite tool, gadget, or tip you found this past year? A tool or gadget you now know you could never do without? A long dormant rose bush that you coaxed into glorious bloom using a new technique? A tip for clearing an area for a new garden? November is SHOW AND TELL!

We want to hear from everyone who has a tip to tell – so we can all have an even better garden next year! Join us via ZOOM – link below

Topic: Plain Dirt Gardeners

Time: Nov 16, 2021 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link below, or copy and paste to your computer

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85976532277?pwd=ejZWSllyZlREbXlTUEJ0YWV4Y1lpdz09

Meeting ID: 859 7653 2277 Passcode: Plaindirt One tap mobile +13126266799,,85976532277#,,,,*436492386# US (Chicago) +19294362866,,85976532277#,,,,*436492386# US (New York)

Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 859 7653 2277

Passcode: 436492386

Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kiREZe9Yd

Can’t wait to hear about all sorts of new tools and gardening tips!

If you have questions, e-mail us at BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com

REMINDER! October 19 Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners IN PERSON meeting!

Fall is here, and the pumpkins will soon be covered with frost! Before that happens, please join the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners on Tuesday evening, October 19 for comradery, refreshments, and a creative activity.

We will be making a Pumpkin Planter to be used as an indoor or outdoor centerpiece. We will provide the pumpkin, soil, sedum, and embellishments. If you have sedum or embellishments that you would like to share with others, please bring them! Also please bring your own pumpkin cutting utensil. Either a sharp knife, or a pumpkin cutting tool for jack-o-lanterns. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

Per the current State of Illinois requirements, we ask that you please wear a mask while inside.

Date: Tuesday, October 19

Time: 6:45 p.m. refreshments

7 pm short business meeting followed by activity

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION!

We will meet at

The Lodge at Laurelwood Park

800 N. River Street, Batavia

(You may remember it as the Batavia Boathouse) It is now part of the Park District, and should be a great gathering place! If you have any questions, please e-mail us at BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com

October 19 Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners IN PERSON meeting!

Fall is here, and the pumpkins will soon be covered with frost! Before that happens, please join the Batavia Plain Dirt Gardeners on Tuesday evening, October 19 for comradery, refreshments, and a creative activity.

We will be making a Pumpkin Planter to be used as an indoor or outdoor centerpiece. We will provide the pumpkin, soil, sedum, and embellishments. If you have sedum or embellishments that you would like to share with others, please bring them! Also please bring your own pumpkin cutting utensil. Either a sharp knife, or a pumpkin cutting tool for jack-o-lanterns. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

Per the current State of Illinois requirements, we ask that you please wear a mask while inside.

Date: Tuesday, October 19

Time: 6:45 p.m. refreshments

7 pm short business meeting followed by activity

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION!

We will meet at

The Lodge at Laurelwood Park

800 N. River Street, Batavia

(You may remember it as the Batavia Boathouse) It is now part of the Park District, and should be a great gathering place!

If you have any questions, please e-mail us at BataviaPlainDirtGardeners@gmail.com