ASHLAND — Julie Freebern who has been with Willo’dell since 2008 presented a program on new flowering perennials to Art of Gardening members June 3.
She started with the Gold Bleeding Heart (pinky red) which features buttery-gold to chartreuse (yellow-green) leaves.
Pinky red heart-shaped flowers dangle gracefully. Members met at Peace Lutheran Church at 9:30 a.m. before proceeding to Willo’dell for the “What’s New” program.
Also new are Polemonium ‘Stairway to Heaven’ commonly known as Jacob’s Ladder, Pink Lily of the Valley, Cone Flowers – Sun Seeker Mineola (orange), Yarrow – “Milly Rock Trio” combining three vibrant colors in a single container, and White Feather Hosta.
Are there any Granny Smith fans?
The tangy green apple (Malus) features tart-green apples in a narrow, upright frame. Their sweet-tart flavor is similar to Granny Smith apples.
Willo’dell currently is under the ownership of Kathryn Wise and Paul Hesse.
All sorts of interesting goods are displayed in the gift shop. Freebern named geometry towels, Crossroads candles, and varieties of sprays and soaps called Thyme. A wide array of new pottery and Ohio stoneware are also prominent.
The plant enthusiast pointed out there is now a bigger greenhouse for Willo’dell’s annuals.
Pat Edwards, Art of Gardening Club president, praised Kim Tanner, member, for all of her efforts regarding the club’s plant sale May 9. Kim, who contributed over 300 plants for the sale, headed up the fundraiser.
“My garden looks so much better now!” Tanner added.
Members who provided additional plants and participated in the sale included Edwards, Cathy Siwek, Cherie Britton, Wendy Schmidt, Kathy Varner, Kathy Bargar, Skip Cather, Patty Stauffer, Dave Kowalka, Lee Heckman, Lana Potter, Faith McKinley, Ruth Ann Linder and Claudia Dunn.
Among some of the youth who attended included Paxton Kline, 12, a sixth grader, who “started his own seeds for the garden this year,” according to his mom Katie.
The Klines of Savannah decided on Purple Iris, Pink Panther (foxglove), Mint and Ostrich Fern.
“He wants pansies!”
Emily Miller of Jeromesville said of her son, Griffin. Calder Leveck was there with his grandpa, Steve Huber.
The fifth grader stacked their wagon with French Hollyhoocks, Sage, Sweet Basil, and Coreopsis – Yellow and Tansy.
Linder introduced a friend at the meeting, Judy White, who resides outside Savannah. White was persuaded by Art of Gardening newspaper articles she had seen.
“I know a lot of those people!” she said.
Edwards reserved the Park District with speaker for a July 1 program. Members should bring a carry-in lunch (potluck).
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