Dear Members:
The neighborhood honeybees are busy among the manzanita blossoms; the manroot is twining its way up through dead oak branches. Like the manzanita, its bloom time is now. Every year I am surprised by these early bloomers… It’s winter, it’s been dry, it’s still cold. And yet the flowers respond to their cues of light.
I myself am waking from my winter nap. Along with a friendly turkey vulture, I spread my wings in the morning to catch the sun.
Photo by Susan Libonati-Barnes
Likewise, we at Shasta Chapter are spreading our wings to catch the sun. We are gearing up for a new season of horticultural renewal. As always, we will have wonderful plants to sell, and experts to advise you. We hope to see you at some upcoming events…
In preparation for the Spring 2022 Native Plant Sale, there will be a propagation session Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Shasta College. (See article, Plant Propagation Kickoff!).
Pending Board approval, our in-person Spring 2022 Native Plant Sale is slated for Friday and Saturday, April 8 & 9, 2022, at the Shasta College Horticulture Area. Plant sale set-up and members-only sale are tentatively scheduled for Thursday, April 7, 2022. (Details for online sales TBA.)
- Set-up: Thursday, April 7, 2 to 4 pm
- Members-only pre-sale: Thursday, April 7, 4 to 5:30 pm
- Public plant sale: Friday, April 8, 8 am to 5 pm
- Public plant sale: Saturday, April 9, 9 am to 3 pm
Hoping to see you there! ~Susan Libonati-Barnes, President