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Craving Winter Blooms?

Craving Winter Blooms? Winter blooming shrubs not only brighten winter gardens, but many are fragrant and/or provide winter food for bees or hummingbirds. There are many wonderful choices. Winter heath (Erica x Darleyensis) blossoms are covered with bees on warm days. Daphne is loved for its fragrance and many cultivars bloom in winter. Manzanita: Native in the west, these evergreens are tough and drought tolerant. They have lovely red bark. There are many sizes and forms, from ground cover to 12 feet tall. All bloom early and some bloom in winter. They are attractive to hummingbirds and bumblebees.

Winter Hazel (Corylopsis): You may know witch hazel but consider winter hazel too. This shrub bursts into bloom before leaves appear.

Royal Grevillea (Grevillea victoriae): This winter-blooming evergeen is native to Australia. Hummingbirds and bees love it.

Source: Trees and Shrubs for Fall and Winter Bloom. OSU Extension Service publication EM 9277. Photos: Neil Bell; J. Kehoe Benton County Master Gardeners. Membership Meetings: 3rd Monday October to May, 7:00 pm – currently on Zoom

Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving

“ Garden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving” Monday, 1/3/2022

Frederique Laviopierre, as director of education at the Santa Barbara Botanical Garden, shared her enthusiasm for native plants and insects. Frederique has a strong background in entomology, sustainable landscapes and teaching as well as a knowledge of heirloom vegetables and culinary herbs from around the world. Following a brief introduction to conservation biological control and its benefits, she introduces life in the soil, pollinators and other flower visitors, predators and parasites. Her PowerPoint presentation is brought to life with photography of insects and gar- den habitats, illustrations from the book, and relevant anecdotes. The slide deck re- lies primarily on photos and illustrations, with a minimum of text on slides. Following a brief introduction to conservation biological control and its benefits, she introduces life in the soil, pollinators and other flower visitors, predators and para- sites, other common garden insects, spiders and other non - insect arthropods, and vertebrates. She will provide a few essential resources before taking questions. Zoom Webinar — Link sent to EGC members Not a member? Contact Michelle solemi@oregonstate.edu www.membership@corvalliseveninggardenclub.org ​

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