Botanical Bibliophiles

Hybrid book club discussion on Monday 9 January at 4 pm.
Book: The Sixteen Trees of the Somme.
Send a message if you want/need more information or would like to be added to the email list.

A short whine: ever since they updated FB (that would be about two years ago, right... okay) I have trouble figuring out how to use it. Fingers crossed that people will see this. The book club is holding hybrid meetings now at the Albuquerque Garden Center and by zoom. We'll be discussing Spengler's Fruits of the Sands on Monday 1 August at 4 pm. Send me a message if you'd like more information.

We're moving to hybrid these days. I'll be broadcasting live from the Albuquerque Garden Center but you can still contact me for the zoom link. Monday 7 March at 4 pm we'll be discussing Gary Paul Nabhan's award winning Mesquite: an Arboreal Love Affair. For those who are really adventurous, the back of the book includes some mesquite recipes. Or, I highly recommend the Eat Mesquite and More cookbook.

Desert Blooms - NMSU Horticulture Extension Program

Another free webinar this afternoon at 3pm! http://nmsu.life/8m TODAY'S TITLE: How to Create Habitat for New Mexico Pollinators in Small Spaces
NEXT TUESDAY: Attracting and Supporting Crop Pollinators on New Mexico Farms and Ranches
The Xerces Society Integrated Pest Management- NMSU Extension Program Valle de Oro National Wildlife Refuge ABQ Backyard Refuge Program Valencia County Extension Master Gardeners Hubbell House Alliance Albuquerque Master Gardeners master_gardeners_az NMSU Taos County Cooperative Extension Service and 4-H Program NMSU Doña Ana Cooperative Extension Service New Mexico Organic Farming Conference NMSU Otero County CES NMSU San Juan County CES 4-H NMSU Sandoval County Master Gardeners NMSU Los Lunas Agricultural Science Center NMSU Lea County CES New Mexico Farmers' Markets NMSU Mora County CES Native Plant Society New Mexico

Albuquerque Garden Center

Today feels like an excellent day to become a part of the Los Altos Garden!

Albuquerque Garden Center

Just FYI, this post included some events that were cancelled because of the pandemic but the basic information is spot on. Follow the CSSNM FB group for gorgeous photos and helpful information and check out the website for more of the same.

Did you know that the one of the Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs educates and informs the public on all aspects of cactus and succulents?

If you have a thing for these (sometimes) prickly plants, the Cactus & Succulent Society of NM is the club for you! This club meets most months and provides opportunities for discussion and learning among members. There is even a meeting this Friday for those of you interested.

For more information visit their website or check them out on Facebook!

https://www.new-mexico.cactus-society.org/index.html

Albuquerque Aril and Iris Society

If you have reblooming iris they need an additional fertilizer. Use Osmocote about a month or so after first blooming is done. It can be found at the Albuquerque Garden Center.

Thanks to Dianne Rand for this information!

How do you do a plant walk with others when you can't gather together? Virtually, of course! We're having fun learning with Rosemary Gladstar (Rosemary Gladstar's Herbs & Earth Awareness) as she takes us on a plant walk through her garden.

Come join us!! It's not too late to sign up for the weekend! Register here --> https://www.botanicwise.com/event/allies-for-plants-and-people-symposium/

REMINDER: book club meets virtually Monday 1 June 2020 at 4 pm.
Message me here if you need the secret code!

Albuquerque Garden Center

Happy Saturday! We wanted to reiterate the various safety protocol we are taking at our facilities and the status of various Council of Albuquerque Garden Club activities occurring.

The Garden Center opened back up with our normal hours of M-F 9:30AM-2:30PM. All visitors to the Garden Center must wear masks and must sign in when they enter the facility.

For your convenience and safety, we will have disinfecting wipes available in community areas throughout the Garden Center.

Public gardens will be open by appointment. Please call ahead to schedule a time to visit the gardens. If you are in the gardens, please maintain a distance of six feet or more from other visitors.

The Garden shop will be open during our usual hours. We will only allow 5 people in the shop at a time. We have seating in the hallway, should you need to wait.

Our clubs and societies will be resuming their meetings and events, subject to the Governor's orders on gathering size limitations and distancing requirements. While we require them to ensure that their members wear masks and maintain social distancing, it will be up to them to make the decisions on what events they hold, subject to the Governor's orders. Please check their websites and FB pages for details on their plans.

Our facilities will be open for rentals subject to the Governor’s orders. Please contact our office for details and availability.We will be updating our guidance as the Governor’s orders evolve.

Most of all, thank you for supporting our organization.

New Mexico Orchid Guild (NMOG)

Stay Engaged with NMOG! - https://mailchi.mp/5e0e9fbe3ce7/stay-engaged-with-nmog

We will once again meet through Zoom.
The time is 4 pm.
The book is Gathering the Desert.

You MUST contact me before the meeting (messenger works) and I will give you the access code for it. You do NOT need to have a subscription to zoom. You just click on the link I send you. You do NOT have to have video on your computer.

Come join us on Monday!

The clock is ticking but one of the most amazing flower shows in the world, the Chelsea Flower Show is virtual this year with lots of free video. The show ends on Saturday 23 May and I'm not sure how long the video clips will be available but there's lots of interesting information. rhs.org.uk

Xeric Garden Club of Albuquerque

Garden Guardians Summer Day Camp Has been POSTPONED Until 2021. See You Then!
Theme – Super Pollinators

The Albuquerque Garden Center Executive Board members were so looking forward to hosting the Garden Guardians Summer Camp this year. Reluctantly however, the summer camp program has been postponed until next year. Look for more information about the AGC summer camp 2021 in the coming months!

I got 233/1000 (top 10% of users): 1000 Books You May Have Actually Read

From Alice... if it isn't the best words in a book, it's the best books you may have read!

listchallenges.com Based on the number of ratings each book has on Goodreads. And if you haven't read them, maybe you can use for a literature bucket list

Albuquerque Garden Center

Who are the Master Gardeners? They are community volunteers trained in horticulture by the New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service. These folks can answer both general and specific questions about all aspects of growing things. As many of you will be outside gardening this summer consider this group a resource! The Master Gardeners can help you understand the science of the various soils in our area and tell you what grows best here. Learn more about this club here: http://www.abqmastergardeners.org/

Xeric Garden Club of Albuquerque

Tomorrow 10 AM - Noon, May 12th Last Day for the Pop Up Plant Sale!
Many plants have sold but there are some really nice ones remaining. Go to the Xeric Garden Club’s Web Site Calendar for May 12th and click on the pdf to see the plant selection. http://www.xericgardenclub.org/calendar.html

To purchase, go directly to Peggy Well’s house: address is 425 Virginia Ave NE 2 blocks West of Wyoming between Marquette and Copper.

First come, first choice. Only 2 customers at a time will be admitted. Please wear a mask.

Albuquerque Garden Center

Original post by the Albuquerque Garden Center: Did you know that one of the clubs part of the CAGC is the Xeric Garden Club of Albuquerque? This club is dedicated to promoting xeric landscapes which conserve water through plant selection and zoning through educational, social and community activities. Follow them on Facebook, or visit their website!

Did you know that one of the clubs part of the CAGC is the Xeric Garden Club of Albuquerque? This club is dedicated to promoting xeric landscapes which conserve water through plant selection and zoning through educational, social and community activities. Follow them on Facebook, or visit their website!

http://www.xericgardenclub.org/about.html

Albuquerque Garden Center

Hopefully just a little bit longer...

The Garden Center will be closed through May 15th in accordance with the Governor's orders. For questions regarding meetings, booking the Garden Center, shop, or library information please contact Laurie Rivera at [email protected] or 238-1250.

Check back on our website or here for updates on our events.

We encourage you to keep up-to-date by following NMDOH, CDC, and WHO guidance. Our priority is the well-being of our staff, our member organizations, and our visitors. We wish to recognize the support of our volunteers and our paid staff for their efforts during this difficult and uncertain time. We wish to thank all of our patrons and visitors for their support over the years. We look forward to welcoming you back to our gardens, events, and activities as soon as we are able.

This Bookshelf Story About the Pandemic is Simply Brilliant

I tend to keep my personal book collection in topic order but for those looking for a new way to sort your books...https://twistedsifter.com/2020/04/bookshelf-story-written-with-titles-by-phil-shaw/

twistedsifter.com Phil Shaw tells a tale of ‘the story so far…’ with book titles

City Nature Challenge 2020: ABQ

Not exactly a LIBRARY thing but for all who care about plants, join the ABQ2020 City Nature Challenge today. It's in progress 24-27 April 2020. Details here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/city-nature-challenge-2020-abq

inaturalist.org Albuquerque needs your help in the 2020 CNC! From April 24-27, cities around the world will be cooperating to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people. Due to the pandemic, we are encouraging people to make iNaturalist observations in and ar...

National Library Week
April 19-25, 2020
Find your place at the library.
Find the library at your place.

Albuquerque Garden Center

With all this social distancing you may have thought about joining a club or society with people that have similar interests. We’ve got just the thing to help narrow your search. With 16 different clubs and societies the Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs has something for everyone regardless of gardening experience. Over the coming weeks we are going to be diving deeper into each of these great clubs, but for now take a look at the brief descriptions. Which club are you most excited about learning more about?

Albuquerque Garden Center

One of the upsides of stay-at-home orders is more gardening! For general gardening questions use the Albuquerque Area Extension Master Gardener (AAEMG) website. In addition to the excellent resources provided by the Master Gardeners, the Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs has clubs that specialize in different areas too!

http://www.abqmastergardeners.org/index.php/ask-a-question

Welcome to the CAGC Library Page.
Here and in the Group you'll find info about books, our book club, and book art.

San Francisco Landmark City Lights Bookstore Raises $400k, Will Stay In Business

This post came from Alice Rearden but when I shared it I seem to have made it seem as though it came from the Library. Sorry Alice! It's always good news when a book store stays in business.

deadline.com The iconic City Lights bookstore in San Francisco has apparently avoided a shutdown, at least for now, raising more than $400k out of a goal of $300k in a GoFundMe.com campaign that saw more than 8…

Albuquerque Garden Center

Some of you may be wondering when the Garden Tour Event will be happening. This will occur next summer, and we will provide you details as that approaches.

By the sounds of things, the library will remain closed for the rest of April. Nature and the natural world, however, will not be on shutdown. For those in the Master Gardeners, I wrote an article on foraging in your yard for the April newsletter. I referred to a number of library books which you cannot check out at the moment.

Do you forage? Do you have favorite references (digital or analog) that you use for identification and/or recipes?

In a different world, our book club, Reading @ the Garden Center, would be meeting on Monday 6 April to discuss The Food Explorer by Daniel Stone. Have you made any dishes using the plants described in the book? How about a Washington pie????

If we're still all home alone by the May book club (4 May), join us via zoom at 4 pm. Read it and share comments. Details to come!

CAGC Library's cover photo

CAGC Library

The Council of Albuquerque Garden Clubs (CAGC) Library is closed as we all do our part to reduce the spread of the covid19 pandemic. Although we are physically not in our space, we continue to read and work on book projects. Oh, and, of course, we continue to garden! Let us know what you're doing!