Gardeners' Give & Take: Winter Roundtable Discussions

Gardeners' Give & Take is an open roundtable discussion hosted by Urban Roots every other Saturday morning in winter. The first two sessions this year were well-attended and lively, welcoming newcomers and regulars alike.

At our last gathering, we discussed:

• Mulching with leaves: techniques and benefits
• Growing and propagating houseplants
• "Zone stretching": growing plants outside typical Zone 5/6 range (e.g., eucalyptus)
• Garden pests and predators, especially Japanese beetle control

We meet again this Saturday, February 2, revisiting "zone stretching" and exploring creative front-yard garden ideas inspired by The No Mow Front Yard. All gardeners welcome—coffee provided!