I read somewhere not long ago that January is like Monday, only longer. I am inclined to agree. Why is it that the month that always starts with resolutions and good intentions usually ends with me wishing it away? If you are anything like me, you might just be catching up on things you've put off since January. And if you're reading this, I hope you won't hold it against me.
The Monroeville Garden Club met on January 9, 2020, at the home of hostess Mrs. Ree Smith. Mrs. Bev Colquett was the co-hostess. Ms. Anne Marie Bryan, Director of Monroeville Main Street, joined the meeting to talk about the new planter pots going in around the square that were sponsored by local businesses and service clubs. She also touched on the many fun and exciting things happening in our community. If you're interested, check out www.monroevillemainstreet.com to learn about events, subscribe to the newsletter, sign up to volunteer, and learn about different ways Monroeville Main Street is making great strides in revitalizing our town.
If you have ventured downtown lately you might have noticed the old planter pots being replaced with new ones. Purchased from Earth Planter, these new pots should prove to be a much more efficient way to keep our downtown area beautiful. They are self-watering, with an average watering cycle of once every 2-3 weeks. According to Earth Planter their planter systems reduce labor, fuel, water usage and on-going plant maintenance by 50-80%. It works by adding a special potting soil known as Pro-Mix to the planters equipped with a special wicking system. The planters come complete with a water reservoir inside and an overflow valve to preserve resources and reduce waste. To learn more you can go to www.earthplanter.com. From the website you can learn more about how the planter system works, watch videos on installation, and read reviews from other customers.
The Monroeville Garden Club met on January 9, 2020, at the home of hostess Mrs. Ree Smith. Mrs. Bev Colquett was the co-hostess. Ms. Anne Marie Bryan, Director of Monroeville Main Street, joined the meeting to talk about the new planter pots going in around the square that were sponsored by local businesses and service clubs. She also touched on the many fun and exciting things happening in our community. If you're interested, check out www.monroevillemainstreet.com to learn about events, subscribe to the newsletter, sign up to volunteer, and learn about different ways Monroeville Main Street is making great strides in revitalizing our town.
If you have ventured downtown lately you might have noticed the old planter pots being replaced with new ones. Purchased from Earth Planter, these new pots should prove to be a much more efficient way to keep our downtown area beautiful. They are self-watering, with an average watering cycle of once every 2-3 weeks. According to Earth Planter their planter systems reduce labor, fuel, water usage and on-going plant maintenance by 50-80%. It works by adding a special potting soil known as Pro-Mix to the planters equipped with a special wicking system. The planters come complete with a water reservoir inside and an overflow valve to preserve resources and reduce waste. To learn more you can go to www.earthplanter.com. From the website you can learn more about how the planter system works, watch videos on installation, and read reviews from other customers.
When the time came for socializing, members and guests were certainly in for a treat! Bright pink camiella cuttings from Ree's own property covered the tables, and everything was laid out beautifully. There were blue cheese and bacon phyllo cups, pimento cheese sandwich rings, candied, roasted, and chocolate covered pecans, buckeyes, chess squares, chocolate fudge, oreo cookie balls, and beautiful fresh fruit platters, with spiced tea to drink. As always, the meeting was insightful and interesting, and the time of fellowship was a wonderful reminder of the friendships that bind us. January has come and gone, and with it the promise of more colorful seasons. For that, I am thankful.
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant." ~Anne Bradstreet
"If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant." ~Anne Bradstreet
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| Mrs. Ree Smith |
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| Ms. Ann Marie Brian, Director of Monroeville Main Street |
