The March General Meeting of the JEH Chapter was held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council Building. The program was presented by Heather Gonzalez, Lee County Master Gardener Volunteer, who spoke on “Secrets of a Flower Eater!” Heather provided information on edible plants and flowers, and passed around samples from her garden for the members to taste. President Beth Meehan discussed “Thrips – the Pest of the Month.” The always popular mini show had a large number of beautiful blooms!
Secrets of a Flower Eater - Presentation by Heather Gonzalez
Heather with a sunflower head from her garden
Heather and her mother demonstrate sunflower seeds from Heather's garden!
Heather with a bouquet of edible flowers from her garden!
Members vote on the mini show blooms
Mini Double Blooms
Mini Single Blooms
Single Blooms
Double Blooms
More single blooms!
Quite a large mini show!
Amateur Single Blooms
Amateur Double Blooms
Double Seedling Bloom
Single (Regular) Seedling Bloom
Amateur Single Bloom winner - "Evanna's Joy" by Cathy Dunn
Amateur Double Bloom Winner by Denise Helfrich
Seedling Bloom (Unnamed) Winner by Denise Helfrich
Seedling Bloom (Unnamed) by Micki Dougherty
Mini Double Seedling Bloom "Janelle's Autumn Topaz" by Valerie Costa
Double Bloom "Untamed Heart" by Terry Martin
Single Bloom "Loyalty" Winner by Marsha Crawford
Best Single Miniature "Caribbean Pearl" by Cathy Dunn
Best Double Miniature Bloom "Orange el Capitolio" by Cathy Dunn
Pest of the Month Presentation - Gall Midge or Thrips?
Excellent Trips from President Beth on Gall Midge and Thrips
Treatment Recommendations for Gall Midge/Thrips
