Welcome to The Club v3.3 Summer 2023

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THE Club
To Help You ‘SEE’ The World More Clearly
Kind, Patient,
Efficient,
Informative
& Caring
Dr. Murari Patodia
Rewards
of Summer
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Summertime WORD SEARCH
It seems as if the summer takes such a long time to arrive. Each year all spring we
field the questions—Do you think it’s the last frost? Is it safe to plant yet? Will my
cucumbers be ok?
Every year summer comes the same, always a few dicey evenings where the
temperatures dip low, frost on the grass and rooftops, but summer always comes.
Time to plant tender annuals and vegetables always arrives... after May 2-4 but never
is the weather guaranteed.
Summer in the garden seems the thing most homeowners anticipate every year.
When you see the summer flowers coming into their glory, there is time for relaxation
at hand but best not to waste it.
There are always many chores in the garden, but for those who love to be in the
garden, these are mostly enjoyable.
Now that the temperatures are rising and the days are long, all our planting efforts
yield their reward—colour, fruit, shade, wildlife and pollinators to enjoy—and so
much more. Remember to take the time to enjoy. I particularly love the mornings and
evenings in the garden as the colours look their best and there is so much activity in
the flowers from birds and pollinators. I hope for a few lazy, hazy afternoons for a
quick outdoor snooze followed by a cool dip in the water. Here in Sarnia-Lambton we
are surrounded by clear waters that are so inviting.
Below you will find a list of some of the garden activities to enjoy and, as always,
something you love never seems like a job.
To Do:
July
❏ Water deeply all the new plantings
from this year and the veggie
garden
❏ Trim spent blossoms to encourage
more blooms (or just let the seeds
develop to feed the birds)
❏ Keep weeds at bay so plants have
space to develop
❏ Monitor insect and bird populations
and marvel at their beauty and
design
❏ Harvest to enjoy and share the
produce from your garden
Doing something you love
never seems like a job.
August
❏ Start thinking about adding new
seasonal colour where there are no
showy flowers
❏ If plants are out of place make note
to relocate these in late September
❏ Keep the hummingbird feeder clean
and stocked
September
❏ Move the plants that need a new
home and divide perennial plants
❏ Add Fall blooming mums,
ornamental kale, and tall grasses to
container gardens to welcome the
next season
❏ Plant trees for shade and other
larger plants you should have many
years ago. (You remember how hot
July and August were don’t you?)
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Summer 2023 “You talking to me?” -Taxi Driver, 1976
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