Vicki Hearst, Horticulturist Extraordinaire,  was Clermont Garden Club’s guest speaker Wednesday,  April 17, 2019.  Vicki is an active member of Windermere Garden Club and is President, elect for the coming year.IMG_4150 IMG_4162 IMG_4152 IMG_4164 IMG_4166 IMG_4155 IMG_4168 IMG_4167 IMG_4157 IMG_4171 IMG_4161 IMG_4158

Vicki educated the members on how easy it is to grow INDOOR EDIBLES.

Examples of inside edibles are:

Soaks –  Hydrated nuts like almonds

Sprouts – Baby plants grown quickly in 4 to 7 days in a soil less method

Microgreens – Baby plants grown in quality potting mix

Shoots – Peas, Sunflower, and Wheat Grass are called Microgreens and shoots.

Baby Greens – Young “salad” plants, usually a mixed variety,  grown in potting mix, past the 2nd leaf stage, and harvested by trimming the leaves as needed.

Vicki’s presentation was interesting and very educational.

Members were excited to take home seeds and potting soil to start growing their own Microgreens.

Clermont Garden Club members meet every third Wednesday of the month,  (September- May) at the clubhouse,  849 West Avenue,  Clermont,  Florida 34711. Meeting begin at 10 A.M.

Clermont Garden Club’s Annual Luncheon is scheduled for the May meeting.

New members and guests are warmly welcomed to the general meetings.

Clermont Garden Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

 

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