Mitchy Garden Club

After the 7th May meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club with Debbie Aitcheson talking about Herbs, the next meeting will be held on Thursday, 4th June, at the Enoggera Memorial Hall. Kath Stumer is the guest speaker for the June meeting and her topic will be Zygo Cactus.

Zygo Cactus is a water wise plant, easy to grow given correct conditions and requires low maintenance. It is ideal as a potted plant and magnificent in a hanging basket. A rich porous potting mix made up of equal parts of good garden soil, sand, vermiculite, and leaf mould or compost is suitable. Plenty of light is necessary, but not direct sunlight especially in the summer months. If grown outdoors, a sheltered position is preferred. Zygo Cactus will tolerate some shade and also drought conditions. Regularly check that the potting mix requires moisture before watering. A weak liquid fertiliser, applied 3-4 times a year produces good flowering. The main flowering period occurs during the winter months.

For those who celebrate Mother’s Day which occurs on the second Sunday in May, have you considered a present of a flowering potted plant? There are many from which to choose, Zygo Cactus being one of them, and this living gift will last for months and months.

The Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month. Meetings commence with morning tea at 9.45 a.m. and new members and visitors are most welcome. The hall is situated at the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. It is close to public transport and wheelchair friendly. (For drivers, Trundle Street is a “no through” street and is accessible via Pratt Street – Refidex Map 139 A10.)

For more information, please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.