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Joan April Blazich has served the Triangle and the state of North Carolina as a horticulturist for over twenty-seven years. With a Masters of Agriculture degree from Penn State University and recognized as a Master Gardener, (North Carolina’s very first MG) Mrs. Blazich has won numerous awards for her specimen entries at the North Carolina State Fair. These include the prestigious “Commissioner of Agriculture Award for Best in Show” in 1993 for her vegetable garden. She has taught seminars and workshops for garden clubs, school groups, national conventions, and the North Carolina State Fair. A self-professed “plant junkie” Mrs. Blazich specializes in teaching about herb and vegetable gardening, as well as edible yard weeds and works as the Superintendent of Horticulture during the North Carolina State Fair.

”A BIT OF THE OLD, A LOT OF THE NEW”

This overview of the newest, oldest, and best bets of the 2007 garden catalogs and accessories will help you make the most for this year’s garden.

THE EMPHASIS IS ON:

Exciting edibles, fruit, vegetables and herbs with sources,
How-to’s, recipes, and general garden advice to
Maximize your garden space.

The Garden Club meets at 7:30 PM at The Gathering Place each 3^rd Tuesday. All Fearington residents are welcome. If you have ideas for program speakers, or have information yourself that you would like to present to the club, please contact Vice President (Programs) Gresham Yeager 311 Baneberry Close 545-9199 gyeager@nc.rr.com