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Sidwell Friends hit their full resplendency same as locally
on Prince William Drive. During the upcoming Cherry Blossom
Parade, it was assumed that the petals would be for the most
part, blowing in the wind.
Caroline Hussman had onions coming up bbut from unknown
origins. Identified as coming from Mo Chance and called
Potato Onions. Known for being a palate pounder. Both.
John Hartge mentioned that National Airport reported the
water table 1/2 inch ahead for the year. He also asked
where the Ruth Page Garden Journal could be listened to.
WAMU had it at 5:45 AM which was early but not too early to
avoid Jack Eden for one's weekly garden talk show fix. Also
what to do about protecting fruit tree blossoms from frost.
Recommended was sheathing, light spraying with water, and a
hands-off method which natually thins the possible crop or
decimates it entirely.
Susan Canby lamented that her jonquils are wimpy looking.
Advised to be patient - jonquils are known to improve after
first year.
Buzz Hussman bumped into an article about how important
oxygen is to trees' root zone. Trees can be killed by the
addition of only 6 inches of dirt over existing turf because
it changes i.e. diminishes the oxygen level available to the
roots. The writer once was only concerned with keeping dirt
away from the trunk and lost 4 large poplars possibly as a
result. On request, Buzz also mentioned that Peter Hagerty
of the "Peace Fleece" endeavor will not be at the Maryland
Sheep and Wool Festival this year.
Jim Bullard wants free manure. Horse manure is for the
taking at the Equestrian Center at Woodlawn. Hussmans also
have a supply as does Joe Foreman on Mink Hollow Road.
Beth Bullard asked after the crow named Elvis. Reported
that the forked tongue creature was taken home by a Sandy
Spring Friends School Student and is doing nicely.

The hour was late and the group thanked the Preusses for
their hospitality. We agreed to meet next on May 2nd at
Iris, home of the Hanels where Nancy Chance would be the
reader.

With apologies for blatant lies and
bad jokes.

Peter [?]
Secretary