MULCH ADO WITH NOTHING (on the Cheap!)

Grab some of that white mulch and get it on your gardens! It's mulching all over the place right now!

I know it seems like just a good excuse to shovel the snow, but it really does insulate your plants from the intense cold that is (probably) coming. Each year I hope that it snows a significant amount before it gets really cold, so we can shovel as much as possible onto the azaleas. The snow insulates and protects the buds on the ends of the branches which will desiccate if there isn't any snow. Really helps them to bloom well in the spring if they are covered all winter long.

DECEMBER NORTH ROOT MEETING
Wanted to remind you that our December meeting will be at 6:30pm at the Big Lake Library Community Room on Tuesday, December 1. This is our traditional potluck (and believe me, you ladies and gentlemen know HOW to cook!). Always the best spread in town. Also, don't forget our mini-silent auction--if you have items that you wish to donate, just bring them and we will make a bid sheet for them as we put them on the table. This is very informal, and we always have a great time, so please plan on joining us--and bring something (new or gently used) for the auction.

NORTHWEST FLOWER AND GARDEN SHOW

I will also have some great news about the Seattle Flower and Garden Show. If you are interested in attending the show in February, please come to the meeting. I will have information about what it will cost and what will be included--would make a GREAT Christmas present to yourself, or take home the info and make big hints that it would be fun to go! We've structured it so that you can do your own airfare so if you want to join us from somewhere else in the country, you can still take advantage of the great deal on hotel, tickets to the show, receptions, mini-workshop and theater (or other tickets). Cindy Bettine at ABC Traveltime has put this together together for us and it looks to be a great event! I can hardly wait! Spring IS just around the corner. If you can't make the meeting and are interested, please e-mail me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and I will get you the information. It will probably be a week or so before I get it posted here, so bear with me.

BIG LAKE BAZAAR

One other thing, don't miss the Big Lake Lion's Club Bazaar next Saturday, December 5, 10am til 6pm and Sunday, December 6, 10am til 5pm at the East Lake Mall on South Big Lake Road. Northroot will be represented by several of the Vendors (and Birch Bark will have some Northroot LogoWear which make great gifts), so be sure to stop by. Mention this website and receive $5 off a purchase of $50 at Birch Bark Bath and Tea which will be in the old Mid-Valley Senior Center Pull Tab Space (or the Gallery, for those of you who can remember that far back!).

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving!

See you at the meeting.

Linda Lockhart