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ALOE
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As small as a half-dollar coin to as large as a tree, there are over 300 different species in Aloaceae. Aloe has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Aloe vera barbadensis is known as the medicine plant and kept in thousands of kitchens through out the world. It provides immediate relief for a kitchen burn.
Aloe is also used internally. See the July/August issue of the Water Miser newsletter for more information.
Aloe is our featured plant for the months of July/August. Buy one get one priced at half off. If you have never tried Aloe, now is the time to give them a try. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!
Linda Pettibon
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MEETINGS
The first Tuesday of each month
October through June
meetings will be held at 7:30 P.M.
at the Sarasota Garden Club
1131 Boulevard of the Arts at the corner of Route 41.
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Meet us at the Gardens on Mondays between 9 and Noon and the 3rd Saturday of each month at the same times. We will be glad to show you around or put you to work -- YOUR choice!
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NO MONTHLY MEETINGS UNTIL OCTOBER
August 23, 2008
Member's Greenhouse Tour
STARTING AT 9 am
See Water Miser for directions
Labor Day $ALE
potup and bring your donations
Wish List Items
Metal free-standing trellis
White Ceiling Fan for Livingroom or Clubhouse
Yard waste trashcans
Cactus for our new Cactus Sales Greenhouse
Saucers and large trays (without holes) for under plants to keep them moist
fresh pine needles for display greenhouse floor
Old aquarium (okay if cracked) for plant propagation
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PEST PROBLEMS
On occasion a plant will become infected with pests of several varities. These are some remedies:
Ants or springtails: A borax based product like TERRO or Protexall "Ant-Kill" is neither toxic or poisonous. It won't hurt the plant but it will remove the insects.
Aphids or scale: Using a spray bottle (an old Windex bottle will work just fine) add a tablespoon of cannola oil and a tablespoon of liquid detergent (no bleach) and fill the bottle with water. Shake well to mix the oil and soap into the water. Spray the offending insects.
Mealy bug: Wet a cotton tip swab with rubbing alcohol and rub over the bugs. It not only removes the fuzzy outsides it also causes the insect to shrivel and die.
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Sarasota Succulent Society Officers
President .......................Nancy Wellford
Vice President ......................................
Recording Secretary ........ Kay Robertson
Corresponding Secretary ... Joanne Perrot
Treasurer ............................ Wilda Meier
Curators: Wilda Meier, Brenda Cosby, Linda Pettibon,
Nancy Wellford, Joan Hamilton
Board of Directors: Elected Officers, Curators, Horticulturist
Committees
Curators
Common Areas: Wilda Meier
Beds and Trees: Brenda Cosby
Potting and Sales: Linda Pettibon
Display Greenhouse: Nancy Wellford
Cactus Greenhouse: Joan Hamilton
Endowment: Wilda Meier, Treasurer, Paul Perrot
House Manager: Members working on rainy days,
interior designer: Linda Pettibon
Librarian: Brenda Cosby
Programs: Program Committee
Publicity: Paul Perrot, Wilda Meier
Publications & Web Master: Barbara Mathie
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