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Welcome Members and Guests...

We are the community service organization that maintains the flower beds and butterfly bed  on the Beaver Meadow  walking trail in Du Bois. We also maintain beds at the public library, the city building, the two Penn State embankment beds, the butterfly bed at Parker Dam, and the Brady Street Parking Lot bed. The flower boxes on Brady Street were added in 2006.  In the year of 2007 the group took on the renovation of the Reitz Theater landscaping and did some plantings at Rumbarger Cemetery.
In 2009 the group has tentative plans for a garden club for children. It will meet separately from the main organization. For information contact us at downtoearthgardenclub@hotmail.com

Our Mission

The Down to Earth Garden Club functions as a forum for local gardeners to swap plants, exchange ideas, and discuss gardening techniques.

Meeting Schedule

The Down to Earth Garden Club meets on the fourth Thursday of every month.
Time: 7:00pm
Place: Conference Room, Smeal Building, Penn State Du Bois Campus

Composting Toilets PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 07 June 2009 00:00

I left you with a picture of a composting toilet last month that was taken at one of the lodges in Yellow Creek State Park near Indiana, PA. Except for a sign that advised that the lid be kept down and the lack of a flushing mechanism this unit closely resembled standard bathroom equipment. At first glance this appeared to be a wonderful solution to non-plumbed garages, sheds and camps. Why doesn’t everyone have one of these things?

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Periodical Cicadas PDF Print E-mail
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Friday, 05 June 2009 00:00

Magicicada

Some time in May or June of this year (2004) the periodical cicada population known as 17-year Brood X will begin to emerge. It is the largest of the 17 broods that have been tracked since 1952.
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Types of Tulips PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 04 June 2009 00:00

Do you know there are 15 official divisions of tulips?

Knowing their characteristics and blooming times makes it possible to get a succession of tulips through out the spring. It also insures against the possibility that your shorter varieties will wind up at the back of the border.
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