Four  Seasons

To keep you updated with the latest news and reviews on gardening topics, the Gardeners' Circle WA Inc. offers a magazine, 4 times a year. This magazine is called 'Four Seasons' and is free to members (AU$3.00 to non-members). An edited transcript of speakers presentations, seasonal tips and 'Jobs to do' for each month, a general events diary and information on discounts to members can be found in the magazine.

This page features some articles from the Four Seasons, edited by Lorraine Douglas, with assistance from Jacques Maissin, Ellie Collins,  and Frances Docherty.

'Letters To the Editor' can be emailed to Lorraine Douglas (magazine editor) at lorraine.douglas@iinet.net.au

president’s perspective

president’s perspective

  What strange times we’re living through. Just when we think we can forecast
a little, things change unexpectedly. I know many of you are worried
about family and friends over east and hope with you that they stay safe
and well.
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 As I write this at the end of July for printing in August, I cannot say when I’ll
see you at a general meeting. However, I am extremely grateful that our
intended guest speakers were willing to prepare articles for this edition,
 whether or not they are able to present a talk to you in person. I’m sure you
will find them interesting, informative and inspiring. I also appreciate the
contributions from members, and hope that the Isolation Times has encouraged more of you to share images,
memories, and ideas.


Your Committee has been meeting (online) twice as often, fortnightly instead of monthly, ever since our
AGM in March, to keep up to date with changes, develop extra ways to stay in touch, and deal with
business as it arises. So they have continued to work hard on your behalf throughout these difficult times.
We have also welcomed Anita Emery, who has volunteered as Treasurer. Thank you all.


As always, gardens go on regardless. Many roses are still in full bloom, so annual pruning may well be later.
Yet I have self-sown spring annuals already in flower  – Virginian Stock (Malcolmia), Love in the Mist
(Nigella), Linaria, Cerinthe major and Sweet Peas (the first was in May!). The pleasure of watching local
native plants come into their winter and early spring glory is something many of us share, whether in our
own gardens or on our regular walks. Our Local Groups are also now out and about, so able to visit gardens
if space and social distancing requirements allow.


 We’re not ‘back to normal’, if there is such a thing, but I hope this finds you well, and busy, and enjoying
your garden, and what we can bring you.


Jan Russell-Brown

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