<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Groton Garden Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Groton Garden Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization. The Club was founded in 1923. Our mission is to promote gardening.]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:08:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.grotongardenclub.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beneficial Bugs: Ladybugs are Allies for Groton Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Native ladybugs control pests in Groton gardens. Avoid invasive Asian Lady Beetles, which invade homes and outcompete natives.]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/ladybugs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d3253af8d311104fe07265</guid><category><![CDATA[Beneficial Bugs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49faa4_3718c9f99b5b4beeb0fa8227bc8cf0fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Blooming Mayapples: Groton’s Ephemeral, Shade-Loving Treasure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayapples are vibrant woodland treasures in Groton, supporting pollinators and wildlife and adding lush texture to shady gardens and forests]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/mayapple</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66d20328e8dd5980da584a21</guid><category><![CDATA[Plant Profiles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Beneficial Bugs]]></category><category><![CDATA[General Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49faa4_d0a5b1dca2f1414092697715adb0b46b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get a Jump on Spring: Forcing Tree Branches to Bloom]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who can't wait for Spring or simply wish to enjoy early blooms indoors, forcing tree branches is a delightful solution to waiting.]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/get-a-jump-on-spring-forcing-tree-branches-to-bloom</link><guid isPermaLink="false">660c6a99674c04e854fdae88</guid><category><![CDATA[General Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49faa4_7bbd16210cdb46209fabd6388b000977~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Sourwood Trees are a Must-Have for Your Groton Garden: Beauty, Birds, Bees, and Brilliant Fall Color]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a native tree, the Sourwood is an excellent choice for gardeners to add low-maintenance beauty, that brings year-round interest.]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/sourwood-tree-native-foliage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66cca7726c58c1560fb0fc17</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2025 12:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49faa4_9549de07cef341e6a7ccc9ece5bdc947~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Groton’s Friendly Giant: Great Black Wasps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although they initially seem the stuff of nightmares, Great Black Wasps are a boon to any garden, offering pest control and pollination.]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/beneficial-bug-great-black-wasp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66cc94ec1d575b6f9444b7f2</guid><category><![CDATA[Beneficial Bugs]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2025 12:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49faa4_ac91d34649e244adbec8279a2da74f2c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Public Lecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Groton Garden Club on Saturday, March 8, 2025 for our FREE Annual Public Lecture. Gardening Simplified: Plants and Design...]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/annual-public-lecture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679cf729c4cb7b5ffdf61cb7</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jan 2025 16:18:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plant Profile: New England Aster]]></title><description><![CDATA[New England Aster is well-loved for its stunning purple flowers that bloom in late summer and autumn, providing a burst of color in the Fall]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/plant-profile-new-england-aster</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6604086307a5edf2bf2b9031</guid><category><![CDATA[Plant Profiles]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:30:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49faa4_0e2ca90469fa407092620994af23ee67~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using Fertilizer Wisely to Create Healthy Gardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fertilizing can enhance soil structure, increase organic matter content, and promote beneficial microbial activity, benefiting plant health.]]></description><link>https://www.grotongardenclub.org/post/fertilizing-groton-gardens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6682df5215eed68273e36d94</guid><category><![CDATA[General Gardening]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 12:30:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/49faa4_bc2234d8b61b42c08fa1b37be5639686~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Groton Garden Club</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit the Garden Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you interested in joining the Groton Garden Club? Our next meeting will be held on February 4th, and visitors are welcome!   Contact us  for more information on how to attend. Our speaker for the meeting will be  Winnie Pead , the owner of Your Garden of Eden, LLC.  She will discuss vegetable gardening and share her knowledge and passion for cultivating healthy, bountiful vegetable harvests, even in small spaces. 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