How Does One Propagate a Succulent?

 

   To answer that question we couldn't resist these cute pictures of Megan Blackwell explaining it to the sisters of Relief Society in their monthly evening activity.  Most sisters knew what a succulent was (a plant that needs a small amount of water,) but the question was asked--What does if mean to propagate? She had to answer a lot of other questions too, but Megan explained everything and it was a delightful presentation. Propagate means to create another plant from a leaf or cutting.

 

    Christy Mecham who is the RS Activity Coordinator, set up the event and came up with a good selection of succulents for the sisters to plant in little containers to take home.  In this picture you see the sister missionaries dipping into the soil to prepare for planting their cute little green succulents.  Above them are some "succulent cupcakes" made by Jill Disch for everyone to enjoy.

Young Men Help Needy Pomegranate Farm

   It was hard work, but six Young Men and their leaders spent several hours picking up brush and hauling it out of a pomegranate orchard in the foothills. The brush was there as the result of  pruning the small trees by Cliff Kerr, Mark Wilcox and Mike Lewis. There is hope for harvesting some pomegranates this year from an orchard that has been neglected.

      After the work was finished, the young men  enjoyed donuts brought by youth leader Riley Broughten.  Other adult leaders working with the boys were Eric Fairbanks, Colby Holden, and Chene Mogler. Brother Kerr said he much appreciated their help and enjoyed getting to know them better, as well as having a great out-of-doors experience.