Meetings are held at 9:30 am, August through May
(Unless otherwise specified ) |
August 20, 2009 “Welcome Coffee”
Lets begin the new year of Garden Club enjoying each other’s company at our
welcome coffee. Lets all plan to attend and learn about our programs and
events for the new year and enjoy our neighbors and wonderful hospitality of
Norma Sackett. All board members will serve as hostesses for the annual
coffee.
Hostess: Norma Sackett
Location:
11439 Whisper Dawn
Time: 9:30 a.m. |
September 17,
2009 “What
Can I Do With My Herbs?”
Judy Barrett is the founding
editor and publisher of Homegrown; Good Sense Organic Living for Texas. She
was previously the editor of The New Garden Journal and of the hosts of the
public television series, The New Garden. A long time organic gardener, Judy
writes for various regional and national gardening publications. Her books
include: Tomatillos; A Gardener’s Dream—A Cook’s Delight and How to Become
an Organic Gardener in 7 Easy Steps. Her new book “What Can I Do With My
Herbs?” was published earlier this year by Texas A&M Press. She resides in
Taylor, Texas.
Hostess: Betty Rische
Location: 2611 Whisper Hill
Time: 9:30 a.m. |
October 15, 2009
“Cruise San Antonio River and the new Extension”
We will be touring the San Antonio
River walk to the new extension to the SA Museum of Art traveling by barge
through the city waterways. San Antonio Parks and Recreation
Horticulturists, James Hubbard, will describe the plant life along
the River. Wear comfortable clothes to accommodate the weather. This will
take about 2 hours.
Location: Members will be picked
up and dropped off by the barge at Marriott Hotel River walk.
Time: 10:00 a.m. Cost: $10.00 in
advance
Car pool from the
swim club 9:00 a.m. |
November
12, 2009
“The Secret Life of Compost”
Malcom Beck is owner and
operator Garden-Ville, a very successful organic farm with it’s own
marketing centers. For decades Malcom Beck has focused on how to achieve and
permanently maintain the finest soil quality. He has taken time to write
down for all of us much of what he has learned about composting and organic
gardening.
Hostess: Matri Schumacher
Location: 1306 Salazar Trail (In Walker Ranch off Blanco Rd.)
Time: 9:30 a.m. |
December
10, 2009
“Holiday around the World”
We will enjoy sampling our favorite
special Holiday foods from around the world, and the gracious hospitality of
Rose Lilly beautiful home. Also, we will have a gift exchange of no more
than $10.00, everyone try to come and join us.
Hostess: Rose Lilly
Location: 2730 Whisper Path
Time: 10:00 a.m. |
January
21, 2010
“Hill Country African Violets”
Steven Spachek will be
giving us all the insight of how to grow and maintain a healthy plant. He is
very knowledgeable on African Violets. We will also have an opportunity to
see Mary Jane’s beautiful African Violets.
Hosted by: Mary Jane Briggs
Location: 3022 Whisper Fern
Time: 9:30 a.m. |
February 11, 2010 “Quad-Club Luncheon& Fashion Show”
The beautiful Dominion Country
Club will be the location for the annual quad-club luncheon, hosted by
Hunters Creek Garden Club; the cost to be announced at later date. The
fashions will be provided by Cold Water Creek.
The Quad Club members are:
Whispering Oaks Garden Club
Hunters Creek Garden Club
Elm Creek Garden Club
Shavano Park Garden Club
Hosted by: Hunters Creek Garden Club
Location: Dominion Country Club
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
March 18, 2010
“Ed Huntington Orchids”
Ed Huntington Orchids and
Tropical's, we will be visiting Ed’s greenhouse and learning from an
expert how to grow and maintain orchids and tropical’s, and finding
beautiful assortment of plants.
Ed Huntington Orchids and
Tropical's
14003 Dublin Square
San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone 210-653-8100
We will need to
depart from the swim club by 9:00 a.m. |
April
15, 2010
“Antique Rose Emporium”
Spring is a very good time to visit
the Antique Rose Emporium to see their new selections of roses and
other plants. Come and get great ideas for your gardens.
Antique Rose Emporium
7561 E. Evans Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78266
Phone 210-651-4565
We will need to
depart from swim club by 9:00 a.m. |
May 20, 2010 “Dining under the Stars”
Last year was such a great success
and everyone had a wonderful time, that we are doing it again!! Emma & Luis
Terrazas have graciously agreed to open their home and beautiful patio to us
once again. Come and feel a sense of magic in the air as a delightful
evening unfolds around you. Each member will bring a food item.
Location: Emma Terrazas
Location: 11542 Whisper Breeze
Time: 6:30 p.m.—9:30 p.m. |
San Antonio Garden Center Programs and Hostess Schedule for 2008–2009 Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m.
If you have any questions please contact: Rachel Arredondo 824-9981.
September 2, 2009:
“Creating
Award—Winning Low Water Landscapes”
Mark Peterson
University
Women’s Garden Club, Lead
Live Oak Garden Club
October 7, 2009:
“Sex in Your
Garden.”
Flo Oxley, Lady
Bird Johnson
Wildflower Center
Live Oak Village
Garden Club, Lead
Holly Garden Club
Alamo Orchid Society
November 4, 2009:
“Color Trends—For
the Holidays”
Melissa White of
Botanica
Greenhand Garden
Club, Lead
Men’s Garden Club
Prickly Pear Garden Club
Lantana Garden Club
December 2, 2009:
“Christmas
Program”
To be Announced
Later (Pending)
All Garden
Center Members
January 6, 2010:
“Dazzling
Daylilies & Bearded Irises”
JoNelle Zagar
Empress Candle
Garden Club, Lead
Castle Hills Garden Club
February 3, 2010:
“Floral Design”
Jim Johnson, Benz
School
Of Floral Design
(Texas A & M)
San Antonio
Judges Council, Lead
Laurel Heights Garden Club
Advanced Floral Design
March 3, 2010:
“All About Gourds”
Judy Richie
Terrell Heights
Garden Club, Lead
Gardeners at Large
April 7, 2010:
“Stimulating the
Life in Your Soil with Natural Products”
Stuart Franke
Owner of Medina
Agricultural
Products
San Antonio Rose
Society, Lead
Whispering Oaks Garden Club
May 5, 2010:
“Installation of
Officers”
SA Cactus and
Xerophyte Society, Lead
Ceniza Garden Club
Garden Therapy
Project
Spring 2010: To
Be Announced
Sarah Roberts
French Home
Terri Ford 736-4238
1315 Texas Avenue
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