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.

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