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September 10, 2007

Gardeners Creed

Dear Father of all sowers and reapers, grant that we meet each time in the spirit of kindness, fellowship and brotherly love. Let our words be sincere, our visions wide and our aims unified. May we lose self in the love of beauty, service and sharing.

Let us give sincere praise for honest effort, reward accomplishment and serve with an open mind, ever ready to see the best. Endow each gardener with the power to read and understand the lessons taught in Nature’s book. Invest each with a smile and a kind word, with friendliness and good will.

Bequeath us, O Lord, the will to think, decide, act, and achieve. And, O Lord, let not one in this group forget his Creator. We know that thou art God.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. E. E. Halley

September 08, 2007

Meetings for 2007-2008

Theme for 2007-2008: Through the Garden Gate

Monday, September 17, 2007

Roll Call

What I never told anyone about myselfng

Program

VanRidge Flower Show

The theme for this show is "Through the Garden Gate." The show will be followed by tomato tasting.


Monday, October 15, 2007

Roll Call

What scares me the most

Program

Wild Edibles and Lasagne Gardening

Wild Edibles presented by Kathy Winters, of Ridgefield Garden Club, “Naturally Beautiful Back Yards” graduate.

Lasagne Gardening presented by Pat Hogan, Master Gardener, “Naturally Beautiful Back Yards” graduate, member of Ridgefield Garden Club, member of Chrysanthemum Society.


Monday, November 19, 2007

Roll Call

My favorite food

Program

Mastering Bulbs

Presented by Yolanda Wilson, owner Vanveen Bulbs International (18 years) and Master Gardener, Kalama, Washington.


Monday, December 17, 2007

Roll Call

The favorite gift I have given

Program

Make/bake/grow exchange of gifts.
Christmas potluck with friends and family.


Monday, January 21, 2008

Roll Call

The best resolution I am going to break

Program

Seed starting and propagation. Membership participation program


Monday, February 18, 2008

Roll Call

My favorite Cupid (real or imaginary)

Program

Mason Bees

Presented by Sherian Wright, author and videographer with a special interest in educating the public about Mason bees.

For more information: www.mountainbugs.com


Monday, March 17, 2008

Roll Call

Growin’ the Green (your favorite green story)

Program

Herbs and Heirloom Vegetables

Presented by Missy and Michael Stucky of Millennium Farms, specializing in heirlooms and gardening with no chemicals. They have over 40 years of growing experience between them.
For more information: www.millenniumfarms.bizland.com


Monday, April 21, 2008

Roll Call

My most unusual flower encounter

Program

Creating Glass Marble Mosaic Gazing Balls

Hands-on project for members to add beauty to the garden. Directed by club members Jackie Johnson and Louise Winfrey. Cost of materials to be announced.

Celebrate Earth Day - April 22, 2008
Let’s get involved in Earth Day projects that will
“Embrace our earth, our garden.”.


Monday, May 19, 2008

Roll Call

My favorite May Day memory

Program

Field trip to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens

Car pool after brief business meeting at the church
(Garden admission: $3)
For more information: www.portlandonline.com/parks


Monday, June 15, 2009

Program

Annual picnic at Maggie's with birthday cake for all birthdays throughout the year. Installation of officers.