Francisco and Jennifer Salazar of Carson Field Lane were announced as August’s Yard of the Month winners.

Those in attendance included: Bev and Larry Allen, Jennifer Buchert, Sandra Gilbert, Norma Chiaramonte, Bonnie Segura, Ann Wiseman, John Marenco and daughters, Debbie Haluch, Dale Smothers, Patti Foucha, Mike Owens, Lauren Bergeron, Kathie Corbett and Helen Lombardo.

A motion was made and seconded to dispense of the reading of the minutes.

Business: Bev discussed various garden club initiatives including additional signs for new sections of Cypress Creek Lakes. Larry shared a map of proposed sign postings and communicated the cost of having new signs made. The club was in agreement that new signs will help recruit new members and the cost was approved.

Additionally, Debbie shared a slide presentation and invitation cards used at her church as another means of sharing information and recruiting new members. Quantities and prices were communicated and the club agreed the cards will be a great way to spread the word about the CCLGC.

Thank you to Mike and Larry for installing eleven new bricks in the butterfly garden.

Upcoming tours and demos were discussed. Debbie has invited the group to her home for a square foot gardening presentation.

Carolyn Schultz, a Lowes garden specialist presented to the group. She discussed water harvesting, new plants and products.

Thank you to Helen for being hostess this month!

Gardening tip of the month: “September is a good month to plant Chrysanthemums (Garden Mums) from potted plants in the landscape. They will give you immediate color in the autumn months.” Randy Lemmon, 1001 Garden Line Questions with Randy Lemmon.

The next meeting will be Monday, October 13, 2014 at the Cypress Creek Lakes community center.

 

Now is the time to plant cilantro. Even though cilantro  is used in many hot and spicy dishes, it is grown in  the cooler months here in the Gulf Coast Area. It is a  very easy and rewarding addition to your herb garden.  It will continue to grow over the winter months  to harvest for your fall and holiday recipe.  Enjoy this delicious and easy recipe for  Cilantro Pesto from Real Simple: Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped ·        2 cups fresh cilantro, lightly packed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions: Place the garlic and cilantro in a food processor  fitted with a metal blade. With the processor  running, slowly add the oils, lemon juice,  salt, and pepper. Process until smooth. Dig in!