Square Foot Gardening Demonstration

Garden Member Debbie Haluch hosted a square foot gardening demonstration at her home. 

Video of perlite versus vermiculite
demonstrating the advantages of raised garden water retention.

She had containers with 5 different compost materials, building materials and a PowerPoint presentation.  10 members and friends attended.

October Monthly Meeting

President, Beverly Allen, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at the Cypress Creek Lakes Community Center.

Michael and Kristen Villareal of Millies Creek Lane were announced as October’s Yard of the Month winners.

Those in attendance included: Sandra Gilbert, Terry Miller, Beverly Allen, Larry Allen, Marcia Mausolf, David Mausolf, Billie Fontana, Ann Wiseman, Jennifer Buchert, Norma Chiaramonte, Ellen Jones, Helen Lombardo, Debbie Haluch, Patti Foucha, Mike Owens and Lauren Bergeron.

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

 

 

 

Cindy Wilson of the Houston Hibiscus Chapter was this month’s presenter. She shared a multitude of tips on hibiscus planting, care and maintenance.

 

Business: Bev discussed various garden club initiatives including additional signs for new sections of Cypress Creek Lakes. Four new signs have been ordered for placement in the new section. Bev also announced that she and Larry will host the annual Christmas party at their home on December 12 at 7 p.m.

 

The Federation Garden Club meeting will be November 14. The program includes a flower show.

Additionally, Debbie distributed new invitation cards with a variety of photographs from past club activities and projects. The cards will be a great way to spread the word about the CCLGC. Debbie will also host a square foot garden demonstration at her home on October 18^th.

 

Mike Owens announced that there will be a MUD meeting to discuss water conservation on Wednesday, October 22.

 

Upcoming tours and demos were discussed.

 

Thank you to Jennifer for being hostess this month!

 

Gardening tip of the month: “October is the perfect month redo or even start big landscape projects. October is historically the best month for establishing root systems of trees and shrubs before winter comes. By establishing them now, you will be rewarded with vibrant growth in spring.” Randy Lemmon, 1001 Garden Line Questions with Randy Lemmon.

 

The next meeting will be Monday, November 10, 2014 at the Cypress Creek Lakes community center.

Meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.