March General Meeting

Attendees: Debbie Haluch, Liz Hearn, Bea Huriega, Norma Islam, Ellen and Mark Jones, Rafo Markovic (visitor), Marsha and Dave Mausolf, Ian and Nicole McWilliam, Cathy Oland, Mike Owens, Alma Rielly, Louise Rugaard, Ann Sansbury, Dale Smothers, Sheila Thayer (visitor), Ruth Westra

Speaker: Tricia Bradbury spoke on Growing and Using Herbs.

Refreshments: Refreshments and door prize were provided by Cathy Oland.

Minutes –  February 10 Meeting Minutes –we dispensed with reading of the minutes.

Treasurer’s Report - Treasurer Report was given by Secretary/Treasurer, Ann Sansbury and approved by all.

Birthdays – We celebrated birthdays for Liz Hearn, Cathy Oland, Joe D’Virgilio and Debbie Haluch.

Old Business:

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      The District IV Spring Conference will be featuring Orchids and Bouquet Arrangements.

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Mike Owens spoke on the progress of the brick pathway in the first butterfly garden. IMS is providing the 120’ of metal edging and Mike asked for $300 for supplies to realign and add the additional bricks that have been sold. Ellen made the motion to approve the funds and Marcia seconded it. It was unanimously approved.

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      Anyone interested in the Bluebonnet Tour luncheon and flower show on March 26 needs to pay Marcia this evening.

New Business:

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      Cathy Oland spoke on the contest to name the Butterfly Gardens which will start on May 2. Committee members include Chairman Ellie O’Connor, Cathy, Norma Chiaramonte, Alma and Bea.

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      The Houston Orchid Society Annual Show and Sale will be April 4-5 at Memorial Mall.

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Debbie met with Bridgeland Garden Club President and learned that garden club members get a 10% discount at local independent nurseries. She gave out membership cards to all.

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      Liz spoke on the Junior Gardener Even. The committee meeting will be Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m. at 26818 Rockwood Park Lane.

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     There will be a tour in Antigua, Guatemala this fall. Activities include visits to different sites, nurseries and plantations; gardening with kids and festivities in the city.

       Nicole McWilliam and members of her Girl Scout troop will be presenting pot stickers and fun facts about butterflies.

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      Round Top Collections will be providing metal butterflies for the garden.

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      We will be sending and invitation to Bridgeland Garden Club members to attend the Junior Gardener Event.

Share Table:

·       Items: Airplane Plants and Louisiana Iris

Gardening Tips of the Month:

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      Prune back your established perennials when you see the first sign of new growth. Add the clippings to your compost pile.

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      This is a great time to replenish or introduce mulch. Be sure to use environmentally friendly mulch such as organic compost, hardwood mulch, pine bark, pine straw or even shredded leaves and grass. 

      Try to stay away from dyed mulches and mulch volcanoes.

Our next meeting  will be Monday, April 13, 2020. The speakers will be Marti and Greg Graves with Lone Star Hibiscus Society.