October General Meeting

Meeting was called to order at 7pm by Irma Uyeda and Ruth Westra.

Attendees: Debbie Haluch, Ginny Honaker (Visitor), Ellie O’Connor, Mike Owens, Alma Rielly, Ann Sansbury, Dale Smothers, Irma Uyeda and Ruth Westra.

Speaker: Tricia Bradbury, Board Member of Houston Federation Garden Club, gave a talk on Indoor Gardening.  Her tips and techniques included plants for pets.

 

Minutes –  September 13 Meeting Minutes –we dispensed with reading of the minutes. Motion was made by Dale Smothers and seconded by Ellie O’Connor

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

 Birthdays – Tracy Walker (10/3), Ann Sansbury (10/7),  Ruth Westra (10/15) and Louise Rugaard (10/21)

Refreshments provided by Irma and door prizes by Ruth. 

Old Business:

·       New officers were introduced = Ruth Westra and Irma Uyeda (Co-presidents) and Tracy Walker (Secretary/Treasurer)

 New Business:

·       Mike Owens announced that six new bricks have arrived and will be installed in the garden soon.

·       Irma announced the standing committee chairmen and confirmed they will be taking the same position tis year.

·       Debbie spoke about volunteer opportunities with Brookwood and her recent experience as a volunteer.

·       Ann announced the clean up day for both gardens (11/6) and the fall planting of the gardens (11/13). Both will be at 9:00.

·       Ruth gave out a flyer and spoke about upcoming gardening events an sales in our area.

 

Tips:

·       Plant herbs such as cilantro, dill, fennel and parsley. Seed quick growing cool weather vegetables such as carrots, radish, lettuce, kale, broccoli, and spinach.

·       Don’t forget to plant wildflower seeds including blue bonnets this month

·       Plant any new trees and shrubs you want to grow in the following years.

Next Meeting: November 8, 2021, Cypress Creek Community Center