November 9th General Meeting

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

THOSE IN ATTENDANCE INCLUDED: Bev & Larry Allen, Jennifer Buchert, Norma Chiaramonte, Kathie Corbett, Sandra Gilbert, Debbie Haluch, Elizabeth Hearn, Ellen & Mark Jones, John & Julianna Marenco, David & Marcia Mausolf, Cathy Oland, Mike Owens, Ann Wiseman Schmidt,

PROGRAM: A wonderful program was brought to us by Debbie Haluch. The speaker was Charlene Perry who set up a huge display and talked about Worms for Composting: How to create a rich soil amendment for your garden. Her presentation was very informative on a subject that was new to many of us.

Yard of the Month: The Charles McDaniel Family.

HOSTESS:  Thank you to Debbie Haluch for being hostess this month!

MINUTES:  A motion was made to dispense with the reading of the minutes.

OLD BUSINESS: Sandra reported that since we had not had more brick purchases that we would get the brick installed. She also reminded us that the bricks make wonderful and lasting gifts.

Larry reported that the Butterfly Garden planting is set for this Saturday (November 14) at 8 am. Kyle will be preparing the area on Thursday. The weather should be great.

NEW BUSINESS: Norma reminded us that the next meeting is a Christmas Party at her home on December 11 at 7 pm. She will provide a ham and drinks and the members will provide snacks (A-F), side dishes (G-M) and desserts (N-Z). She asked that we email her what dish we are bringing so there will not be duplicates. Club will donate $200.00 to the CAM Food Bank and members can add to donation.

Elizabeth Hearn volunteered to chair the Jr. Gardener Event which will be the week before Mother’s Day, Saturday, April 30^th. Everyone is encouraged to help with the event.

In April, we will have a speaker on decorating gourds which Norma will coordinate.

Mike suggested thinning Oak and Pine trees in February.

DOOR PRIZE: Was provided by Bev & Larry and won by Ellen Jones. Cathy Oland also provided a door price won by Jennifer Buchert

GARDENING TIP OF THE MONTH: Plant pansies and other cool season annuals. Cyclamens are the best cool season annual for shady situations (also try Snapdragons and Dianthus). Consider pinching back garden mums to encourage new blooms. Thanksgiving is considered the best time to start planting daffodils and narcissus. Prepare to move Plumerias for forced winter dormancy.     

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