Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Memorial Bricks

 Thank you to Mike Owens for ordering and laying the memorial bricks.  Larry Allen was our much appreciated Receiving and Delivering Guy.





































Bricks are at Butterflies on Brazos Garden located at 

20441 Brazos Sage Drive, Cypress, TX 77433






Monday, October 11, 2021

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