January 10, 2020 Mission Statement Development

This meeting was devoted to developing a mission statement for Trillium Garden Club.  Becci Dawson-Cox facilitated the discussion with input from all other members in attendance.  Input was collected which will be reviewed by a committee to present final ideas to the club.

December 11, 2019 Holiday Brunch and Gift Exchange

Today's event was held in the home of Mary Clare Huelsmann.  There were 14 members in attendance.  We held the gift exchange and reviewed the program schedule for 2020.

November 13, 2019 Wreath Making

We met at the home of Lou Engwer.  Becci Dawson-Cox demonstrated wreath making using a basic, inexpensive wreaths and adding embellishments such as hydrangeas, grasses, assorted varieties of evergreens, etc.  Each member brought their own trim, ribbon and decorations.  The results were unique to each participant!

October 16, 2019 Annual Business Meeting and Silent Auction

Our annual business meeting concluded with the approval of the officers and committee chairs for 2020.

September 11, 2019 Tea Tasting!

We held a tea tasting event with samplings of members’ favorite ingredients presented by Jessie Tastad and Paula Hemer.  There was a wide variety of herbal teas to taste along with many homemade fruit butters and jams, finger sandwiches and other treats.

There is nothing like a warm, soothing cup of herbal tea made from your own homegrown herbs and the company of wonderful friends to make a morning enjoyable.

August 14, 2019 Arcola Trail Flower Farm Tour

Our tour for Wednesday, August 14th was Arcola Trail Flower Farm. Susan Rockwood and her husband started the business in  2015, when Susan retired from a health care administration career. They grow and sell their cut flowers to floral designers, groceries, brides, or to anyone who needs more flowers! They provide local, organically grown blooms from May to October. 

July 10, 2019 Fairy Gardens!

Judy Melander lead a session for all of us to learn how to create a fairy garden.  Materials were purchased as well as donated by several members.  Each attendee was able to create something fun and unique.