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.

June 12, 2019 Anderson Peony & Iris Garden

On June 12 we toured the Anderson Peony and Iris Garden.  They have an amazing variety and it is worth the drive.  The late spring worked to our advantage in that there were many iris in bloom and a variety of colors we had never seen before.

Our Plant Sale is Saturday, May 18, 2019