March 11, 2020 Growing Micro Greens

Sandy McDonald, Ramsey County Master Gardeners presented information about growing micro greens; quick growing vegetables and herbs that can be grown indoors.  They can be used in salads or as fresh greens in many types of dishes during the cold seasons of the year.

Each club member was able to take a small basket with a mixture of fast growing micro green seeds planted in potting mix. 

February 12, 2020 Dahlias Part 1

Del Hampton with the MN Dahlia Society presented Dahlias Part 1 to Trillium members and guests.  The presentation was "A Year In The Life Of An Urban Dahlia Grower.  It covered the method and monitoring process for over-wintered tubers and the activities to expect each month up until summer.  Dahlias Part 2 will take place at our August meeting.

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.