2011-2012 Meeting Programs

September 26, 2011: Fall and Winter Chores in the Garden. Master Gardener Frances Brandon will give us ideas on how to keep up with our gardens through the winter.

October 24, 2011: Nature's Bounty as a Way of Life. Alice Funk, who writes a blog on "The Living Wild Project," believes it is essential that we work together to provide information on how to live sustainably with tyhis land. This will provide independence, health, and food security for our grandchildren.

November 28, 2011: Wholesale Nursery business. Roger Snell, Sales Manager of High Ranch Nursery in Loomis, organizes, motivates, and leads the sales teams at this wholesale nursery close to home! They have supplied nursery stock to retail nurseries, landscapers, and municipalities since 1976.

December 12, 2011 – 11:30 am: Holiday Party. Our annual holiday party will be held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Please bring a garden-related gift ($5.00-$10.00) to exchange (optional).

January 23, 2012: Bonsai Gardening. Scott Chadd, of Lotus Bonsai Nursery & Gardens in Placerville, will discuss and demonstrate techniques of Bonsai Gardening.

February 27, 2012: New Plant Introductions for 2012. Our annual visit from Trey Pitsenberger, of Golden Gecko Nursery in Garden Valley, is always informative and entertaining. He will speak on what's new this year in gardening.

March 26, 2012: Creating Mini-Water Gardens. Sue Golden, owner of Golden Pond Water Gardens & Nursery in Loomis, will offer ideas on how to create a great looking aquatic garden in your own yard.

April 23, 2012: Dont Get Caught with your Plants Down ! Indoor Plant Care. Lori Ann Asmus, of Emerald City Interior Landscape Services in Sacramento, will talk to us about indoor plant care.

May 28, 2012: Carnivorous Plants. Nurseryman and radio host, Seth Taylor, will discuss carnivorous plants in our gardens.

June 11, 2012 – 11:30 am: End of Year Luncheon. Annual installation of officers and end of year luncheon at Bethlehem Lutheran Church.