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June 23rd Garden Club Minutes
Spring is Blooming and Members are Bustling
The Independence Garden Club was pleased to have several members of the Quasqueton Garden Club and one guest join them at the Buchanan County Senior Center on May 26th. Vice President, Joellen Yeager presided over the meeting as Bonnie Cook and Darlene Lorenz served as hostesses. Following the delicious noon luncheon, presenters Darlene Lorenz, Arla Senko and Anita Miller covered topics of floral design and gave many helpful hints as the July flower schedule was reviewed. Eleanor Hand took roll call and read the April minutes. Steve Pilcher gave the Treasurer’s report. Carol Fisher provided the May floral for the LTC unit. Nancy Weber gave an update on District II meetings and Shirley Rozendaal provided a timely and urgent need to protect our wildlife by cutting the plastic can connectors before disposing of them. The month of May has been extremely busy as six members of the club attended the District II Federated Garden Club meeting in Cedar Rapids on the 1st and received awards for their 2014 Book of Evidence. Joellen Yeager presented the club’s $350 scholarship to Collin Gosse in Jesup on the 5th. The club’s annual plant and bake sale was held on the 9th at the Presbyterian Church. We are grateful to so many who graciously donated items and allowed us to dig in their gardens and to the faithful public whose attendance made it such a success. Thank you notes from Diana Johnson and Collin Gosse were read. Members will be presenting floral donations to various businesses in Jesup, Rowley and Independence to celebrate National Garden week (7th – 13th) and reservations were made to attend the State meeting in Iowa City on June 19th. The next meeting will be at the Senior Center on June 23rd. Nancy Weber and Lynda Fiester will be discussing “Prepping for the Fair” at 12:30. (Horticultural and Design entries will be judged at 10:30am on July 8th). We invite any to attend as new information is being presented. If you care to make a reservation for the noon meal, please call Darlene Lorenz @ 334-2623. Please contact Lynda Fiester @ 334-2234 if you have questions about this article. A Welcome Spring Outing
On April 28th, twelve members of the Independence Garden Club traveled to Waterloo for a guided tour of the Petersen & Tietz Greenhouses. Following Heidi’s helpful information on the heat, sun and disease tolerance of many new plants, members were free to browse and make their purchases. The group then reconvened in the Community Room of the Jesup Library where President, Dixie Bagby opened the monthly meeting and members answered roll call of their “gardening goal”. Treasurer, Steve Pilcher read the March 24th minutes and gave the Treasurer’s report and Lynda Fiester took the minutes. The club is looking forward to the May 9th plant sale. It will again be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Independence from 8am – 11am. Many wonderful plant donations have already been given and new “dig sites” are scheduled. Seven members plan to attend the District II meeting in Hiawatha on May 1st. On May 5th, the club will be presenting a $350.00 scholarship to a graduating Jesup student, through the Dollars for Scholars program. Lynda prepared and delivered twenty inserts for the “Absolutely Indy” bags. Schedules for the July Flower Show will soon be available in the six county libraries or by contacting Lynda Fiester at 334-2234. A new and much easier method of completing the entry cards is being introduced, as suggested by last years flower judge. Carol Fisher will provide the May floral for the LTC unit. Thank you notes from Arla Senko and the Food Pantry were read. Shirley Rozendaal reported on the Decorah club meeting she attended with member and District II Director, Nancy Weber. The meeting was adjourned at 1:30pm. Members ended their outing in Independence with a leisurely lunch and relaxed conversation at the “Sweet Spot”. The next meeting will be held at 11:30am on May 26th at the Senior Center with the Quasqueton Club and will be on floral design. As always the public is welcome to attend. If you wish to make a dinner reservation, please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623. Submitted by Lynda Fiester (As always, please call me if you have any questions and Thanks!) A View of Unique Sights and Sounds
On March 24th, the Independence Garden Club met at 11:30 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living for their monthly meeting. Twenty members and two guests answered roll call by sharing a fond gardening memory. The March floral for LTC was provided by Shirley Rozendaal and Carol Fisher and Cindy Walton provided craft assistance on March 6th. Members are busy making plans for the May 1st District II Meeting and our May 9th plant sale. The delicious noon meal was followed by speaker, Deb Conklin. She presented a marvelous power point she created following her recent travels through the Panama Canal and extensive touring of Asia and South America. Deb explained, in detail, many extraordinary native customs, agricultural and religious practices, housing, dress and was kind to answer many questions. The public is welcome to attend our next meeting on April 28th by calling Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623. We will carpool to Waterloo for a private tour of the Petersen & Tietz greenhouses, followed by lunch at the Sweet Spot in Independence. On Tuesday February 24th, The Independence Garden Club will meet at the Senior Center at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend. At 12:30 Lynda Fiester will speak on “Gardening through the Ages”. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 if you wish to make a reservation for the noon meal.
On Tuesday March 24th, The Independence Garden Club will meet at Prairie Hills at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend. At 12:30 Deb Conklin will present a power point of her years touring Asia, Central & South America & Eastern Europe. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 if you wish to make a reservation for the noon meal. On Tuesday April 28th, The Independence Garden Club will carpool to Waterloo to tour the Petersen and Tietz Greenhouses before eating out at Barn Happy in Cedar Falls. The public is welcome to join by calling Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623. There is a $10.00 charge for non members. The Independence Garden Club will host their annual plant sale at the First Presbyterian Church from 8am – 11am on Saturday, May 9th. Please enter at either the North or the West side of the building which is located at 115 6th Ave NW in Independence. On Tuesday May 26th, The Independence Garden Club and the Quasqueton Garden Club will meet at the Senior Center at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend as we discuss floral design. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 if you wish to make a reservation for the noon meal. On Tuesday June 23rd, The Independence Garden Club will meet at the Senior Center at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend. Nancy Weber and Lynda Fiester will discuss “Prepping for the Fair” at 12:30. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 if you wish to make a reservation for the noon meal. Members of the Quasqueton and Independence Garden Clubs and the Buchanan County Master Gardeners will be present at the Garden Gate Building during the Buchanan County Fair. The public is welcome to view area youth art work, and make entries for both the standard flower show and the photo contest, sponsored by the Buchanan County Fair. Foto Friends will assist with photo entries from 2pm – 6pm on Tuesday July 7th with judging to follow. The judged flower show will be open for viewing at 2pm on Wednesday July 8th. The Garden Gate Building will also be open Thursday July 8th – Saturday July 11th.from 12:30pm – 8:30pm. On Tuesday July 28th, The Independence Garden Club will share a potluck at the Shelter at Fontana at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend as Sondra Cabell speaks at 12:30 on “Butterflies and Wild Flowers – Prairie Pollinators”. On Tuesday August 25th, The Independence Garden Club will meet at the Long Term Care unit at 11:30am. Following lunch at 12:30, members will make floral arrangements for the residents. The public is welcome to attend as Keith Megonigle and Eleanor Hand display their framed art work. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 for a reservation. On Tuesday September 22nd, The Independence Garden Club will meet at the Senior Center at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend. Deb Walser; Master Gardener will speak on “Water Conservation for the Garden” at 12:30. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 if you wish to make a reservation for the noon meal. On Tuesday October 27th, The Independence Garden Club will meet at the Senior Center at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend. David Cavagnaro from Seed Savers will speak on “Exciting Changes in Food Gardening” at 12:30. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 if you wish to make a reservation for the noon meal. On Tuesday November 24th, The Independence Garden Club will meet at the Senior Center at 11:30am. The public is welcome to attend. Shirley Rozendaal will speak on “Bluebirds” at 12:30. Please call Darlene Lorenz at 334-2623 if you wish to make a reservation for the noon meal. Following the meeting, members will use their pressed flowers to make book covers for 2016. Ending the year on a Joyful Note
On Tuesday, December 9, 2014, the Independence Garden Club held their final meeting of the year at the Healthy Lifestyles Senior Center at 11:30 am. Hostesses, Joellen Yeager and Nancy Weber provided creative centerpieces and tasty nut cups. Prior to the delicious luncheon, Nancy Weber and Keith Megonigle had fun leading the singing of Christmas carols as Eleanor Hand played the piano. President, Dixie Bagby introduced the speaker, Nancy Elliott. Nancy explained basic design techniques while cleverly creating a large Christmas wreath using multiple elements. When completed, Darlene Lorenz was delighted to have won the beautiful creation. Donna Harms not only decorated the Garden Club tree for the Depot display, she also outbid others to buy it back. She then brought it to the meeting and had members select an ornament for their own use, putting the term recycling to good use. Secretary, Eleanor Hand read the minutes and took roll call for the seventeen members present. Steve Pilcher, Treasurer, gave his report and collected outstanding bills and dues. Dave Higgins presented the club with a memorial gift of $100.00 for his wife, Connie. Following the meeting, Steve presented the Food Pantry with the numerous paper products, donated by club members, along with a check for $200.00. Darla Miller selected three new books entitled “Succulents Simplified”, “Deep-Rooted Wisdom” and “An Amish Garden” for club donation to the Independence Public Library. Club reports have been finalized and the Book of Evidence is ready to be mailed for State judging. The December floral decoration for LTC was donated by Lynda Fiester and Ruth Hamilton will provide one for January. The club is happy to receive new members, Brenda Ristvedt (who was unable to attend today) and Steve Pederson. Next years meetings will start on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, and we welcome others to contact Darlene Lorenz at 319-334-2623 with any questions. Glancing at the Past while Preparing for the Future
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