Saint Paul Garden Club

SPGC December Board Meeting
2022-12-14 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Avenue S, St Paul, MN, United States

SPGC Governance Committee Meeting
2022-12-09 13:00 - 15:00

Holiday Tea Dance Committee - floral designs for the event. Date TBD
2022-11-30 - 2022-12-01
Floral design and horticulture project for the Tea Dance.
Hosts: Mary Parenteau, G.G. Williams

Rice Park Winter Planting of Holiday Urns
2022-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Rice Park, 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Come one, come all!
Please join in as we transition the beautiful Rice Park urns from fall to winter.
THURSDAY, November 17 . 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
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Please dress warmly and bring:
– Jug of water
– Garden trowel
– Step Stool
– Pruners/Clippers
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2022-2023 SPGC Rice Park Committee:
Gretchen Cudak: grcudak@gmail.com 651.503.5935
Kris Rose: kris.rose@outlook.com 651.246.0201
Robyn Wefel: robyn.wefel@saintpaulhotel.com 715.821.1143
Joan Palm: joan2palm@att.net 651.260.2895

SPGC November Membership Meeting
2022-11-16 09:30 - 13:00 | North Oaks Golf Club, 54 East North Oaks Road
“Enchanted Arrangements for the Holiday Season”
Speaker: Award Winning Arranger Lynne Tischler, Owner and lead designer of Saint Paul florist, “Your Enchanted Florist”. Talented and creative, Lynne has participated in the Sylvia Cup and designed an Easter Egg Roll at the White House in Washington, DC.
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Location: North Oaks Country Club. 54 East Oaks Road, North Oaks, MN 55127
Hostesses: Joan Palm, Pam Nuffort, Carol Kolb

Tea Dance Invitation Prep and Post
2022-11-03 10:00 - 12:00
All spaces have been filled and sign up is closed..

Floral Design Workshop with Jason Berke
2022-11-02
Jason Berke Visionary and Atmospherist of WARMHOUSE Story will guide us through the basics of making a floating botanical installation.

Floral Design Committee Meeting
2022-10-26 10:00 - 12:00

SPGC October Membership Meeting
2022-10-19 09:30 - 13:00 | MN Landscape Arboretum, Snyder Auditorium, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN, 55318, United States
Program: Horticulture Committee
A Marriage of Twining Vines: Minnesota Wines and Heritage Vines: Vitus & Cucurbits”
Speakers: University of Minnesota’s Horticultural Research Centers’ John and Jennifer Thull
Location: MN Landscape Arboretum, Snyder Auditorium
3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
Optional fall color tram ride on the Trumpet Creeper
Hostesses: Marla Ordway, Paula Soholt, Karen Wick

SPGC Long-Range Planning Committee Meeting
2022-10-12 13:00 - 15:00

SPGC October Board Meeting
2022-10-12 09:30 - 12:00 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Avenue S, St Paul, MN, United States

Pumpkin/Succulent Workshop
2022-10-05 10:00 | Green World Greenhouse, 36000 Evergreen Ave., North Branch MN 55056, 36000 Evergreen Avenue, North Branch, MN, 55056, United States
Hosted by Mickey Neher

Conservation. Lost 40 and the Big Bog Overnight Trip. September 28-29
2022-09-28 - 2022-09-29
Let’s travel “Up North” to see the stand of virgin pine forest known as “The Lost 40”, the Washkish Bog and the Headwaters of the Mississippi.
Wednesday, September 28th & Thursday, September 29th.
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Sign up by end of day, Sunday, September 18th.
Horticulture Committee. Hosts: Theresa Lydon, Catherine Nicholson

Conservation. Lost 40 and the Big Bog Overnight Trip. September 25-26
2022-09-25 - 2022-09-26
Let’s travel “Up North” to see the stand of virgin pine forest known as “The Lost 40”, the Washkish Bog and the Headwaters of the Mississippi.
Sunday, September 25th & Monday, September 26th

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Sign up by end of day, Sunday, September 18th.
Horticulture Committee. Hosts: Theresa Lydon, Catherine Nicholson

Rice Park Fall Planting
2022-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Rice Park, 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, MN, 55102, United States

SPGC September Membership Meeting
2022-09-21 09:30 - 13:00 | Gibbs Farm History Museum, 2097 Larpenteur Avenue West
Program: Horticulture and Conservation Committees
“Bees from A to Z: Bee Health Futures, Pollinator Environments for Native and Honeybees in Minnesota”
Speaker: Professor Marla Spivak, PhD., MacArthur Genius Awardee, Honorary GCA Member and Director of the University of Minnesota Bee Lab
Hostesses. Mary Gilbertson, Angela Goddard, Blanche Hawkins

Membership & Orientation Committee. First Year Members Field Trip to Allocations Grant Recipients
2022-09-14 10:00 - 13:00
Visit two of the SPGC Allocations grant recipients and meet with their directors to learn about their projects and how the grant money is used.
*The Orientation Committee Chair (Karen Neset) and co-chairs (Mary Parenteau and Kim Ozello) will be available to meet with first-year members after every regular SPGC membership meeting and to answer any questions you may have about first-year membership. We look forward to learning more about you. Remember, too, this Green Book is your SPGC manual and a resource for many of your questions.
First-year members are expected to attend all orientation enrichment meetings and as many workshops as possible. Attendance at one board meeting is encouraged so first-year members understand the purpose of the Garden Club and the responsibilities of the committees. Please refer to the Bylaws, Article III, Section C. in this Directory.
Contact the Membership & Orientation Committee for more information.

Photography Committee Field Trip. Visit with artists Frank Meuschke and Betsy Alwin at Shelterwood Gardens
2022-09-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelterwood Gardens, 705 N Branch Road, Minnestra, MN, 55359, United States
Visit with artists Frank Meuschke and Betsy Alwin at Shelterwood Gardens –their home, studio and native plant nursery in Minnetrista. Frank, the photography program manager at the MN Landscape Arboretum, will give you his tips for iPhone camera close-ups of pollinators and plants. Afterward, Betsy will open her sculpture studio and Frank will open his “plant studio” for you to browse or make a purchase. Fee: $20
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Hosted by Nancy Apfelbacher.

Saint Paul Garden Club September Soirée
2022-09-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Ordway Home. 10 Dellwood Avenue, Dellwood, MN 55110, 10 Dellwood Avenue, Dellwood, MN, 55110, United States
Bring a guest and join fellow members for conversation, drinks and apps at the lovely home of Marla and John Ordway on White Bear Lake. September 7th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Cost: $60 per person.
This is not a fundraiser. It is a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with members you haven’t seen in awhile, meet new members, and have a fun.
We are grateful to Marla and John for their generosity in allowing us to enjoy their beautiful setting.
RSVP Deadline: August 21.
Please pay via Zelle – SPGCTreasurer@gmail.com, or mail a check to SPGC Treasurer, Debbie Lee. Debbie Lee, 945 Ashland Avenue, St Paul, MN 55104
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Planning Committee: Lou Schatz, chair. Angel Crandall, Mary Gilbertson, Rojean Rada, Teresa Moe, Christine Umhoefer, Sandy Law, Mary Parenteau.
Contact Lou Schatz for more information. louschatz@gmail.com

Horticulture Committee Field Trip. Visit the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area, Big Bog Recreation Area. September, 2022 (Details TBD)
2022-09-01 | Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area, Big Bog Recreation Area, Waskish, MN, United States
Overnight field trip to northern Minnesota to visit the Lost 40 Scientific and Natural Area, Big Bog Recreation Area near Waskish and Headwaters of the Mississippi River.
*If you are interested in this travel opportunity please let Catherine or Theresa know.
Hosts: Theresa Lydon, Catherine Nicholson

Membership & Orientation Committee. First Year Members' Orientation Meeting
2022-08-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Karen Neset’s Home, 727 Third Street, Hudson, MN, 54106, United States
Meet at the home of Karen Neset for coffee, light refreshments and orientation to the Saint Paul Garden Club and the Garden Club of America. Please bring your SPGC Directory with you. Several committee chairs will attend to discuss club functions and answer questions. Karen’s gardens will be available to tour.
*First-year members are expected to attend all orientation enrichment meetings and as many workshops as possible. Attendance at one board meeting is encouraged so first-year members understand the purpose of the Garden Club and the responsibilities of the committees. Please refer to the Bylaws, Article III, Section C. in this Directory.
The Orientation Committee Chair (Karen Neset) and co-chairs (Mary Parenteau and Kim Ozello) will be available to meet with first-year members after every regular SPGC membership meeting and to answer any questions you may have about first-year membership. We look forward to learning more about you. Remember, too, this Green Book is your SPGC manual and a resource for many of your questions.
Host: Karen Neset, Chair Membership & Orientation Committee

Tea Dance Committee Meeting
2022-08-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Ordway Home. 10 Dellwood Avenue, Dellwood, MN 55110, 10 Dellwood Avenue, Dellwood, MN, 55110, United States

SPGC August Membership Meeting
2022-08-17 09:30 - 13:00 | University of Minnesota Cargill Building for Microbial and Plant Genomics Auditorium, 1500 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55108, United States
Program: Horticulture and Conservation Committees
Speaker: Professor Don Wyse, PhD, Co-Director of U of MN’s Forever Green Program and Forever Green Staff
“New Crop and Farming Practices for Minnesota’s Farmers: Perennial Wheat, Third Season and Winter Hardy Annual and Perennial Crops Look to Help Minnesota’s Farm Economy and Watersheds.”
Location: U of M Farm Campus Cargill Building for Microbial and Plant Genomics Auditorium. 1500 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108.
Field Trip of crops just 4 blocks away,
Catered lunch includes bread made from perennial wheat (Kernza) and other Forever Green foods.
Hostesses: Lead – Angie Koebler, Cindy Gehrig, Rojean Rada
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PARKING INFO:

SPGC Members-

Important Information! Please note that this coming Wednesday’s SPGC meeting is at the Cargill Building on the U of MN St. Paul Campus and NOT at Town and Country as indicated in the SignUP Genius reminder that went out this morning. The address for the meeting is as listed in the Green Book and our website:

U of MN Farm Campus, Cargill Building
1500 Gortner Avenue, Saint Paul

See the email from Sandy Law sent on Monday, August 15 @ 12;21 PM for detailed parking instructions.

SPGC August Board Meeting
2022-08-10 09:30 - 12:00 | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 700 Snelling Avenue S, St Paul, MN, United States

Urban Roots Field Trip
2022-08-03 09:00 - 12:30
Please join us at 9 am as we tour Allocations recipient Urban Roots’ new offices at 1110 Payne Avenue and enjoy some bagels and coffee provided by our Urban Roots hosts.
Caravan to their largest growing site at Rivoli Bluffs overlooking the St. Paul skyline. Their Mobile Market plans to stop at 10 am at Rivoli Bluffs for us to be able to purchase their marvelous produce. They will also host a demonstration at the Children’s Garden there.
Then we will hop in our cars and drive to the Metro State University greenhouse, the GROW-IT Center, at 445 Maria Avenue by East 7th Street for a brief tour.
Our last stop takes us to the Urban Roots garden growing in the shade to Swede Hollow Cafe.

Tour Three Urban Roots Sites
2022-08-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Urban Roots Headquarters, 1100 Payne Avenue, St Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Start at Urban Roots new office, café, and youth room. Then caravan to their largest growing site at Rivoli Bluffs for a tour of the growing fields and Children’s Garden and a chance to buy fresh produce at the Mobile Market. Observe an activity there at the Children’s Garden. Make a brief stop at the Metro State ‘ Grow It Greenhouse’ on Bates and 7th. End at Urban Roots garden next to Swede Hollow Café for our own pop up lunch.
*Urban Roots has been a recipient of our Community Fund grants for years.
Contact Catherine Nicholson for more information.

Tour Urban Roots Sites
2022-08-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Urban Roots Headquarters, 1100 Payne Avenue, St Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Start at Urban Roots new office, café, and youth room. Then caravan to their largest growing site at Rivoli Bluffs for a tour of the growing fields and Children’s Garden and a chance to buy fresh produce at the Mobile Market. Observe an activity there at the Children’s Garden. Make a brief stop at the Metro State ‘ Grow It Greenhouse’ on Bates and 7th. End at Urban Roots garden next to Swede Hollow Café for our own pop up lunch.
*Urban Roots has been a recipient of our Community Fund grants for years.
Contact Catherine Nicholson for more information.
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Conservation Committee. State of Minnesota Capitol Legislative Visit. March Date TBD
2022-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | MN State Office Building, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St Paul, MN, 55155, United States
State of Minnesota Capitol Legislative visit. Call on your state legislators’ office and learn about bills up for passage or being considered.
Hosts: Dana Boyle and Theresa Lydon

Tour of Blue Sky Flower Farm. September Date TBD
2022-07-31 08:00 - 17:00 | Blue Sky Flower Farm, 24231 Dakota Avenue, Lakeville, Minnesota, 55044, United States

Garden History and Design Field Trip. The Paine Art Center and Gardens
2022-07-28 | Paine Art Center and Gardens, 11410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI, 54901, United States
The Paine Art Center and Gardens This trip will be a wonderful opportunity for members to enjoy and learn more about history, gardens, and art and to create friendships. The Paine Art Center and Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden amidst a 1920’s historical estate located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The gardens host twenty inspirational garden area rooms to create a grand setting in a historic English country estate showcasing beautiful art, furniture and a special light show exhibition. The tour of the home and gardens will be an hour each and afterwards we will lunch at Fox River Brewing Company with inside and outside seating overlooking the river. Cost – $15.00 per person SignUpGenius
