Program: Photography Committee "Garden Photography through a Scientific Lens" Speaker: Lindsey Miller from Plant Sciences at the University of Minnesota. An overview of basic techniques for enhancing the quality and effectiveness of plant, insect, and garden related photographs; placing particular emphasis on those captured using cell phone or point-and-shoot camera technology. Hostesses: Lead: Janelle […]
Sandy Law will host a tour of the Dowling Garden, believed to be one of the last two remaining Victory Gardens in use today. There are 190 plots that are maintained by a diverse community. Come and leisurely tour this bit of history. Two blocks west of the Mississippi river, the Dowling Community Garden is […]
Program: Conservation Committee “Plant Conservation at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum” Speaker David Remacul, curator of endangered plants at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Minnesota has a diverse, valuable, and beautiful native flora that is coming under increasing pressure from a myriad of threats and the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is working across several fronts to help preserve […]
Walker Sculpture Garden Susan Ziel, docent for the Walker will provide a guided tour of the garden with lunch at the Walker and followed by a talk about Handbags in the Art Lab. Included in this tour will be a box lunch. Cost $30. Please pay via Zelle through your bank's website or download […]
Meeting Co-chairs: Sarah Meek, Mary Parenteau, Rita Parenteau, G.G.Williams
Organized by the Floral Design Committee. Make a centerpiece for Halloween that will last well into the new year! Bring one or more of your own pumpkins, squash, or gourds to decorate as well as decorative items to use and share (acorns, feathers, dried floral, etc). You will be able to embellish your creations with […]
Coffee 9:30 AM. Meeting 10 AM. RSPV by October 10 to Deb Venker. [email protected]
Program: Horticulture Committee “Growing and Cooking Root Vegetables” Speakers: Courtney Tschida, Community Outreach Manager at the Minnesota State Horticultural Society & Beth Jones, Executive Chef at the Campus Club, University of Minnesota. Courtney will speak from experience about growing root vegetables and Beth will join us via zoom from her kitchen to cook up a […]
For some Holiday Urn inspiration, please consider signing up to help with planting the Holiday Urns at Rice Park. SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084dabaf23a6f85-volunteer5
Program: Floral Design “Gathered Driftwood” Speaker: Jessica Sommerhauser of Jolena Floral Studio. Jessica is an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) and was named one of the “Top 35 under 35” by Florist Review magazine. She has been an active member of the floral industry since she was 15 years old […]