President Sheila Simmons opened the meeting and welcomed the 25 or so members present. She noted that this was our first meeting of 2016; January meetings over the past few years had been plagued with bad weather and low attendance and February 2016 coincided with freezing rain and very treacherous driving and walking conditions so was cancelled doe safety reasons. Welcome back!
Presentations
Virginia Mitchell
Virginia Mitchell
More to come.
Maggie Goode
Maggie Goode
More to come
Announcements
Sheila Simmons called for a minute’s silence in remembrance of Norma Crichton.
Lise Bois reminded members of the May 21 plant sale to be held at the Wellington Market. Details of drop-off/collection locations for plant members were donating for sale would be in the upcoming newsletter or by contacting Lise directly.
On April 17, from 2-4, an event for new members is planned to get and give information and share ideas about the Society. Details to be announced in the newsletter.
Mini-show
The mini-show overall theme was “St. Patrick’s Day”. The design class – a green design using wood, bark and moss – was won by Patricia Stuckey, with Sheila Simmons 2nd, and Ria Vandenberg taking 3rd.
The horticulture class – one forced branch – was won by Sandra Dowds, with Patricia Stuckey 2nd, and Angela Palmer taking 3rd.
Design Class – Winner
Horticulture Class – Winner
Design Class – Second
Horticulture Class – Second
Design Class – Third
Horticultural Class – Third
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Photographs © by Bert Jenkins
The beautiful images posted for mini shows, garden shows, and our meetings are from photographs created by member Bert Jenkins.
