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October is very much a transition month. We’re leaving the sunny, busy days of summer behind and moving into the slower, crisper days of autumn. Maybe there is a bit of sadness at losing the summer light, but there is also the anticipation of the glow of cozy fires and time to contemplate. Maybe we […]
SWEET! This was shared by one of our members, Gale and her husband Dennis. It’s one sweet haul of sweet potatoes with some unique shapes. Great job!! Remember to send your photos or tips and insight and we will share here and on Facebook! SWEET! These photos were were shared by one of our members, […]
Brenda Perez—8 Judy Wilkes—14 Naomi Friedrich—15 Nikki Rhomberg– 19 Judith Stalder—23 Shirley Mintern—27 Helen Koetz—31 October’s birth flowers are the marigold and cosmos. With its golden blooms that match the color of autumn leaves, it’s no wonder the marigold is fitting for this fall month. Marigolds symbolize fierce love, passion and creativity. In addition to […]
Bonnie Lolmaugh — 3 Judy Leonard — 10 Jean Studebaker — 14 Judy Jensen — 28 Julia Bishop — 30 November’s birth flower is the bright and cheery chrysanthemum. Often simply referred to as mums, you can find this bloom in a wide range of sizes and colors, including the most common […]
Ruth Hens — 3 Gloria Askew — 6 Ed Butkus — 10 Shirley Solberg — 14 Jacqueline Kim — 18 Karen Monsen — 21 Joyce Miller — 29 September’s birth flowers are the aster and morning glory. Also known as starworts or frost flowers, asters are a symbol of all-powerful love, affection and wisdom. Asters […]
Come and watch one of our members as they harvest some of the late summer bounty that is found in their garden. Each plant is described as she picks the vegetables. Watch Now!
September 2020 Pandemic. That’s the major P word in the presidents’ points. But there are others: postpone, people, possibility, positive… that’s just a few that come to mind. Yes, we are living in unprecedented times calling for unprecedented actions and we in our garden club must do what is necessary in our lives right now. […]
Making the best of our situation, we bloom where we are planted. What’s this? Something new? An IDGC Newsletter? Well, yes and no. In this Age of Pandemic, I suspect we’re all beginning to see “new” as normal. So, the arrival of a newsletter at the time of our September Kickoff is both new and strangely normal. No kick-off; a newsletter in its place. As you can […]
April 30–May 3, 2020 See spring come alive at this annual event. Discover stunning art-inspired floral installations set among three floors of the Collection Galleries. Take part in inspirational and informative workshops and presentations that focus on nature, flowers, and environmental issues in our community. Tickets » Hours Thurs, 10 a.m.*–8 p.m. Fri–Sun, 10 a.m.–5 […]