Tuesday, January 3 2023 -- Using Medicinal Herbs

Castle Rock Library - 1 pm

Hannah White, Owner, Wildmoon Alchemy

Our first speaker of 2023 will be Hannah White, owner and founder of Wildmoon Alchemy, an apothecary and wellness center, in Castle Rock on Front Street. She will teach us about the various uses of medicinal herbs, which parts of the plants are used, and what can be grown in our own gardens.

Tuesday, February 7 2023 -- Abstract Creative Design Techniques

Castle Rock Library - 1 pm

Joy Kancir, Master Gardener, Accredited Master Flower Show Judge, Colorado Flower Show Judges Credentials Chair, Floral Art Study Club

Our own Joy Kancir will demonstrate design techniques utilizing the principles and elements of design as well as incorporating materials including dried seed heads, weathered wood, dried mushrooms, and other items found around your home, yard, or on country roads. Joy will also discuss a flower show schedule.

Tuesday, March 7 2023 -- Growing and Designing on a Front Range Flower Farm

Castle Rock Library - 1 pm

Helen Skiba, Owner, Artemis Flower Farm

Helen is a dedicated grower and tender of soil, and brings a background in science and poetry to her field work. Helen will share how growing flowers for cuts is different than growing flowers for aesthetics in the garden and how using farm-fresh flowers can bring new life to flower design. She holds a Masters of Science in Agriculture and served in the Peace Corps.

Tuesday, April 4, 2023 -- Sustainable Gardening for Better Living

Tagawa Garden Center, 7711 S. Parker Road, Centennial from 1 - 3 pm

Linda Larson, Tagawa Master Gardener

*** Elections for 2023-24 club officers also at today's meeting

As Colorado gardeners, how can we meet the challenges of drought and make better choices for our landscapes and lives? Linda Larson, Native Plant Master, bee keeper, and pollinator expert, will explain how we can shift our approach to planting without sacrificing the beauty of gardening.

Tuesday, May 2 --- Raised Bed Gardening

Phillip MIller Library, Castle Rock, 1 - 3 pm

Marla Leggette, Advanced Master Gardener

DCGC member Marla Leggette will talk about raised beds at our May meeting. She will discuss different kinds of raised beds, how to fill them, and gardening techniques.

*** Installation of Officers and Recognition of Board of Directors

Sunday, June 4th, 2023 -- Plant Sale

Festival Park Farmers Market, Castle Rock, 9 am - 2 pm

Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 -- Hidden Mesa Tour and Picnic

Hidden Mesa Open Space, Parker, 10:30 am - ?

Meet in the parking lot at 10:30 for a special tour with Andy Hough, Douglas County Conservancy and Connie Huffaker, Master Gardener. Please bring a picnic lunch, drinks will be provided.

Tuesday, July 18, 2023 -- Herb Luncheon

Parker Library, Parker, CO 1:00 - 3:00

2nd Floor Conference Room

Enjoy a favorite tradition - the Herb Luncheon. Members are asked to bring a dish featuring an herb.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023 -- Wildflower Photography

Parker Library, Parker, CO 1:00 - 3:00

Wildflower Photography presentation by member and avid photographer, Claire Chomiak

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 -- Preparing the Garden for Winter

Castle Rock Library, Castle Rock, CO 1:00-3:00

A panel of Douglas County Garden Club members will lead a discussion of ways to complete the growing season and prepare gardens for winter.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023-- Edible Plants

Castle Rock Library 1:00-3:00

Presented by Becky Elder, Permaculture Expert and Colorado State University Master Gardener

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 -- Holiday Craft

Castle Rock Library, Castle Rock, CO 1:00-3:00

Craft to be determined

December 12, 2023 - Holiday Potluck and Gift Exchange

***Please note change of date from regular schedule and early start time***

Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock at 11:30 - Event Hall B

Celebrate the season with good friends and cheer at our annual holiday luncheon. This is a potluck with many delicious dishes to share. There is also a gift exchange ($20 limit) for those who would like to participate.