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We extend our sincerest thanks to our guest speakers for making the classes possible!
January 3, 2017 Garden Grown Medicinal Plants
Presented by Blake Burger,
Horticulturist, Denver Botanic Gardens
Medicinal plants have been identified and used throughout history and are one of the oldest forms of medical treatment. Blake Burger will share his vast knowledge on the variety of medicinal plants and their uses.
Hostesses: Marsha Amick and Kathe Jackson
February 7, 2017 Pruning Tress and Shrubs
Presented by Craig Miller,
Castle Pines North Metropolitan District, Parks and Open Space Manager
How do you properly prune that tree or shrub in your yard? Why and when should you prune? Come to this lecture and get the answers you need!
Hostesses: TBA
March 7, 2017 Native Plants
Presented by Beth Scott & Karen Bishop
We live in a high desert climate, and many gardeners have an interest in landscaping with native plants. Beth and Karen will teach us the many benefits of including native plants in our gardens and give us ideas on how to include them in our landscaping plans.
Hostess: Joy Kancir
April 4, 2017 Composting Workshop at Tagawa Nursery
Presented by Luanne Akin
Luanne is a favorite presenter of our garden club. She always has great information to help us become better gardeners.
She will give us the ins and outs of composting, which will include why to compost, the tools to use, and what items are compostable, then harvesting and using your compost. Tagawa gift cards may be purchased at the workshop, with a percentage of the proceeds donated to our club. This is the Club’s annual meeting so club members will vote on the slate of officers for the new fiscal year.
Hostesses: Rita Krupp and Kathy Carson
May 2, 2017 Native Colorado Bees
Presented by Mario Padilla,
Entomologist, Butterfly Pavilion
To Bee or Not to Bee that is the question? Beekeeping is becoming a popular trend in Colorado. Whether you want to be a keeper or just want to encourage these little pollinators in your garden, Mario has many years of experience and will give us an introduction to our native bees and how important they are to our food source.
Hostesses: Jane Smith and Norma Kaufmann
June 6, 2017 Douglas County Garden Club Plant Auction
Going once, going twice, SOLD to the highest bidder! Who will outbid whom at this fun event? Have your plants ready for this fun filled annual fundraiser. We have lots of friendly bidding wars. This is a must attend event.
Hostesses: Sharon Klein and Bonnie Pittman
July 11, 2017 Annual Herb Luncheon
Location to be Determined
Please join us for the annual potluck herb luncheon. This is the perfect time to show off your cooking skills, or shopping skills at King Soopers. The best part of the luncheon is the fellowship.
Hostesses: TBA
August 1, 2017 Creative & Abstract Floral Design
Presented by Joy Kancir, National Garden Club Accredited Flower Show Judge & our own Douglas County Garden Club member. – If you think floral design is using traditional placement of flowers and foliage, this presentation could definitely be an eye opener. Abstract and Creative Design uses nontraditional containers, line material and placement of flora and fauna.
Hostesses: Carol Gallagher & Pam Roettjer Greeter: Cindy Foster
September 12, 2017 Colorado Agriculture Leadership Foundation (CALF)**
Presented by Kim Roth, Director of CALF Education – CALF is one of DCGC’s community projects. CALF provides educational programs and provides support in “Connecting Kids to Agriculture”. Kim will give our club an update on how CALF is making a difference in our community.
**This meeting will be at the CALF location, which is at the Lowell Ranch on Plum Creek on the east frontage road south of Castle Rock. Wear comfortable shoes and wear sunscreen. We will have a tour of the grounds.
Hostesses: Ann Bozeman & Susan Willis Greeter: Pam Roettjer
October 3, 2017 Mt. Goliath
Presented by Amy Schneider, Denver Botanic Gardens – Mount Goliath is a mountain peak section of the Mount Evans natural area located outside of Idaho Springs within the Arapaho National Forest. Amy will talk to us on the experience of the highest cultivated garden in the U.S. This garden is managed by Denver Botanic Gardens in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service.
This day will be the DCGC Cash and Dash fundraiser. Bring items to sell.
Hostesses: Judy Tom & Connie Huffaker Greeter: Mary Turner
November 7, 2017 Urban/Container Gardening
Presented by Mario Bertelmann, Denver Botanic Gardens – Mario will be giving us insight on spectacular designs in urban container gardening. This illustrated talk will offer ideas for beautifying our urban gardening. Even though it is winter in Colorado, what a perfect time to attend a presentation on gardening and start thinking about spring and summer vegetables and flowers!
Hostesses: Karen Stear & Becky Ellis Greeter: Connie Huffaker
December 5, 2017 Annual Holiday Luncheon & Gift Exchange
Location to be Determined – Celebrate the Season with good friends and cheer at our annual Holiday Luncheon and gift exchange. The luncheon is the perfect opportunity to get to know our club members and establish lasting friendships.
Hostesses: Betsy Lamb & Kathy Osborne Greeter: Parveen Malenke