September 7, 2017 1:30pm, Georgetown Parks and Recreation Community Room, 1101 N. College, Georgetown, TX
Main Program: Herbs for the Seasons
Amy Parke is passionate about herbs and plants. She is a Master Gardener from the Highland Lakes chapter, with her specialty in
propagation. A history buff, she will share history and use of herbs through her PowerPoint presentation and display of summertime herb specimens.
Main Program: Herbs for the Seasons
Amy Parke is passionate about herbs and plants. She is a Master Gardener from the Highland Lakes chapter, with her specialty in
propagation. A history buff, she will share history and use of herbs through her PowerPoint presentation and display of summertime herb specimens.
October 5, 2017 1:30pm, Georgetown Parks and Recreation Community Room, 1101 N. College, Georgetown, TX
Main Program: Container Gardening - Plants, Container, and Care
Show off your artistic, creative side with Denise Hilburn in this workshop. A trained Master Gardener, Denise has a passion for gardening and will lead members through choices of containers, plant combinations, and maintenance. Members will make up their own mini-container gardens, celebrating the NGC President's theme "Plant America”.
Main Program: Container Gardening - Plants, Container, and Care
Show off your artistic, creative side with Denise Hilburn in this workshop. A trained Master Gardener, Denise has a passion for gardening and will lead members through choices of containers, plant combinations, and maintenance. Members will make up their own mini-container gardens, celebrating the NGC President's theme "Plant America”.
November 2, 2017
Pilgrimage: Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery, 1407 North Bell Blvd , Cedar Park
Hill Country Water Gardens & Nursery in Cedar Park is a destination full service garden center complete with show ponds, fountains, fish, pottery, a garden of miniatures and art. The nursery stocks trees and shrubs, flowers and ferns, veggies and herbs, native Texas plants and succulents. Their specialists will guide us through the peaceful 5 acre site.
Members Only lunch to follow at Blue Corn Harvest restaurant, 700 E. Whitestone Blvd, with short business meeting.
Pilgrimage: Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery, 1407 North Bell Blvd , Cedar Park
Hill Country Water Gardens & Nursery in Cedar Park is a destination full service garden center complete with show ponds, fountains, fish, pottery, a garden of miniatures and art. The nursery stocks trees and shrubs, flowers and ferns, veggies and herbs, native Texas plants and succulents. Their specialists will guide us through the peaceful 5 acre site.
Members Only lunch to follow at Blue Corn Harvest restaurant, 700 E. Whitestone Blvd, with short business meeting.
December 7, 2017, Noon, Georgetown Parks and Recreation Community Room, 1101 N. College, Georgetown, TX
Main Program: Card Making Workshop
Card Making Workshop with the talented Lorraine Uhrig, who has been published in special interest card magazines. She will demonstrate card making and will also display her decorated cards, bags, and boxes, giving inspiration to members. Cards with garden and holiday themes for GGC, and as keepsakes, will be made by members.
Main Program: Card Making Workshop
Card Making Workshop with the talented Lorraine Uhrig, who has been published in special interest card magazines. She will demonstrate card making and will also display her decorated cards, bags, and boxes, giving inspiration to members. Cards with garden and holiday themes for GGC, and as keepsakes, will be made by members.
January 4, 2018, 1:30pm, Georgetown Parks and Recreation Community Room, 1101 N. College, Georgetown, TX
Main Program: All Things Flower Show
Nationally Accredited Master Flower Show Judge, Jo Colonnetta, and our Flower Show leaders will present a Show & Tell "All Things Flower Show" to inform and jump start members’ participation in the annual spring Flower Show. Jo has the latest information on Flower Shows – there are categories for everyone from novice to more experienced members. It’s floral design, horticulture entries, showing off favorite plants, and more. Presenters will have examples, specimens, and explanations to help us try new things; there will time for discussion and Q&A.
Main Program: All Things Flower Show
Nationally Accredited Master Flower Show Judge, Jo Colonnetta, and our Flower Show leaders will present a Show & Tell "All Things Flower Show" to inform and jump start members’ participation in the annual spring Flower Show. Jo has the latest information on Flower Shows – there are categories for everyone from novice to more experienced members. It’s floral design, horticulture entries, showing off favorite plants, and more. Presenters will have examples, specimens, and explanations to help us try new things; there will time for discussion and Q&A.
February 1, 2018, 1:30pm, Georgetown Parks and Recreation Community Room, 1101 N. College, Georgetown, TX
Main Program: Planting Deep in the Heart of Texas
Barbara Wright of Wright’s Nursery, which specializes in Texas native and adapted plants for Central Texas, will help us learn about the right plants for the right locations. Barbara will bring plant specimens and a PowerPoint presentation to help everyone implement our GGC theme “Planting Deep in the Heart of Texas”. Learn about blooms throughout the seasons for birds, butterflies, bees, and beauty. Included will be suggestions for new replacement plants for existing landscapes.
Main Program: Planting Deep in the Heart of Texas
Barbara Wright of Wright’s Nursery, which specializes in Texas native and adapted plants for Central Texas, will help us learn about the right plants for the right locations. Barbara will bring plant specimens and a PowerPoint presentation to help everyone implement our GGC theme “Planting Deep in the Heart of Texas”. Learn about blooms throughout the seasons for birds, butterflies, bees, and beauty. Included will be suggestions for new replacement plants for existing landscapes.
March 1, 2018, 1:30pm, Georgetown Community Center (East end), 445 East Morrow, Georgetown, TX
Main Program: Basic Tree Maintenance - DIY and Hire a Pro
April Rose, Certified Arborist and Environmental Educator, provides tips for the Do-It-Yourselfer and When to Hire a Pro.” April has worked in municipal forestry, with the Austin TreeFolks nonprofit, and serves on the Board of the International Society of Arboriculture. April has her own consulting business, Rosewood Arboriculture, helping people realize the value of trees and what they can do to take care of trees at home and in their community. PowerPoint presentation.
Main Program: Basic Tree Maintenance - DIY and Hire a Pro
April Rose, Certified Arborist and Environmental Educator, provides tips for the Do-It-Yourselfer and When to Hire a Pro.” April has worked in municipal forestry, with the Austin TreeFolks nonprofit, and serves on the Board of the International Society of Arboriculture. April has her own consulting business, Rosewood Arboriculture, helping people realize the value of trees and what they can do to take care of trees at home and in their community. PowerPoint presentation.
April 5, 2018, 1:30pm, home of member Sandra Miller
Main Program: Hypertufa Making Demonstration
Georgetown Garden Club members, Sandra Miller and Sylvia Mertink, will demonstrate making hypertufa pots. These pots replicate old stone troughs made from tufa, a naturally occurring limestone, found in English gardens. Today’s mix of simple ingredients produces rustic, textured containers that mimic stone. The containers are porous providing good drainage for plants, especially for our favored succulents. Completed/cured planters will be displayed, as well as, several potted hypertufa containers.
Main Program: Hypertufa Making Demonstration
Georgetown Garden Club members, Sandra Miller and Sylvia Mertink, will demonstrate making hypertufa pots. These pots replicate old stone troughs made from tufa, a naturally occurring limestone, found in English gardens. Today’s mix of simple ingredients produces rustic, textured containers that mimic stone. The containers are porous providing good drainage for plants, especially for our favored succulents. Completed/cured planters will be displayed, as well as, several potted hypertufa containers.
May 3, 2018, Noon, Georgetown Community Center (East end), 445 East Morrow, Georgetown, TX
Main Program: Garden Inspired - Dressing for Spring
Garden Inspired is a style show with fashions from a local retailer; Lisa Courtin, organizer. In addition, a slide show highlighting our GGC year's activities will be viewed.
Main Program: Garden Inspired - Dressing for Spring
Garden Inspired is a style show with fashions from a local retailer; Lisa Courtin, organizer. In addition, a slide show highlighting our GGC year's activities will be viewed.