Past Calendar of Events
Giving credit and thanks to those that have contributed to the Ceres Garden Club
2008/2009
September Meeting
- September 18 2008
All About Herbs
Speaker: Lorina Cajias; Owner, Lorina’s Edible Garden
Topic: Lorina will explain how to grow herbs and use them to flavor recipes; also how to use them in crafts.
Club business: Finalize plans for Mad Hatter Tea
October Meeting
- October 16 2008
Bulbs to Plant Now for Spring Color
Speaker: Alice Bos; Employee at Westurf Nursery, Modesto
Topic: Tips on how and when to plant bulbs for a show of color next spring.
Club business: Plans for annual Tree Lighting Event
November Meeting
- November 20 2008
Duarte Poinsettia Nursery Tour - Leave for tour at 12:30 after our regular meeting
Speaker: Leo Scheuber; nursery worker
Topic: Leo will lead a tour and explain the many varieties of poinsettias. Members can ask questions and purchase some poinsettias for the holidays.
Club business: Plans for Holiday Potluck
December Meeting
- December 18 2008
Holiday Potluck – Masonic Family Center
A time for food, fun and fellowship with members and guests.
January Meeting
- January 15 2009
Everything You Need to Know About Sod
Speaker: Robert Aguiar; General Manager - Westurf
Topic: A presentation on laying and maintaining sod and what fungus and insects to look for as well as when to fertilize and water.
Club business: Ceres Community Center Project
February Meeting
- February 19 2009
Glorious Camellias
Speaker: Harland Smith; Camellia Show Judge
Topic: Present a variety of camellias and explain how to plant and care for them.
Club business: Annual Luncheon
March Meeting
- March 19 2009
New Plants and Products
Speakers: Ron Hoffmann; Owner - Morris Nursery
Cynthia Tanis; Giftware Manager - Morris Nursery; Herb expert and Landscape designer
Topic: A presentation of exciting new products and plants to combine for colorful show pots that will make you the envy of your neighbors.
Club business: District Meeting Plans
April Meeting
- April 16 2009
Annual Business Meeting
Topic: Reports from officers and committee chairman.
Club business: Final Plans for District Meeting
May Meeting
- May 21 2009
Water Wise Gardening
Speaker: Rick Hotchkiss; Manager – The Greenery, Turlock
Topic: New product demonstration and water wise plants, at least 10 varieties.
Will answer questions.
Club business: June Potluck
June Meeting
- June 18 2009
Potluck luncheon for members and guests.
Location to be announced.
A time for food, fun, and fellowship.
Club business: Food, Fun, and Fellowship!