Calendar of Events
Information on upcoming meetings, projects, and events involving the Ceres Garden Club.
September
- September Meeting
09-20-2007
Pictures in Stone
Speaker: Albert Troglin, retired farmer and artist.
Topic: Examples of paintings on stone slabs using their natural patterns as part of the art.
October
- October Meeting
10-16-2007
Gourds - Care and Uses
Speaker: Barbara Coehlo, member of Newman and Patterson Garden Clubs.
Topic: Planting and care of gourds and their roll in art. A demonstration using gourds in art.
November
- November Meeting
11-15-2007
Palm Trees
Speaker: Alan Miller, farmer and member of Native Plant Society.
Topic: Palms.
December
- December Meeting
12-20-2007 - Masonic Family
Center
Holiday Potluck
Time to share food and socialize with members.
January
- January Meeting 01-17-2008
Container Gardening
Speaker: Rick Hotchkis, Manager at The Greenery in Turlock.
Topic: Explain and demonstrate container gardening.
Audience can expect a few surprises.
February
- February Meeting 02-21-2008
Global Organics
Speaker: Mike Garrett, Ag. Business at Fresno State.
Topic: Learn about organic fertilizers and how to use them. An explanation of the difference between raw and processed manure.
March
- March Meeting 03-20-2008 -
Blue Oak Nursery Field Trip
(11:00 am)
Bonsai Basics
Speaker: Brad Coleman, owner Blue Oak Nursery and Fresno State graduate in Ag Business.
Topic: Learn how to care for our bonsai plants with proper pot size, watering, fertilizer and other important information.
April
- April Meeting 04-17-2008
Annual Business Meeting
Topic: Reports from officers and committee chairman.
May
- May Meeting 05-15-2008 -
Lavender Hollow Farm Field Trip
(11:00 am)
Speaker: Bill Taylor, owner.
Topic: Tour field and visit gift shop. Learn how to grow and dry lavender, as well as taste lavender tea.
June
- June Meeting 06-19-2008
Potluck luncheon for members and guests. Location to be announced.
A time for food, fun, and fellowship.