Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Meeting Highlights: March 28

The Zone 6 Garden Club met at 7 p.m. at the First Christian Church, 705 East Centennial Drive. Home baked cookies were served by Leann Webb and Judy Campbell.

Jacob Weber was the guest speaker. Jacob gave an encouraging program about the things our plants need for best performance. Plants need light and air. The roots need air and water for flowering, plus good soil management. A question and answer period followed his presentation.

Christie Watson Bell, president, conducted the business meeting. A discussion was held about the purchase of a book to be placed in the Pittsburg Public Library in memory of Christine Scott. Members agreed on the purchase of “On Garden Style: by Bunny Williams. The book is truly Christine’s style.

Opal Trites is anticipating she will receive 6 or 8 grant applications. They will be reviewed and awarded by the executive board. The board will meet one hour prior to the April 25 meeting for this purpose.

The meeting was adjourned with 27 members attending.
Norma Gilmore, Secretary

No comments: