New Mexico in the winter

Check out these photos of Becky Cunningham's recent visit to the Botanical Garden in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Garden currently encompasses 36 developed acres, including a 10,000 square foot glass conservatory housing native and exotic plants from desert and Mediterranean climate zones, the Fantastic World of Bugs, the whimsical Children's Fantasy Garden, the award-winning Rio Grande Heritage Farm, the all new Sasebo Japanese Garden and the seasonal PNM Butterfly Pavilion featuring hundreds of free-flying North American butterflies and moths. Walking distance through the aquarium and garden is about 1.6 miles.

For more information, visit: http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/garden/

Arnold's Greenhouse "New Plants for 2011" - Feb. 28

Mark your calendar! Zone 6 Garden Club will have a special program "New Plants for 2011" presented by Rita from Arnold's Greenhouse on Monday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 705 E. Centennial Dr. This is a program that you don't want to miss! Invite all your friends!

For more about Arnold's Greenhouse, visit: http://www.arnoldsgreenhouse.com/

November/December Club Meeting - Dec. 6

CLUB MEETING: Dec. 6 @ 6:30 p.m.
Our next meeting is on December 6. It is our holiday party and will be at Bowen's Tree Farm starting at 6:30 p.m. Join us for soup and goodies. There is no formal program and everyone should dress for comfort. If you signed up to bring some food please do so. If you wish to be in the gift exchange, bring a $5 to $7 garden related gift.

Check out the Nov/Dec issue of Weeder's Digest!

October Meeting Highlights

The meeting of the Zone 6 Garden Club was held at the First Christian Church at 7:00 PM. Twenty members were in intendance, along with new member Margaret Bishop and guest Nanette Krumsick.

Members enjoyed the delicious refreshments prepared by Leann Webb and Nancy Hurt.

John Harrison of In the Garden brought and displayed beautiful blooming plants. His program was very informative about selections for fall planting and how to care for your plants through the winter months.

Kristie Watson Bell, president, presided over the business meeting. Opal Trites reported that she has the application form for the 2011 grant program.

Plans were made for the club’s Christmas party to be held at Bowen’s Christmas tree farm, December 6 at 6:30 PM. Members were asked to sign up to bring soup, salad, sweets or other. Members who wish to participate in the Christmas gift exchange should bring a wrapped gift valued from $5 to $7.

Several members brought end of the summer bouquets.
Norma Galmore, Secretary

October Club Meeting - Oct. 25

CLUB MEETING: Oct. 25 @ 7 p.m.
On Monday, Oct. 25, John Harrison of IN THE GARDEN will be presenting a program on fall planting in our area, plants for winter interest, how to care for new plantings through winter. The meeting will be held at the First Christian Church at 705 E. Centennial Dr. beginning at 7pm. Please bring a small bouquet of something blooming in your garden.

Check out the October issue of Weeder's Digest!