2/16/2009

February 2009 Meeting Minutes

Thursday, February 12, 2009

The Burnett Garden Club met at 7PM Thursday evening, February 12, 2009 at Grantsburg High School. There were 13 members and 2 guests in attendance: Jane Bell, Yvonne Bergman, Rosemary Burkman, Janet Byers, Mary Charmoli, Lucille Danielson, Pam Davies, Mary Griesbach, Kris Henning, Alma Karels, Cynthia Leonard, Linnea & Rick Seume, Becky & Tim Tessman.

Secretary’s Report: Mary gave an overview of last month’s minutes, stating they had been posted in their entirety on the website. Minutes were accepted as presented with a motion by Janet seconded by Tim.

Treasurer’s Report: Becky Tessman reported a balance of $1,182.62 and her report was approved as read.

Old Business: Kris went over a detailed update on tours planning:

The tour of gardens at Tina Walker’s home arranged by Janet has been changed by request of Tina from June 11 to June 18th. Carpool from HS at 6:30 PM. This will be our regular meeting for the month of June.

June 13 – Iris & nursery tour coordinated by Kris. The optional High Tea experience at Terrace Horticultural Books for groups has been eliminated. Anyone interested in going with Kris and Pam should contact Kris.

July 16 – community garden tour coordinated by Janet. Carpool from HS at 5:30 PM. Janet is still talking with people about who will host.

July 18-19 and 25-26 – Twin Cities Pond & Landscape Tour scaled back to about 20 gardens this year.

July 26-28 – First World Travel Garden Tour in western MN. Linnea and Becky are going. Approx. $300 ea. double occ. Early registration deadline in March. They are mailing Linnea a brochure.

Spooner Twilight Tour – no date yet.

Upcoming Events:

Mar. 7 – Chisago Co. Master Gardeners Event

Mar. 14 – Isanti Co. Master Gardeners Event

Mar. 21 – Minong Northwoods School Event

Mar. 28 – Pine City Hort. Day

Apr. 4 – Barron Co. Master Gardener Event

May 16 – Spooner, Barron & Chippewa Counties Plant Sales

Nov. 14 – Herbaceous Perennial Symposium in Ames, IA

New Business:

Kris reminded us to bring interesting seeds to share and any 6-packs or other suitable seed starting containers to our next meeting, March 12. The Club will purchase seed starting soil for this use, as hopefully many of these plants will be donated to the Plant Sale in June. Mary Charmoli indicated she will be asking for ideas and donation pledges for the June 6 plant sale at next month’s meeting.

Rosemary brought a sample hose wreath and passed out a list of supplies in preparation for our April 9th meeting. It will be posted on our website in case you did not get a copy for yourself.

Kris brought guidelines to pass out for the Fairy Garden Workshop on May 14. They will be posted on our website in case you did not get a copy for yourself.

Kris also reminded us that she forgot to enter the Container Garden Contest in our schedule book. It will be our regular August meeting, Thursday, August 13, 2009. We will meet at Seume’s cabin on Big Wood Lake between 5-6 PM for a potluck dinner as well as the contest. Begin thinking about your winning container!

At every meeting, Melinda Myers’ donated copy of “The Garden Book for Wisconsin” is available for checkout by members.

Janet acknowledged Pam for a GREAT job developing and updating our website. Thanks, Pam!

Mary Griesbach was the featured speaker for the evening, having prepared an interactive presentation of growing herbs for teas. A wide variety of loose-leaf herbs were made available for personal infusions accompanied by a fine host of treats (scones with complimentary spreads, chai cookies, shortbread and tea sandwiches) prepared by Mary Charmoli. We all enjoyed the refreshments very much – thanks to the Marys! At the end of the evening, Becky and Tim presented a ‘thank you’ to Mary Griesbach which included 3 Artesian Tea Balls and the instructions on how to make them “bloom”! Mary will bring to the March meeting for all to experience and enjoy. She is also appreciative of the gift certificate to Village Floral!

Our next scheduled meeting is Thursday, March 12, 2009 where we will be starting seeds for the upcoming gardening season. Refreshments will be provided by Pam Davies and Wanda Biorn.

My apologies for errors and any information that was inadvertently omitted.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Griesbach

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