April 2010, Meeting Reminder

Our April meeting will be off schedule and will meet off site.

We will be meeting at the Wood River Garden Store, east on State Highway 70, on Saturday, April 17 at 10 AM.

Dean Faulhaber will give us a personal tour of the facilities and present what’s new for 2010 for annuals and perennials. Refreshments will be provided by Gaye Gunderson & Linnea Seume.

Hope to see you all there.

March 2010 Meeting Minutes

BURNETT GARDEN CLUB

MEETING MINUTES

Thursday, March 11, 2010

The Burnett Garden Club met at 7PM Thursday evening, March 11, 2010 at the Grantsburg High School. Present were the following members: Sue Auguston, Wanda Biorn, Rosemary Burkman, Mary Charmoli, Pam Davies, Mary Griesbach, Gaye Gunderson, Alma Karels, Cynthia Leonard, Linnea Seume and we welcomed a new member Noki (full name to follow):

Secretary’s Report: Wanda stated the secretary’s report from February 2010’s meeting was posted on our website. There were no needed additions or corrections.

Treasurer’s Report: Not available.

Old Business: Wanda invited Mary C. to update us on the plant sale, scheduled for June 5. Mary had a handout for all of us detailing the needs for pots and labels and details for the pre-sale potting party at Kris Henning’s home on Thursday, May 6 at 6PM. This handout will also be distributed electronically for those not in attendance.

New Business: A reminder of upcoming gardening events include:

• Sat., Mar. 20 = Minong, WI
• Sat., Mar. 27 = Pine County, MN Spring Fling. Contact Linnea if you want to carpool.
• Sat., Apr. 10 = Grape Pruning Workshop in Frederic, WI

Guest Speaker: Mary Griesbach led us in a discussion of Vegetable Gardening Strategies for the upcoming growing season, and focused mainly on creative space uses, soil, watering and mulching, a few growing tips and pest control. In addition, she brought our attention to the availability of the North Country Gardeners newsletter, available free from the Spooner Ag. Research Station. Contact them at 800-528-1914 to ask to be added to the mailing list. In this most recent issue, our own Alma Karels was cited for a milestone achievement of 150 volunteer hours as a Master Gardener! Congratulations, Alma! Keep up the great work!

Alma and Cynthia thoughtfully prepared a lovely plate of fresh vegetables in a fabulous presentation for our refreshments.

Our next scheduled meeting is Saturday, April 17, 2010 at 10\am at the Wood River Garden Store. Please NOTE the CHANGE in time and venue! Owner Dean Faulhaber will give us a personal tour of the facilities and present what’s new for 2010 for annuals and perennials. Refreshments will be provided by Gaye Gunderson & Linnea Seume.

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

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Griesbach

Start Planning for the Spring Plant Sale

From the desk of Mary Charmoli

As you know, our Annual Plant Sale is Saturday, June 5th, from 8:00 AM until noon in front of the Espresso Cabin in Grantsburg. Since this is our main fund raiser we are hoping that everyone will be able to help in some small way.

First, there will be a pre-sale potting party at Kris Henning's home on Thursday May 6th at 6:00 PM. Bring your clumps and we'll pot them. Also, if you have quart or gallon pots, please bring those too. We have labels (but could use more especially the mini-blind slat type) we will attempt to price them right there that evening.

Secondly, if you are bringing plants to the sale, please have them potted and labeled and looking as nice as possible. Set-up begins at 6:00 AM Saturday, June 5th. Also, if you are donating plants but are unable to participate in the sale, this is a great time to drop them off. Any information that you have about your donated plants is appreciated--color, variety, sun/shade, spread, etc, as customers ask. If you are unable to drop them off early that morning, please contact Mary or Kris regarding a pre-sale drop off spot and time.

Mark your calendars!! This is a great time to pick up some great "local" tried and true plants and support our club as well.

Contact:
Mary Charmoli
715 349 8388
consult@saratogaweddings.com

Kris Henning
715 689 2333
henning@grantsburgtelcom.net
khenning@barronmutual.com

March 11, 2010, Meeting Reminder

Don't miss our next scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 7:00 at the Grantsburg High School, room 111.

Mary Griesbach will be leading a discussion on Vegetable Gardening Strategies that will be sure to awaken your enthusiasm for the upcoming spring season!

Refreshments will be provided by Alma Karels and Cynthia Leonard.

Hope to see you there!!