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