GARDENING
Chair ………………………………………………. Kathy Baker
Treasurer ………………………………….. Dorothy Kirkland
Correspondent ………………………… Jeanette Dieterich
Community Garden Coordinator ………. Karen Wolters
Gardening meets the 2nd Wednesday at 11:30 am at the Ames Public Library unless noted otherwise. Meetings begin with a brown bag lunch followed by a program from 12-1 pm. Members enjoy and learn about all aspects of gardening from garden tours, invited speakers, members’ sharing, and garden related crafts. A community garden in Stuart Smith Park is maintained by the members during the summer months. Dues are $2 for the year and there is no limit on membership.
August 9 – 10 am
Garden Tour and Lunch
Location ……… Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
909 Robert Ray Dr., DSM
Coordinators …………………….. Greta Budweg, Suzan Frehcn
Brunch/Lunch …………………………… Trellis
September 13
TBA
Coordinator …………………………….. Marlene Geiger
Hostesses ……………………..Trish Strah, Jan Verploeg
October 11 – 11:30 am to 2 pm
Spirits in the Garden Pumpkin Carving
Location………………………………..Reiman Gardens
Coordinator………………………………….Karen Wolters
Hostess ………………………………….. Barbara North
November 8
Hydroponic Gardening
Location …………………………………. Nebullam, Inc./Clayton Farms
2500 N Loop Dr., Ste 7550
Coordinators ……………………………………….Jeanette Dieterich, Charli Hanway
February 14
TBA
Coordinator ……………………………….TBA
Hostess ………………………………………… Joanne Van Dyke
March 13
Let’s Go Maple Syruping
Location ……………………….Ben Hoksch Front Yard Maple Syrup Co.
3700 Onion Creek Ln
Coordinator ……………………………………… Marlene Geiger
April 10
Tulip Time in the Netherlands
Coordinator …………………………………………. Nancy Franz
Hostess………………………………….Dorothy Kirkland