We have educational lecture programs throughout the year. Most of them are held at the monthly general meeting. These lectures are covered wide range of subjects and interests. All the members are encouraged to attend and have been very well received. Below are the scheduled programs for the season of 2023-2024 year.
SEPTEMBER, 2023
Mrs. Mushroom. General Meeting and Fall Potluck. Mrs. Mushroom, aka Lindsay Schwartz, went from a Master's in Applied Nutrition to operating her own gourmet mushroom business, growing them and even offering DIY grow kits in several sizes.
OCTOBER, 2023
Flowering Shrubs, Selection and Care. Glenn Grosch will present the basics of successfully growing deciduous shrubs, including plant selection, planting, watering, fertilizing and pruning. Included will be Midwest shrubs by season: dormancy, full flower, summer foliage and fall color. Glenn has been on the CBG teaching staff since 1999 and is a certified arborist
NOVEMBER, 2023
Larkspur & Leo. Floral Designer Andrea Persman will share tips and tricks to design and make floral arrangements. Andrea has learned her craft from a variety of sources and has come up with her own unique style of making beautiful floral arrangements.
DECEMBER, 2023
To Be Announced
MARCH, 2024
To Be Announced
APRIL, 2024
To Be Announced
JUNE, 2024
Potluck Luncheon. To celebrate the end of another fiscal year of gardening, we will have our spring potluck luncheon. Bring a dish to share. We will review our accomplishments of the previous year and explore new business for our upcoming year. Installation of new officers will be conducted. Scholarship winner and awards will be presented.
JULY, 2024
Summer Outing. Whether viewing members’ gardens or having a picnic at one of our members’ homes, that’s the fun we have had in the past! Over the several years, members have graciously offered to host a summer outing at their homes. We again look forward to another fun gathering in 2024. The detailed information will be determined by early 2024.