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Meetings and Programs


Meetings are held the third Friday of the month, September through April, at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm the West Boulder Senior Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302, 303-441-3148.

Each meeting consists of a program, a short business meeting, and refreshment time, with food supplied by members.

There is no January meeting. June, July, and August are "garden tours" of members' gardens or other places of horticultural interest, such as greenhouses, nurseries, and arboretums.

Programs discuss topics such as cultivation of roses, irises, or other flowers, trees, and shrubs, attracting birds to the garden, conservation of water, uses of herbs, photography in the garden, etc. February is World Gardening Month, and a program is presented about international gardening and preservation activities. Occasionally, programs may be devoted to garden-related craft projects.

A spring luncheon in May at a member's home and a Holiday Tea in December, bring members together to celebrate gardening friendships.

 

2012-2013 Programs
September 21, 2012
10:00 A.M.
Program: Tour of Riri Win's garden at 8566 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder, CO 80302

Carpool:  9:15 A.M. from Meadows Shopping Center

Directions: Check your odometer at Chautauqua Park and drive 8.5 miles. You can observe the mileposts or the house numbers.  6000 means 6 miles up Flagstaff Rd.  Look for the name "Win" on one of the mailboxes. Riri will put up flowers at the mailbox. The entrance to the dirt road is on your right.  There are a lot of parking spaces, just be sure to park facing the exit.

 

 Since she moved to Boulder from Southern California ten years ago, Riri has been challenged by the short growing season, elk, deer, voles, and rabbits--not to mention the rocky soil.  In her "whatever grows garden" we will find some irises, lilacs, and mostly sunflowers. Information on sunflowers will be given.

Riri will prepare cheese strata for lunch and asks that members bring a fruit or vegetable salad to serve 3 or 4 people.  Desert, drinks, biodegradable plates, cups, and utensils will be furnished by the hostesses.

Hostesses:  Riri Win, Lawrie Wilson, Esther Erickson
October 19, 2012
1:00 P.M.
Program: Care Connect /Yard Busters and Northern District Relations
Speakers:  Rebecca Yenney & Aaron Fields for Care Connect/Yard Busters and Rose Persichetti & Sandy Edmondson for CFGC & Northern District
Hostesses: Judy Owens, Sandy Edmondson, Ginny Donegan

Yard Busters helps people with all aspects of yard maintenance from mowing, garden preparation, yard cleanup, small limb removal, and fall safety hazards. Rose Persichetti, liaison for the CFGC, and Sandy Edmondson, liaison for the Northern District, will present a short informational description of the relationship between the Boulder Garden Club and these parent organizations.  A short video will follow.
November 16, 2012
1:00 P.M.
 Program: Members Meeting: History, Purpose, and Activities of the Boulder Garden Club
Hostesses: Mary Stewart, Sandy Edmondson, Rose Persichetti		 All aspects of the club will be discussed, including special projects, volunteer gardening opportunities, civic projects, fund raising projects, and open chair positions.  Members are asked to bring their questions and ideas as well as contribute to answering questions to clarify matters for all members.
(Note: This is a change of date.)
December 14, 2012
1:00 P.M.
HOLIDAY SEASON TEA
 Program: Sharing Decorating Ideas
Hostesses: Connie Farnbach, Teri Ficken, Karen Johnson, Diane Curlette, Robin Vaughan		 Please bring samples of decorating ideas that use plants, flowers, pinecones, etc., as well as special ornaments and packaging ideas to share.    Members are encouraged to brings donations of new or gently used gloves, jackets, blankets, and socks for Boulder Cares, a group that goes out on the streets each night to help the homeless.  Sandy Edmondson will collect the donations. 
January, 2013
NO MEETING

February 9-17, 2013--Colorado Home & Garden Show, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO

  
February 15, 2013
1:00 P.M.
WORLD GARDENING MONTH: A silver offering will be collected at this meeting to provide support for civic development and maintenance. In 2012, the $200 collected in the silver offering was sent to the "American Forests," a non-profit organization that rebuilds damaged ecosystems and promotes education.


Program: Boulder Garden Club Plant Sale Readiness
Speakers: Jill Jagemann, Pat Weis-Taylor, Sandy Edmondson, Pat McIllwain, and Sedna Wineland
Hostesses: Geneva Austin, Marsha Yeager, Nadine Schowe

 

 This organizational meeting will cover all aspects of our May Plant Sale, including strategies for growing saleable plants, popular plant categories, associated sale items, and volunteer opportunities.  Signup sheets for the tasks at the sale will be available.  Time will also be allotted to follow up on the ideas presented at the November meeting concerning fund raisers, civic projects, and projects in need of financial donations.  Members should bring extra garden catalogues to exchange.

 
March 15, 2013
1:00 P.M.
 Program: Birds of Boulder County Slide Program
Speakers: Volunteer Naturalists from Boulder County
Hostesses: Paige Lawrence, Kazuko Kozai, Mollie Morton		 The volunteer naturalists will help us learn where to find and how to identify some of the birds that call Boulder County home. This slide program, which is geared to beginning birders, will take you from the grasslands to the alpine tundra, to explore an amazing range of ecosystems and habitats and to learn about the birds that live there.  You will also hear about some of the migratory birds that pass through Boulder County every spring and fall.
April 19, 2013
1:00 P.M.
 Program: Butterflies of the Front Range Region
Speaker:  Amy Yarger, Horticulture Director at the Butterfly Pavilion
Hostesses: Jill Jagemann, Phyllis Kerk, Kathy Greene

 

 Did you know Colorado ranks number four in terms of butterfly diversity in the entire United States? Our canyons, grasslands, and alpine habitats host hundreds of butterflies and moth species, each with their own story. Amy Yarger, Director of Horticulture at the Butterfly Pavilion, will discuss some of these winged wonders and share tips about how to improve butterfly habitat in our own neighborhoods. 
May 10, 2013
PLANT SALE SET-UP
Time to be determined.
Member deliver plants, herbs, vegetables, supplies, and prepare the room for the plant sale at Unitarian Universalist Church.  Club members will be present, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the parking circle at the school.  The members will receive early deliveries, identify plants, and organize the plants.

May 11, 2013
9 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
BOULDER GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE at New Location:
Unitarian Universalist Church
5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder, CO 80303
 

May 17, 2013
11:30 A.M.
ANNUAL SPRING LUNCHEON
Location:  Home of Sedna Wineland
2390 Vassar Dr., Boulder, CO 80305
 Program: What's New from Plant Select?
Speaker:  Hannah Upham
Hostesses: Sedna Wineland, Sandy Edmondson, Debbie Marden, Pam McIllwain, Mollie Morton

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LUNCHEON: Lunch, dessert, and drinks will be provided by the hostesses. Cost is $3.00 per person.

Hannah Upham, Assistant Manager, Program Outreach, and Class Coordinator at Sturtz and Copeland, will show us the new Plant Select offerings and a variety of other interesting plants appropriate for the challenges of our area.
June 21, 2013
10:00 A.M.

Tour of Sloan Schwindt's garden Location: 7366 Old Mill Trail, Boulder, CO 80301
Carpool: 9:15 a.m. from Meadows Shopping Center
Hostesses: Sloan Schwindt, Mollie Morton, Becky Jaye		 Directions: Old Mill Trail has two entrances on 75th St. north of Jay Rd.

Sloan's garden is quite traditional in landscaping. The back yard is centered around outdoor Colorado enjoyment and entertaining.  It features a beautiful swimming pool and it includes a successful and diverse vegetable garden, elderberry trees, and a lovely fish pond surrounded by perennials. She also has a lovely patio and grill area.

Please bring a salad to serve 3 or 4 people. Dessert, drinks, biodegradable plates, cups and utensils will be furnished by the hostesses.
July 19, 2013
10:00 A.M.
Tour of Julie Beall's garden
Location: 265 Skylane Dr., Erie, CO 80516
Carpool:  9:15 a.m. from Meadows Shopping Center
 Hostesses: Julie Beall, Paige Lawrence, Connie Farnbach
 		 Directions: Take Baseline east to Bonanza (3 miles east of Lafayette) and turn left (north) on Bonanza (stop light). Go 1/4 mile to Skyland Court and turn left (west). They are at the end of the cul-de-sac. Please go through the gate and park in the driveway or park in the cul-de-sac and walk in.

Please bring a salad to serve 3 or 4 people. Dessert, drinks, biodegradable plates, cups, and utensils will be furnished by the hostesses.
August 16, 2013
10:00 A.M.
Tour of Debbie Marden's garden  Location: 3030 Washington St., Boulder, CO 80304
Carpool: 9:15 a.m. from Meadows Shopping Center
Hostesses: Debbie Marden, Pam McIllwain, Jill Jagemann


 

 Debbie's urban garden perfectly complements her home's mid-century modern architecture. Outdoor spaces for entertaining and lounging extend the modest footprint of the indoor living areas. Generous trees, striking perennials and ornamental grasses continue the eclectic interior style by combining geometry, unexpected color, and Asian elements. 

Please bring a salad to serve 3 or 4 people. Dessert, drinks, biodegradable plates, cups, and utensils will be  furnished by the hostesses.
Tours and Carpools -- For some of our tours it will be possible to meet for carpooling. If you have questions concerning a tour please contact the the Program Chair, Sedna Wineland. All carpools will leave from the Meadows Shopping Center parking lot northwest of Rite Aid. Turn south onto Mohawk off Baseline to reach the entrance to the parking lot.

New members and guests are always welcome!