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General Meetings
Open to the Public
General Meeting Info
Agenda:
9:00-9:30 Social & Refreshments
9:30-10:30 Club Business
10:30-11:30 Program
Location:
Templars Hall
Old Poway Park
14134 Midland Road, Poway, CA
Visitors Welcomed!
Please RSVP to
*Meeting details subject to change
Wednesday, September 9, at Templars Hall, Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:40 a.m.
Program: Welcome Back!
Instead of our traditional format, we will be extending our social time with some fun activities. After a short business meeting we will finish up with a presentation from our favorite presenter, Dawn Standke.
Wednesday, October 14, at Templars Hall, Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Growing Gardeners
Speakers: “Farmer Roy” Wilburn, Reinhold Mueller & Bob Lutticken
Fellow PVGC members (and past club Presidents), “Farmer Roy” Wilburn &
Reinhold Mueller, with Bob Lutticken, director of the national award-winning
Abraxas Garden, share their expertise in growing plants from seeds. Their
lessons apply to your own garden, just as they are helping our school district gardens with plant “starts,” also grown from seeds. They will describe the exciting developments at Abraxas Garden, which include an expanded orchard and a new greenhouse for growing starts from seeds to share with school gardens for students to plant, nurture and enjoy.
Wednesday, November 11, at Templars Hall, Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Herbs of Thanksgiving
Speakers: Karen England
Although any herb can be used at Thanksgiving, Karen will be discussing herbs you can grow that will make you grateful this Thanksgiving. She has been an herb gardener for over 30 years and is on the board of directors of the International Herb association and a regular food and drinks contributor to the group’s Herb of the Year books. Karen was the culinary docent at the Lavender Fields of Valley Center and wrote and published their branded Lavender Cooking booklets. Karen, who lives and gardens on 2 acres in Vista, self-published a still popular booklet (now a PDF) entitled Scented GeraniYums! Cooking with Scented Pelargoniums.
Wednesday, December 9, time and location TBA
Event: Holiday Luncheon & White Elephant Silent Auction
Bring enough food to share with 8-10 people. Table settings, punch, tea, coffee, & water will be provided by hospitality. RSVP Online Volunteer Signup. In keeping with holiday tradition at PVGC, we will also have our very popular White Elephant Silent Auction! Please scour your attic and garage to find slightly used (or still in the package) treasures that club members can bid on for the Silent Auction!
Wednesday, January 13 at Templars Hall, Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Fragrant Roses
Speaker: Ruth Tiffany
Ruth Tiffany is a Master Rosarian and is an award-winning rose exhibitor. She exhibits her roses each year in many rose shows, including the San Diego County Fair. Ruth moved to her current home in the San Carlos neighborhood in 2002 where she has planted and maintains a stunning rose garden with more than 500 rose plants on a 7,000-foot lot.
Wednesday, February 10 at Templars Hall, Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:30 a.m.
Program: California Native Landscaping Basics:
Why we love native plants and they love us
Speaker: Lucy Warren, MG
Lucy Warren is a San Diego-based Master Gardener, writer and speaker known for encouraging vibrant, sustainable gardens that celebrate California’s native plants. With a deep appreciation for the region’s unique eco- systems, she promotes outdoor spaces that thrive in Southern California’s climate while supporting local biodiversity.
Wednesday, March 10 at Templars Hall, Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Ravishing Ranunculus
Speaker: Fred Clarke
Fred Clarke is the general manager of the Carlsbad Flower Fields (where we will be “field tripping” this month. Fred will share the story behind the colorful carpet of blooms signaling the arrival of Spring. Learn what’s behind those perfect blooms before you see them up close. What does it take to get from bulbs to bouquets? Can I get them to grow in my yard?
Wednesday, April 14, Templars Hall at Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Save Your Scraps
Speaker: Representative from I Love a Clean San Diego
We welcome an enthusiastic speaker from I Love a Clean San Diego (ILACSD), the non-profit organization encouraging zero-waste lifestyles and zero litter throughout San Diego County, thereby improving our soil and water. ILACSD provides environmental education, volunteer clean-up and beautification programs, and recycling and zero-waste solutions. ILACSD seeks to empower everyone to lead in conservation and waste-free living to protect and improve our beloved San Diego.
Wednesday, May 5, Templars Hall at Old Poway Park
Social: 9:00 a.m. - Meeting: 9:30 a.m. - Program: 10:30 a.m.
Program: Let’s Get Ready for the Flower Show!
Instead of our traditional format, we will be reviewing how to enter the Flower Show, with tips and tricks to make your entries stand out.
Wednesday, June 9, Time TBD
Community Church of Poway, 13501 Community Road, Poway
Event: Year-End Celebration and Installation of Officers
Join fellow gardeners for the final meeting before our summer break. See Garden Greeter for details and sign up.
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