NOTICE: SOUTH DOWN GARDEN CLUB OPENS 2012 SEASON
Got arthritis?? Try a natural approach with local honey and good cinnamon. That was only one of the remedies Garden Club members heard about from Kim Moore, Herbalist at their opening meeting on April 12th. As members sipped a special South Down Garden Club blend of herbal tea, Kim talked about the farm she and her family operate in Alton. Natural preparations for the relief of sleeplessness, allergies, and other common conditions, as well as soaps, skincare and myriad other natural products are grown, prepared, and sold at the Moore Farm Country Store and Herb Shoppe. Classes and a Community Market Fair are also offered.
The Garden Club members will travel to the farm for a cooking demonstration and sampling for their May 10th meeting and will depart with an Herb starter kit.
If you are new to South Down and would like to check out the Garden Club or find out about future programs, contact Martha at muff@metrocast.net or Mary Lou at mlanderson@metrocast.net and we will arrange for someone to accompany you to a meeting.
NOTE: Join us for planting on May 22nd and 29th or rain dates on May 24th or 31st.
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SOUTH DOWN SHORES GARDEN CLUB
2012 MEETING SCHEDULE
Meetings are generally held on the second Thursdays of the month at 6:30PM in the Beach House unless otherwise notified.
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April 12, 2012
Topic:
Speaker:
Herb Gardens
Kim Moore, Herbalist
Moore Farm Country Store, Alton
http://www.localharvest.org/moore-farm-country-store-herb-shoppe-M42899
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May 10, 2012
Topic:
Speaker:
Cooking with Herbs
Visit to Moore Farm Country Store, Cooking Demonstration & Sampling, members will also receive a Herb starter kit. Weather permitting, a short tour through Moore Farm to find herbs indigenous to our area.
Will car pool to Alton, leave SD parking lot @ 6:00 sharp.
http://www.localharvest.org/moore-farm-country-store-herb-shoppe-M42899
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June 14, 2012 (Annual Meeting)
Plant Swap:
must bring 3x5 card w/instructions for the care of the plant that you have brought.
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July 12, 2012
Topic:
Speaker:
Fabric Dyeing
Sarah Goodman, Textile Artist
Using natural fibers including plants to create fabrics for clothing and home.
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August 9, 2012
Explore Squam Lake, Holderness by boat ($8.00 pp)
Must arrive @ boat no later than 6:15. Anyone interested in leaving earlier, group will tour Kirkland
Gardens also in Holderness, prior to boat tour.
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September 13, 2012
Topic:
Speaker:
Decorating Gourds
Micheline - Demonstration
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October 11, 2012
Topic:
Speaker:
Making Cheese
TBD
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November 8, 2012
Topic:
Speaker:
Fresh Vegetables used for table decorations and Centerpieces
Laurie from Cackleberries - Demonstration
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December 13, 2012
Christmas Party
Yankee Swap
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January-February-March, 2013
No Meetings
SDRA Garden Club The SDRA Garden Club meets the second Thursday of each month at 6:30pm at the Beach House. There are no meetings January, February, and March. Persons interested in joining are welcome to attend any meetings. Meetings are social events with interesting speakers and hands-on projects - such as creating lovely arrangements, wreaths etc. for our homes. Please join us.
The first meeting will be Thursday April 12 at 6:30PM at the Beach House. We look forward to seeing many of our current members and welcome new members. Dues are $20 per year and will be collected April through June. The annual meeting and election of officers and committee members is held in June.
The Program Committee has been busy preparing for our monthly programs and we all look forward to another informative, creative, and fun season.
The Beautification Committee will be coordinating the annual plantings in our main gardens in late May. Volunteers will don their gloves and garden attire and have the South Down gardens looking beautiful in time for Memorial Day.
Our Hospitality Committee insures that we have refreshments for our meetings and set up and clean up, and generally make sure everyone has a great time.
Our Sunshine Committee keeps us informed of the well being of our members and sends cards and flowers.
Questions? Call Mary Lou Anderson or Shireen Tilley.
Mary Lou Anderson, Co-Chair
Shireen Tilley, Co-Chair
Nancy Barth, Secretary
Barbara Shea, Treasurer
Note: If you are interested in contacting Mary Lou or Shireen, please refer to your Southdown Homeowners’ Directory
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