| Jan ’11 |
| 5 |
| 7:30 pm |
At this meeting the Members will elect Officers and make plans for the coming year.
2011
As a gardening club filled with members that enjoy giving back to the community, getting the word out that a group of widely diverse members of any club, regardless of the subject or specialty, can contribute significantly to the betterment of our fellow human beings serves as a great example, not only to others, but to our future as well. Thanks to everyone who contributed and to Q Salt Lake for spreading the word.
You can read our original article below (scroll down) or Here.
| Feb ’11 |
| 2 |
| 7:30 pm |
Wednesday, February 2 (Ground Hog Day), at 7:30 p.m in the “Club House”, 1602 East 2100 South, The Club will hold its first lecture of 2011. Jan Konold, Master Gardener from the Utah State University Extension Service, will be offering her ideas on Gardening Made Easy and will address such topics as soil preparation, seed propagation and planting, and will answer questions. This will be a very interesting evening and will give you a chance to find out about that problem you had in your garden last year. Refreshments will be served.
| Mar ’11 |
| 2 |
| 7:30 pm |
Wednesday, March 2 at 7:30pm in the Club House, 1602 East 2100 South. This month’s lecture will be given by Cathy Devitt, of the Cactus and Tropicals Nursery, who will be discussing Indoor Plants. Cathy was the first woman in Utah to receive her nursery license. This will be an informative and interesting lecture of how to keep your indoor spaces green.
| Apr ’11 |
| 6 |
| 7:30 pm |
On Wednesday, April 6th we’ll hold a short business meeting with our potluck dinner. Bring a dish and enjoy the great company and food. If you’re new to the club or thinking about joining, potlucks and less formal business discussions are a great way to meet existing members as well as experience the dynamic of the group. As usual, plates, utensils, napkins, cups and drinks will be provided.
Also, as Dave Mash suggested in the March Newsletter, this might be an excellent time to bring up ideas and suggestions for the club both officially during the business meeting, and socially, during the potluck. We hope to see everyone there!
The meeting begins at 7:30pm at the Club House, located at 1602 East 2100 South.
| Apr ’11 |
| 30 |
| 1:30 pm |
UPDATE #2: Change in date due to weather and late blooming to 30 APRIL:
On April 30, those wishing to carpool will meet at 1:30pm at the Club House located at 1602 East 2100 South for the annual Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival. We plan on arriving at the festival at 2:15pm for those wishing to meet at Thanksgiving Point rather than the Club House. The festival Features 250,000 tulips spread throughout the 55-acre Thanksgiving Point Gardens. The festival is an awe-inspiring sight that is redesigned each year, so even if you’ve gone previously, it will be a new experience. For more information about the festival, please click here.
Date: Saturday, April 30
Time: 1:30pm (from Sugarhouse Park Garden Center, arriving at Thanksgiving Point around 2:15pm) NOTE: If you are interested in having lunch at Thanksgiving Point’s Harvest Restaurant at 11:30am, prior to touring the gardens, please let Dave Mash know or contact us through the Contact Page. Those not carpooling or meeting for lunch should arrive at Thanksgiving Point around 2:15pm.
Where: For those wishing to carpool, meet at Sugarhouse Park Garden Center, 1602 East 2100 South, otherwise, meet at Thanksgiving Point (see map and information below)
Cost: $10 (plus a few dollars for car-pooling)
For those members driving directly to Thanksgiving Point and coming from Salt Lake City, Take I-15 south. Take exit 284 (Alpine/Highland). Turn right and proceed west just past the bridge to Garden Drive (if you go to the golf clubhouse, you’ve gone too far). Turn right onto Garden Drive and proceed .5 miles to the garden parking area (large circle), #12 on the map here.
No alternative rain date has been set.
| May ’11 |
| 4 |
| 7:30 pm |
Wednesday May 6 at 7:30pm in the Club House, 1602 East 2100 South. This month’s lecture will be given by Tree Utah (http://treeutah.org/) focusing on the proper planting and future maintenance of trees to benefit and enrich your landscape and the community.
“Since 1990, TreeUtah has planted more than 325,000 trees with the help of over 125,000 volunteers around Utah. We need your help to maintain and increase our urban forests. Your membership in TreeUtah will help us to continue to plant, care for and protect trees in our communities.“
| May ’11 |
| 14 |
| 10:00 am |
Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 10:00am – 3:00pm at REI located at 3285 E. 3300 S.
REI will be offering over 40 different, high-quality and affordable native trees, shrubs, grasses and perennials for sale (all plants are grown locally and NOT harvested from the wild). Please, cash or check only.
In order to receive your FIVE FREE NATIVE PLANTS, dig up and bag all of your myrtle spurge (AKA Donkey Tail Spurge), Euphorbia myrsinites, removing at least 4″ of the root clump and bring the whole thing to the address above. REMEMBER: wear protective clothing including long sleeves, gloves, and eye protection. All euphorbias have a latex-based sap chock full of irritating alkaloids and other chemicals that can cause severe skin irritation.
And yes, myrtle spurge is an invasive non-native species that crowds out native plants in our foothills and canyons.
More information can be found on the official notice Here (PDF file) or at the Salt Lake County Weed Program.
The Spring City Heritage Days Home Tour proved to be a fantastic time for all. Thanks to everyone who came out to enjoy the great weather, art, rhubarb everything, and the company of your fellow members and friends. Here’s to Spring City Heritage Day 2012!
And certainly a special thanks to Bruce Spiegel and Jim Baker for opening their beautiful home, yard (and pantry!) to us, and being wonderful and gracious hosts. It’s not easy wrangling nearly 25 tour-weary members and friends, all thirsty and hungry! After a day spent touring Spring City’s pioneering past and artistic present, Jim and Bruce capped off this perfect day with a delicious BBQ, great company, and all in a delightful setting. Thanks again guys!
| May ’11 |
| 28 |
UPDATE: Change in car pooling option, times, and general information.
The Spring City House and Garden Tour is a field trip definitely not to be missed, with beautiful historic pioneer-era homes, fantastic gardens, great food and a wide variety of arts and antiques. We will not be meeting officially at the Garden Center on Saturday morning. Instead, parties interested in carpooling should contact Dave Mash directly. The Spring City tour is a self-guided house and garden tour, but stop by Bruce and Jim’s for the best homes and gardens to see.
Speaking of, Bruce Spiegel and Jim Baker have graciously offered to open their Spring City house for coffee and treats at 9:00am and throughout the day for weary members and those needing a break. Their house is located at 257 South Main Street. The club will also gather together at Bruce and Jim’s at 3:30 for BBQ brats, etc.
For those unable to attend the afternoon festivities at Bruce and Jim’s, lunch is available from 12:00 – 1:30pm at the Old Spring City School. The cost of lunch is $7.00 and funds go towards the preservation of the school.
Date: Saturday, May 28
Times: 8:00 – 10:00am Festival Breakfast; 9:00am Street Festival; 10:00am – 4:00pm Home Tour. We will not be meeting at the Sugarhouse Garden Center, please see above.
Where: Spring City Main Street
Cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets can be purchased at Old Spring City School and the Old Firehouse (funds benefit preservation and restoration efforts in Spring City and lunch funds go towards the preservation of the schoolhouse).
For more information about the tour, please visit the event site here.
For step-by-step instructions, please: View Larger Map
