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The Meridian Gardener
"Lots of snow" - Photo by Sue Wittick
January 2017 Volume one
The official publication of Meridian Garden Club, Inc.
Member of Michigan, Central Region and National Garden Clubs, Inc
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The Meridian Gardener
Newsletter of the Meridian Garden Club, Inc. Editor: Susan Kropschot
Member of Michigan Garden Clubs, Inc., Central Region Garden Clubs and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
January 2017 Volume OneWebsite - meridiangardenclub.weebly.com
January 23, 2017 Monthly Meeting
Greater Lansing Food Bank Garden Project
Meridian Township Municipal Building
5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, Michigan
Agenda
8:30-9:00 Refreshments/Social time (BYO Cup)
9:00 Business Meeting
10:00 Scholarship Winner Visit
10:15 Program Julie Lehman, Garden Program
Coordinator, GLFB
The Greater Lansing Food Bank Garden Project provides
access to land, how-to education, free seeds and plants,
tool lending, a networking hub and more so that all
community members can have access to fresh healthy food
through gardening opportunities. We will learn about this
outstanding community program.
Hostesses: Sue Lohman -Tress McAllister
Flower Power (8 am) Sue Wittick - JoAnn Peterson
Plant Road Show Sue Kropschot - Melody
Potter
Horticulture Moment Cathy Claypool
Check Us Out
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our meeting calendar, archived photos, previous newsletters,
and minutes, bylaws, and history, please take the time to
check out our Website: meridiangardenclub.weebly.com
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President's Column
President’s Column
Happy New Year everyone! I hope the weather will not keep
you from the January club meeting. We’ll be getting back to
having a speaker at our next few meetings. I hope you find
them interesting and will learn something new. The GLFB
Garden Project has a wish list and Julie Lehman, our
January speaker wrote me that she would gladly accept
your contributions at the meeting. In particular she
thought we might have quart canning jars and unused
garden books to donate. I know I have some of both to
bring her.
Please note that the January meeting is being held on the
4th Monday, January 23! This is because the MLK Holiday
falls on our usual meeting date and the Township Hall is
closed.
Our club New Year's Resolution for 2017 is to obtain and
organize Photo Releases for each member. We are off to a
good start with a great spreadsheet created by Peggy
Fankhauser and her daughter which will record the
responses. At the coming meetings we will seek to fill in
the gaps and even redo the ones we have. Your
cooperation is greatly appreciated so that we can freely
share and publish photos without concern.
My very best wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year,
especially for those dealing with health issues in their
families. It will be Spring before we know it!
Madeline
We are also a Member of These Organizations - you might
want to check out their websites to learn more about them.
Michigan Garden Clubs. Inc (Website):
http://michigangardenclubs.org/
Central Region Garden Clubs, Inc. (Website)
http://www.ngccentralregion.org/
National Garden Clubs, Inc. (Website)
http://www.gardenclub.org/
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Message From January Speaker Julie Lehman, the GLFB Garden Project Manager has sent
out the following letter and also a wish list for their garden
project.
Hello Dear Friends & Community Partners,
Below is an announcement from the Greater Lansing Food
Bank GARDEN PROJECT about our annual Garden Leaders
Training, which will begin in mid-February. Could you help
us get the word out? All are welcome – both those looking
to start gardens, but also those looking to support existing
community gardens. Please let me know if you would like
any follow up information – I would be so happy to connect
with you.
Cordially,
Julie Lehman | garden project manager
Greater Lansing food bank
mailing: P.O. Box 16224 | Lansing, MI 48901
office: 919 Filley | Lansing, MI 48906
p: 517.853.7805 f: 517.853.7817 |
www.greaterlansingfoodbank.org
If you are thinking about starting a new community garden
project or getting involved at an existing community
garden, Garden Leaders Training is just what you need to
get growing! Join the Greater Lansing Food Bank’s,
GARDEN PROJECT, for a series of educational courses that
provide information and technical guidance on how to
engage community, identify resources, set up successful
growing spaces & more! This is not a gardening class— it
is crucial skill training for successful community
(gardening) projects.
With attendance, there will be opportunities to network,
gain leaderships skills and apply for garden resources.
Suggested cost per session is $5-$30 sliding scale to cover
learning materials and will take place over 3 Saturday
mornings, 9:00am-12:30pm
at the Foster Community
Center near downtown Lansing. To RSVP, email
[email protected] or call (517) 853-7809.
Check out our 2017 GLT informational flyer and view a
video of last year’s training here.
Feb. 18: Virtual Tour of Community Gardens &
Developing Shared Vision
Feb. 25: Volunteer Management, Outreach &
Organizing
March 11: Garden Leadership Summit & Technical
Trade Show
Garden Project Wish List
Member Notes
Sue Knapp xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx is having eye surgery at
the Beaumont Hospital on Wednesday, January 18 and she
would appreciate your notes of encouragement prior to her
surgery.
Cathy Claypool's husband, Allan, had quadruple bypass
heart surgery in mid December. She says he has begun
rehab at Sparrow and is improving daily. Our wishes for
his continuing progress.
Snow-Covered Gardens
shared by Peggy Bryson (from HGTV)
Click here to see a photo gallery celebrating the beauty of gardens in winter
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New Years Eve at Studio C Madeline Masterson
This gorgeous arrangement was featured at the Township’s
kick-off event to celebrate their 175th Anniversary. It was
created by Lois Snover-Hanson and displayed with
compliments of the Meridian Garden Club. Sue Wittick
contributed the signage. It is currently on display at the
Township Hall . Deborah Guthrie, Communications Director
for the Township wrote: “Your skills at designing
arrangements are simply amazing. I was blown away when
I saw the design at Studio C!. Simply lovely.”
Birthdays
January
Georgia Styka 5
Shirley Tsai 10
Jan Quiring 13
Jean Weinert 19
Larry Aronson 20
Gail Meadows 21
Helen Tanner 25
JoAnn Peterson 27
February
Sue Leahy 1
Simar Kaur Pawar 5
Joyce Wang 8
Peggy Fankhauser 16
Kathleen Murphy-Keedy 23
Merry Warner 23
Member Information Update
Bonnie Russian (12/11)
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Updated Contact Information
Mary Weathers (12/21) Karl
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The cell phone number listed in the MGC directory is no
longer in use. At present Mary doesn't have her new cell
phone number.
The 2017 Orchid Show Schedule is attached to
this month's newsletter, for those interested
in participating in the show.
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Smart Gardening to Deter Deer
Posted on December 20, 2016 by Rebecca Finneran, and
Sarah Rautio, Michigan State University Extension
shared by Patty Cotter
Stop deer damage in your garden or landscape with smart
gardening techniques. To view these techniques, click here.
A thank you note from Meridian Cares for the cash
donations we made at our Holiday Luncheon. The food
items we brought were given to the Meridian Cares Food
Bank located at the church.
Dear Meridian Garden Club Members:
The generous contribution of four hundred ninety five
dollars is deeply appreciated and will go directly to
assisting those what are experiencing a financial crisis.
Thanks to thoughtful gifts like yours, households like that
of Rachel, a cancer patient whose family's utilities had
been shut off, can have their service restored when no
other assistance is available, and ensure that their
household does not face further hardship, such as
homelessness.
Since its inception in 1972, the Community Resources
Program has assisted more than 2500 households,
including 491 in 2015. This year, requests for assistance
are constant, and being able to help is only possible
because of thoughtful contributions from people like you.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
regarding your donation to the Community Resources
Program or if you would like an update. Again, thank you
for help us provide assistance to residents in need in
Meridian Township.
Sincerely,
Darla Jackson
Human Services Specialist
517-853-4204
Great Home Project: Install a Rain Garden
These beautiful and environmentally friendly landscape
additions have a place in wet and dry climates
Annie Thornton January 2, 2017 Houzz Editorial Staff
For more information, click here. shared by Peggy Bryson
Orchids: Long Lasting and Unique
shared by Peggy Bryson
Click here for the low down on how to handle these
beauties.
Making Your Own Winter Bird Feed
Shared by Patty Cotter
Make your own winter bird feed. When ice and snow hit,
birds need protection and food during the winter. Click
here for more information.
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Save the Date! April 17-18, 2017 Environmental Studies School
Holland, Michigan
The school brochure is attached to this email. Car pooling
with friends and fellow members is helpful.
Smart Gardening with Vegetables 101 Webinar Series
Date: January 24, 2017 - February 28, 2017
Time: Tuesdays 6-7pm
Location: webinar
Contact: Rebecca Krans, 906-875-0606,
shared by Patty Cotter
For more information and a registration form, click here.
Keep it Growing!
Shared by Peggy Bryson
With proper care, your favorite holiday houseplant can
stick around long after the tinsel comes down.
Click for After-Christmas Care Tips
2017 District IIB Standard Flower Show "Patchwork"
Show chair Lois Snover Hanson says to be looking for the
Flower Show Schedules that are circulating now for the
Mid-March 2017 District IIB Standard Flower Show
"Patchwork".
Pick up your Schedule at our January meeting and tell a
consultant what you would like to enter - Horticulture,
Design, or Artistic Craft. Your choice! Watch for further
information.
The complete show schedule can be accessed on the club
website. Click here.
Save the Date!
District IIB Meeting “Spring Awaking”
April 4, 2017 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Spring District IIB Meeting will be held at the Eagle Eye
Banquet Center in Bath, Michigan. Contact Lynda Foster,
District IIB Director for more information
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2017 Newsletter Deadlines
Month Articles Due Print Date
February February 7 February 11
March March 7 March 11
April April 6 April 9
May May 3 May 6
June June 7 June 10
July July 6 July 9
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Our Festive Members 'Meridian Cares' Donations
2017 Holiday Luncheon
All the Beautiful tables yum!!
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