We continue to feel our way through the challenges this pandemic presents. Our club’s executive supports the belief that we all must do our part to slow the progress of this virus. In 2020 the spring meetings were cancelled, as well as the Spring & Summer Garden Shows. By August we resumed our general meetings.  Rather than congregating in person, we’re gathering via Zoom, where we safely meet virtually.

 We also modified the Fall Garden Show & hosted a socially-distant Fall Plant Sale.  The learning curve might be challenging but it’s rewarding to find safe ways to connect, learn and share with like-minded people.

We encourage members to participate in our Monthly General Meeting on Zoom. Each month a speaker shares with us their expertise on a variety of gardening subjects. Reviews say it’s nice not to be driving in the darkness of winter.  Folks with hearing aids have also mentioned that it’s much easier to hear speakers via this zoom format than it was in the Hall.  Hope to see you there.

A 2021 mini show schedule has been prepared but until we’re able to gather in person, we’re holding virtual mini-shows during our monthly Zoom meetings.  We’re asking you to select ONE item you’ve grown. Send a photo of it to our Zoom Host a day in advance of the meeting.  The host will ‘screen share’ the entries & then a poll. Members can vote online just like in People’s Choice. As the main focus is for fun and to show what you have grown, points will not be awarded. You’re also invited to display ONE decorative exhibit that will be a People’s Choice online vote.  (January’s decorative title is “Winter Treasures”).  The host will then later reveal the polls’ results. 

As we did last fall, we’d planned another modified Garden Show in the spring but it is not safe at this time.  Fingers are crossed for a modified Summer Show. There will be no public viewing, no tea, and no trophies. The show will be photographed and results will be presented as a slideshow at the next garden club meeting. More information to come…