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2007-2008

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Canyon Crest Garden Club Officers:
L to R - Amy Inoue, 1st VP/Programs; Nancy Lee Loesch, Co-President; Sharon Smith, President; Darla Miller, 2nd VP/Ways & Means; Betty Jackson, Advisor/Parliamentarian; Theresa Weber, Secretary and Judy Jensen, Treasurer.

Installation of the new officers, Amy Inoue (5), President; Carleene Hyde (1R), First VP; Jane Strait (1L), Second VP; Teress Weber (2R), Secretary; Carole Metz (2L), Treasurer

Thanks to Harriett Behrens - City Hall (1), Betty Hill - MV Library (2), Jane Strait - Norman P. Murray Center (3), Teresa Weber - RSM Library (4), Sharon Smith/Paddee Neff - Canyon Crest Clubhouse (5)

This is two of the four or five bluebirds that have been visiting Harriet Behrens patio this week. They look right at home on her sofa! Harriet said, "Guess I should check the bluebird house that Kent donated to the Heritage Garden last year to see if there is a nest being made."

May Meeting
(5/16/08)

There's nothing like a little friendship and nourishment before the start of a meeting (1-4). The garden and plant boutique was extended to include Cookie Lee products (5,6,7) and our consultants (7) donated 20% of the proceeds back to the club.

Margie William's shares her inspirational message, Life's Lessons in my Own Backyard (8), then Diane Greenwood demonstrated how Mylar balloons can be used to keep away pesky Mockingbirds (8-9). Jan Macdonald (11) talked about National Garden week as Carleene Hyde (12) passed out supply bags to those preparing the displays.

Theresa Weber and Pauline Leenders were the recipients of the Golden Glove award (13) and Martina Trotta (14) was the guest speaker from the Santa Margarita Water District. We welcomed new garden club members, Joyce Prouty, Agnes Sugino, Jewell Martin, and Jean VanDerford - not pictured (15).

Asera Hospice Care

Each month the Garden Therapy team creates floral arrangements for the patients at Asera Hospice Care. Teress Weber created these cheerful arrangements for May.

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April in the Rose Garden

The roses were just finishing their first full bloom and there was plenty of dead heading to be done. Although only a few members are shown in these photos many others turned out to help.

After the garden tour CGCI President Robin Pokorski was given a tour of the
Olympiad Park rose garden and the Mission Viejo lake.

On Saturday, March 1, Betty and David Jackson traveled to Fullerton (430 West Valencia ) to deliver pots planted with pink heather, thyme and pansies to the new Habitat for Humanity homeowners. There were two brand new homes with fresh new paint and fresh new landscaping. When they rang the door bell of the first home they were thrilled to find the mother and two of her three teenage children at home. Betty explained why they were there and that they were representing the Canyon Crest Garden Club. The new homeowners were thrilled and invited Betty and Dave in to see their new four bedroom home. The mother informed them that this would be their first night in their new home and she was very excited. Betty learned that when the new homeowners are presented with the home they receive it completely decorated and furnished, including dishes, linens, furniture, accessories, everything they need.

Needless to say Dave and Betty were very touched at how appreciative this family was of their new home. Anderson-Jackson Group, Inc. was very happy to donate the pots and all the plants to the new homeowners on behalf of our garden club.

Before they left the father came home from work so they had an opportunity to meet him as well. The above photos are of the home, the pots and the family.

February

"Earth is here so kind, that just tickle her with a hoe and she laughs with a harvest."
~Douglas William Jerrold, about Australia , A Land of Plenty
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(Guest speaker Giselle Schoniger, Category Manager and Organic Gardening Educator
from Kellogg Garden Products addressed healthy soils for healthy gardens.)

"There is simply the rose. It is perfect in every moment of its existence."
~Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration." ~Lou Erickson

although...

"There can be no other occupation like gardening in which, if you were to creep up
behind someone at their work, you would find them smiling." ~Mirabel Osler

November Meeting

The Hospitality:

"One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats."
Iris Murdoch

Everyone wanted the angel! And then we taste tested Kraft's new dressing.

"I worry about scientists discovering that lettuce has been fattening all along."
Erma Bombeck

September Meeting

(Row 1) After Alice Mueller and Mary Jagiello checked everyone in, Carol Metz pictured with Alice Bruesehoff ensured we had plenty to eat. Then, a little shopping and lively conversation before the meeting. Jackie Hall and Carol Sidesinger enjoy refreshments and so do Kay Kurtz, Jean Rogers and Amy Inoue, (Row 2) Jan Macdonald and Sue Krueger, Shirley Bauchiero and Char Reinicke, Sheri Coates and Eloise Neeley, Sally Taylor and Jennifer Lai.

Amy Inoue (L) and Judy Jensen (R) prepared to start the meeting in Sharon Smith's absence. Amy shared the exciting programs planned for the new season. As the group looked on, Jean Rogers, Horticulture Chairman, shared information about the beautiful plant "Crossandra." Jan Macdonald updated us on National Garden Week, held the first week of June, and Darla Miller spoke about the Master Gardner's Program and composting with worms.