It finally looks like winter, yet it’s time to start thinking about spring and how to take care of the beautiful things that will (hopefully) be blooming in our gardens this summer. The next meeting of the Alternative Garden Club will be Wednesday, March 7 at 7:30 PM in the Sugar House Garden Center. The topic […]
On Monday, February 19th, Bruce Hugo gave a presentation about orchids to the members of the Neighborhood Garden Club. Bruce’s knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject were contagious. Most members left intent upon their orchids and giving them better care.
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 7 at 7:30 PM in the Sugar House Garden Center. The presentation will be given by David Wright of Earth Community Garden. This non-profit organization has a mission to create organic community gardens, preserve green space, and provide fresh, healthful produce to those in need of assistance at […]
As you prepare for Christmas and hope for snow (or at least some wind to clear the gunk out of our air), mark your 2018 calendars for the next meeting of the Alternative Garden Club, on Wednesday, January 3, at 7:30 PM in the Garden Center. This will be the annual planning meeting and potluck, […]
On Wednesday, December 6 the Alternative Garden Club will meet in the Garden Center at 7:30 PM for a presentation on “Christmas Crafts.” Russ Pack will demonstrate how to create decorations for the holidays. This will be a hands-on experience, and materials will be provided, so come prepared to be creative and have fun!
There are two special UAGC events coming up on Saturday, November 11: 9:00 AM The Fall Meeting of the Utah Associated Garden Clubs. All Utah garden club members are invited. Breakfast will be provided. There is no charge to attend, but you need to RSVP. 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM “Sowing the Seeds of Leadership.” Motivational […]
At its regular meeting on Wednesday, November 1 at 7:30 PM in the Sugar House Garden Center, the Alternative Garden Club will be presenting a video on the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show, to be followed by a discussion about making arrangements to attend the show in 2018. Britain’s most prestigious flower show, this […]
The Fall Bonsai Show will be held at Red Butte Garden on Saturday and Sunday, October 14 and 15. Join the Bonsai Club of Utah to learn the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in containers. Trees and tools will also be available for purchase directly from the experts. Regular garden admission / garden members […]
The next meeting of the Alternative Garden Club will be Wednesday, October 4 at 7:30 PM in the Sugar House Garden Center. The topic will be “A New Look at Old Lawns.” There is a fascinating history behind this landscape feature that most of us take for granted. Why do we plant lawns in the […]
The Alternative Garden Club will be holding a tour of the New Roots Farm on Thursday, Sept. 14. This farm provides a place for refugees to grow vegetables from their native lands to take to market or for home consumption. Come see a variety of exotic produce that you’ve never experienced before. Members of all […]