19Nov, 2025
November Newsletter
by Geoff Ellis
The latest edition of the Rocky Mountain Rambler can be found here: https://utahagc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RMR-Rambler-2025-11.pdf
20Oct, 2025
UAGC Fall Convention a Success
by Geoff Ellis
On Saturday, October 18, the Utah Associated Garden Clubs held their annual Fall Convention and Symposium. The meeting was conducted and organized by UAGC President Sue McJames, who also prepared packets of wildflower seeds for all attendees. A drawing was held for items that had been donated, and a delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed by […]
13Oct, 2025
Alt Garden Club Enjoys Garden Tour
by Geoff Ellis
On Sunday, October 12 the Alternative Garden Club enjoyed a tour of Mark Mason Taylor’s garden in Sandy. He specializes in growing roses, including some rare Bourbon roses from the 19th Century. The featured speaker was Maylene White, who treated the club to an expert presentation on how to prepare dahlia tubers for the winter.
06Oct, 2025
Utah Reps Attend RMR Convention
by Geoff Ellis
The annual Rocky Mountain Region Convention of the National Garden Clubs was held in late August in Cheyenne, Wyoming. UAGC representatives in attendance included Connie MacKay, Sue McJames, Darla Anderson, Roberta Bolton, and Mary Holley.
17Sep, 2025
September Newsletter
by Geoff Ellis
The latest edition of the Rocky Mountain Rambler can be found here: https://utahagc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/RMR-Rambler-2025-09.pdf
18Aug, 2025
Pond Tour Enjoyed by All
by Geoff Ellis
On August 9 and 16 the Utah Pond and Garden Club held its annual tour of water features along the Wasatch Front. Most of these ponds and streams are located on residential properties and not normally open to the public. Many beautiful landscapes were on display this year, and the weather cooperated with mostly sunny […]
26Jul, 2025
Famous Peach Farm to be Preserved
by Geoff Ellis
In the face of unrelenting development pressure, a farmer near Brigham City has to decided to keep his land in agricultural use. You can read more about it here: https://utahstories.com/2025/07/utah-farmer-preserves-30m-peach-orchards/
16Jul, 2025
We Need More Plants
by Geoff Ellis
On Tuesday, July 8, Professor Kelly Kopp came to speak at a meeting of the Alternative Garden Club. Her message was that as people are replacing their lawns with other types of landscapes, they should remember that living plants are important for our environment, and even grass can be waterwise when managed properly. Ms. Kopp […]
30Jun, 2025
May Newsletter
by Geoff Ellis
The latest issue of the Rocky Mountain Rambler can be found here: https://utahagc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RMR-Rambler-2025-05.pdf
30Jun, 2025
Utah Reps Attend National Conference
by Geoff Ellis
The National Garden Clubs convention was held May 18-22 in Charleston, South Carolina. Shown here are representatives from the Rocky Mountain Region, including Darla Anderson, Connie MacKay, and Sue McJames from Utah.