COMING SOON


JANUARY
Happy New Year Everyone

This months hosts are:  L to R  Pam Sykes, Toni McKibben, Betty Swihart and Betty Elliott.

Authoriatative speakers Ralph Beard (L) & Ricky Patrick (R) share their expertice with Moss Terrariums

DECEMBER
Fun & games at the December HGC Meeting.

 


Members were each given a Christmas present of a head messager and it was obviously enjoyed by all.

NOVEMBER
This month's activities began with the HGC Rummage Sale on Nov 4th.
L to R Bettie Edlemen, Terri Wolfe & Loy Hosea cooked a wonderful lunch that could be bought by volunteers and customers.

The shopping began at 7:00am

       HGC members taking a break during a lull in the shopping.                                                      
                                                                
Then on the 8th our President, Cara Martin gave her presidents speech at the 54th Annual Southern Zone Fall Meeting.
Nine members attended.  Three of our group displayed designs for the convention. 


L to R Carole Moore, Janis Speights, Loy Hosea, Iris Mitchell, Cara Martin,
Deb Smith, Gini Huffman, Nell Anderson and somewhere hidden in there is Wanda English.

   
Wanda English                       Iris Mitchell                
                        Nell Anderson                            
          
Some of our members hosted and attended the 19th Annual Methodist Womens Fashion Show and Luncheon.
 


        Hosts for the November Meeting 
L to R  Iris Mitchell, Carole Moore, Nell Anderson & Wanda English 



Maynard Wilson presented the Blue Mahoe Tree for the plant of the month.  All of these leaves have come off the same tree.


Nell Anderson showed and explained her Framed Spatial Design for her design tip of the month.  Made of dried, treated and contrived materials, it hung inside the frame, affixed with wire or fishing line.  This will be a new category in our Annual Flower Show.


Judith Bussey, from Newton Garden Club was our guest speaker.  Mrs. Bussey is a nationally accredited NGC Flower Show Judge and she and her husband Dr. Bussey are avid collectors of Bamboo.  Judith presented a very informative program on the many used of bamboo, from design to clothing.





Yipee
Several HGC and community volunteers formed the SCRC which after three years of hard work have finally sold their first load of recycled cardboard.  The check is in the mail and the monies will be returned to the community in the form of a donation.

OCTOBER


In this picture Back row L to R
Pres. of SCRC Richard Knight, Katherine Knight, Linda Campbell, Robert Hennigan, Jason Huffman & JoAnn Kusterman
Front Row L to R
Marie Nelson, Jacki Hennigan, Maia Corbitt (Ex. Director of STAR) Gini Huffman & Robert Kusterman

On October 4, 2011, The Sabine County Recycling Committee (SCRC) was presented the "Volunteer of the Year" award for the state of Texas from the State of Texas Alliance For Recycling.  In attendence for the ceremony were HGC  members  (pictured below) L to R
Gini Huffman, Jack Hennigan and Katherine Knight.
 All are members of SCRC as well.
Three HGC members that were instrumental in getting the recycling effort in Hemphill started are and were Vickie Wigham, Edna Cambell & Rhoda Berry (the last two ladies recently deceased).  They were missed.



Three HGC members that were instrumental in starting the recycling effort in Hemphill are and were Vickie Wigham, Edna Campbell and Rhoda Berry (the last two ladies recently deceased).  They were missed.


Edna (left)                 Rhoda (Center)               Vickie (right)









Sixteen HGC members met in Tyler on October 7 to tour the Rose Gardens and visit the Museum.  We had a wonderful time and can't wait for the next trip.



A busy 2nd Thursday for this month.  Community Concerns met and made wreaths and the Jr. Garden Club met for a program about "Bats"  Everyone at both events had a great time.
                                                                          Jr. Garden Club Chairperson, Gini Huffman, asks Robert Baker, biologis for Texas Parks and Wildlife , a question about the white fungus affecting bats.   

   Care resident Ms. Poindexter.
L to R CC members are Veletta Stewart,  Nancy Loring, Janis Speights and Chairperson Mary Ann Thompkins                      








Hosts for the monthly meeting were, L to R, Zola Murray, Jacki Hennigan and Rose Powell





Authoritative Speaker, Tina Jerge presented a program on "Draught Tolerant Native Plants"  As we are in a sever draught this program was very timely and informative.

Jacki presented an environmental minute by reminding us what to put in our composters to assure we have success and then she showed us some sun catchers that were made from recycled materials.  What a gal.



Pam Sykes presented our Monthly Design Tip which dealt with "Rhythm in Design"








SEPTEMBER


Hosts for this months meeting are L to R - Mary Ann Thompkins, Maynard Wilson & Janis Speights, decorated the lunch tables with "all things Fall"



Iris Mitchell with her Design Tip of the Month (duck tape) and Nell Anderson with the Plant of the Month (monstera deliciosa)






Guest speaker Sylvia Ferguson demonstrated how to make a "Living Wreath" like the one above.

COMMUNITY CONCERNS


Chairperson Mary Ann Thompkins listens to stories told by residents as they work on their "nature frames".


JUNE

For 18 years, HGC has sponsored the Merchants Scarecrow Contest in observance of National Garden Week.  Rhoda Berry was instrumental in organizing this activity and since she passed away last June, the merchants in town decided to sponsor the contest themselves.  What a great tribute to Rhoda. HGC will instead  be hosting a Gardeners Produce Exchange and Tour of HGC's gardens on Thursday June 9, 2011 from 10:00am -12:00pm. Please come join us and bring your extra produce and tour the gardens and receive a free gift courtesy of HGC.





NGW committee members pose with Ms. Rose


Edna Campbell keeps us entertained while we wait for customers.



Vicki Whigham sets out some of our vegetable for the "swap".

MAY





Loy Hosea, Judy Price and Maynard Wilson were at the courthouse steps to celebrate Memorial Day.  Afterwards, Loy and Judy hung the HGC wreath at the Blue Star Memorial.  Thanks ladies.


Special Exhibits

Jr. and High Schol exhibits with High School sponsors and participants.  Care Center exhibits and some of its members.







Some of the designs from the Flower Show

MONTHLY MEETING


Nell sells plants, Holly gives her First Place in State speech and hostesses for May are Nancy Loring, Veleeta Stewart, Betty Eddlemen and Shirley Emmett


APRIL
The Garden Club holds it's annual Plant and Rummage Sale.
                   
Pricing for plants and rummage items.                                                  

                   





Winners of Jr. Garden Club Recycling Contest

Monthly meeting



Hostesses for April are Mary Ann Thompkins, Zola Murray and Judy Price.










Mary Ann MacDaniel takes the HGC on a tour of the Rose Garden at Pace Creek.

Arbor Day Activities for April











Members of the Arbor Day Committee first meet  with the mayor for Proclamation signing and then plant a Star Magnolia at the Library in honor of Rhoda Berry.

      MARCH

Once again, Bob Baker from TPW presented a great program for the Jr. Garden Club.  This month the program was about Bats.  The children and adults had a great time.








Our monthly meeting was hosted by Shorty Warren and Deb Smith



Kathy Kercheval stopped by to explain a fund raiser for Breast Cancer.  Sounds like a lot of fun.  Decorating Bras.



Maynard Wilson presented the plant of the month.  Michela yunannsis.









Nell Anderson showed us how to do a Horizontal Design which was our design tip for the month.







Our Featured Speaker was Stephen Kovatch from Orange, TX.
He presented a very informative program on "Fruit and Citrus Trees."  He also happens to be the eldest son of HGC member, Loy Hosea.  Can you tell!







FEBRUARY
Jr. Garden Club had a great program about Snakes presented by Bob Baker from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.  The kids had a great time and are looking forward to Bob returning next month to talk about Bats.







February Monthly HGC Meeting

Hostesses for this month are Vicki Whigham, Terri Wolfe and Linda Prince.

Cecil Hunt from Lufkin, TX gave an energetic and informative program on The Magnificent Honeybee.


After the meeting several of the HGC ladies went over to the library to set up the annual Arbor Day Exhibit.


L to R Betty Swihart, Cara Martin, Gini Huffman and Loy Hosea



Master Gardener and former HGC member, Bobbie Bounds helped the High School Garden Club prepare their entries for the HGC Annual Flower Show.






Also in February HGC member Shorty Warren gave a brief course in Street Survival.  This class was open to the public and we are hoping he will continue with this exciting addition to the HGC Calendar.



Shorty shows Janis how to throw off someone who has grabbed your collar.

Several HGC members met to pot 400 trees to sell as a fundraiser for the club.  The 5 gallon pots and dirt were all donated by member Mary Ann McDaniel.


 










JANUARY
The Jr. Garden Club kicked off the Arbor Season with it's annual "What Tree Am I?"  Program.


January Monthly Meeting

Hostesses for the meeting were Pam Sykes, Betty Swihart and Alma Gray



               
      
Pam Sykes discussed our Featured Plant (Orchids) and the Design Tip of the Month





The Authoritative Speaker was Weldon McDaniel who gave a program on Birds of East Texas.


Pam Sykes presented an Herb Program to the High School Garden Club






DECEMBER



   We begin this month with the Lion's Club Annual Christmas Parade and the decorating of the HGC float featuring selected members of the Jr. Garden Club.

  

WE WON 1st Place in the Youth Division -  Salute to the Columbia

Special THANKS to Shorty Warren for his hard work in clearing the bank of the HGC.  Here are some before and after pictures of our guy at work.

 

The Jr. Garden Club Recyling Involvement Program in action.  Katherine is punching the ID cards of two 3rd grade students who have actively involved their parents in this program.  We have some children who have recruited their neighbors and relatives to help them and our county landfill (in the long run) win .



Our annual Christmas Meeting.





Deb & Rose call winner of the Quilt Drawing
And the winner is Alicia Leadingham






Our Annual Christmas Party










                    
                                        
                             
                                                                                     

NOVEMBER  

 

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 WHEW! 


Let the shopping begin.

Thanks to everyone for all their hard work. 

On the 18th several members decorated the stage at Milam Settlers Day.  They did a wonderful job.  Thanks to Jason & Gini Huffman, Cara Martin, Loretta Sterle, Pam Sykes and Shorty Warren.





Hostesses for November are Nell Anderson, Iris Mitchell and Wanda English.



Carol Moore was the Authoritative Speaker for this month and she presented a wonderful slide show on "Old Designs of Courthouses in Texas.




Design tip of the month (Rhythm) was presented by Iris.

After the meeting some of the members went over to Milam to work the HGC Nut & Quilt Raffle Booth.

OCTOBER

We had a great work day on the 5th.  Lots of helpers showed up and the yard looks great.  Thanks to everyone that came and helped.

Terri Wolfe & Loretta Sterle, pruning the roses.  Edna Campbell helped.

Jacki Hennigan trying to decided whether or not to fertilize.  Shorty Warren, just driving by.  No,actually Shorty mowed and trimmed crepe myrtles and ran back and forth to pick up more mulch.  Such a help!

September Monthly Meeting