Happy Valley Garden Club

Author: DocYJK

  • April 8 Meeting

    Good Morning, Gardeners!!  

    Spring is here, right? I know for sure because my allergies are acting up!!  

    REMINDER: Our monthly meeting is happening next week on Tuesday morning, April 8th at the HV Baptist Church. 

    Our Guest Speaker will be ~ Daniel, from Roosevelt’s Terrariums. He will speak about “All Things Terrariums” and bring some items to share/sell. 

                       

    Hosts – Sue Gilbert / Patti Taylor / Diane Bryant – (Donna Endicott will open the church at 8:30 AM)

         ** Please note that our new start time is 9:30  **

    • 9:30 to 10:00 AM – Social Time – Meet, Greet & Eat
    • 10:00 to 11:00 AM – Daniel, Roosevelt’s Terrarium’s 
    • 11:00 to 11:15 AM – Horticulture 
    • 11:15 to 12:00 AM – Brief Business Meeting – Treasurer’s report, Membership & Nominating Committee info of positions filled/vacancy.  

    See you soon!!!

    Sandy & Shelley, HVGC, Program VP’s

  • Upcoming Plant Sales!

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  • Calling All Photographers!

    Calling All Photographers!

    (A very prolific spearmint with its verdant new growth in 2024. Luckily, it’s controlled in a pot!)

    Your Webster here, calling on you ardent (or occasional) garden photographers to share your pictures!

    I’d like to bling up our website with photos from our gardens, indoors or outside, or from a nature spot you visit. If you have some you’re willing to share, please forward them to me . If you’d like to note something about the image, please include that, along with the name you’d like me to use to give you credit for your work.

    For the time being, the images I’m adding are from Sandy Platz (meetings, events and coffee chats) and from my albums.

    Please share yours and you’ll be featured in an upcoming post!

  • Coming up this weekend!

    Coming up this weekend!

  • Save the Dates!

    Save the Dates!

    More info to come on these events – stay tuned!

    • Gardens of Enchantment Workday – April 5th 10-2 pm
    • Annual Hill Foundation Tea Party – May 31st 1-4 pm held at the Gardens of Enchantment
  • District Meeting and Luncheon

    District Meeting and Luncheon

    🌻Calling all Club Presidents, Members and Friends!  

    • APRIL 3, 2025 Please come along for our district meeting and luncheon.
    • ELKS LODGE  13121 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR  97222
    • Doors open 9:15am, Meeting begins 10am, Lunch served 12 noon, finished 1pm.
    • PROGRAM:  Our special guest speaker is CHAD HARRIS, owner of Mt. Pleasant Iris Farm in Washougal, WA (open gardens early May through early July).  Growing and hybridizing Japanese Iris and others for over 40 years.  Keep in mind for a FAB field trip!
    • MENU:  Large salad bar, chicken bites, rolls & butter, sourdough bread, hot coffee, hot tea, carrot cake, white cake and “Death by chocolate” gluten free cake!  PRICE:  $20.00.
    • We need attendees names and any gluten free or vegetarian requests.
    • Please send one check per club to “Clackamas District Garden Clubs” address to:   Treasurer Lynne Hatfield  35692 SE Snuffin Rd, Estacada, OR. 97023. Deadline is March 28 at 6pm. 
    • WHAT TO BRING:  If you are a club please bring your potted plants for our sale table. NO other items will be accepted.  Plants should be any size, priced $5 to 10.00.  Preferred plants are Northwest Natives, Northwest pollinator plants.  
    • Each club is to donate a raffle gift up to $25.00 with your club name.
    • Each club bring a centerpiece with SPRING THEME IRIS, COLOR purple and or yellow to take home.
    • Each club bring your display board representing your club. Boards will be collected for the Oregon State Federation of Garden Clubs OSFGC Seaside Convention June 10-12.
    • Email your plant sale date and info to Susangpiper@gmail.com
    • District newsletter will be emailed very soon.  Thank you Lynne, Sue and contributors.
    • I’ve enjoyed my time as District Director and look forward to advising our new officers!  Let’s make this another good meeting! Bring friends & fam. Muriel Pagel 503-341-2725 

  • March 11 Meeting Notice!

    ** Please note that our new start time is 9:30 **

    Good Morning, Gardeners!!  

    Spring is right around the corner! Flowers are starting to pop up, leaves & buds are showing up, everything is waking up! 

    REMINDER: Our monthly meeting is happening next week on Tuesday morning, March 11th at the HV Baptist Church. 

    Our Guest Speaker will be ~ Leslie Gover, Happy Valley City Arborist, speaking about tree diseases, care, effects from climate change, etc.  

    If you plan to attend the April 3rd Clackamas District Luncheon, please bring a check. Details will be provided at our meeting. 

                       

    Hosts – Elizabeth Cathey / Katherene Kerner / Helen Nolen – (Donna Endicott will open the church at 8:30 AM)

    ** Please note that our new start time is 9:30 **

    • 9:30 to 10:00 AM – Social Time – Meet, Greet & Eat
    • 10:00 to 11:00 AM – Leslie Gover, HV City Arborist

  • March News from Clackamas County Master Gardeners and 10-Minute University!

    Upcoming webinars on many great plant-focused, insects, soil, and more gardening topics! Register to receive a link to the presentation if you can’t attend live. Check out the schedule!

    10-Minute University News

  • Upcoming Community Garden Event!

    February 21, 2025

    We need your help! The City is teaming up with Friends of Trees for a special volunteer project on Saturday, March 8. Volunteers are needed to help plant hundreds of pollinator-friendly native plants as we transform a section of Village Green Park into a buzzing pollinator garden.

    By lending a hand, you’ll be supporting our local ecosystem and giving nature’s tiny pollinators a new home. Plus, you’ll be making our community greener and more vibrant. This event is great for individuals, groups, and families, and all supplies will be provided.

    Ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference? Head to the Friends of Trees Event Calendar to sign up for this event today.

  • Coffee Chat is on for Feb 25!

    (and other tidbits)

    Hello Garden Club Friends!

    A Coffee Chat was not previously scheduled this month, since the weather was unpredictable. Since it looks like Spring is right around the corner, with some rain, there’s NO snow! So, let’s get out and meet for coffee next week!!

    Please join us next week, Tuesday, February 25th at 9:00 AM at Panera Bread outside the Clackamas Town Center (near REI, close to Macy’s ). The parking lot is pretty empty at that time of the morning and access is easy to Panera Bread since you do not have to enter the mall.

    You can grab a cup of coffee/tea, bagel or a sweet, oatmeal, a breakfast sandwich…….or, just come and chat.  

    Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you on March 11th at the church. Our guest speaker, Leslie Gover, HV City Arborist will speak about tree disease, care, etc.   

    Hostesses for March are:

    Elizabeth Cathey, Katherene Kerner & Helen Nolen

    If you need a ride, reach out to a member or let us know. 

    Mark your calendars!

    Sandy Platz & Shelley Fenton, HVGC, Program VP’s