Evergreen Garden Club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of every month from September through June. In the summer months there are occasionally trips planned and different events happening in the community. Every other year we hold a Garden Tour and on the opposite years a Plant Sale. During the summer members can be seen attending our Community Gardens and always appreciate a helping hand.

EVERGREEN GARDEN CLUB PROGRAMS – 2007-08

SEPTEMBER 11, 2007
“Mount Goliath and the M. Walter Pesman Trail” Shirley Johnson and Susan Jones open the 2007-2008 Evergreen Garden Club program series with an up close (and high) look at this piece of earth, as close to Heaven as we can get. While the peak and trail are easily accessible seasonally, attendees will enjoy a visual tour through the alpine and sub-alpine tundra, grand mountain vistas, and sculptured, grizzled beauty of the Bristlecone Pine. The program will feature an introduction to the newly completed Dos Chappell Nature Center at the foot of the trail, and the six interpretive Gardens surrounding the Center. Perhaps a summer, 2008 tour of the Trail and Center is in order?

OCTOBER 9, 2007
FALL CLEAN UP DAY – During the luncheon, Lee Lambert will provide a brief discussion on noxious weeds and their effect on the native ecosystems of our region. The most recent brochure on weeds will be available at the meeting.

NOVEMBER 13, 2007
“Great Botanic Gardens of the World” Join us as we greet Panayoti Kelaidis, Denver Botanic Gardens Director of Outreach and former Curator of the Alpine Gardens, in a visual Journey of some of the most gorgeous horticultural gardens in the British Isles, Europe and Africa. Panayoti has, over his 28 years at Denver Botanic Gardens, elevated DBG to one of the foremost and respected gardens in the world. He has been part of Colorado’s “Plant Select” program since its inception. This magical photo journey will show us Great Gardens from a Great Master’s point of view.

DECEMBER 11, 2007
ANNUAL MEMBER PARTY

JANUARY 8, 2008
“Garden Photography” Professional garden photographer, David Winger, has packaged up a sure shot packet of information on how to best take garden photos. David’s work may be seen in Sunset Magazine and various Sunset books, Fulcrum Publishing books, and other major publications. He was author/editor of The Xeriscape Plant Guide and co-author of Xeriscape Colorado, The Complete Guide. Learn how to ‘pop’ that color and ‘peg’ that focus. And, see some gorgeous landscapes, too.

FEBRUARY 12, 2008
‘Veggies Organic Style’ Fresh from the garden, free from unknown chemical applications, YUM! Evergreen Garden Club member Tina Kellogg will give attendees insights about organic gardening. Learn, first hand about how to successfully grow healthy goodies in our environment.

MARCH 11, 2008
“Making a Splash with Water Gardens & Water Features” This seminar will explore all types of water gardens and water features from container gardens and pondless waterfalls to larger, natural ponds. Tim Boettcher, President of True Pump & Equipment, Inc. will present valuable information on the natural ecosystem of ponds as well as the design, installation and maintenance of all types of water features. Tim will also highlight the unique and exciting opportunities water gardens provide for aquatic plants and fish.

APRIL 8, 2008
"Gorgeous Grasses" Capture the spirit of the prairie in your garden by incorporating the splendor found in grasses. Ornamental grasses complement the expansive beauty of our region: the vast grassland of the High Plains of the Southern Rockies. Discover ways to accent soften or naturalize your garden with the textural artistry of this diverse and graceful group of plants! Susan Yetter of Papa Piedra & Mama Tierra, (Designer, Horticulturist, Educator and Consultant) will share her knowledge, insight, and fabulous photos of ornamental grasses in the landscape.

MAY 13, 2008
SPRING ‘GET THE GARDENS GROWING” DAY And, a special, important presentation by Einar Jensen of Evergreen Fire Rescue on Defensible Space Our host, Garden Club Member, and will give us all fresh insights on this important, life saving topic. Living in this special place requires special attention to critical landscape and building construction details. Einar has compiled several simple steps to make our living more care free.

JUNE 10, 2008
“The Art of Botanical Illustration” Sharpen your pencil! Evergreen Garden Club’s own Jo Powers became a ‘Certified Botanical Artist’ after formally studying the art for several years at the Denver Botanical Gardens. We are privileged to have such talent in the club membership! Jo will guide attendees through the significant and important history of botanical illustration. We will also view some of her personal accomplishments.