The latest meeting and workshop of the Sacandaga Garden Club took place at the Northville Presbyterian Church basement on Thursday, May 5th. Members were introduced to Ms. Betty Kobernuss, a District 5 National Accredited Flower Show Judge, who offered a brief lecture on creating abstract collages using floral and various other materials. Betty displayed examples of her work and opened the minds of those gathered to the possibilities of their own creativity. She then shared with the members a myriad of materials that she brought with her and those gathered eagerly went to work making their own works of art.
The workshop was followed by a business meeting. Plans for the annual Plant Sale that was held on May 7th were discussed. One of the club's resident Master Gardeners, Margreet Monster, spoke about a number of gardening concerns facing all of us at this time of year. Proper soil preparation and the correct use of fertilizers, as well as the need to update tulip bulbs were explained by Margreet. Club president Bonnie Desfosse asked members for input about possible field trips for the upcoming 2016-2017 season.
The next Garden Club meeting will take place at the Northville Library on Thursday, June 2nd. That meeting will conclude with a workshop for members who will be participating in the Club's non-juried flower show. That show entitled, "Travel Destinations", will be held in the Library from June 8th until June 11th. We hope that many folks will be able to stop in and view the floral displays that will hopefully transport you to many places of beauty and wonder.
