Lake Minnetonka Garden Club Program 2015
2016 is a very special year for our club! Zone XI has been honored to host the 2016
Annual Meeting for the Garden Club of America, which will be held at the Depot Renaissance
Hotel in Minneapolis. Many of this year’s programs are designed to provide you with
information, experience and confidence to fully participate in this event.
Monday, June 29, 2015 – 1 p.m. “Venero Gardens and Nursery Tour”
Join other LMGC members for a presentation on hostas and other shade perennials by Dori
Venero. Then tour the Venero Gardens and Nursery before it closes at the end of the summer.
Thursday, July 16, 2015 – 1 p.m.
“Postcards of the Journey”– GCA Annual Meeting Flower Show – Woodhill Barn
Every GCA Annual Meeting features a Flower Show. The 2016 Annual Meeting Flower Show
will be Co-Chaired by Pat Fernandez (LMGC Affiliate) and Mary Korkor (Kettle Moraine GC).
Themed to highlight the beauty of the Midwest, Postcards from the Journey, will put the
spotlight on the Heartland’s Sky Blue Waters, Amber Fields and Green Forests! Pat serves
as Zone II Flower Show Rep, is in the GCA Judging Program for Floral Design and Chairs
the Newport Flower Show (a sanctioned non-GCA Major Flower Show). Pat will present
the official schedule and share with LMGC members the development of the flower show
schedule and opportunities to enter. Lisa Melmed (LMGC) is also part of the Photography
Committee for the Flower Show and will be helpful as a resource for those members who may
want to enter in that division.
Hostesses: Roberta Dressen, *Rae Pesek, Ethel Smith
Thursday, August 20, 2015 – 1 p.m.
“All Aboard!” – Depot Renaissance Hotel, Minneapolis
Come and see where the 2016 Annual Meeting will be held, the beautiful Depot Renaissance
Hotel. Pat Nannally, coordinator of the River Life Program, will give a presentation on the
history of our Mississippi National River and Parks.
Hostesses: Libby Andrus, Kathleen Wanner, *Susie Wilson
Thursday, September 17, 2015 – 1 p.m.
“Spring Flowering Bulbs: Best Bloomin’ Bulbs in Town!” – Wayzata Meeting Room
With autumn in the air it’s the time of year to be thinking of spring bulbs! A presentation
developed by the Hennepin County Master Gardeners will be given by some of our own
Master Gardeners, presenting a wealth of “how to” information on spring bulbs that will be
helpful when the LMGC is serving as hosts to the GCA Annual Meeting in May. Did you know
that Minnesota is one of the best places to grow bulbs because of its cold winters? Members
will also have the opportunity to shop for bulbs from our own “Best Bloomin’ Bulbs” Sale,
providing funds for the Wayzata Depot Garden.
Hostesses: Liz Hawn, *Elise Kingman, Sara Pierson
Thursday, October 15, 2015 – 1 p.m.
“How Our Gardens Impact Climate Change” – The Home of Muffy MacMillan
Will Steger, a recognized authority for the Polar Regions and best known for his legendary
polar explorations, is a formidable voice calling for understanding and preservation for the
Arctic and the Earth. Minneapolis is the home of Climate Generation: A Will Steger Legacy,
Non-Profit Organization. Kristen Poppleton, Director of Education at Will Steger Foundation,
will give us a slide presentation on how our gardens impact climate change.
Hostesses: Penny Hornig, Mimi Rae, *Helen Waldron
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Holiday Workshop-11 a.m., Demonstration and Meeting 1 p.m. – Harvest Home
It is time to start thinking of decorations for the holidays! We will offer a workshop given by
talented Vicki Greer of Harvest Home. This will be followed by our meeting and a presentation.
Hostesses: Mary Morrison, Adeline Shinkle, *Elizabeth Winton
2015 Board Meetings — Pam Ulvestad’s Home — Mondays — 8:30 a.m.
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November 16
Lake Minnetonka Garden Club Program 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016 – 1 p.m.
“Journey to the Heartland” The Kick Off Meeting
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
With the GCA Annual Meeting just weeks away, it’s time for the Lake Minnetonka
Garden Club to get in gear! As we will be the host club for the Minnesota Landscape
Arboretum Day for the GCA Meeting, members will be presented the key information,
facts and history of our beautiful Arboretum to share with the annual meeting attendees.
In addition, LMGC members will learn more about opportunities available to participate
in the 2016 Annual Meeting including the Boutique and Flower Show Preview Party
and the GCA Business Sessions. We will also use this time to get ‘up to speed’ on our
volunteer duties. 2016 Volunteer Chairs, Isabel Keating and Mary Jackley will finalize
volunteer sign ups and distribute volunteer uniforms.
Hostesses: Kathy Murphy, Deb Bryant
May 20-22, 2016
Garden Club of America Annual Meeting
Depot Renaissance Hotel-Minneapolis
Friday, May 20 – 5:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Opening of the 2016 GCA Flower Show
“Postcards of the Journey” and Preview Cocktail Party
Great Hall & Pavilion (Reservations required)
General Sessions:
Saturday, May 21 – 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Sunday, May 22 – 8:30 - 11:00 a.m.
June 16, 2016
Annual Meeting and Celebration!
The Home of Barbara Burgum, 19380 Walden Trail, Deephaven
Join LMGC members for our annual celebration of the Club’s accomplishments in
Barbara’s beautiful Lake Minnetonka home. Lunch will be served.
Hostesses: Kathie Doerr, Jane Emison, *Kathy Jones, Connie Remele
2016 Board Meetings — Pam Ulvestad’s Home — Mondays — 8:30 a.m.
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