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By Dena Wood
The Times 

Garden Club Kicks Off March 5

Susan Donegan takes over as president from club founder Karen Gregutt

 


WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg Garden Club, organized by Karen Gregutt, will celebrate its 10th anniversary this year. The club will kick of 2016 with its first meeting of the season on Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m., the home of Susan Donegan, at 209 W. 4th St.

Gregutt has passed the reins of club president to Donegan this year. Gregutt started the club in 2007, shortly after moving to Waitsburg. She said she organized the club to support and appreciate the beauty of the town, especially its trees and flowers.

"We want to inspire people to appreciate the natural beauty of the area, share their knowledge and share their gardens," she said in an interview with The Times last year.

Waitsburg had no official city flower when the club was organized, and the group took Bettie Chase's suggestion to name the Daisy as the city flower. Last year, the group filled the Main Street flowerpots, each with a Daisy at its center.

The initial gathering will be to brainstorm meeting topics, potential speakers, and suggestions for gardens to tour in upcoming meetings.

"We could also have a 2016 seed swap," Donegan said. "If you have vegetable or flower seeds ready to plant but find yourself with a surplus, bring the extra seeds to the meeting and swap for a different variety."

With the consent of the members, Donegan plans to continue meeting the first Saturday of each month through spring, summer, and fall. The Waitsburg Garden Club happily accepts new members of all ages and experience levels. Anyone who wants to share the joy of gardening is welcome. No dues are required.

Mission Statement of the Waitsburg Garden Club

The Waitsburg Garden Club promotes the joy of gardening; providing an opportunity to share garden wisdom, and to acknowledge, take pride in, and contribute to, the beauty of our community.

 

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