The Shadow
CLIFTON FORGE - The Twilight Garden Club met Jan. 24 in the fellowship hall of Central United Methodist Church in Clifton Forge.
There were 11 members and one guest present.
President Juanita Savage called the meeting to order.
Teresa Gibson introduced guest speaker, Pat Bennett-Wilhelm.
Pat presented a program on her recent trip to Israel, Germany, Austria and Italy. She shared souvenirs and pictures of the many historical sites. Some favorite pictures were taken in Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
Hostesses Teresa Gibson and Lana Dotson served refreshments before the start of the business meeting.
The secretary’s report was approved as read. Frances Hoffman, treasurer, presented her report.
Savage read a newspaper article dated April 1957 by Mrs. Norman Scott entitled, “Garden Gleanings.”
The article dealt with feeding and caring for birds all through the year.
She also read a thank-you note from Tonya Holley, 2010 Christmas Mother.
A note was also read from the Alleghany Club House.
Pictures were shared of the residents with their gifts.
The Ways and Means committee discussed having a spring basket raffle.
Arbor Day is April 29. The members voted to plant a Dogwood tree at the C&O Heritage Center in Clifton Forge.
The nominating committee will present a slate of officers for the upcoming year at the February meeting.
Speaking on civic improvement, Shirley Hayslett and Juanita Savage said the urns at the Clifton Forge Courthouse may have to be replaced due to wind damage.
Speaking on oil horticulture, Juanita identified various plantings and the care they need, such as fertilization and pruning, for the months of January and February.
Examples are fertilize azaleas and rhododendron with Holly Tone 4-6-4 and prune Butterfly bushes back to 12 inches from the base.
Judges Martha Bryan and Barbara Burnside presented the following awards:
Requested specimen: Juanita Savage, blue. Artistic miniature: Loretta Putnam, blue. General specimen: Juanita Savage, blue.
Houseplant in Dirt: Lana Dotson, blue.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The next meeting will be Feb. 28 with a program on butterflies by Dr. Don Roberts.
