Dahlia Garden Club Has Lots Of Activity

April Pratt The Dahlia Garden Club had a winter break but when February rolled around they provided Valentine plates for 40 shut-ins in our community. Plates were filled with lots of goodies.

At the February meeting lots of plans were made for spring events.

Program for the March meeting was provided by April Pratt, Past Oklahoma Garden Club President and Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judge. She presented ideas for flower designs for a flower show. Her designs were a standard size line design and a miniature 5 inches tall and no more than 5 inches wide.

Other activities planned are hosting the Southwest District Garden Club Convention in Walters on Wednesday April 17. Craig Williams, Williams Landscape, Lawton will provide the program and Calli Burrito will cater the meal. The District includes clubs from Grandfield and Ft. Cobb. Others attending will be Oklahoma Garden Club, Inc. officers and members of other Districts. Expecting 30 or more in attendance.

On April 13, Kim Davis, member, and Youth Chairman will proceed with activity in the Hi Tunnell (Hoop House). A Community Educational Garden is being prepared and the Youth Education Program will begin with planting seeds for the ingredients of Salsa.

This summer food preservation workshops will be offered for youth and Seniors.

For more information contact Kim. She is the OSU Extension Agent. Her office is located in the Courthouse, first floor.

Plans are being made for the annual Flower Show at the Expo Center. This year on May 17 & 18. Enters and judging on Friday, May 17 and open to the public free of charge Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you would like to enter either horticulture or design, contact MaryAnn 580 875 3720 or Melanie 580 483 9712. Along with the flower show will be programs hourly on various aspects of gardening, and a concession stand operated by the 4-H clubs. A full day of Gardening, growing and showing!

Dahlia Club members are also planning to attend the State Convention in Guymon on April 12 & 13 and the South Central Region Convention in Little Rock, Arkansas April 24 & 25.

If you would like to join a garden club ask any member of the Dahlia Club or call the numbers listed above.