Saturday, February 17, 2024

Work Days Around the Square

      Charlotte and others from garden club worked on the Katherine Lee Rose Garden on Thursday, February 15th .  They worked so hard that no one took time to take a picture to document their work but as you ride by you will notice that all the roses have been trimmed and soon will be blooming.  This is a huge job and thanks to all who were able to help Charlotte. 

      Special thanks to Charlotte and her husband who returned on Saturday to finish trimming the large running rose which has such wicked thorns.  They braved the cold to finish this task.

       February has been designated as a work month in preparation for the Literary Festival on March 1 and 2, as well as all the visitors that will be coming for the play in the spring.  The schedule is as follows:

     Tuesday,  February 20         Time is 1:30 for each day and of course, depending on the weather.

     Thursday, February 22

     Tuesday,   February 27

     Thursday,  February 29

        Several members are already on committees for designated areas so feel free to work any time outside the schedule if more convenient for you.  


                Bev, Emilie and June worked on the beds across from the police station.

After conferring with the city, we were able to get these bushes pulled up with
the plan of planting knock out roses here.





The above bed is now considered private property and part of "The Shop at 66"
We have talked with the property owner about removing the shrubs
and replacing with more knockout roses.
This was the "before" picture of the bed by the gazebo.


June making final cleanup around the bed after it was weeded and the roses trimmed

   Emilie working to separate roses from the overgrown shrubs which we hope to replace with knockout roses.
                               

                         

Using Containers to Enhance Your Flower Arrangements

      The Monroeville Garden Club met February 8, 2024, at the home of Charlotte Lambert, hostess.  Co-hostesses were Sara Bradley, Sherri Eubanks and Scarlet Strom.


      Charlotte began the meeting with a word of prayer and then gave an informative program on using different containers for flower arrangements.  We were shown how to match a container to enhance the beauty of the flowers that were used.  Pictures of beautiful arrangements were shared as examples of this technique.


      We were so glad to welcome all of our new members at the meeting:  June Herring, Kay Wilson, Faye Estes, and Carole Parker.


      Delicious refreshments were served after the program:  Chicken Salad Sandwiches, macaroons, fresh fruit, roasted pecans, Red Velvet Cake, Coffee, Fruit Punch, and Water.


      We all left with satisfied appetites and packages of coleus seeds to use for spring planting.  This was a delightful meeting at the home of our new president.


      Happy Valentine’s Day/Month.  (Submitted by Sammye Long)




Our hostess and President, Charlotte Lambert, presenting the program.









Co-hostesses - (L to R)  Sherri Eubanks, Scarlet Strom, and Sara Bradley








Beautiful Geranium blooms that Charlotte saved in her greenhouse.  Decorative paper shred was 
used to hide the mechanics of the arrangement which was in a clear container.












Thursday, January 25, 2024

Program on Greenville, Al. Camellia Show

     On January 11, 2024, the Monroeville Garden Club attended their meeting at the Monroeville Presbyterian Church.  Ree Smith was hostess along with co-hostesses, Elba Bonham and Bev Colquett.


     A very informative program on the history of camellias in Greenville was presented by Jan Newton, Helena Shirley, and Barbara Middleton.  These ladies also gave us a sensational overview of the upcoming Camellia Show which will be held January 27-28 in Greenville  and its importance to the town of Greenville, “The Camellia City” as it was known since the 1930’s.  It was noted that Greenville did officially become “The Camellia City” and was responsible for the Camellia Japonica being named the Alabama State flower.


    Club members were invited and encouraged to attend the Camellia Show sponsored by the American Camellia Society, January 27-28, from 1:00-4:00 pm at Beeland Park in Greenville, Al.  Admission is free.


     After the program,  members and guests were served a delicious array of food: Ham Sliders, Fruit Kabobs, Brownies, Banana Muffins, Salted Cameral Shortbread Bars, coffee and spiced tea.


     Two new members were welcomed and introduced to the Club:  Kay Wilson and June Herring.  We are all very excited to welcome these new participants and look forward to the February meeting at Charlotte Lambert’s home in  Uriah.   (Submitted by Sammye Long)


Hostess and Co-Hostesses (L to R)
Ree Smith, Bev Colquett, and Elba Bonham


Our Speaker - Jan Newton





                                     (L to R)  Jean Singleton and new member, June Herring.


(L to R)  New member, Kay Wilson and Jeanne Sewell









Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Christmas Luncheon For the December Meeting

     The Monroeville Garden Club celebrated Christmas on December 14, 2023, at the Monroeville Presbyterian Church with a delicious luncheon catered by Mrs. Theresa’s.  The menu included Beef Tenderloin, Green Bean Bundles, Pasta Tortellini, Rolls, Blueberry or Cherry Cobbler, water and tea.


     The food was served on a gorgeous buffet and members ate at beautiful tables arranged by the table hostesses:  Dianne Bond, Sammye Long, Ann Pridgen, Emilee Martin, Carolyn Hutcherson, and Martha Moorer.  Members and guests were greeted by a charming “garden hostess” created by Carolyn Hutcherson.


     After the meal, members were entertained with Christmas songs and hymns.  Glenn and Sherri Eubanks brought Christmas into our hearts with their beautiful singing and playing!  Members even enjoyed singing along favorite renditions.


     We adjourned the meeting full of the Christmas spirit and eager to attend our next meeting in January hosted by Ree Smith, Bev Colquett and Elba Bonham.


     Happy New Year!   (Submitted by Sammye Long)



                                                     




                                                     











































     

Monday, November 13, 2023

Trip to Bellingrath Gardens

      Enjoying the Bellingrath trip were Emilie Martin, Martha Moorer, Laura Bodiford, Patsy Wadlington, and Charlotte Lambert.  We walked under magnificent live oak trees, smelled the roses and marveled at the mum displays.

     Jeremiah Schmit, horticulturalist for the garden, answered our many questions and gave ideas for our home gardens.  In the fabulous rose garden, Vonnie Colf shared her skills for the growth and maintenance of the garden and some of those ideas will be brought back to the Katherine Lee Rose Garden.

     We enjoyed a sandwich lunch in the cafeteria and browsed the gift shop.  Before heading back to Monroeville, we stopped at the Charles Phillips Emporium and were amazed at his treasures. (Submitted by Charlotte Lambert.)













Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Trip to Pensacola for November Meeting

 The Monroeville Garden Club traveled to Pensacola, Fl. on October 19th to tour the Christmas House at Celebrations the Florist.  Members enjoyed lunch at Jo's. 




















Choosing lunch at Jo's.  Martha's friend, Anita, joined us.



Outdoors at Jo's (L to R) -Patsy Wadlington, Jeanne Sewell and Jean Singleton   











Work Days Around the Square

      Charlotte and others from garden club worked on the Katherine Lee Rose Garden on Thursday, February 15th .  They worked so hard that n...