October Meeting

Diane Cabiness, and Junior, her pet Corn Snake, presented a program on native plants and their use in the landscape. Diane discussed the culture requirements of the plants but also the wild life their fruit and berries help support. She started as a bird watcher and that interest led her to learn and eventually grow the plants that the birds, including hummingbirds and butterflies use for food sources. She brought many plants: Turks Cap, Coral Honeysuckle, Barbados Cherry, Mist Flower, Zig Zag Iris, Obedient Plant, and many others.

Business meeting included:
1. The By-Laws were reviewed and membership voted to approve.
2. Members are asked to consider filling a position as a committee chairman or committee member for 2009.
3. Treasurers report
4. Request from Stephanie for any club member to water the patio garden behind the Community Center. You will need to bring pliers to turn the water on.
5. Rosa reported on the 2009 Herb Tea and Faire. Hostesses are still needed as well as kitchen volunteers to help refill the tables for tea and food. Please contact Rosa to sign up or further information.
6. Camille, Natasha and Fronica will man the MCHG booth at the Wildflower Festival on Saturday, October 25th. All members are welcome to come and help. The festival will be 10 am until 2 pm at Cochran's Crossing Shopping Center.
7. Luncheon / Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings are October 31st and November 21st. Bring your favorite dish and come enjoy lively conversation and great food. If you have extra time after the lunch, stay and help create craft items for the 2009 Herb Tea and Faire.

Meeting Notes by Margaret