GARDENING

FROM PAGE 24 humidity and fluctuating temperatures, gardening can be challenging. Compared to low temperatures, alkaline clay soils and the dry wind often restrict plant growth across the state.

Through guest speakers and outings, members learn how to combat environmental challenges to grow a successful garden, whether it is plants, succulents or vegetables.

A previous speaker spoke about Colorado “plant selects”, meaning even if they are not native to the state, they have been selected for doing well. Some examples include Hot Wings Maple, Blue Flax and Cheyenne Mock Orange.

The club has also integrated what they call Garden Gossip to the end of their meetings.

“We just have so many experienced gardeners that they can almost always find an answer with Garden Gossip,” said Co-President Debbie Trujillo.

When the members are not learning about techniques, they are out designing, planting and maintaining flower planters at the Philip Miller Library, the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum and outside of the Help and Hope Center.

“Some volunteers beautified the community garden flower bed at Clovers Park,” said Spahr.

Members also volunteer with their community partner, Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation and participate in taking care of Fort Logan National Cemetery.

The club itself is a member of the National Garden Club, Inc., the Rocky Mountain Region Garden Club and the Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc..

In addition to donating money to state programs, the club also gives scholarships to those interested in pursuing an education in agriculture or horticulture.

The group also presents an annual Heart Warmer Award.

“That’s for somebody that gives a lot of themselves for just the garden club,” said Trujillo. “Does a lot of special projects and just gives a lot of time and energy to the club.”

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