January 2023

We are anxious for Spring and Kathy has great ideas for us.  Join us on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 9:30 AM.  

Kathy Adams Clark, is a columnist for the Houston Chronicle.  She is the past President of the North American Nature Photography Association.  Kathy is a photographer, naturalist, and teacher.  Her goal as a businesswoman is to promote photography and the natural world through teaching. When people understand photography they can enjoy it for a lifetime. When people experience the natural world they will work to preserve it for future generations. 

Every week her photos appear in her husband’s ‘Nature’ column in the Houston Chronicle. Since 1999, Gary’s column has taught readers about the birds, butterflies, and natural world around Houston and the world.

Kathy and her husband Gary live in the Woodlands.  Photography has been her passion since she was a child.  Her world centered around playing outside but as a young adult she morphed into a full-fledge naturalist.  Mentors taught her the names of the birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, and dragonflies.

Come discover how to garden with nature, not against it.

We are ready to get cookin' and get plantin' after the January freeze and Robert is sharing his advice.  Join us on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 9:30 AM.

Robert Grove is a horticulturist with Brookwood Community.  Robert will share his expertise with us on which herbs to grow, harvest and use in our Texas Gardens.    

More and more local gardeners are learning that herbs are easy to grow and can add flowers, fragrance and texture to the landscape. Herbs are also vital to flavor many dishes.

Local gardeners can successfully grow a wide variety of herbs, although some,

such as French Tarragon and Lavender, often succumb to our hot, wet summers despite careful culture. When selecting which herbs you want to grow in your garden, consider what you commonly cook with.  Look at the herbs in your kitchen cabinet and start off growing

those types of herbs that are recommended for growing in the Texas Gulf Coast region; there will likely be a diverse range of herbs that fit this bill.

Come find out which herbs are best to plant in your spring garden.

Our program changed from Randy  Merslovsky of Outdoor Innovations....

SO... A BIG Garden Club Welcome to Ann De Stefano!    

Ann describes herself:  " I'm a daughter of a farmers's daughter with a love of farming...."   She has been a Master Gardener since 2018.  Ann is a retired teacher.   "gardening, to me, offers optimism, artistic expression and appreciation of  Mother Nature".

Her Subject this month is going to be Succulents.

A cactus spread out, like a grand affair

Appearing to be such a prickly pear

Living in the heat of the desert's day 

This is life, it knows no other way

Living where others wouldn't dare

Growing without much effort or are.  

Not all succulents are just Cactus.  Succulents can make you happy.  Join Ann for her talk and knowledge of caring for succulents.

Dayna Druke A Texas Master Naturalist

Member, Ft. Bend Beekeeping Assocation

Author for the Texas Beekeepers Association Journal  

Dayna will tell us how bees are beneficial to us because of their pollination services and their help in providing food. 

About the author

Dayna Druke is a professional beekeeper, ethical bee remover, and wannabe weightlifter in Fort Bend County, TX. She lives on a small ranch with her husband, 5 children, miscellaneous farm creatures, and about 200,000 bees, give or take a few.

Presented by Bonnie Steidley, Ann Price, Annette Griffith, and Diane Parrott

A presentation on the ACCOMPLISHMENTS of our Club in 2022-2023

This meeting is a LUNCHEON

Installation of New Officers

A Presentation by our Scholarship Students

The recepients of the SCGC Horticultural Scholarships will discuss their Theses and Graduate Projects

Presented by Pat Hermes

Certified Floral Designer

Owner, Director and Instructor of Houston school of Flowers

Pat, a former instructor of both the Houston School of Floral Design and of Floral Design at Rice University Continuing Studies, will show us how to express gardens as floral designs

This meeting is also the kick-off to the 2023-2024 year!  A warm welcome to our new members!

Houston School of Flowers is a floral design school offering florists training classes for the development of career skills for florists. There are three floral arranging workshops offered in addition to a class in flower shop management. Students may choose to attend individual classes or enroll in all 4 classes simultaneously during a two week session.

The director and principal instructor of Houston School of Flowers is Pat Hermes, a Certified Floral Designer. Ms. Hermes was the principal instructor at Houston School of Floral Design for 28 years and during this time also instructed floral design for Rice University’s Department of Continuing Studies. Her designs have been photographed and published by the Houston Chronicle in 12 featured articles. The Houston Chronicle has also featured Ms. Hermes in a floral design video production on their website. Ms. Hermes was the co-sponsor and instructor for international floral design touring programs in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Italy and Holland from 1985-1996 and has also owned a retail flower shop and wedding design company.

Presented by Diane Schomburg

5 Regent Court

Come and have a tour of the "Survival of the Fittest Gardening", a photo op with the Kitty Cat and how to make

COMPOST.  Simple & Fun!

She who leaves with the most plants or cuttings wins!

Reservations are Required.

Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plant and food waste, recycling organic materials, and manure. The resulting mixture is rich in plant nutrients and beneficial organisms, such as bacteria, protozoa, nematodes, and fungi. Compost improves soil fertility in gardens, landscaping, horticulture, urban agriculture, and organic farming, reducing dependency on commercial chemical fertilizers.[1] The benefits of compost include providing nutrients to crops as fertilizer, acting as a soil conditioner, increasing the humus or humic acid contents of the soil, and introducing beneficial microbes that help to suppress pathogens in the soil and reduce soil-borne diseases.

Presented by Ann Wendell

2231 Country Club Blvd

Limited to 20, reservations required

rain-date 10/17/2023

Ann Wendell will demonstrate her amazing skills at planting large pots and designing for large vases

Ann is our resident garden club past president and expert on beautiful pots. She manages the front guardhouse

pots and fills them seasonally for the entire neighborhood to enjoy.  

This event will be held in her front driveway.  

Kathy Luckenbach will generously provide the Prosecco and brunch snacks.  

2 beautiful pots will be raffled away.  Don't miss this chance to win a Perfect Pot of Beautiful Plants for your outdoor enjoyment.

Presented by Rhonda Kaiser

Owner, Southern Home & Farms

Texas Master Gardener

Influencer Rhonda Kaiser will share her passion for Texas Gardening, Design, and Southern Decor

Rhonda's Mission:

 I believe in sharing my knowledge, growing beautiful things, including this community, by giving back and encouraging others to do the same.

Southern Home and Farm offers a peaceful escape from the daily grind – from expert to novice gardeners, homesteaders and those in between who enjoy the opportunity to get a glimpse from my perspective.

I do this by showcasing curated home, farm and garden scenery while sharing my expertise and select vintage finds. I am glad you are here and thankful you are following along the way. Much more to come my friends!

The Annual Dinner & Live Auction

Includes Entertainment, Live and Silent Auctions, Raffle and Wine Pulls

Let the good times Roll!

Open to all residents of Sugar Creek

Sugar Creek Garden Club’s Sock Hop Dinner & Auction November 9th At the Sugar Creek Country Club
6 PM $65 per person Cash Bar

All fundraising for the Sugar Creek Garden Club benefits our wonderful neighborhood. The club plants, nurtures and maintains over 20 different gardens, pots and end caps around Sugar Creek. The funds we raise directly support these efforts. So come join us at our biggest gala of the year! Join your neighbors for a great evening!

Excitement is building fast for this year’s dinner – a 1950’s Sock Hop.

The event has everyone rummaging through closets, attics, even websites to be sure to dress in their finest 1950’s attire!  Rumors are going wild about the special entertainment, live and silent auction items, wine pulls and raffle items. Plus plenty of surprises!

Presented by Susie Miller

Horticulturalist and Florist, Houston Country Club

Learn about the latest trends in holiday design!

Susie Miller is a floral designer, landscaper, wedding, and private event coordinator. Her talents have been admired for 22 years at Houston Country Club. Twenty years in landscaping and two years as supervisor of the Floral department. She has been an honorary member of the River Oaks Garden Club since 2009 where she volunteers her services for the Azalea Trail. Susie loves helping others, creating beautiful designs and spreading joy and love to all who come across her path. 

An annual holiday tradition with our friends of ugar Creek Women's Association

Houston Horizon Chorus is an award-winning women's chorus that has been singing four-part a cappella harmony, barbershop style, since 1981. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to musical excellence through a commitment to education and competition while encouraging friendship and personal growth.

Houston Horizon is a premier chapter of Sweet Adelines International, a women's musical organization made up of over 33,000 voices across the nation and around the world. Sweet Adelines has a membership that represents 11 different countries, 750 choruses, and 1200 quartets.