December 2024

Presented by SCOTT WELLS and TRIXE BOND

Professional Magicians

Sit back and enjoy the magic of the holidays with a magic show from Scott Wells and our own Trixie Bond.

This is a joint luncheon with Sugar Creek Women's Association

11:00 Punchbowl Social

Tables will individually decorated by both SCGC and SCWA members.  This is a holiday favorite to see all the

different table designs brought to life from these ladies personal home collections.

Come and be wow'ed by Trixie and Scott.  They are MAGIC together!

Presented by JONNI ALMONEY

Member, Houston Federation of Garden clubs, 

The Far Corners Study Club & the Native Plant Society

NGC Designer of the Month

Learn about the latest trends in holiday design.

This year's Christmas trends include sustainable and eco-friendly decorations, focusing on natural materials like wood, burlap, and dried oranges. Minimalist designs with neutral color palettes and pops of metallic accents are also popular, giving a modern yet cozy feel.

Come and hear Jonni speak...the holidays are almost here!

Presented by MOSS POTTER

Owner, Ms. Moss LLC

Learn about the essential of planting and caring for terrariums

From Moss Potter: 

We are not your typical plant shop. We provide our customers with
recommended plant care and create many custom terrariums, kokedamas, tamandamas
(hanging gardens), and other unique moss art and enhanced plant related
services.

Ms. Moss Potter is a professional plant artist and teacher in Houston, Texas who specializes in terrariums, kokedama, and mounted plants:

• Education: A Fine Arts major in college
• Background: Grew up with aquariums and became obsessed with moss and plants
• Career: Started selling terrariums by word of mouth, eventually quitting her corporate job to become a professional plant artist
• Teaching: Began teaching terrarium classes after receiving many requests from customers
• Classes: Teaches beginner terrarium classes, as well as kokedama and mounted plants

Presented by ESTELLE LOZMACK

President, The Garden Club of Houston

Learn about the highlights of bulb selection and cultivation right before the 42nd Annual Plant & Bulb Mart

From Estelle: 

This year marks the 100th anniversary for the Houston Club. We are so proud of this, and all we have accomplished.

Proceeds from the Bulb and Plant Mart support so many worthwhile causes in and around the City of Houston. We are all doing our part to keep Houston beautiful.

Enjoy this mart guide. It is useful for so many reasons. Tips for Tulips, Irises, and outdoor plants. We strive to cultivate a great selection for the yard, house, and even the balcony.

Look for the green aprons. We are here to help.

The Garden Club of Houston also wants to thank The Church of St. John the Divine for allowing us to host the mart here. They are so welcoming and accommodating.

This is our 81st year for the Bulb and Plant Mart.  Copies handed out at the meeting!

Presented by Annette Griffith, and Diane Parrott

Website driven by Linda Edmiaston

A presentation on the Successful ACCOMPLISHMENTS of our Club in 2023-2024

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

The Spring Excursion will be held at Diane's house.

Champagne & a Charcuterie Board will be served

Bring your favorite potted plant to exchange with another.

Bring your potted plant to share with others, meet other plant nerds, make new planty friends, eat some snacks and visit with old and new friends.  

 How does a plant swap work? It's so simple:  Each attendee brings a plant to share with others.

Ruth Heikkila, Twice President, SCGC

Bonnie Steidley, Past Texas Master Gardener

Both are past Members/Exhibitors, Designing Women GC, 

Members/Exhibitors, Far Corners GC

Members/Exhibitors HFGC

Chaired the SCGC Standard Flower Show for 25 years

Invitee Exhibitors, Florescence GCA Flower Show

These creative and award winning floral designers will share the ins and outs of flowers

Presenter:  Michael Segura

Floral Designer, Floral Supervisor, Buyer

Craftex Wholesale Distributor

Michael shares what's new in florals for  spring, giving us tips and tricks for updating our florals and wreaths by adding a few new elements or by staring over.  

Bows are on the agenda also!

CRAFTEX is a wholesale importer of unique, attractive gifts and home-decor delivering quality products to our customers.  They sell Seasonal Holiday Decorations, as well as everyday accents, introducing new products with style and value every year. They are pleased to offer a wide variety of products so be sure to visit regularly to see what’s new!

Thursday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM.

Program:  Friendship, Valentines and Roses

Why are roses associated with Valentin's Day?

What do the different colors of roses mean?

We will celebrate Valentiene's Day at our lovely Friendship Luncheon and our much loved Silent Auction.

This luncheon will serve as our February monthly meeting. Guests are welcome. Reservations are required.

NOTE:  

SCGC INVITES YOU TO OUR

Valentine Friendship Luncheon & Silent Auction

Friends, Family, Young & Old Welcome

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

10:30 am - 1:00 pm Children $17 Adults $36

RSVP Trisha Muska at 832.752.6738

Reservation/cancellation by Feb. 2nd For items purchased cash or check only

There will be no meeting on Thursday, February 15th.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

"Creative Landscaping o a Budget"

Todd Farber is Owner, the Garden Guy Landscaping; and a Horticulturist

Todd and Sabrina, landscapers and local Sugar Land residents, will tell us how to use plants that will withstand Texas heat and grow better with time.

Know the phrase “Mom & Pop Shop”? That’s them!  They are a small landscaping business with low overhead, as you’ll see from our install trucks!  Garden Guy runs simply with Todd at the design table, then in the field getting dirty with his crew.

They’re your neighbor.  They have lived in First Colony since 2001 and are thankful for being selected as Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite by us, loyal clients!   Their service area extends to the Greater Houston area, but you’ll see us most often in Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy or Sienna.

Todd has over 30 years of experience, designing and installing creative landscapes with plants that thrive in Texas.  He listen to your needs and utilize plants that will withstand the heat and become more beautiful with time.

Come discover what Texas likes in the flower beds!