"Maybe Christmas he thought, doesn't come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps,
means a little bit more." ~ Dr. Seuss
No matter which year-end set of holidays you celebrate (or none at all), the
holidays are usually a time for cheer, but they can also be super hectic, what with all
the parties, the presents, and the cold weather. On some days we may cheerfully feel
like Buddy the Elf, while on others we find ourselves relating to the Grinch from Dr.
Seuss, so just remember to slow down. "It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air." ~
W.T. Ellis
The Garden Club Presents "A Winter Wonderland" Holiday Luncheon on Dec. 12 from 10:30 am to
2 pm. What? You haven't bought your ticket yet? It's $25 pp for Garden Club members and also for
non-members who are invited as well. Elvis has entered the building. Yep — that's our entertainment.
Door prizes, good food, good company, who could ask for anything more? For ticket availability contact
Carolyn Wright at 797-3568, Raelene Kretchman at (714) 815-6990 or Barbara Elness at (407) 432-8363.
Back on the gardening front… what to do in the garden in December: Start to winter-prune your
Wisteria, cutting back summer side-shoots to two or three buds. Prune climbing roses, cutting away
diseased or damaged growth and tying in any new shoots to their support. Leave the faded flower
heads on your hydrangeas until the spring, as they will provide frost protection to the swelling buds
further down the stems. Check that climbers are securely attached with plant ties to their supports.
Plant up winter containers with hardy cyclamen, ivy, skimmia and evergreen grasses such as carex to
add color to your garden.
Whatever you do, happy gardening and we wish you a joyous holiday season. Don't forget to come
and join us in 2019 for more gardening fun. The Garden Club meeting is held on the second Wednesday
of the month, at the Main Clubhouse in the Ballroom, at 10 am. If you aren't already a member, what
are you waiting for? Come and try us out as our guest! If you would like to become a member, please
contact Suzie Messick at 769-7945. Happy gardening!
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