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| OHCC LIVING | JULY 2019 | 17 Garden Club All residents are welcome to attend our general meeting on the second Wednesday of each month in Abravanel Hall beginning at 9:30 am for refreshments and socializing. Stop at the greeters' table for a nametag and to pick up a ticket for a chance to win one of the beautiful plants that we give away each month. If you want to sign up for membership or for volunteering, stop at our hospitality table. The OH Garden Club Tour and Luncheon, held May 8, was a huge success. First, thanks to the Planning Committee for all your hard work: Mary Kay Murray, Jeanne Brantman, Jean Tilker, Cindi DeWeese, and Rita Fitzpatrick. Many thanks to all the Garden Club Board members and club member volunteers who helped make this happen. Special thanks to those who volunteered to show their lovely gardens: Margaret Burgess, Lucia LoMedico, Teresa and Mark Deutman, Eileen Kelly, Barbara Sabin, Joyce Olson, Jeanne Brantman and Mary Kay Murray. In addition, thanks to everyone who went on the tour and attended the luncheon. You can view photos of the tour gardens on the Club's website. Our General Meeting will be Wed., July 10. The July speaker is Susan Lenz, Ph.D. She is a Master Gardener. Her topic will be How to Create a Beautiful Garden, 10 Tips from a Master Gardener. Susan holds a Master's degree in Microbiology and a PhD in Molecular Biology. As a scientist, Susan was interested in the Master Gardener program because it is based on scientific research done at a UC. She graduated with the Master Gardener class of 2014. She travels frequently and has visited 225 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. She has enjoyed beautiful gardens in Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Summer Gardening Tips: Of 24 climate zones defined in the Sunset Western Garden Book and the 20 zones defined by the United States Department of Agriculture, California has 20 and 16, respectively. The USDA plant hardiness map divides North America into 11 hardiness zones. Zone 1 is the coldest; zone 11 is the warmest. Good to Know: In late August, you can still plant cucumbers and tomatoes while the soil is warm. Starting in October, you can plant lettuce, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, Swiss chard, kale, celery, onions, garlic, peas, and spinach. Turnips, carrots, and radishes are best grown from seeds.