Club News

Baxter Federated Garden Club

Baxter Federated Garden Club met Aug. 14. Prior to meeting the club members met at the Jasper County Master’s Inspiration Garden for a brief tour of the newly constructed Donation Garden, Garden House, Pavilion and Greenhouse. Members then traveled to Laura Hanawalt’s for a tour of her lovely flower gardens and our meeting.

Meeting Called to Order by President Macy Lisk. For roll call members shared what flower they liked the best in Laura’s gardens. The majority of members really enjoyed her beautiful Dalha’s.

Secretary Report was given by Secretary Deb Krampe. No corrections to July’s minutes.

Treasurer Report was given by Treasurer Janet Damman. Janet reported there were no activities for the month of July. Janet reported she turned the club’s financial report into the Federated Garden Club State Treasurer. Our 990 tax form will need to be done soon.

Correspondence and Announcements

Member Peggy Smith was not present at meeting due to her being selected the Iowan of the Day at the State Fair. Congratulations to Peggy on this honor.

Jasper County Master Gardener Mum sale is Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden Pavilion (DMACC, Newton).

Old and New Business

Members shared how much they enjoyed July’s meeting at Cindy Brunner’s vineyard and what they had learned from Jamie Beyer on Pollinators.

Main Street planters are looking good yet. Members will continue to water them and then clean them out after September’s meeting to decorate for fall.

Thanks to all who helped clean out the cemetery and Baxter sign gardens. It was suggested that we add more flowering plants to make the gardens more pleasing year round.

Diane Halter shared the three yards that were chosen for Yard of the Month for August.

Baxter Garden Club received $964 from the Jasper County Foundation Grant to purchase more planters and trees for the city.

Club members spent some time discussing what Ed Schmidt had proposed to the Garden Club on the improvements to the sports complex. President Macy Lisk will get more answers to the questions the club had before voting on how we could help with this project.

Meeting adjourned around 8 p.m.

Members enjoyed a sharing time and snacks provided by Laura.

Next meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Baxter Community Building.