Directory

President: Dixie Beck

• Favorite Plant? I’ll have to say roses are my favorite. I have no luck with them though. 

• What advice would you give to a new gardener? Don’t give up. If you don’t succeed at first keep trying 

• What was your first gardening “success”?

Vice President: Carolyn Perez

• Favorite Plant? One I can’t kill! 😎 sedum is probably my favorite - all varieties.

• What advice would you give to a new gardener? Less is More

• What was your first gardening “success”? Growing my veggie garden and actually being able to eat and enjoy the fruits of my labor.  

Secretary: Mary Rippy

• Favorite Plant? Almost anything that flowers. But buttercups and roses probably top the list. Buttercups because they herald spring and roses because they make me smile. 

• What advice would you give to a new gardener? Make friends with experienced gardeners that you can call with questions.

• What was your first gardening “success”? After over 40 years in the city, where I grew my first garden with green beans, zucchini, squash, corn, tomatoes, and okra. Managed to preserve some for the winter months.  

Treasurer: Richard Cole

• Favorite Plant? Roses 

• What advice would you give to a new gardener? Make twice as much compost as you think that you need.

• What was your first gardening “success”? Tomatoes