Dianthus Circle


Dianthus Circle
Organized in January 1972 as the Dianthus Circle of St. Augustine Garden Club. The Dianthus is an annual and perennial flower of 200 species, the most well known being the Carnation and Sweet William. Most Dianthus are spring bloomers and usually grow easily in any ordinary soil. Theme: Beautifying St. Augustine Meeting time – Fourth Tuesday at 6:30pm, at the Garden Center. OFFICERS President – Maggie Ouellette Vice President – Barbara Dolan Secretary – Katherine Batenhorst Treasurer – Norma Fiacco STANDING COMMITTEES Birds and Conservation -- Sharon Poole Chaplain -- Kathleen Rockwell Flower Mart -- Sharon Badger Historian -- Karen Bradley Horticulture -- Susan Graham Membership -- Jill Russo Publicity -- Rose Ponder Telephone -- Martha Hasty Tour of Homes -- Joan Andrew, Myra James, Janice Sperlanes Ways and Means -- Theresa Mathis, Sharon Adams, JoAnn Roberts, Pat DeGrande MEMBERSHIP Active members – 28 Associate Members – 3 Honorary Members – 0 PROGRAMS September 28 Place: Garden Center 6:30pm. Program: "No space for a garden?" Learn about hydroponics. Hostesses: Sharon Poole, Rose Ponder, Susan Graham October 26 Place: Garden Center 6:30pm. Program: "Is maintaining your lawn overwhelming?" Learn to Xeriscape Hostesses: Martha Hasty, Jill Slater, Joan Roberts November 23 Place: Garden Center 6:30pm Program: Christmas Tour Workshop Hostesses: Katherine Batenhorst, Kathleen Rockwell, Daisy Thompson December 21 Place: Janice Sperlanes' Home Program: Christmas Dinner and Fellowship Hostesses: Barbara Dolan, Janice Sperlanes, Susie Lee January 25 2011 Place: Garden Center 6:30pm. Program: "Want to make a few changes in your garden?" Hardscape. Hostesses: Andy Edgell, Pat DeGrande, Theresa Mathis, Mary Martin February 22 Place: Garden Center 6:30pm. Program: Preparations for our Garden Party. Make a hat to wear. Hostesses: Norma Fiacco, Karen Bradley, Sharon Badger March 22 Place: Garden Center 6:30pm. Program: Dianthus Circle Flower Show -- "Jump for Joy" Hostesses: Maggie Ouellette, Roxana Welch, Sharon Adams March: Garden Party and Luncheon -- Fundraiser April 13 Hostesses for Garden Club meeting April 26 Place: Garden Center 6:30pm. Program: "Is growing Orchids that difficult?" Hostesses: Barbara Conrad, Shirley Thomson, Myra James May 23 Place: Joan Andrew's Home 6:30pm. Program: "Let's have a party". End of Year Dinner and Installation of Officers Hostesses: Joan Andrew, Darla Wehking