Noel and Joy Hocking were hosts for the September meeting.
Forbes Garden Club President Marg Dent welcomed 42 members to the September meeting with nine apologies. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Robin Lyell, and Treasurer Lloyd Gerdes presented us with his report.
Michelle Mahlo informed members that we have two Facebook pages and encouraged members to share their pictures on the Forbes Garden Club page. Show flower convenor, Bev Green acknowledged many members who had won prizes at the recent Forbes Show which added to make a beautiful display.
Our hosts were Noel and Joy Hocking who made their garden open for our meeting. Members were amazed to see this beautiful garden of irises, roses and flowers in bloom of all colours. Several times it has been hit with floods and is very well cared for with lots of fertilizer. Noel gave us tips on pruning and white fly control. Noel and Joy will also be opening their garden twice more during the month of October for those wishing to view more iris flowers in bloom. Janette Thomas thanked our hosts with a small gift.
Flower of the month winners were first Denise Thurston (Ranunculi), second Lee Sanderson (Freesia) and third Robyn Liebich (yellow Tulip).There was plenty of raffle winners drawn, winners included Lee Sanderson, Meg Scholefield, Loris Stewart, Denise Thurston, Marian Murray and Robin Lyell.
Our next meeting will be held in the garden of Jane and Darryl Burley at 11 Church Street on Tuesday 28 October at 2pm. Our guest speaker on the day will be Elsie Mahon. Everyone is invited to come along, and new members are always encouraged. Please bring along a chair, hat and cup and have a cuppa with members after the meeting. See you all there.
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