WELCOME TO BITTERSWEET GARDEN CLUB

Jefferson City, Missouri

Growing Flowers and Friendships
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December 2017 Meeting

2018 Programs and Activities

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The 2018 yearbooks were distributed at the December meeting. You can also access the listing of meetings, programs, activities, and committees by clicking the image at the left or through this link: 
2018 Programs & Activities.
See also the​ "Calendar Tab" above and the "Upcoming Events" column on the right.

Mark your calendars for the 2018 Bittersweet Garden Tour

Sunday, June 24
Another successful garden tour!
​THANK YOU to the homeowners who graciously
shared their gardens with other garden-lovers during the 2017 tour.
Bev & Bernard Brondel ·  Christa & Scott Johnston
Gina & Jim Neuner · Sara & Kevin Wheat
and Peg Vietti
Do you know of a garden we should consider for future tours? 
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Interested in connecting with gardening friends?
​Contact Us to learn more about Bittersweet Garden Club.

Upcoming Events

Bittersweet Coffee
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Second Wednesday Every Month, unless otherwise specified​
Location: Hy-Vee
Time: 9:00 a.m. - ??

Every month members gather on the second Wednesday (usually at Hy-Vee) to meet old friends and make ones. It's a fun time of sharing and visiting in a relaxed atmosphere. Come join us for a cup of coffee, soft drink, or just a visit.

April Bittersweet Meeting
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Thursday, April 19

Location: Hawthorn Community Room 3600 Amazonas · Jefferson City
Social 6:00 p.m. · Program 6:30 p.m.
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​​Program: “Tulips of Ansterdam"
Jane Epperson, Master Gardener and Bittersweet member, will deliver a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the many varieties of tulips observed during her recent trip to Amsterdam.

Host: Marge Talken
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Barbara Brennaman, Barb Crader, Gail Cummins, Jane Davis, Jeanine Dulle, Merrilee Holzhauser, Jacquie Huhman, Johnnie Kramer, Kathy Laur, Kris Leech, Sue Scott

Srpingfield, Joplin, and Carthage
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May 11 & 12​
Friday & Saturday
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Join us for this two-day adventure beginning with the brand new Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium. The museum is larger than the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History with 35,000 fish, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. We’ll have lunch at Hemmingway’s Blue Water Café and then head to Fantastic Caverns, America’s only ride-through cave. We’ll overnight in Joplin for dinner and cards and head out Saturday to Sandstone Gardens for shopping and lunch. We will tour the Joplin Memorial Monument Park, honoring those who lost lives and property during the 2011 tornado then it’s off to Carthage for some fun and garden-viewing before returning to JC.
View Flyer

May Bittersweet Meeting
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Thursday, May 17

Location: Knights of Columbus Hall
537 State Highway T · Jefferson City
Social 6:00 p.m. · Program 6:30 p.m.
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​​Program: “Garden Tour Preparation"
Jeannine Brickey and Jacki Johnson, garden tour co-chairs, will facilitate preparation for the 19th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour. The co-chairs will distribute tickets to garden ticket chairs and to business representatives. Yard signs and flyers will also be distributed.

Host: Millie Jones
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Linda Block, Sharon Coleman, Rosie Chruma, Shelley Chruma, Jane Epperson, Joan Jarrett, Kris Leech, Donna Lynch, Beth Michitsch, Pat Roberts, Ronda Thompson

Share-Your-Garden Tour
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Sunday, June 3
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Enjoy a sampling of five of our own Bittersweet members’ gardens. Share your gardening talent or just enjoy the comradery of fellow members while viewing the gardens. Gardens might be complete or in need of a few helpful hints or suggestions.

June Bittersweet Meeting
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Thursday, June 21

Preview Tour: 6:00 p.m. 
Details TBA
Location: Hawthorn Community Room
3600 Amazonas
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​​Program: “Garden Preview Tour"
Jeannine Brickey and Jacki Johnson, co-chairs of the 2018 Bittersweet Garden Tour, will lead members and garden tour homeowners on a preview-tour of the gardens featured on the annual tour. We will then convene for a brief business meeting at Hawthorn Bank.

Host: Mari-Anne Antweiler
Co-Hosts: Debbie Boyce, Jeannine Brickey, Rita Christgen, Marla Clark, Marsha Graham, Brenda Hancock, Ann Lane, Tracy Leonberger, Naydene Quisling, Rosella Reinkemeyer, Pat Roberts, Ronda Thompson

19th Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour
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Sunday, June 24
This public tour of five gardens is Bittersweet Garden Club's primary fund-raising activity. Proceeds help fund scholarships offered to area students. For details, see the 2018 Garden Tour page on our site: 
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Bittersweet Garden Club - Jefferson City, Missouri