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Jefferson City, Missouri

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2020 Programs and Activities

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The 2020 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: 2020 Programs & Activities.
See also the​ "Calendar Tab" above and the "Upcoming Events" column on the right.
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2019 Scholarship Winners

     The 2019  Bittersweet Garden Club Scholarship recipients are:
  • Hanna Mueller - Cole R-1 Russellville H.S.; her career goal is in Agribusiness
  • Cameron Haeffner - Cole R-V Eugene H.S.; his career goal is in Wildlife Biology
  • Taylor Case - Cole R-1 Russellville H.S.; her career goal is in Agricultural Engineering
Another Successful Garden Tour!
​THANK YOU to the homeowners who graciously
shared their gardens with other garden-lovers during the 2019 Bittersweet Garden Tour.
Heather Brown · Dr. James & Dr. Denise Tritz
Barb Miltenberger & Steve Mays
Sam & Steve Smith · Darryl & Stephanie Thomas
Do you know of a garden we should consider for future tours? 
Tell us about it!

Mark your calendars for the

2020 Bittersweet Garden Tour

Sunday, June 28

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Upcoming Events

March Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, March 19 -- NEW LOCATION

Social 6:00 PM · ​Program 6:30 PM
Location: The Center for Soy Innovation
734 S. Country Club Drive · Jefferson City, Missouri
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​​Program: “A Stroll Through the Independent Garden Center Show"
Presenter: Gail Cummins
As a fellow Bittersweet Garden Club member, Master Gardener, and employee of Gardens-to-Go, Gail Cummins will describe the Independent Garden Center Show that she attended in Chicago. She will share her experiences, including what happens at market, trends she noticed, and interesting innovations she saw for gardeners.

Hosts: Pat Roberts and Sheri Holland
Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Linda Bledsoe, Heather Brown, Mary Ann Davenport, Sandy Hiatte, Johnnie Kramer, Kris Leech, Beth Michitsch, Barb Miltenberger, Judy Schneider, Jenelle Schwieterman, Marge Talken

Be a Tourist in Your Own City-Part 2

Friday, March 20
    We are continuing a very popular tour of Jefferson City held two years ago, with stops at new   points of interest, which may include an informational driving tour of the historic homes on Capitol Avenue and inside tours of the Federal Court House, the Supreme Court Building, Department of Natural Resource’s green office building, and others. Afterward we’ll enjoy lunch at one of Jefferson City’s favorite restaurants.   

Natchez Spring Pilgramage

Friday, April 3 - Tuesday, April 7
    Prepare for an extraordinary trip! The azaleas should be in bloom as we arrive in Natchez, Mississippi for the Spring Pilgrimage Tour where the beautiful antebellum homes untouched by the Civil War await our visit. In route to Natchez, we’ll visit Crystal Bridges Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas and P. Allen Smith’s Moss Mountain Farm near Little Rock, Arkansas. On the way home, we’ll visit the Garvan Woodland Gardens in Hot Springs.  (Limit 45)
See Flyer  for details.

April Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, April 16

Social 6:00 PM · ​Program 6:30 PM
Location: Hawthorn Bank Community Room
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​​Program: “Gardening for Exercise--Exercise for Gardening"
Presenter: Lynda Zimmerman
Lynda Zimmerman, County Engagement Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education with Missouri University Extension in Cole County, will provide us with a power point presentation to demonstrate how to prepare to work in the garden. She will explain how conditioning muscles ahead of time through strength training can prevent soreness and injury and make our work easier.
Inspirational Minute: Gail Cummins
Host: Gail Cummins & Marge Talken

Co-Hosts: Karen Basel, Judy Birk, Linda Bledsoe, Barbara Brennaman, Marla Clark, Jane Davis, Marsha Graham, Jacki Johnson, Millie Jones, Kathy Kolb, Sue Scott, Tina Spillers, Susan Stork

State Technical College of Missouri· Healing Horses · Country Gardens

Friday, May 8
    In Linn, we’ll tour State Technical College of Missouri’s Commercial Turf & Grounds facility, greenhouse, and campus, as well as see demonstrations of plant and garden tool maintenance. Enjoy lunch at Chop House Grill, then on to tour Healing Horses Therapeutic Riding Program. Afterward, Popcorn Buddha and Dudenhoeffer Countryside Gardens offer shopping opportunities for treats and plants.

May Bittersweet Meeting

Thursday, May 21

Social 6:00 PM · ​Program 6:30 PM
Location: Hawthorn Bank Community Room
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​​Program: “Making Garden Tour Lists and Checking Them Twice"
Presenter: Alice Hansen and Linda Block
     Alice and Linda, co-chairs for the Bittersweet Garden Tour, will conduct an informational meeting regarding the 21st Annual Bittersweet Garden Tour. Signs, tickets and flyers will be distributed.
Inspirational Minute: Stacy Landwehr
Host: Millie Jones
Co-Hosts: Mari-Anne Antweiler, Rosie Chruma, Shelley Chruma, Marilyn Curtit, Bonnie Higdon, Kathy Laur, Donna Lynch, Marcia Reed, Rosella Reinkemeyer, Niki Schulte, Sheila Scott, Ronda Thompson, Jennifer Urich

Share-Your-Garden Tour

Sunday, May 31
     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 a work in progress in need of a few helpful hints or suggestions
Bittersweet Garden Club - Jefferson City, Missouri