Remember to set your clocks and watches ahead an hour before you go to bed on Saturday night because Daylight Savings Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10.
Submitted by: Martha Billman – Communications Committee
Register Now for Sustainability Summit
Don’t miss the opportunity to attend the 2013 DCCCD Sustainabiliy Summit, which is free, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 28 at Mountain View College, 4849 W. Illinois Ave. Registration is now open!
Hear keynote speaker, Joel Salatin, talk about how his alternative methods of farming can heal the land. Salatin’s 550-acre family farm, called Polyface, is featured prominently in author and New York Times columnist Michael Pollan’s 2006 book The Omnivore’s Dilemma and the documentary films Food, Inc. and Fresh.
His speech and the rest of the DCCCD summit are free. But you can spend a day with Salatin at a workshop March 27. Register for the $250 workshop, also held at Mountain View College.
You’ll also be able to view dozens of presentations and exhibits that will address how individuals, the local business community and educational institutions benefit from sustainability.
At the DCCCD Sustainability Summit, you’ll be able to hear presenters in five tracks:
• Healthy Living
• Urban Agriculture
• Resource and Energy Efficiency
• Smart Cities
• Green Careers and Jobs
Dallas Blooms!
Dallas Arboretum – Sunday, March 4th
The Dallas Arboretum’s annual showcase of spring blooms runs from March 2nd – April 7th. This year in tribute to the Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, a playhouse exhibit entitled “The Adventures of Great Explorers will be part of Dallas Blooms. Six explorers: Admiral Byrd, Marco Polo, Captain James Cook, Ponce de Leon, Lewis & Clark, and Hernan Cortes, will be showcased with small replications for children of destinations where each explorer traveled.
The Dallas Arboretum is located at: 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, Texas 75218, 214 515 6500. Admission: $15 for adults (13-64), $12 for seniors (65+), $10 for children (3-12), children under 3 free, onsite self-parking $10.00 .
Submitted by: Martha Billman – Communications Committee
Brownie Peeps!
If you love Peeps, here’s another fun thing to do for Easter. Brownies with green icing, Peeps and jelly beans. Why not dye coconut green and use it for the grass? Sure to please kids of all ages and the young-at-heart!
Submitted by: Rachel Doyle
Sunnyvale Garden Club Meeting – 03/12/13
“Fun and Friendship in the Garden”
kitchen herbs
Date/Time: Tuesday, March 12, 2013 – 10AM
Location:
- Sunnyvale Town Hall
- 127 N. Collins Road
- Sunnyvale, Texas 75182
- 972-226-7177
Program: “My Friend Herb or is it Erb?”
Program Speaker:
Marian Buchanan* Dallas County Master Gardner
North Texas Unit of Herb Society of America, past Chair
Essential kitchen herbs thrive in N. Texas – power point and lecture.
*authoritative Speaker
Hostesses: Merry Ziegenfus – Lead Hostess, Joan Perry, Georgeann Moss, Patricia Gatlin, Martha Billman, Mollie McClelland, Jackie Seaborn, Jane Nicholson.
Business: Call to Order, President’s Welcome, Inspirational, Pledge of Allegiance, Officer and Committee Reports, Old and New Business, Announcements, Invocation.
Reminders:
- Donations for Sharing Life Outreach – please bring any non-perishable food items.
- Plant Exchange – get your plants ready for the plant exchange in April.
Submitted by Martha Billman – SGC Communications Committee
District X Spring Convention – March 8, 2013
The District X Spring Convention is scheduled next Friday, March 8th, in Terrell. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sallyann for more details at 972 226 1315 or gn@txhowcar.com.
Submitted by: Sallyann Nevins, SGC President
Sunnyvale Garden Club Flower Show – May 4, 2013
The SCG will present a Standard Flower Show on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the home of D’Ann Robinson. This year’s theme is “Asian Spring,” and will include both a Floral Design Division and a Horticulture Division.
Flower shows help educate club members and the viewing public and generate interest in horticulture and floral design. They also give club members a unique opportunity to express themselves creatively using fresh flowers and other plant materials.
Several floral design symposiums will be held to teach members about design principles. These symposiums provide an excellent opportunity for garden club members to get to know each other and improve their design skills.
If you have questions, would like to sign up to enter a design, or would like to volunteer, please contact Georgeann Moss 972 203 9175, Madalyn Hernandez 972 226 2467 or Mary Ann Moreland 972 226 2787.
More details to follow.
Colorful Deviled Eggs for Easter
Colorful Deviled Eggs Recipe….
12 Large Eggs
6 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
2 Teaspoons Mustard
1 Pinch Cayenne Pepper
Salt & Black Pepper
Food Coloring
1 Sandwich Bag
Directions
Peel hard boiled eggs.
Halve each egg lengthwise and scoop the yolks into a medium bowl, reserving the egg whites.
Rinse the egg whites with water to remove the remaining yolk and pat dry.
Prepare food coloring according to instructions listed on package. (If you are sharing the egg dye with your kids or grandkids – be sure that you use it first – before the kiddos get their grubby little hands into the dye.) Submerge egg white into color bath until desired color is achieved.
Remove colored egg white from color bath and place on drying tray. Dab with paper towel to absorb remaining liquid.
Mash the yolks and add mayonnaise, mustard and cayenne; season with salt and black pepper. (note from Rachel: “I like to add finely chopped onion and dill pickles.”)
Fill yolk mixture into a small sandwich bag, cutting a small opening in the corner of the baggie. Gently squeeze the bag to pipe the yolk mixture into the egg white halves. http://www.paaseastereggs.com/recipes-color-eggs.asp
Submitted by: Rachel Doyle
SGC Arbor Day Celebration – Mark Your Calendar!
The Sunnyvale Garden Club will celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree at the new elementary school on March 20th starting at 10 a.m. The mayor and school children will be present to commemorate the occasion. Patricia Gatlin is encouraging all garden club members who are available on this date to come and take part in the festivities! If you would like to volunteer to help with the event, please contact Particia at 972 203 8104.
Submitted by: Particia Gatlin – SGC Beautification
Adorable Shi-Tzu Needs New Home!
My friend, Carolyn, works at night and odd hours during the day. She is looking for a good home for her 7 month old Shi-Tzu, Tulip. Tulip spends most of the time by herself and would love to join a loving family. If you know someone interested in adopting Tulip, please call Carolyn at 972 286 5111. She usually can’t answer the phone while working, so please leave a name and number and she will return your call.
Thanks,
Submitted by Deborah Stafford
The Sunnyvale Garden Club 