The Sacramento Perennial Plant Club was started in 1988 by a small group of avid gardeners desiring to meet others and exchange ideas on coping with a climate much harsher than the benign coastal region. Gardening in the Central Valley is ruled by the sun, summer temperatures routinely reaching into the hundreds. Winters are characterized by mild frost, and a rainfall of approximately 15 inches a year, coming between October and May. Communities using well water often have to cope with alkaline water, contaminated with toxic-to-plants minerals. Those on the Valley's edge struggle with shallow hardpan impervious to shovels. Despite these obstacles, gardening in this area is filled with possibilities. The club meets 7 PM on the fourth Thursday of the month at Shepard Garden and Arts Center in McKinley park (map). A warm welcome, interesting speakers and events await you!

Check out our community project- Hamilton Square
San Francisco Flower and Garden Show March 12
Club Officers 2006
Office
Phone
E-mail
Saul Wiseman President (530)885-9248 Saul
Rob Merwin Vice President (916)442-1223 Rob
Peggy Weseloh Secretary (916)486-8387  
Judith Waegell Treasurer (916)423-1771 Judy
Jeannie Christopherson Membership (916)283-6999 Jeannie
Sue Fitz Newsletter (530)756-8677 sue
Janice Sutherland Program (916)481-2137 Janice
Sharon Patrician Hamilton Sq.   Sharon
Peggy Kennedy Scholarship (916)486-9624 Peggy
Betsy Weiland Refreshments (916)488-3894 Betsy
Madeleine Mullins Sales Coordinator (916)455-7815 Madeleine
Teralee Ginther Raffle Coordinator (916)729-6540 Teralee

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