Welcome to the Inland Empire Master Gardener Club
The mission of the Inland Empire Master Gardener club (IEMG) is to increase the knowledge of scientifically-based horticulture among its members and to bring it to Inland Empire communities. The members fulfill this mission by volunteering skills, time, and talents in community-based horticulture projects to educate the general public about plants, plant-life, conservation, pests and related topics in southern California. The Inland Empire Master Gardener Club is a non-profit organization. Tax-deductible donations for raffles and door prizes in the form of plants, bulbs, seeds, garden art, gift certificates and cash are welcome and accepted. Address/mail to ... Inland Empire Master Gardener Club, Post Office Box 8415, Redlands, California, 92375. Email info@iemgonline.org for more information or with questions about IEMG.
IEMG presents free horticulture programs every month that are open to the public. Monthly programs are held every third Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 South Riverside Avenue, Rialto, California. We *will* be holding a raffle for the May program, as usual! [Location]
Monthly IEMG Public Program
May Topic: Lavender
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
7:00p.m. Rialto Senior Center
Lavender and Aromatherapy presented by Carla Brotherton.
A certified aromatherapist from the Pacific Institute of
Aromatherapy, Carla has been a Certified Aromatherapist for 15 years, and has
worked in the aromatherapy, herbal, and spa industry for 10 years. Her experience includes product
development, formulation, copy write, marketing, education, personal blending
and consultation. Currently, Carla is the Farm
Coordinator and Aromatherapy Specialist at 123 Organic Farm. The farm grows 20 acres of certified
organic herbs; 15 of these acres are lavender. Two varieties of lavender are raised; English for the essential oil, and French, for the dried buds. The farm also produces several herbal
products which are sold at the on-site gift shop. Every June during harvest, 123 Farm
hosts an Annual Lavender Festival.
Festival-goers enjoy lavender cuisine, farm tours, aromatherapy classes,
massage, fresh bouquets, plants for the garden, an Organic Marketplace, and much
more.
IEMG June Topic : Begonias
UPCOMING TOURS
Tour of the Chinese Gardens at The Huntington Botanical Garden, May 17th
On Saturday, May 17th, IEMG will be sponsoring a trip for members to The Huntington Botanical Gardens for a docent-led tour of the new Chinese Garden, Garden of Flowing Fragrance. IEMG currently has a confirmed reservation for 20 individuals at 9:30 a.m. -- before the gates open to the general public -- on Saturday, May 17th, for a docent-led tour. The outdoor tour lasts approximately 90-minutes, so please wear comfortable walking shoes. This trip is free for IEMG members. We only ask that, If you are an IEMG member and would like to attend, to hold your place, please send a check for $25 to the IEMG mailing address (Box 8415, Redlands, CA, 92375) . The check will be returned to you in person the morning of May 17th. All committed participants need to have their money in by May 1st. The group rate includes the Huntington entrance fee and the docent tour. After the tour, you are encouraged to explore the gardens, art galleries and the library exhibition hall until closing time at 4:30 p.m. See what's blooming!
Again, we have a maximum limit of 20 on the tour, so it will be first-come, first-served. Non-IEMG members are welcome as well! All interested members will be notified that they are confirmed once the check is in receipt. Please be advised that checks are non-refundable if you are absent the day of the event. If you are not an IEMG member but would like to attend, the discounted group rate may be extended to you, if you contact the IEMG President at ... VictoriaK@iemgonline.org.
The Huntington is located at 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. Although transportation will not be provided, IEMG would like to encourage you to carpool -- and we will reimburse $20 per carpool to the driver. Parking is free and ample. Please plan to arrive at the Huntington by 9:00 a.m.,so we can convene and enter as a group, at the Entrance Pavilion. As a courtesy to the other members on the tour, please be prompt. It should be fabulous!
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Day Trip to San Juan Capistrano Mission, Saturday, June 7th
On Saturday, June 7th, IEMG will be sponsoring a day trip for members to San Juan Capistrano Mission to enjoy their annual Flower and Garden Show. This popular event, held on the lush 10-acre grounds of the historic Mission San Juan Capistrano, features over sixty vendors and exhibitors of flowers, plants and gardening items. Music, live demonstrations, and food will round out the day. Proceeds from the festival support the world-famous "Jewel of the Missions" and the work of the Gardening Angels, a group of volunteers who help to beautify the gardens which enhance this historic site.
IEMG has a group entrance time booked at 11:00 a.m. We will be taking the MetroLink from San Bernardino at 1204 W. 3rd Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. The train leaves San Bernardino at 8:55 a.m, arriving in San Juan Capistrano at 10:41 a.m. -- just in time! Please arrive at the San Bernardino Metrolink Station at 8:30 a.m. Of course, you can take the train nearest your home, as well. The last train departs San Juan Capistrano at 6:08 p.m., but you can leave the Mission anytime you like.
This trip is free for IEMG members. We only ask that, If
you are an IEMG member and would like to attend, to hold your place,
please send a check for $12 to the IEMG mailing address (Box 8415,
Redlands, CA, 92375) . This includes transportation and the Mission entrance fee. Members who pay in advance will have their checks refunded, when they are present the day of the trip. Non-member guests who pay in advance will also be eligible for the $12.00 group rate, but these monies are non-refundable. Please keep member and non-member payments separate such that member checks can be returned the day of the event, without complication. Of course, if you do not pre-pay and arrive the day of the event, that's fine too -- however, please be aware that you will be responsible for your transportation cost of $16.25 Checks can be made out to "IEMG" and sent to the Club P.O. box at ... Box 8415, Redlands, CA, 92375. We must receive your deposit no later than May 24th for this reduced rate. Questions? Train Schedule? Please contact Cheryl Goddard at ... cgoddard21@netzero.net.
Last Updated: May 4, 2008