Once again we gathered in the beautiful garden of Laurie and Joe Scanlin. The weather forecast fortunately turned out to be milder than the original prediction, and their huge pine tree shaded us from the afternoon sun. This perfect venue gave us the opportunity to welcome, socialize and hopefully clarify the workings of our club for our newest members. After each Board Member had a moment to introduce themselves and to explain their NIGC position, we all enjoyed a lovely buf

On Monday, October 18th the 2nd Street Planter Committee met on an overcast morning to focus on the two often ignored planters between Sienna and Venetia. Thanks to Deborah S., Linda F., and Co-Chair Cathy Ridder for ripping out old plants, adding new dirt, planting new succulents, and giving them a good drink of water. The empty building on this block has now been leased by an electric bicycle shop and Monica, who works with the new business loves gardening so our planters w