Opening

Sandy Cackowski

Pledge of Allegiance and Inspiration

Business Meeting

Program

Blooms, Doom and Murder: A Garden of Deadly Delights

Speaker

Some of your favorite garden plants have a bit of a dark side.

From ancient poisonings to classic mystery novels, this lively talk uncovers the scandalous history of “plant crime families,” how their toxins work, and how to garden safely without deadly consequences.

It’s horticulture meets true crime (purely educational, we promise!).

Melody Lindley has been a Texas Master Gardener since 2020, with advanced certifications in Herbs and Junior Master Gardener Youth Education. A former chemist in the oilfield and pharmaceutical industries, she brings a delightfully scientific (and occasionally mischievous) lens to garden talks on poisonous plants and medicinal herbs—exploring how plants can heal, harm, and sometimes do both.

Congratulate our January Birthdays

Horticulture and Swap Table

Sandra Brown and Shotzie Price. Bring items that need a new home such as plants, cuttings, pots, gardening materials, magazines and catalogs.

Host Chair

Linda Brixey

Hosts

Judy Battle, Judy Belt, Abbey Blacklock, Sandra Brown, Jennifer Burkhalter, Joni Honn, Barbara Thompson