Inspiring and educating San Francisco South Bay and Peninsula plant enthusiasts since 1963
October 9th, 2024, 7:30pm,
Fun with Moraeas, the “Peacock Flowers” of South AfricaWith Michael Mace and Garry Knipe
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Location:
The Garden House at Shoup Park
400 University Ave., Los Altos.
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​Mike Mace is a second-generation California native. In the rare moments when he’s not gardening, he works in the tech industry.
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Garry Knipe is a retired software engineer who started breeding Pacific Coast Iris 25 years ago at his home in Cupertino. About fourteen years ago, he started breeding Moraea with Mike.
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Mike and Garry will introduce you to the “Peacock” species and many of their crazy offspring. They will also share cultural information, and distribute free seeds, so you can try them for yourself.
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SPEAKERS DINNER
Meet the speaker and enjoy a wonderful meal at Chef Chu’s before the meeting.
If you would like to join us, please email Western Hort member Carol Dahout at: caroldahout@yahoo.com by the Monday before the meeting so we can make
a reservation for the appropriate attendance. Dinner for September will start at 5:00pm. Chef Chu’s is located at 1067 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos.
GET INVOLVED
When you’re nervous about stepping outside of your comfort zone, remind yourself;
“It feels scary because it’s unfamiliar, not because I’m incapable.”
~Michelle C. Clark
Vice president, Board members and Corresponding Secretary;
these positions are still open.
Get to know your fellow WHS members and help keep the society vibrant and well rounded. If you have an interest in helping in any one of these capacities, or feel you can help in any other way, feel free to e-mail us at info@westernhort.org or speak to any of the current board members.
PLANT SHARE
Look around your garden and bring us a sample of what you love most in your early spring garden. Or, do you have a plant you would love but can’t seem to get it to love you back?
Bring it and get some suggestions from your fellow members on how to improve your relationship!
The 2024/25 Membership Year just started!!!
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Become a Western Hort Member!
Our membership year extends from September through August.
Dues paid now will be for the 2024-25 membership year.
WHS has a great list of speakers for the year. Don’t miss any updates.
Please submit your renewal and payment
using the Membership form found on our Membership page and mail to:
WHS PO Box 166, Mountain View, CA 94042.
You can also pay online. Please go to our membership page on our website
JOIN TODAY and receive:
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Free admission to monthly programs, links to Zoom presentations, video-recordings and newsletters (9x per year)
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Members only Garden Tours
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Members only Events, Holiday Party & Summer Picnic
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Members only Speakers Dinner
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10% discount at participating business partners