A Note from our Co-Presidents:
Marilyn Dronenburg and Maureen McMahon
Everything Is Coming Up Roses!
A 16th century French poet, Pierre de Ronsard, once said: "Live now, believe me, wait not til tomorrow; gather the roses of life today!" Literally (actual flowers) or figuratively (life’s pleasures) it is good advice! We all enjoy an extravagant treat every now and then, but for the most part, it is the simple things in life that give us the most pleasure: a meal with friends, a beautiful piece of music, a gorgeous sunset, flowers from our gardens. Whether our gardens consist of a few pots of herbs on the patio or many landscaped acres, we all know how healthy and soul-satisfying it is to make time for the beauty of nature in our lives.
Late April to early May is the time our gardens outdo themselves, bursting forth with a glorious display of flowers and foliage. The gardens seem to be saying: Ta-da! We are happy to applaud! And happy to pluck some of that outside beauty and bring it inside. With so much stress and strain in the world a simple vase of homegrown flowers and a cup of tea can do wonders.
This month on our Club’s calendar we have two opportunities to gather life’s roses. On April 18 our Member’s Garden Tour in La Jolla is sure to be delightful, inspirational, and educational. What a privilege to be able to visit these four beautiful gardens, each unique but all having that magical, unmistakable La Jolla essence. Then on April 25 Danielle Hahn will speak to us about her life as the owner of Rose Story Farm in Carpinteria, California and share her expert knowledge on producing gorgeous blooms.
Take time to smell the roses with us this month!
Warmly,
Marilyn and Maureen