Craft Day was recently held in Sondra Henley’s garage and 14 wreaths were made. These were made for the sale to be held at Thorsby Swedish Fest on October 10th. Three Planter Chairs were refurbished to add to the sale of the wreaths. There will also be plants for sale at the booth hosted by CCMGA members. Attendees were Alice Broome, Diane Clapp, Linda Hays, Essie Edel, Ann Moore, Margaret Goolsby and Sondra Henley. Mildred and Jimmy Knowles contributed the vines that the wreaths were made from and Ann Stocking donated craft items. Many items were also donated by the ones attending Craft Day. Please come see us at Thorsby Swedish Fest Saturday, October 10th!!

Members recently reworked the landscaping in the patio area of the Chilton-Clanton Public Library. Old roses were remoMembersved, old landscaping cloth removed, the soil was tilled, and the cement borders were straightened. They then planted 3 drift rose bushes, 2 Indian hawthorn shrubs, 4 autumn ferns, and planted and hung 2 baskets filled with red geraniums and lime green creeping Jenny. A donated outdoor water fountain was also hung on the longest wall. Then vinca, dusty miller, and Setcreasea (better known as Purple Heart) was added for color. The annuals were donated by members. Mini pine bark mulch was put down to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. All that needs to be done now is add the CCMGA sign and go back in a couple of weeks to see if any more mulch is needed.

Earlier this month CCMGA interns took a tour of the Chilton Research and Extension Center to learn about the peaches, plums, muscadines, grapes, satsumas, and Kiwi fruit grown at the Center.