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The Polk County group met at Carol Culmer's home on Monday, June 24. Simon Seah from Water Creations gave a well received presentation on pumps for the water feature. He explained the pros and cons of the inexpensive versus more expensive pumps and the importance of looking at operating cost. There were a number of questions on pumps and filters.
Simon also asked for a membership application. He will be a great addition to our group.
There will be no meeting in July for our chapter - tour instead.
The Polk County Chapter will tour D.M.F. Gardens on August 26th, at 7:00PM. D.M.F. Gardens is a major grower/supplier of pond plants in this area. It should be an interesting tour.
Directions to D.M.F. Gardens, 2511 E.21st St., in Des Moines:
Either take Delaware Ave. South from E. Euclid or go north on Delaware Ave. from Guthrie. Go one block east on Milton Ave. Turn north on E. 21st St for one long block- to its "dead end". It's just past Water Creations.
From I235 - Take the Guthrie Exit from I235 and go west. As you pass the gas station turn right (north) on E 21st St. for two blocks - to the dead end. It is just past Water Creations.
Hope all is going well. I am fighting string algae with all this hot weather. Doug
Twenty-six members of The Top Of Iowa Water Garden Association met June 18, 2002 at the St. Ansgar Green House & Floral Shop in St. Ansgar.
New members were introduced. Ed stated he had tickets to purchase for the Ames pond tour on July 20th.
Officers elected for 2002-2003 were: President, Ed Schroeder; Vice President, Roy Markwardt; Secretary, Mary Schultz; Treasurer Deb O'Banion; and Membership, Pat Dall-Winther.
Following the business meeting Joyce Crowley gave a presentation on water plants and a demonstration on how to divide a canna lily.
Meetings are held at 7:00 P.M. the third Monday of each month except November and December. We will have programs during the winter months and tour members' ponds during the summer months. Additional activities will be posted.
The next meeting will be July 22nd. Members are to meet at the home of Deb and Duane O'Banion (six blocks north of the Casey's store at 14 6th Street NW) and then travel to the home of Pat & Nels Dall-Winther, both of Nora Springs. In case of rain meet at City Hall, which is one black north of Casey's. Rose Kruger is in charge of refreshments.
All interested parties are welcome to join. For further information contact Ed Schroeder at 641-923-3512 or Mary Schultz at 641-424-9247 or mschultz47@mchsi.com.