Plant Whisperers

The purpose of the Plant Whisperers Gardening Interest Group is to provide an opportunity for members to connect with nature, learn about local plant life while sharing information and helpful tips about high desert gardening. Members consist of Master Gardeners, plant lovers and all levels in between. Each member is asked to organize one presentation or event per year; they may present their own garden expertise, invite local gardening/master gardener speakers, attend a class, or plan a trip to a garden or nursery. This group began in 2023, and plans events for March - November.

Cindy Bourne, Chair 2025

Members - Lisa Avila Cindy Bourne Janice Grann Robert Grann Carol Horner JoAnne Fredrickson Nancy Guist Deborah Gullo Linda Heath Janis Hirsh Linda Hughes Marta Neely Lucas Joan Lucero Leslie Nipps Jan O’Boyle Sue Ortiz Jackie Pedersen Joy Reineck Sandy Renfro Cathryne Richards Tom Richards Joanne Ruhl Jayne Schultz Nancy Smith Chris Sollart Sherri Streicher Betty Vreeke Cheryl Weber Erica Wendel-Ogelsby Nancy Yates

Plant Whisperers Guidelines Event Schedule 2024 Gardening Resources Plant Whisperers Email Links Helpful Links: • Placitas Garden Tour • 505 Outside Resources • Sandoval Extension Master Gardener Chapter • Sandoval Extension Master Gardener Events Calendar • Sandoval Extension Master Gardener Newsletter • Cactus and Succulent Society of New Mexico • Native Plants of Placitas

VIDEO LINKS Courtesy of Chris Sollart June - Dawn Foster Library Garden July - Ruhl’s Garden Irrigation Oct. 10th - Cactus & Succulent Nov. 11th - Betty’s Winter Garden

Member Plant & Floral Photos, September 2024