This year our theme is “Cultivate Tomorrow”.  What better way to begin the next 75 years!  As we look forward to the year ahead, we continue to promote the mission with projects and programs that enhance our El Paso community and the unique desert plant life that thrives throughout our corner of far-west Texas.  

Thanks to the efforts of Olga Chavez, our upcoming programs include; “Native Pollinators and the Plants They Like”, by Edward Rascon from the El Paso Master Gardeners, “Let’s Talk About Cactus”, by EDVGC member Lisa Elbjorn, “Tablescaping – The Art Form of Decorating a Table”, by Artist and Past President of the El Paso Watercolor Association, Joni Anderson, “Sun Flowers”, by the Owner of Valley Farms, Natalie Viramontes, and “Violets”, by El Paso Master Gardener, Jan Petrzelka.  We also have a Special Workshop, “Exploring the Easter-Lily Cactus”, graciously hosted by EDVGC member Lisa Elbjorn. And of course, Flower Show 101, expertly shared by EDVGC Past President, Laura Borsch.  

Ana Gonzalez has arranged a list of beautiful homes and wonderful cooks to ensure that our meetings carry on our tradition of exceptional hospitality thanks to the generosity of our hosting members.  

We continue to support our ongoing community projects; tree planting for Arbor Day and promoting the love of gardening by distributing free plants during our Share-a-Plant project.  We also maintain our collaboration on the Montoya Heights Park/Herrera Elementary School Butterfly Garden, started by EDVGC Past President, Judy Wendt, with the assistance of The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation, the Montoya Heights Neighborhood Association, El Paso Water, El Paso Master Gardeners, and Rotary Club.  New projects chair Cameron Compton will be reaching out to members for proposals for upcoming projects.  

Two incredibly creative and talented members are Co-Chairing our Annual Flower Show this year.  Lillie McIntosh and Amanda Daniels are diligently working to present what will be a spectacular event on April 15, 2025!  

We invite you to explore the unique gardening experience of our special community at the edge of Texas, through the eyes of the members of El Dedon Verde Garden Club.  Please take some time to browse our award-winning website. Enjoy the educational materials and links to other informational websites, including a link to the El Paso Master Gardeners website.

I am honored and humbled to serve as president of this incredible organization as we approach 75 years of supporting this mission and move forward to Cultivate Tomorrow. 

Sincerely,

Kim McGlone

President, El Dedon Verde Garden Club 2024-2025