WELCOME SOIL SISTERS!

Brenda Atkins

Lead Sponsor: Dianna Patterson

“I was born in El Paso , grew up in Oklahoma, and got back to Texas as soon as I could! What interests me most about gardening? Watching a plant grow, prosper, and bloom or bear fruit is like seeing a miracle. Like seeing a sunset, it is God’s gift to us every day. I am looking forward to the gardening, speakers, information, field trips, and making new friends at this stage of my life. What a fun adventure and opportunity!”

Kelli Blanton

Lead Sponsor: Cabrina Owsley

I am a native Texan, born in Dallas in 1963 and living in Houston since 1976. My garden passions are beautification, conservation, and nurturing my mind, body, and soul. All three components are equally important and, in my opinion, coexist with one another to make our world a better place to live. During my Provisional year, I am looking forward to learning new things, making new lasting friendships, and deepening those that already exist. I am very excited to “rock it” with my Soil Sisters!

Lucy Carter

Lead Sponsor: Sidney Fay

My name is Lucy Carter and I grew up in both Albany and Austin, Texas. I love all aspects of gardening, specifically succulents and growing my own herbs and vegetables. For this Provisional year, I am excited to learn more about our native plants, flower arranging, and meeting and learning from the members of The Garden Club of Houston.

Mary Jane Gallagher

Lead Sponsor: Susan Solcher

I was born in Lampasas, Texas, and have lived in Houston for the last thirty years. Everything interests me about gardening and I have so much to learn and I cannot wait! I am looking forward to getting to know and teaming up with the members of The Garden Club of Houston and my “Soil Sisters”, to make a difference in our community.

Hollis Grace

Lead Sponsor: Katherine Lucke

I am a native Houstonian. I grew up in Hunters Creek Village and spent a ton of time outside as a kid. I loved growing up amongst many trees and green spaces. I am thrilled to learn more about native plants and all aspects about gardening. While my yard/garden at home could use some love, I enjoy spending time trying to maintain it. In my Provisional year, I look forward to learning about different aspects of the plant world. The group seems fun and I am always game to meet new people while sharing in our love of nature.

Charlotte Hickey

Lead Sponsor: Sally Giammalva

I am from Houston. What interests me most about gardening is learning about all different kinds of flowers and plants and how to care for them. In my Provisional year, I am looking forward to the new friendships to be made and all there is to learn!

Sydney Jelinek

Lead Sponsor: Julie Griffin

I was born in Michigan and raised in South Carolina, graduated from the University of Georgia, then moved to Connecticut. My husband and I moved to Houston ten years ago. Everything about gardening interests me. It is exciting to have the opportunity to learn from such a talented group. In my Provisional year, I look forward to understanding the GCH history and impact on the city of Houston and all of the wonderful projects the GCH does today. Also I am thrilled to be getting to know The Soil Sisters.

Julie Price

Lead Sponsor: Fiona Guinn

Hi! I’m Julie Ringold Price. I am a native Houstonian. I enjoy being outdoors, getting some Vitamin D, and getting my hands dirty. I like the trial and error aspect of gardening and figuring out what works. I am really looking forward to this coming year and getting to know my fellow Provisional members and learning about all aspects of The Garden Club of Houston.

Lacy Price

Lead Sponsor: Alix Nakfoor

I grew up in Houston and am looking forward to sharing this experience with my mother, Susan Miclette. I am interested in gardening as a way to slow down and connect with nature. I am also excited to learn from and continue to build crossgenerational relationships with the wide array of women in The Garden Club of Houston.

Hilary Smith

Lead Sponsor: Laura Kelsey

I am from Houston-born, raised, ran away for college, and then happily came back! I think what interests me most about gardening is that with every gardening day, I get a chance to learn something new. I may have huge successes and epic failures, but I learn from them all and then I happily get to try again. Provisional year I cannot wait to meet my fellow Soil Sisters and get to know what their gardening favorite things are. Maybe they have a secret for perfect hydrangeas that I have never heard of? Such discoveries await!

Kriste Sullivan

Lead Sponsor: Kate Gibson

I am from wonderful Houston in the great state of Texas. I am most interested in growing in knowledge about all things blooming. I enjoy arranging flowers and look forward to learning about new aspects of gardening and beautification of our city. I am thrilled to be a part of the GCH and look forward to blooming friendships with The Soil Sisters and the GCH members. I also hope to gain knowledge about flowers, plants, and gardening from this group of experts.

Alexandra Tennant

Lead Sponsor: Melinda Nickens

I am from Houston. I enjoy relaxing in greenspace and incorporating seasonal color from my garden to add to my floral arrangements. This coming year I look forward to meeting fabulous ladies with a shared passion for learning about gardening and arranging florals!

Katherine Tower

Lead Sponsor: Margaret Rotan

I am a Ft. Worth girl, born and raised. My interest in gardening accelerated two years ago when I lost my mom and started an organic farming class. Besides it being fun, it was therapeutic and healing to connect with nature in such a simple and basic way. After raising three boys I am finally ready to stop and smell the roses! Not only smell them but learn everything I can about them and gardening, while getting to know my Soil Sisters and making more new friends within the Garden Club of Houston.