Ventura Master Gardeners Hold Open House at Olivas AdobeThe Ventura Master Gardeners held an open house at the Olivas Adobe on Saturday, March 25, from 10:00 am until noon. The Olivas Adobe Historical Interpreters (OAHI), the volunteer docent association at Olivas Park, hosted the event. Frieda Massaro, coordinator of the event, opened the program, followed by words of welcome by Jerry Leckie, President of OAHI, and Laura Bach, Chairperson of the Olivas Herb Garden Committee. The Master Gardeners were then treated to an herb and historical plant tour of the park grounds by Laura Bach, followed by an interpretive tour of the Adobe by Doña Aiken and Sue Pench, OAHI docents. OAHI and the Master Gardeners have partnered for several mutually beneficial programs, and are planning more cooperative projects in the future. |
 Master Gardeners enjoyed refreshments |
 Frieda Massaro (second from left) opens the meeting |
 Laura Bach (third from right) conducts an herb tour |
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 Doña Aiken (left) conducts an interpretive house tour |
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