Welcome to Father Leo's (Oblate Theology School) in San Antonio
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July 2008 brought the society to San Antonio to visit Father Leo and his unique garden at Oblate Theological school. Father Leo's
garden is uniquely situated in a court yard of the school that is protected on three sides by 4 story buildings. This certainly
creates a micro climate to push the envelope of palms that can be grown in San Antonio.
Members gathered at 11:30 so that we could get through the cafeteria line prior to students and facility coming in at noon. Father Leo
had a delicious meal prepared by the school staff for all to enjoy. We were seated in a private dining area where we could socialize and
hold our society meeting. After everyone was finished eating, our Chairman Jon Watson started the business meeting portion of our gathering. We
covered up coming meetings, our treasury report and the decision to purchase a "PSST Chairman's" bench (with the names of our former/present Chairman)
to be placed in the palm garden of the new Brownsville Botanical Garden.
Afterwards, Father Leo spoke about the tour we were going to get through the grounds of the school and the plants we'd see. John Volk
also spoke briefly about seeds he had brought to be given away, as well as, open-ended offer to tour his garden should anyone be interested.
We ended the business meeting and went out to start the tour. Below you'll see the pictures of this meeting, we hope you enjoy them.
Our next meeting will be in Austin on August 9th. Look forward to seeing you at one of the up coming meetings.
Meeting summary and web page by John Volk. Photos by Ed Ladd, Don Nelson and John Volk.
