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Filtering by Category: August 2020
Tired of Staying Home? Miss Garden Club Activities?
Carol Provan and Sandy Holmes
You are invited to take part in a Charitable Projects Scavenger Hunt Contest! Come on a socially distanced garden club adventure. Here is your opportunity to see grants in action, made possible with our club’s financial support.
Read MoreThe Trials of Program Planning during Covid-19
Jennifer Langston & Judith McMillan
It has been quite a year and a new learning experience for all of us as we deal with the realities of Covid-19. We had programs set for the 20-21 year only to realize that this dreaded disease is not going away quickly and that alternative plans needed to be made.
Read MorePresident's Letter August 2020
Leigh Fabens
For my introductory photo in my first letter as your new President, I am suitably accessorized in my customary Covid disguise.
Read MoreThank You, Retiring Board Members!
Leigh Fabens
I want to acknowledge the women who have served on the 2019-20 Board – some for longer than one year – and are now taking a respite. Every year there is rotation, with some members moving up from Assistant to “chief,” or changing jobs, and new members coming on.
Read More2020-2021 SLGC Board Members!
SLGC
Here is a list of all Board Members and Committee Chairs for 2020-2021.
Read MoreSplendor From the Grass
Lee Jacobs
Conceived by the Van Sweringen brothers as a luxury residential development, Moreland Courts comprises 15 distinct buildings of English-Georgian design with decorative elements taken from Tudor, Gothic, and Jacobean styles.*
Read MoreThe Weed Killer That Works!
Leigh Fabens
Thanks to the Ohio Valley crew I found an organic weed killer spray that torches these “woodland orchids,” the weed that’s been appearing in our gardens for the last few years.
Read MoreAmazing Amaranth!
Cynthia Druckenbrod
I am frequently asked if I grow anything edible. While I could say that our daylily flowers are edible, I don’t make a habit of eating them.
Read MoreLetter from Debbie Edwards, GCA President
SLGC
Hot off the press! The GCA is taking advantage of social distancing requirements by offering all club members a series of exciting opportunities to learn and grow.
Read MoreA Sad Farewell
SLGC
The GCA has just notified us of the death of Shirley Meneice, a GCA stalwart whose name is on the Shirley Meneice Horticultural Conference held each fall. Her daughter sent the following letter:
Read MoreOverheard at the Garden Gate August 2020
SLGC
What's the news? What did you hear over the garden gate? Has your contact information changed since the new Directory was published? Who heard what? Who has learned something to share with us? Who has a great new idea? Who loves to share the miracles of nature? It's all here!
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