It is only a few days from a new year, and I suspect that most of us will not be unhappy to bid 2020 goodbye. The arbitrary shift from “old” to “new” suggests the possibility for renewal – of our gardens, our connections with friends, our promises to ourselves.
Cleveland has a rich history in Garden Design. The first Golden Age of estate and public gardens occurred in the late 1920s and 1930s. I intend to research that history and write about gardens of that era that are local. It is fascinating to discover who built those gardens and who designed them.
You have all read about our Committee’s plans to commemorate the SLGC’s centennial year of membership in the Garden Club of America. Would we plant daffodils? Trees? Which…where…how?
Popularized in Victorian England, Cyclamen were all the rage during the holidays in that era. And, like many plants, they have gone through cycles of admiration over the decades.
There are approximately 350 million Christmas trees growing on more than 15,000 Christmas tree farms across the United States. Roughly 30 million Christmas trees are sold each year domestically.
If you have not purchased Genius of Place, the Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Justin Martin, you might want to add it to your Christmas list. It is easy and delightful reading.
Watching Gardeners’ World has been a perfect escape from pandemic worries and political blather. Gardeners’ World is hosted by Monty Don who is affectionately known as “Britain’s favorite gardener.”
A group of provisionals lead by Sarah Morgan and Amy Miller met in Amy’s garage on Wednesday, December 2nd to divide and organize 25 big boxes of greens, berries and cones.
In 1934, CGA established a competitive national program, the CGA Founders Fund, to provide financial support for projects proposed by individual GCA Clubs. Funding comes from contributions by clubs and individuals.
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!