Membership Meeting September 2019
Carole Obernesser
Tuesday, September 24
9:30 a.m. Coffee
10:00 a.m. Business meeting followed by speaker Ian Adams on “iPhone Landscape and Nature Photography”
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Plant and Seed Share
Judith McMillan and Lori Cohen
September 30 at 9:30
Judith McMillan’s home
8585 Hermitage Road
Chardon Township, OH 44107
Tips for Dividing Perennials
Judith McMillan and Lori Cohen
The best time to divide spring and early summer blooming perennials is in the fall - divide and transplant at least six weeks before the first hard freeze.
Read MoreDon't Forget: People's Choice Photography Contest
SLGC
SLGC Online “Peoples’ Choice” Photography Contest with a New Twist!
Deadline September 29
Joint Club Excitement: Photos by SLGC and GCC members; judging by SLGC and GCC members.
Newbies are welcome and encouraged to try.
Read MoreCornucopia is Upon Us!
Amy Miller and Cynthia Druckenbrod
We hope you are as excited as we are about our upcoming fall flower show- Cornucopia, Oct 19-20! Remember to register—several spots still open in floral design.
Have you read the Cornucopia schedule yet? It’s here! Here, also, are some important dates to remember:
Read MorePassing Workshop Coming Up
SLGC
Get ready to enter a specimen in the Flower Show in October! Come learn how to groom your Horticulture specimens and houseplants for a Flower Show by Suzy Hartford, Zone X Flower Show Chair and GCA Horticulture Judge!
Read MoreGarden History and Design
Robin Schachat
The Origins of Garden Design in the Western World
Historically, garden designs in East Asia developed distinctly differently than those of the Mediterranean basin and, subsequently, Europe and the European-inflected Americas. So I will begin this year’s Garden History and Design articles with a look at the traditions of garden design that we typically associate with the “Western World”, from which the majority of our greatest American gardens derive their style.
Read MoreOverheard at the Garden Gate
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!
Read MorePresident's Letter Summer 2019
Mary Bruce Rae-Grant
Our garden club year has flown by in a flash. I would like to thank this past year’s Executive Board and the Committee Chairs for their dedication, valuable input and advice, and their friendship. It is such a pleasure to work with so many talented individuals.
Read MoreAugust Visiting Gardens - Two in One
Sally Roman
Two wonderful gardens in a single day! Read all about the Visiting Gardens scheduled for Saturday, August 24. RSVP to Sally Roman.
Read MorePeople's Choice Photography Contest
SLGC
SLGC Online “Peoples’ Choice” Photography Contest with a new twist!
fall, 2019
Joint Club Excitement: Photos by SLGC and GCC members; judging by SLGC and GCC members.
Newbies are welcome and encouraged to try.
Read MoreSave the Date!
Judith McMillan and Lori Cohen
Lori Cohen and Judith McMillan welcome you to a plant and seed share at Judith's home on Sept. 30 at 9:30 am. Direction for digging and dividing will be sent to those who plan to attend.
Read MoreSLGC Board Members and Committee Chairs 2019-2020
SLGC
A big thank you to SLGC members who have agreed to take on Board or Committee Chair committees for the upcoming year.
Read MoreSLGC Annual Meeting a Beautiful Success
SLGC
The weather was perfect, the setting gorgeous; what more could you want for the annual meeting? A big thank you to Caroline Borrow for opening her stunning house for the occasion.
Read MoreGCA and SLGC Awards for 2018-2019
SLGC
At our Annual Meeting in June at Caroline Borrow's lovely home, Mary Bruce presented awards, with great appreciation, to many SLGC and community members.
Read MoreTorrey McMillan Presented the Hull Award
Ruth Swetland Eppig
This year the Shaker Lakes Garden Club applied to the GCA Scholarship Committee and was granted the award to be presented to Victoria McMillan.
Read MoreA Daylily Dreamland
Lee Jacobs
On July 9, members were treated to the most spectacular daylily display at the home of Cynthia and Mark Druckenbrod. Despite the cold, wet start to the season, their timing was perfect and the entire garden was in peak condition.
Read MoreA Feast for the Eyes!
SLGC
Many thanks to Ann and Richard Ames, and Brenda and Marshal Brown for opening their spectacular gardens for SLGC members to visit! Thanks also to Sally Roman for arranging the lovely day.
Read MoreA First Timer at a Zone Meeting
Jennifer Moeller
In mid-June, I was fortunate to attend the Zone X Meeting in Perrysburg with our impressive President, Mary Bruce. What a way to gain a better appreciation of our Club and SLGC’s place in GCA!
Read MoreSuggestion: Gifts in Honor or Memory of Friends and Loved Ones
Carol Provan and Sandy Holmes
As a non-profit organization, the Shaker Lakes Garden Club can accept any contributions from members and friends.
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