Wasps Vital to the Ecosystem
Ann Cicarella
August is a wonderful time of year to observe many insects nectaring and gathering pollen in our gardens as they get ready for winter—beetles, native bees and wasps.
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Save the Date for a Workshop
Jennifer Hartford
October 14th, 9:30 am
2761 Chesterton Rd., Shaker Hts
Questions? Email Jennifer Hartford at jmidltd@me.com
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!
THIS IS THE LAST SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER POST!
Read MoreFrom the President...
Dozie Herbruck
Thank you all for your confidence in my leadership! As we begin the next chapter, I look forward to working with you to continue to connect each other and our communities to plants and the joy of gardening.
Read MoreAnnual Meeting 2022
Leigh Fabens
It was a beautiful day, a beautiful setting, and a happy occasion for Garden Club members to gather at Annamarie Brankovsky’s for our Annual Meeting. We loved seeing each other – in person!
Read MoreCongratulations, Award Winners!
Beth Boles
At our Annual Meetings we honor some of our members with special awards, and recognize others for years of service. Congratulations to all the hard-working members of SLGC!
Read MoreSeed Share at the Shirley Meneice
Jennifer Hartford
I will be attending the Shirley Meneice Conference September 19th-22nd, and for the first time in three years there will be an in-person seed share at the conference.
Read MoreSLGC Programs and Meetings 2022-2023
Amy Miller and Hallie Stewart
This is the information that we have so far for the SLGC programming 2022-2023. Stay tuned for more complete information.
Read MoreA Visit to the New York Botanical Garden
Carole Obernesser
The weekend of June 17th found me in Manhattan with a few bucket list items I wanted to do. One especially was a trip to the Bronx. Living in the City 40 years ago, one of the places I never got to visit was The New York Botanical Garden.
Read MoreSLGC Board of Trustees
Cynthia Druckenbrod
The new SLGC Board for 2022-2023 is about to start work for a busy year.
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!
THIS IS THE LAST SUMMER NEWSLETTER POST!
Read MorePresident's Letter - June 2022
Leigh Fabens
This is my last President’s letter – the next newsletter will be the summer edition, and you will hear from Cynthia Druckenbrod, who will be installed as President at our Annual Meeting on June 28.
Read MoreAnnual Meeting June 28th
Amy Miller and Sarah Morgan
Annual Meeting
June 28 at 12:30
at the home of
Annamarie Brancovsky
Read MoreProvisional Tea
Amy Miller and Sarah Morgan
Please join us for the Provisional Tea Tuesday, July 12th from 2:00-4:00pm
at the home of
Judith McMillan
Read MoreWelcome, New SLGC Members!
Amy Paine
Welcome New Members 2022-2023
Carmen Fonseca
Catherine Hunnicutt
Gail Stein
Read MoreGarden History and Design
Ruth Swetland Eppig
The Shaker Lakes Garden Club's history is entwined with that of the Shaker Lakes Park and the Nature Center of Shaker Lakes.
Read MoreVisiting Gardens
Carole Obernesser
Thursday, June 23 at 1 pm
Luvin Lavender Farms
5861 Middle Ridge Road
Madison, Ohio ( Lake County)
Luvin Lavender Farms is family operated in Madison Ohio for three generations. They have 20 Varieties of lavender plants and about 4,500 types.
Read MoreCheck Out the Last Page of the Spring GCA Bulletin
Cynthia Druckenbrod
My husband and I grow several types of Hydrangeas, but the one that really WOWs everyone is Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’. Although it’s an older mophead cultivar, it still received an Honorable Mention in Mt. Cuba’s recent trials.
Read MoreCharitable Project Grant Winner Announcement 2022
Laurel Stack and Jane Ellison
Our winner is.....
West Creek Conservancy Morgana Bluffs Preserve!!
For invasives clearing and native plantings - $5000
Read MoreZone X Scholarships
Robin Schachat
Last month we were thrilled to hear from Leslie Marting that nine Grosscup Scholarships were awarded this year to students from Cleveland State, Ohio State, Ball State, Michigan State, Purdue, and the University of Michigan. Katherine Grosscup was a member of our club, and these scholarships are awarded in Ohio and surrounding states annually in her honor.
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