Free and Necessary For Every Good Home!
Robin Schachat
On Thursday, April 20, from 2 until 3 pm, comes a Zoom every GCA club member should see –
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April is Native Plant Month. What Does This Mean? Why Should We Care?
Robin Schachat
First, and before you read any further, please read the accompanying Position Paper from the Garden Club of America. It’s short and clear.
Read MoreWhat is the SLGC’s Proposed Role in GCA’s “Save the World” Initiative?
Robin Schachat and Jane Ellison
To offer a means of spreading the word.
The GCA and the SLGC both self-identify as educational nonprofit organizations.
Read MoreVisiting Gardens Field Trip
Carole Obernesser
Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Winners of Grants from Charitable Projects
Laurel Stack and Jane Ellison
And the winner is 🥁🥁🥁
African American Cultural Garden!!!
The voting was close with Spice Field Kitchen and the ridge trailhead at the Nature Center close runners up.
Read MorePraxis and Indigo
Vikki Broer
In the fall of 2022, the Civic Engagement Committee (Ruth Eppig, Vikki Broer and Petra Moran) was tasked by the Shaker Lakes Garden Club Board to identify and develop possible projects which that would qualify for Garden Club of America awards in the Civic Improvement category.
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 APRIL NEWSLETTER POST!
Read MoreFrom Cynthia...
Cynthia Druckenbrod
Dear Friends,
Spring will be here before we know it, are you ready? I’m not! Why not get in the mood for spring by getting outside and taking a few photos to submit to our photo contest? I just submitted two photos. It’s easy and fun, so send yours in to Lee Jacobs, leegjacobs@gmail.com ASAP!
Here are highlights and additional information you’ll find helpful.
Read MoreMarch Book Club, reading Braiding Sweetgrass
Amy Miller
When: March 28 at 10 am
Read MoreWinter Photography Contest
Lee Jacobs
A Few Days Left to Enter!
A New SLGC Online Photo Contest!
A Long Winter’s Nap
Want an incentive to enter our photo contest? How about a cocktail or glass of wine, your choice, for winners in each class? Enter by March 8 and then join us at the membership meeting in May at Edwins to redeem your award!
Read MoreA Fantasy
Robin Schachat
What To Do Right Now to Get Ready For Our Upcoming Flower Show
Read MoreApril is Native Plant Month
Robin Schachat
And our club is ready to celebrate!!!!! As many of you already know, our own President, Cynthia Druckenbrod, is on the GCA’s panel supporting a National Native Plant Month initiative. Among other activities our club is looking forward to, when celebrating native plants and their great value to sustaining our ecosystem, is an opportunity to collaborate with other local organizations to educate the public as to why native plants are necessary.
Read MoreNative Plants for Sale
Diana Stromberg
The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District has valuable resources for all of us. As we move towards spring to begin planning and planting our garden projects, let’s include as many Native Plants, Shrubs and Trees as possible. To help us move towards more natives, the CSWD has the following available for sale:
Read MoreShaker Plant Guy to the Rescue!
Dozie Herbruck
Meet my Ming aralia (Polyscias fruticose). This plant has been in our possession for at least 40 years. But this fall it started to look droopy and tired, and was even losing some leaves.
Read MoreCivic Engagement and Improvement Committee
Ruth Swetland Eppig
We wanted to share another Cleveland Metroparks program that is being offered in a diverse and local community. This camp is just down the street from me in Bratenahl but is directed to youth who do not normally have access to outdoor education. The East Side of Cleveland has fewer activities and Metroparks is hoping to change that.
Read More2022/23 Candidates for Large Grants – ACTION NEEDED – VOTE TODAY!
Laurel Stack and Jane Ellison
Upon careful consideration and discussion of seven large (5k) grant proposals, the Charitable Projects committee offers the membership three worthy for assessment.
Read MoreInvitation from GCA for Advocacy Workshop
Cynthia Druckenbrod
Education Day - Live Stream
March 13, 2023
8:30 am - 4:00 pm Eastern
Big Hearted Fun a Huge Success!
Susannah Doman
Shaker Lakes Garden Club held a successful workshop at Big Hearted Blooms, a non-profit organization, in Cleveland delivering joy through recycled flowers.
Read MorePot et Fleur Demonstration Rescheduled!
Martha Marsh and Robin Schachat
Due to demand for a more convenient date, the teaching demonstration on Pot et Fleur arrangements has been rescheduled.
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 MARCH NEWSLETTER POST!
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