Provisionals Learn about Native Plants
Dozie Herbruck
On a sparkling October morning the Provisionals were treated to a tour of Cynthia Druckenbrod’s beautiful property to learn about native plants, and much more.
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Tips for Living Green 🌱
Sarah Dimling and Diana Stromberg
Zero waste starts with simple changes that can be easy to adopt and collectively can make a big difference in our environment. Each new habit we form helps us move closer to a more sustainable world and healthier environment.
Read MoreNews from the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Caroline Borrow
As the SLGC Liaison for the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes, I attended their Annual Board Meeting on September 23. So much has been happening on the 20 acres at 2600 South Park Blvd. Most impressive is their continued outside construction projects along with the pivoting work efforts to create new online programming and educational opportunities. They remain strong and are more-than-ever relevant to our community! Here are a few highlights.
Read MoreSeeing Red
Cynthia Druckenbrod
When fall brings us warm, sunny days and cool, crisp evenings, that is the perfect combination for seeing red— trees, that is! The red color in leaves is caused by a pigment in the cells called anthocyanins.
Read MoreA Few Happy Books for Gift-Giving This Year, for Children
Robin Schachat
Well, this year has been different. One thing that has happened is that families are doing more as units – more dinners together around the table, more game-playing in the evening, more gardening, more reading.
Read MoreOverheard at the Garden Gate November 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!
THIS IS THE LAST DECEMBER POST!
Read MorePresident's Letter October 2020
Leigh Fabens
Autumn is officially here, leaves are starting to turn, schedules are filling up, and we’re anticipating spring by planting bulbs.
Read MoreOctober Member Meeting
Jennifer Langston & Judith McMillan
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
10:00 a.m. Zoom
Joint Meeting with Garden Club of Cleveland
From Garden to Park: Landscape Works of Reed Hilderbrand
Read MorePlants with Awesome Autumn Colors
Cynthia Druckenbrod
While many of our deciduous trees in northeast Ohio put on colorful shows in Autumn, let’s not forget that many shrubs do the same just on a smaller scale!
Here are four outstanding shrubs that you can see this fall.
Read MoreCharitable Projects Committee Site Visits
Carol Provan and Sandy Holmes
A stewardship tour to view more of the projects funded by our club’s Charitable Projects contributions revealed two additional excellent examples of our donations’ impact in both large and smaller scale undertakings.
Read MoreGreens Workshop -- A Different Kind of Holiday
Amy Miller
The holidays might look different this year, but it seems more important than ever to decorate our homes with the fresh smells and colors of the season.
Read MoreOverheard at the Garden Gate October 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!
THIS IS THE LAST NOVEMBER POST!
Read MorePresident's Letter September 2020
Leigh Fabens
September will be just around the corner when this newsletter reaches you, and I have been reflecting on the experience of Summer 2020, the Covid summer.
Read MoreMember Meeting September 2020
Jennifer Langston & Judith McMillan
Scott and Kelly Mueller’s Sculpture Park
Wednesday, September 30
(Note change of day)
10:00 or 1:00
(Arrive 15 minutes prior to the start)
Scott Mueller’s breathtaking sculpture park, designed by renowned landscape architects Reed and Hildebrand, is set on seventy acres amidst trees, ravines and meadows.
Read MoreCharitable Projects Site Tour
Carol Provan and Sandy Holmes
On August 18, a dozen SLGC members toured three local locations to observe the impact of grants from our Charitable Projects efforts and to learn about the programs, plans and accomplishments of the organizations.
Read MoreThe Shirley Meneice is Coming!
Cynthia Druckenbrod
The 2020 Shirley Meneice conference is coming and it’s going to be FREE for all GCA members! There’s no reason NOT to attend this year!
Read MoreTo All SLGC Photography Enthusiasts:
Beth Boles
Focus, the online GCA Photography magazine, is presenting a GCA Members-only, Online Photo Contest called "America the Beautiful"! The schedule is attached to this email.
Read MoreSocializing During the Pandemic
Leigh Fabens
SLGC members are missing occasions - the Provisional Tea, the Annual Meeting luncheon - for getting together this summer, and we’re experimenting with small “patio parties.”
Read MoreGet Ready for the Fall Bulbs
Dozie Herbruck
It’s getting to be time to start thinking about planting bulbs for early spring blooms. While you’re thinking about all the beautiful types of daffodils to plant, don’t forget about another beauty, Alliums.
Read MoreOverheard at the Garden Gate September 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!
THIS IS THE LAST SEPTEMBER POST!
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