Become a Tree Tender!
Tree Tenders is a training program that empowers
concerned residents to make dramatic strides
towards restoring and caring for their local tree
canopy.
Join us for nine hours of hands-on training that will
cover tree biology, identifi cation, planting, proper
care and working with your community. This
training course was developed by the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society (PHS) in collaboration with
Penn State Cooperative Extension. Since 1993,
PHS’s Tree Tenders program has trained over
2,800 community volunteers from 175 Southeast
Pennsylvania neighborhoods. The course is
designed for all audiences. Become one of the Tree
Tenders, restoring and tending your part of the
forest. Since 2004, the program has been supported
by the PA Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources’ TreeVitalize program and continues
in support of the TreeVitalize mission to increase
Pennsylvania’s tree canopy.
TRAINING INCLUDES:
• Tree Biology
• Urban Stresses on Trees
• Tree Identifi cation
• Basic Tree Pruning and Root Care
• Tree Planting
• Community Organizing
The three-part series is FREE and snacks are served.
Registration is required. Given the intensity of the
training and the late hours, the training is not
appropriate for children under 16.
Chester County
West Chester University
Room 113, Boucher Hall, South Church Street
West Chester, PA 19383
Tuesdays - April 7, 14 & 21 – 6-9 pm
To register online, go to
www.pennsylvaniahorticulturesociety.org and choose 'Tree Tenders Training.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Monday, March 2, 2009
Going Green: Environmental Stewardship for Preservation and Profit
The 20th Annual Cliveden Institute
April 3rd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm and April 4th, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wondering how you can affordably and easily incorporate "green" practices into your everyday life? Join us in our historic Carriage House to hear a variety of perspectives on local "green" issues from renowned scholars and environmental leaders. Topics will include an assortment of subjects including: "green" lawn care, protection of local wildlife, historical environmental issues and the true characteristics of eco-living.
April 3rd - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
A wine and cheese evening conversation including:
Anne Weber, FAIA, Senior Associate, Farewell Mills Gatsch Architects LLC · "Less is More: A Low-Tech Approach to Sustainability for Cliveden"
Panel discussion with local museum leaders, engineers and architects
· "Historic Structures, Collections and the Environment."
Special behind-the-scenes architectural tour of the Chew House
Saturday April 4th - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
A full day of scholarly speakers and actvities including:
Mike McGrath, Host, WHYY's You Bet Your Garden radio show · "Get Your Lawn and Landscape off Drugs" - Keynote Speech
Dr. Andrew Isenberg, Chair, Temple University Department of History · "Environment and History: The Historical Context of Environmental Challenges"
Richard Whiteford, Outreach Representative, Defenders of Wildlife · "Climate Change: Things Each of Us Can Do About It"
Seth A. Shapiro, Director of Planning and Urban Design, Barton Partners Architects Planners' · "Is Mixed Use the Real Green?"
Natural History Tour of Cliveden - Phillyist.com Green Scene Columnist Lori Litchman will explore the wildlife at Cliveden.
Eco-Lunch Break - Farmers from Weavers Way will provide eco-friendly appetizers for lunchtime and discuss the economic and health benefits of eating locally and organically.
Yellow Bus Trip - Local field trip to Weavers Way farms at Awbury Arboretum and Martin Luther King High School.
Registration Information: Admission is $30 for both days. Reduced rates available for one-day admissions and members of Cliveden. Includes speakers, demonstrations, eco-friendly appetizers, local bus trip as well as a reusable Cliveden coffee mug and shopping bag.
Further details for event, speakers, admissions and RSVP registration can be found at: www.cliveden.org
Cliveden's Chew House is currently closed for tours due to the construction of a new eco-friendly climate control system. Anticipated reopening date is late Spring.
In the meantime, join us during Museum Week for FREE outdoor and neighborhood tours. Come in any time from 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm between April 27th through May 3rd for a unique tour experience.
In conjunction with the American Association of Museum's Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Cliveden will offer FREE natural history tours of our historic 6 acre site as well as neighborhood Battle of Germantown tours. All you need to do is mention "Museum Week" upon arrival. Open to the general public.
20% Off Gift Shop Purchase
During Museum Week, make sure to stop into our gift shop for a variety of historic memorabilia . Simply present this coupon and receive 25% off any purchase of $5 or more.
Not valid on purchases including drinks or food.
Offer Expires: May 3rd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Flower Arranging Program Open to District I Clubs
On April 2, 2009, the Garden Club of Bala Cynwyd and the Villanova Garden Club are hosting Kevin Hills of "Home Influence," in Media, who will give a presentation of "Tabletop Floral Landscapes," a show and tell flower arranging demonstration. His arrangements will be raffled off to help defray the expense! Come, bring your checkbook, and enjoy a new experience!
Program begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Merion Tribute House, 625 Hazelhurst Avenue, Merion, PA. Call (610) 664 1267 with questions. Cost for non-members of the above clubs is $3.00.
Program begins at 11:00 a.m. at the Merion Tribute House, 625 Hazelhurst Avenue, Merion, PA. Call (610) 664 1267 with questions. Cost for non-members of the above clubs is $3.00.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Horticulture - Spring Planting Ideas
Spring is approaching fast, believe it or not. It has been a cold winter and we are all looking forward to getting out in the garden. As garden club members be thinking of what you can plant to use in flower arranging as well as enhancing your gardens. Some my favorites are:
Cornus sericea – Red osier Dogwood, a stoloniferous shrub with dark red stems
Recommended cultivars:
‘Silver and Gold’…. a Mt. Cuba introduction named for its yellow twigs in winter and white-variegated leaves in summer. Plant in full to part sun. Tolerates all soil conditions. Contrasts beautifully with evergreens.
‘Cardinal’………………a good bright cherry red.
Corylopsis pauciflora (Buttercup Winterhazel) is a small spreading shrub with fragrant primrose yellow flowers in mid to late April.
Corylus avelanna ‘Contorta’ – Harry Lauders’ Walkingstick; discovered about 1863 in England and named for Sir Harry Lauder a Scottish music hall star famous for his knobby walking sticks. Plant in partial shade to full sun in spring or fall. Slow growing, sends up multiple stalks of excellent material for flower arranging. Remove straight, uncurly sprouts.
Aucuba – an evergreen, deer resistant shrub that comes in many cultivars that range from all green leaves, narrow and broad, to many variegated varieties. Dirr’s Manual of Woody Plants lists 20 varieties. It is very easy to root in water.
Helen Lightcap
Horticulture Chair Dist. I
Cornus sericea – Red osier Dogwood, a stoloniferous shrub with dark red stems
Recommended cultivars:
‘Silver and Gold’…. a Mt. Cuba introduction named for its yellow twigs in winter and white-variegated leaves in summer. Plant in full to part sun. Tolerates all soil conditions. Contrasts beautifully with evergreens.
‘Cardinal’………………a good bright cherry red.
Corylopsis pauciflora (Buttercup Winterhazel) is a small spreading shrub with fragrant primrose yellow flowers in mid to late April.
Corylus avelanna ‘Contorta’ – Harry Lauders’ Walkingstick; discovered about 1863 in England and named for Sir Harry Lauder a Scottish music hall star famous for his knobby walking sticks. Plant in partial shade to full sun in spring or fall. Slow growing, sends up multiple stalks of excellent material for flower arranging. Remove straight, uncurly sprouts.
Aucuba – an evergreen, deer resistant shrub that comes in many cultivars that range from all green leaves, narrow and broad, to many variegated varieties. Dirr’s Manual of Woody Plants lists 20 varieties. It is very easy to root in water.
Helen Lightcap
Horticulture Chair Dist. I
Monday, February 16, 2009
Welcome Tyler Arboretum, Affiliate Member of GCFP!
Linda Southerling, District I Director, presented Betsey Ney of Tyler Arboretum with a certificate of commendation to acknowledge their affiliation with GCFP. Barbara Mercer, the president of Country Gardeners, and Linda met with Betsey to discuss a workshop opportunity for District I club members occuring in fall 2009. Tyler Arboretum offers many educational opportunities, trips and special events to the public. Connect to their website for details on all events with the link under 'Organizations Affiliated with District I.'
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Garden Clubs Share Best Programs
Here is the growing list of programs which were recommended by District I clubs. Hope this is helpful to clubs in scheduling programs for the coming year. For further information, call or e-mail the speaker or the club contact.
Bala Cynwyd Garden Club - contact Sandy Ormerod, slormerod@verizon.net
Speaker - Beverly Fitts on Matrix Gardening: An Ecological Approach, beverlyfitts@verizon.net
Speaker - Pam Coath on Roses, 610-688-2277
Speaker - Jerry Nolte, Master Gardener of Chester County, on Butterflies, nolteofthistle@verizon.net
Spade and Trowel Garden Club - contact Jackie Blake, jcblake100@aol.com
Program - 'Mystery Bag Judging' -(short description) a few club members are given a bag of 5 or so non-floral items of which, some or all, must be used in a floral arrangement of their choice. The arrangements are brought to club the next month and judged.
Speaker - Nancy Bell of Gateway Garden Center on Gardening with Grasses, http://www.gatewaygardens.com/
The Country Gardeners - contact Barbara Mercer, bmercer22@gmail.com
Speaker - Eleanor Tickner, Master Gardener and Mid Altantic Peony Society president, on Peonies, Queen of the Garden, etflowers@hughes.net
Speaker - Tracey Lakates, the Orchid Doctor -She came to our meeting and discussed care of several types of orchids, using live plants as demos. Tracey also showed the proper way to transplant orchids. In addition she gave each person in attendance their own orchid to take home! She also had some other larger (and tiny) orchids for sale as well as pots, fertilizer, etc - all at super prices. Great mix of horticulture, hands-on demos, and shopping! This program is HIGHLY recommended. Her cost is approx. $175 but she brings items which can be raffled. Contact her at 610-293-8180. http://www.orchidsupplies.net/
Speaker - Kevin Hills of 'Home Influences' in Media, on flower arranging. He is expensive and some clubs have had joint meetings to defray expenses. He will be at a joint meeting of Bala Cynwyd and Villanova Garden Clubs on April 2 and it is open to the public. More information will be posted on this site so check again.
Four Seasons Garden Club - contact Dee Allison, frances.d.allison@boeing.com
Speaker - Beth MacMillan on Dahlias - The Beauties in our Gardens, beth.a.macmillan@boeing.com
Speaker - Andy Lemheny, floral arranger - Highly recommended by a club not in District I. He can be contacted at 610-296-8414.
Suburban Garden Club - contact Diane Zullinger, dianezullinger@verizon.net
Speaker - Rob Cardillo, garden photographer - 'Morning Gloreis to Megapixels - Crafting a fine Garden Photograph' - great speaker and beautiful slides
Speaker - Joe Ziccardi, PHS Gold Metal Coordinator - 'Roses'
Speaker - Ann Marshall, ' Plants that Merit Consideration'
Bala Cynwyd Garden Club - contact Sandy Ormerod, slormerod@verizon.net
Speaker - Beverly Fitts on Matrix Gardening: An Ecological Approach, beverlyfitts@verizon.net
Speaker - Pam Coath on Roses, 610-688-2277
Speaker - Jerry Nolte, Master Gardener of Chester County, on Butterflies, nolteofthistle@verizon.net
Spade and Trowel Garden Club - contact Jackie Blake, jcblake100@aol.com
Program - 'Mystery Bag Judging' -(short description) a few club members are given a bag of 5 or so non-floral items of which, some or all, must be used in a floral arrangement of their choice. The arrangements are brought to club the next month and judged.
Speaker - Nancy Bell of Gateway Garden Center on Gardening with Grasses, http://www.gatewaygardens.com/
The Country Gardeners - contact Barbara Mercer, bmercer22@gmail.com
Speaker - Eleanor Tickner, Master Gardener and Mid Altantic Peony Society president, on Peonies, Queen of the Garden, etflowers@hughes.net
Speaker - Tracey Lakates, the Orchid Doctor -She came to our meeting and discussed care of several types of orchids, using live plants as demos. Tracey also showed the proper way to transplant orchids. In addition she gave each person in attendance their own orchid to take home! She also had some other larger (and tiny) orchids for sale as well as pots, fertilizer, etc - all at super prices. Great mix of horticulture, hands-on demos, and shopping! This program is HIGHLY recommended. Her cost is approx. $175 but she brings items which can be raffled. Contact her at 610-293-8180. http://www.orchidsupplies.net/
Speaker - Kevin Hills of 'Home Influences' in Media, on flower arranging. He is expensive and some clubs have had joint meetings to defray expenses. He will be at a joint meeting of Bala Cynwyd and Villanova Garden Clubs on April 2 and it is open to the public. More information will be posted on this site so check again.
Four Seasons Garden Club - contact Dee Allison, frances.d.allison@boeing.com
Speaker - Beth MacMillan on Dahlias - The Beauties in our Gardens, beth.a.macmillan@boeing.com
Speaker - Andy Lemheny, floral arranger - Highly recommended by a club not in District I. He can be contacted at 610-296-8414.
Suburban Garden Club - contact Diane Zullinger, dianezullinger@verizon.net
Speaker - Rob Cardillo, garden photographer - 'Morning Gloreis to Megapixels - Crafting a fine Garden Photograph' - great speaker and beautiful slides
Speaker - Joe Ziccardi, PHS Gold Metal Coordinator - 'Roses'
Speaker - Ann Marshall, ' Plants that Merit Consideration'
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Scholarship Winners
Congratulations to Jo Ann Donlick for winning the scholarship to the 2009 GCFP Convention and to Bev Schmitt for winning the flower show school scholarship.
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