'Beautify Blight' has received a monetary contribution for Award to be given to the individual Regions. The idea is to promote community 'vegetable' gardens. There are 2 categories.
Category 1: A three-member tean composed of a garden club, sponsored organiation and a sponsored organized youth group establishing a community vegetable garden on an unsightly piece of land. The objective is to supply a soup kitchen or homeless shelter.
Book of Evidence: a before and after set of photos, one or two page description of the project and those involved; a statement about it being a one or two year endeavor.
Award: a 1st place award of $50 will be given our region (Central Atlantic Region), if warranted.
Deadline for Category 1 is January 20, 2011.
Category 2: Existing 'Community Vegetable Gardens'...The purpose of which has been to supply and provide a homeless shelter and soup/church kitchen. This project has to have been in place for a minimum of the last three years.
Book of Evidence: Garden Clubs will provide photos of the progress of project: a two page description of how, when, where ,who is involved and purpose of initiating the garden.
Award: a 1st place award of $35 will be given in our region (Central Atlantic Region), if warranted.
If you are interested in applying for the award for a category 2 garden, contact Jeanne Nelson at jtnelson@optonline.net asap for deadline date.
District I is providing an incentive for any club applying for a category 1 garden. If your club is interested in starting this project and supplying a book of evidence, the district will donate $50 to your club. You must complete the project according to the guidelines and supply a book of evidence.
If you have any questions, please direct them to the district director at lsfleur1@hotmail.com.
Please consider taking on this worthwhile NGC project.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Order and Chaos - Color an Perspective: The Quilts of Nancy Cosmos
At the Jenkins Arboretum and Gardens
http://www.jenkinsarboretum.org/ for additional information on this event and educational prograns and events for Winter/Spring 2010
Opening Reception: Friday January 29, 7pm -9 pm
Exhibit: January 29 - February 21, 2010
These are not your traditional quilt designs. Originally from Minnesota, Nancy started quilting with her mother in the seventh grade. She has progressed from traditional designs and color themes to art quilts that explore the integration of order and chaos, color and perspective. The exhibition will include a quilt made by Nancy and her mother when Nancy was in the seventh grade, various traditional designs, and current custom and art quilts.
http://www.jenkinsarboretum.org/ for additional information on this event and educational prograns and events for Winter/Spring 2010
Opening Reception: Friday January 29, 7pm -9 pm
Exhibit: January 29 - February 21, 2010
These are not your traditional quilt designs. Originally from Minnesota, Nancy started quilting with her mother in the seventh grade. She has progressed from traditional designs and color themes to art quilts that explore the integration of order and chaos, color and perspective. The exhibition will include a quilt made by Nancy and her mother when Nancy was in the seventh grade, various traditional designs, and current custom and art quilts.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Scott Arboretum 2010 Lunchtime Lectures
Lectures are from noon to 1 p.m. at the Lang Performing Arts Center Cinema, Swarthmore College. Use the Dupont parking lot.
Bring a bag lunch and join staff and guests of the Scott Arboretum for a visual tour of their travels to beautiful places. Free and open to the public, lunchtime lectures are an informal way to share what has been seen and discovered in various gardens and natural landscapes both in the US and abroad.
Check the website's calendar for dates and topics - www.scottarboretum.org.
Bring a bag lunch and join staff and guests of the Scott Arboretum for a visual tour of their travels to beautiful places. Free and open to the public, lunchtime lectures are an informal way to share what has been seen and discovered in various gardens and natural landscapes both in the US and abroad.
Check the website's calendar for dates and topics - www.scottarboretum.org.
Winter Classes at Mt. Cuba Center
Dear Friend,
While the gardens slowly move into their winter respite, Mt. Cuba Center remains open year-round for education classes. It's not too early to sign up for 2010 classes, including Installing a Native Plant Meadow (January 23, 10-11:30am, $20). Start planning your garden adventures, even in the coldest weather!
Looking forward to Spring, we have an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for Native Spring Wildflowers. This 6-week Certificate of Merit course begins on April 13, 2010 and will be taught by Jeanne Frett and Rick Lewandowski, Mt. Cuba Center staff. The program is co-offered with Longwood Gardens and will provide opportunities to see wildflowers at both gardens. For more information, including how to register, click here.
As 2009 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone who visited Mt. Cuba Center this year. Our classes and tours were filled with delighted visitors, many of whom were seeing our wonderful gardens for the very first time. We reached a record level of attendance, thanks in part to a beautiful day for the 5th Annual Wildflower Celebration. (By the way, mark April 25, 2010 on your calendar - that's the day for this fun and free family event.) Share the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center and bring a friend the next time you visit. As always, information about classes and tours is available at our website, www.mtcubacenter.org, or by calling 302-239-4244. Have a wonderful holiday season, and I hope to see you soon. Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Education Coordinator
While the gardens slowly move into their winter respite, Mt. Cuba Center remains open year-round for education classes. It's not too early to sign up for 2010 classes, including Installing a Native Plant Meadow (January 23, 10-11:30am, $20). Start planning your garden adventures, even in the coldest weather!
Looking forward to Spring, we have an exciting opportunity for those with a passion for Native Spring Wildflowers. This 6-week Certificate of Merit course begins on April 13, 2010 and will be taught by Jeanne Frett and Rick Lewandowski, Mt. Cuba Center staff. The program is co-offered with Longwood Gardens and will provide opportunities to see wildflowers at both gardens. For more information, including how to register, click here.
As 2009 draws to a close, I want to thank everyone who visited Mt. Cuba Center this year. Our classes and tours were filled with delighted visitors, many of whom were seeing our wonderful gardens for the very first time. We reached a record level of attendance, thanks in part to a beautiful day for the 5th Annual Wildflower Celebration. (By the way, mark April 25, 2010 on your calendar - that's the day for this fun and free family event.) Share the beauty of Mt. Cuba Center and bring a friend the next time you visit. As always, information about classes and tours is available at our website, www.mtcubacenter.org, or by calling 302-239-4244. Have a wonderful holiday season, and I hope to see you soon. Sincerely,
Eileen Boyle
Education Coordinator
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Youth Activites
Club Presidents Alert!!! Check the GCFP website (www.pagardenclubs.org) to find out about poetry and poster contests for children. Poetry K-9: Special Ed - K-9. Essay contest for high school students.
Now is your opportunity to work with youth. Brainstorm with a child/children on the subject,
'Our Beautiful World' and the creative energy will flow.
We now have 41% of our district garden clubs working with youth - Bala Cynwyd, Four Seasons, Spade and Trowel, Springfield and Wayne Woods. Will we reach our goal of 100% soon?
(7 clubs to go!!!!)
Please call me if you have questions as to how you can help the youth programs in the district grow.
Helen Reed
610-388-1996
Now is your opportunity to work with youth. Brainstorm with a child/children on the subject,
'Our Beautiful World' and the creative energy will flow.
We now have 41% of our district garden clubs working with youth - Bala Cynwyd, Four Seasons, Spade and Trowel, Springfield and Wayne Woods. Will we reach our goal of 100% soon?
(7 clubs to go!!!!)
Please call me if you have questions as to how you can help the youth programs in the district grow.
Helen Reed
610-388-1996
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Raffle Donations at GCFP District I Annual Luncheon
Many thanks to the following businesses for their generous donations to the GCFP District I Annual Luncheon raffle-
Home and Garden Culture of Kennett Square
Waterloo Gardens
Garden Thyme
Mostardi Nursery
Hilton Garden Inn of Kennett Square
Courtney Designs
Brandywine River Nursery
Simon Pearce
Talbots
Baggu Bags
Meridith's Bistro, Berwyn, PA
Mimi's Berwyn Hair Design
Home and Garden Culture of Kennett Square
Waterloo Gardens
Garden Thyme
Mostardi Nursery
Hilton Garden Inn of Kennett Square
Courtney Designs
Brandywine River Nursery
Simon Pearce
Talbots
Baggu Bags
Meridith's Bistro, Berwyn, PA
Mimi's Berwyn Hair Design
Friday, September 11, 2009
GCFP 2010 Convention
It's the 80th birthday of the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania. Join other garden club members April 18-21, 2010 at Wyndham, Gettysburg. http://pagardenclubs.org/2010gcfpconventi.html
Hosted by GCFP, District IV.
Check the Keystone Gardener, Winter 2010 issue.
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