2015 Fall Newsletter - Camellia Connection

Camellia Connection
Camellia District Newsletter Fall 2015 Issue
CAMELLIA
DISTRICT IV
OFFICERS
Director
Marie Andrews
412 Dillon Road
Thomasville, Ga 31757
(229)226-2039
[email protected]
Co-Director
Helen Huddleston
225 Spring Ridge Rd
Thomasville 31792
229-227-9896
[email protected]
Recording Secretary
Genie McCook
793 Zion Hope Rd
Tifton, GA 31793
229-386-9990 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary
Mary Tomlinson
100 Glen Eagle Circle
Thomasville, Ga. 31792
(229)226-6649
[email protected]
A Message From Our Director:
My Dear Classy Camellias,
The fun has begun, we are back in Garden Club after a busy
summer. Thank you ladies who attended the Camellia
District Officers Workshop and Camellia District Awards
Workshop. It was a great time of learning and fellowship.
It was my privilege to attend the Community Wildlife
Project Workshop and I encourage each and every
member in Camellia District to register their yards if you
supply food, water and shelter to wildlife. We all enjoy
the natural world around us, the wild plants and animals
that live in our yards add to the beauty of our surroundings.
Listening to the birds in the mornings can start your day off
with joy.
In August the District Directors from each District in the
state were invited to the Cherokee Library in Atlanta. The
Library was founded by the Cherokee Garden Club in 1975.
Our garden clubs make a donation each year to help fund
the Cherokee Library. The library contains a great
collection of rare and valuable resources. Admission is
free and open to the public.
Treasurer
Susan Bennett
5866 Riverside Drive
Macon, Ga. 31210
(478)476-8228
[email protected]
Camellia District Fall Annual Meeting will be held in Thomasville,
my beautiful, friendly hometown. Mark your calendars for
Tuesday October 6, 2015 and join us for a fun filled day. Our
own Marge Willis will educate and entertain us with her program
on tablescapes. The registration form is included in this
newsletter.
Parliamentarian
Naomi Gerson
718 Allison Park
Macon 31210 478-471-0622
(478)737-4388 (C)
[email protected]
Also, I encourage you to register now for the workshop “Action in
the Environment”, which will be held in November at Veterans
Memorial State Park in Cordele, Ga. Look for more information
on this event in this newsletter.
Chaplain
Connie Ewing
302 W. 26th Street
Tifton, Ga. 31794-2841
[email protected]
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Camellia District
Annual Fall Meeng
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Thomasville Garden Center
1102 S. Broad St.
Thomasville, GA 31792
Thomasville Garden Club, Inc. invites you to
A Fabulous Fall Celebraon
Coffee/Registraon/Shopping: 9:15 a.m.
Meeng: 10 a.m.
Honored Guest: Martha Price, President
The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Program: “Celebrang Fall”
Speaker: Marge Willis
“Serving Our Communities”
Each club is requested to bring items valued at $25 for Camellia District Country
Store or make a contribution of $25.00 – Check payable to Camellia District.
Country Store Chairman: Jane Delarber, 340 E. Jefferson St, Thomasville. GA
31792, 229-226-4708.
Faye Roe, Merchandizing Chairman
Reserve Exhibit Space: Limited Space, confirm early: State or District
Chairmen wishing to reserve a display space, 3’ Wide x 2 1/2’ Deep, please
provide:
Chairman’s name______________________________________________
Committee Name: ____________________________________________
e-mail address: _______________________________________________
Confirmation will be made by e-mail. (Please plan to have your display
completed by 9 a.m. the day of meeting.)
PLEASE RETURN THIS CAMELLIA DISTRICT FALL ANNUAL MEETING
REGISTRATION FORM WITH CHECK
REGISTRATION: $30.00 DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: September 29,
2015
Make checks payable to Camellia District.
Mail check and this form to: Mary Julia Coons,
203 Summercreek Cove, Thomasville, Ga. 31792
229-228-4157; almar62rose.net
For Camellia District Members Only
Garden Club _________________________________ City_________________________
First District Fall Annual Meeting? ____ Are you a New Garden Club Member? _______
NOTE> District Annual Meeting Attendance Award of $50.00 will be presented to the District Club with most
members in attendance with registrations paid and postmarked by Sept. 29, 2015. The hostess clubs are not eligible for the award.
Name _____________________________________________________________________
(As you would like on name tag)
Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________
City _____________________________________________ Zip_______________________
Telephone (________)___________________Email_________________________________
PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
____National Board Member
___Past State President
Camellia District
___Board Member
____National Life Member
___State Board Member
___Council President
____Deep South Board Member
___State Life Member
___Club President
____Deep South Life Member
___ Visiting District Director ___Club Member
____State President
___Past District Director
___Guest
Naonal Garden Clubs and The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Present A State
President’s Workshop and Tri-Refresher ACTION IN THE ENVIRONMENT. Our GCG
President Martha Price welcomes the challenge to ‘Leap into Acon’ and
embrace the NGC Theme of “Service in Acon”. Martha has focused her GCG
Special Projects on Water Conservaon and Nave Plants and also supports the
NGC philosophy that garden club leadership is important in saving our
pollinators, amphibians and monarchs. To that end, Martha called for a “State President’s Workshop” to
promote leadership and educaon in those areas – a workshop in which both young and ‘not-so-young’ members could
parcipate. 3rd VP Virginia Pennington and NGC & DSR Projects) Chair. and Marilyn McDonnell Parks and Public Lands Chair. have
organized this fantasc event.
Mark your calendars now and make plans to a>end. Reserve your lodging early and send in your registraon fee and form.
Club Presidents - please share this informaon with your garden club members. One big advantage of being a member of GCG
is the opportunity to parcipate in these excing educaonal events. Everyone is welcome.
A State President’s Workshop and Tri-Refresher
ACTION In The Environment
November 12-13, 2015
Meeting and Lodging
Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club
at Georgia Veterans State Park
2459-H US Highway 280 West, Cordele, GA 31015
Lodging Reservations deadline October 22
1-800-459-1230 or 229-276-1004 Use code: Garden Club #240046
Room rate: $105 + taxes/fees, single/double (Request room in Lodge
if need to be close to meeting room; request 1st floor in Villa to avoid stairs)
Cabins $159 + taxes/fees, living room, 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, 1 bath.
"- - - - - - "- - - - - - "- - - - - - "- - - - - - "- - - - - - "- - - - - - "- - - - - - "- - - - - -"- - - - - - "- - - - - “————Workshop and/or Tri-Refresher Registration due by November 1, 2015
Name _____________________________________________________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________
Email _______________________________________
Name of Garden Club ___________________________________ State (if not GA) ____________
Please check all appropriate: Master Gardener ( ) National Gardener Subscriber ( )
Refreshing Consultant for: Environmental Studies ( ) Gardening Studies ( ) Landscape Design ( )
Special Dietary Needs ____________________________________________
Cost: Workshop only, $90 Refresher Credit +$5 for EACH School: TOTAL ENCLOSED: ____Check # ___
Mail registration and check payable to Garden Club of Georgia to:
Mrs. Merle Smallwood, 4102 Abbey Ln., Tifton, GA 31793
(Acon In the Environment cont.)
State President
Martha Price [email protected]
State Environmental Studies Chairman
Helen Grogan [email protected]
State Gardening Studies Chairman
Rebecca McNeill [email protected]
State Landscape Design Chairman
Jane Whiteman [email protected]
Naonal Tri-Refresher Chairman
Lana Finegold lanafi[email protected]
Event Chairman
Virginia Pennington [email protected]
229-387-0537 (h); 229-392-0370 (c)
Event Registrar
Merle Smallwood [email protected]
4102 Abbey Lane, TiIon, GA 31793
229-386-2926
Instructors
Gail Berthe –Educator, gardening and horculture author and lecturer
Larry Blankenship –Operaons Manager, Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Amy Carter –Agricultural Research Coordinator, College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, UGA
Mark Collier –Horculture teacher South Georgia Technical College; rered UGA Extension agent
Dr. Gary Hawkins –Agricultural Polluon Prevenon Specialist, GA Depart. of Agriculture; Assist. Professor, UGA
Terry Johnson -- Cerfied Wildlife Biologist and Execuve Director of T.E.R.N.
Judy Kirkland –Master Gardner; Cerfied Gardening Consultant; rered teacher, EdS; former GA BeeGAP Chairman
Karan Rawlins –Invasive Species Coordinator, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystems, UGA
Dr. Eddie Seagle –Agronomist and Horculturist, Professor Emeritus, ABAC
Sandra Walker – GA BeeGAP Chairman; Bee Keeper for 58 years; member of 2 Statewide Beekeeping Organizaons
Anne9e Wise –Founder, Rosalynn Carter Bu9erfly Trail; Program Spec., Curriculum & Instrucon, GA Dept. of Ed.
Program
Thursday, November 12
1:15 – 2:00
2:00 – 2:15
2:15 – 3:00
3:00 – 3:45
3:45 – 4:30
4:30 – 5:00
5:00 – 5:30
5:30 – 6:00
6:00 – 7:00
7:00 – 7:30
7:30 – 8:00
8:00 – 8:15
Registraon
Welcome and Announcements
Amphibians Among Us: An Endangered Species Speaker: Terry Johnson
Rescuing the Bees Speaker: Sandra Walker
Acon Acvity Making bee houses
Fly Away Home: Where Have all the Bu>erflies Gone? Speaker: Anne>e Wise
Container Gardening in Miniature Speaker: Gail Berthe
Break
Dinner –Deep South Fish Buffet at the Cypress Grill
State Parks and Public Lands Environments Speaker: Larry Blankenship
Acon Acvity State Parks Bingo
Commitment Ceremony
Friday, November 13
7:30 – 8:30
8:30 – 9:15
9:15 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:30
10:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:30
11:30—12:15
12:15 – 1:15
1:15– 2:00
2:00 – 2:45
2:45– 3:00
3:00 – 3:15
Connental Breakfast
Invasive Plants Speaker: Karan Rawlins
Nave Plants in the Home Garden Speaker: Amy Carter
Acon Acvity Nave plant leaf prints
Turfgrasses and Our Environment Speaker: Dr. Eddie Seagle
Going Digital with Landscaping Speaker: Dr. Eddie Seagle
Box Lunch
Connecng Air, Water and Land: Using Landscapes to Protect our Environment
Speaker: Dr. Gary Hawkins
A Healthy Home Thanks to Plants Speaker: Mark Collier
Pollinator Gardens Speaker: Judy Kirkland
Acon Acvity Making Wildflower Seed Bombs
Closing Remarks
Camellia District Awards
Marge Wills, Camellia District Awards Chairman
Deadline for Applicaons: September 15, 2015
A Big "HOWDY" to the Classy Camellias!
Hope everyone had a wonderful and great summer even on those very hot days. Now that September
is here and fall is in the air, we all are going to be once again meeng with our garden clubs.
As Camellia District's Award Chairman I am sending a request to our fabulous and classy garden clubs
and members. Camellia District has our own district awards that are awarded during the October
Annual Meeng. The only way we can award these are YOU will need to apply. Here are the Camellia
District Awards:
COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
"Civic Beauficaon of Public Places" A cerficate and cash award of $50.00 may be awarded to the
club that has the best garden club related project benefing their community. Please give a brief but
complete resume of the project including objecve, cost, other community groups that may have
parcipated, ongoing maintenance if applicable. Also pictures showing the project.
Name of Garden Club/City: President: Address: City: Telephone:
CAMELLIA DISTRICT DISTINGUISHED MEMBER AWARD:
A cerficate awarded to a long me member of a club who over at least 10 years has demonstrated outstanding service in a garden club related acvies. Give a brief resume of achievements of honoring
member. a. Currently Acve Member b. Member is no longer able to take an acve part in projects.
Name of Honoree: Garden Club/City: Name of President: Telephone:
CAMELLIA DISTRICT MEMBER OF THE YEAR:
Note: Current State Board Members are not eligible A brief resume of achievements of local garden
club acvies that promote The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Mission Statement of your club,
such as implementaon of district and state projects. Projects may be within their community and
working with other community groups.
Name of Honoree: Garden Club/City: Name of President: Telephone:
Now, the deadline for applicaon is September 15, 2015. The winners will be announced at our
October Annual Meeng that is going to be held in Thomasville at the Thomasville Garden Center
on Tuesday, October 6th. Applicaons may either be mailed or emailed to me.
Marge Wills
19258 GA Hwy 3
Thomasville, GA 31792
Email: sunfl[email protected]
I am so looking forward to the applicaons and LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL THE CLASSY
CAMELLIAS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING ON OCTOBER 6TH IN THOMASVILLE!
Be as the sunflower, always turn your face to the sun and leave the shadows behind you.
Marge Willis, Camellia District Awards Chairman
“Dollars Support Scholars” Fundraiser Launched
Dot Williams, Scholarship Chairman
Many thanks for all of you who support scholarships. This year,
$62,500.00 was awarded to 30 students. Two students won an addional
$2,000.00 each from Naonal. All of this was possible because you cared
and made scholarships a priority. The cycle begins again. The Scholarship
Commi>ee is again asking for your connued support.
During the last administraon, “Bagging for Scholarships” tote bags were offered for sale to supplement
the scholarship program. Since most of our bags have been sold, the Scholarship Commi>ee is launching a new fundraiser called “Dollars Support Scholars”.
January has been designated as “Scholarship Month”. We are asking all club members to
support scholarships with a dollar per member during the month of January. Please note that we are
not replacing District Named Scholarships; they are vital to the Scholarship Program. This is in addion
to the Named Scholarships. However, for every $1,000.00 raised, the district can add another Named
Scholarship. At the January club meeng, each club treasurer will collect the dollars, deposit the cash in
their club account and write a check for that amount and send the check to the GCG Assistant Treasurer,
Susan Turner. She will electronically acknowledge the club’s contribuon, credit the district and send a
thank you note to the club. Each club will receive an electronic reminder of the fundraiser that contains
informaon as to where to send the check, number of members in the club, etc.
Martha Price, GCG President, will add points to the President’s report for club parcipaon.
100% clubs get extra points for the “Club of Excellence” report. We are counng on your help to get the
word out, as well as your connued support of scholarships. If you have addional quesons or more
explanaon, please contact Dot Williams at [email protected] or call at 478-477-1742. This is
just another way we can raise more money to give more scholarships, making it possible for students to
receive their college educaon.
BRIARCLIFF GARDEN CLUB -THOMASVILLE
On August 15, 2015 Members of Briarcliff Garden Club enjoyed the beauful day and
helped beaufy our great City of Roses by picking up li>er. The route of theses five
Briarcliff Members began at the Garden Center and ended at the Thomasville/Thomas
County Chamber of Commerce. Following the event the group enjoyed fellowship by
having breakfast at a local restaurant. The five members were Mary Jane Bacon, Janet
Driggers, Gale Milton, Nina Nicholson and Karen Warmack. What a great way to work on a project and
have fun and fellowship along the way!
All four Thomasville Garden Club, Inc. clubs parcipate in this Li>er Control Project in conjuncon with
the “Keep Thomas County Beauful” Project. Other clubs are Killarney Queen, Lady Banks and Rambler
Rose.
“State Parks Day”
Dear GCG Members,
Saturday, Sept. 26th is “State Parks Day”. There will be activities throughout
Georgia at a number of State Parks. Share this information with your garden club
members. Perhaps a group of you and family members could join together for a
community service project and help at a park near you. Please copy website information below and
paste to your browser for current information on Georgia State Parks.
Marilyn McDonnell
GCG State Parks and Public Lands Chairman
[email protected]
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“Expressions” 2016 CALENDAR
Kay King, State Expressions Chair
We are excited about the Expressions 2016
Calendar featuring our state headquarters. This
new format includes recipes, gardening ideas and
beautiful arrangements for the home. We believe
this will be a book to cherish and to give as gifts!
Please encourage your clubs to order now to make
certain you get books in the Fall. This will be a
sell-out edition. Order forms are available on the
GCG website: www.gardenclub.uga.edu
Order your calendars now so they can be
picked up at our Camellia District Fall Annual
Meeting in Thomasville.
Camellia District Calendar Marketing Chairman:
Julia Singletary,
102 Chukkars Dr.
Thomasville, Ga. 31792
(229) 225-9711 email: [email protected]
PICTURED- MARGE WILLIS, “EXPRESSIONS
EDITOR, MARTHA PRICE, GARDEN CLUB
OF GEORGIA PRESIDENT
Camellia and Magnolia
District present
“Once Upon A Time”
Genie McCook, Flower Show Chairman
Want to have dinner with a prince? Meet
Little Red Riding Hood or Ask Aladdin for that
special wish? Then join us October 9- 11 at The
Georgia National Fair, as Camellia District IV and
Magnolia District V present “Once Upon a Time.” A Standard Flower Show. Staged at
the Miller-Murphy-Howard Building at the Georgia National Fair in Perry. Ga.
Mark your calendars, put on your design “thinking hats” and bring your horticulture
entries to Camellia/Magnolia Districts fabulous flower show which be held in Perry, Ga.
on Oct. 9-11th. To view complete Flower Show Schedule type in:
Georgianationalfair.com 2015 standard flower show into your browser and find all the
design and horticulture rules, and sections and classes for horticulture and designs.
Plan to volunteer as clerks, help with horticulture entries and enjoy the fun and
fellowship. Find complete list of show chairman in the schedule. Looking forward to
seeing you at the show “Once Upon A Time...
Flower Show Judges Symposium
Naonal Garden Club Flower Show Judges enjoyed
a very educaonal and informave Symposium held
in Athens in June at the Georgia Center’s Hotel &
Conference Center.
Connie Ewing, TiIon, furnished roses from her rose
garden to be used by David Robson for his presentaon. Everyone was amazed at the quality and
quanty of beauful roses in June.
Symposium Chairman was Be>ye Trankina with
TiIon Judges A>end
Flower Show Symposium
(From L-R) Genie McCook, Virginia
Pennington, Connie Ewing, Karen Hendrix
Programs Supported by GCG: Marshall Forest Land Trust
The Land Trust Program began as a Bicentennial partnership between NGC and the Nature
Conservancy. The goal is to heighten public awareness of the crical need to save our ecologically
unique lands.
In 1966, the Marshall Forest was selected by the Department of the
Interior to be Georgia's first "Natural Naonal Landmark." Since 1976
the Marshal Forest has been designated the "Land Trust" project for
GCG. For many years this relic forest of 293 acres within the city limits
of Rome has been a natural laboratory for sciensts and students.
Once a part of Cherokee Naon lands, it is one of the few remaining
old-growth forests in the Ridge and Valley Province, a geographical
and ecological corridor that
extends from Pennsylvania to Alabama. The forest area ranges in elevaon from 600 to 900 feet and
supports more than 300 species of plants. Garden Clubs are encouraged to visit the forest, especially the Braille Trail.
Deed of Gratude cerficates will be given annually to all garden clubs donang $25 or more before
March 1st. GCG State Chairman is listed in The Garden Club of Georgia Guide and also found in the
“What to Send Where” secon of The Garden Club of Georgia Guide.
Submied by Ann Laay, Camellia District Chairman.
State Botanical Garden in Athens
THE CHILDREN’S GARDEN For children young and old
everywhere, the State Botanical Garden in Athens is building a
21st century Children’s Garden. Operating under the realization
that today’s children are better connected to a virtual world of
technology than to the natural world, this garden reaches out to
hundreds of children and teachers with the message of environmental stewardship. One enters the garden through the Georgia
Discovery Plaza, an arc-like amphitheater which features a giant colorful map of Georgia
introducing families and school groups to the geography, culture, ecology, and natural
history of our state. There will be a wonderful underground den of roots and soils, a multilevel tree house village, forest adventure, bogs and a wetland water ferry, outdoor galleries,
work spaces and theaters, and a two-part Garden of Wonder with programmed zones for the
really young. The Busy Bees zone is for 1 and 2- year-olds to explore nature in a safe, ageappropriate way. Sweet Peas zone for 3 and 4-year-olds features a bee-dance pavement
design, a green maze, and a flowery meadow which provides the opportunity for children to
learn about our pollinators’ behavior as they trace the flight of a bumble bee. The Dig and
Grow zone will introduce children to the lifelong love of planting and gardening. A canopy
walk high up in the trees will give a bird’s eye view of the garden’s ecosystem. It is only in
our helping children acquire a love of nature and a deep intuitive understanding of our
natural world that we can assure that the future of our earth will follow a course of sustainable development.
Marianne McConnel, The Children’s Garden Chairman, GCG
Cherokee Garden Library at the Atlanta History Center
The Cherokee Garden Library is for the garden historian, the
horticulturist, the dirt gardener, the flower arranger and the lover of fine
books. There are over 28,000 books, manuscripts, seed catalogs and
landscape drawings that have been restored, preserved, and are housed in
the Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. This is the library
and it is free and open to the public Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The collection is accessible to anyone exploring the heritage of gardening,
landscape design, garden history, horticulture, floral design, botanical art,
cultural landscapes, natural landscapes, and plant ecology.
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the library is presenting a lecture by garden writer, Ken
Druse, on Wed. Oct. 14, 2015 at 7p.m. at McElreath Hall at the Atlanta History Center. He will speak re: his
2012 publication, Natural Companions: The Garden Lover’s Guide to Plant Combinations and his newest
book: The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change. Called “the guru of
natural gardening” by The New York Times, Ken Druse is a celebrated lecturer, photographer, and author.
He has a dynamic weekly radio show and podcast called “Ken Druse—The Real Dirt” (http://
www.kendruse.typepad.com/), and he writes frequently for the The New York Times, Martha Stewart
Living, House Beautiful, and many others publications. Ken Druse is America’s best-loved gardener.
Making More Plants is a bestseller and winner of The American Horticultural Society’s 2001 “Best Book of
the Year” and the Garden Writers Association of America’s 2001 “Award of the Year,” its highest honor. The
American Horticultural Society listed The Natural Habitat Garden among the best books of all times. Mr.
Druse is an organic gardener, writer, photographer, designer, and naturalist and his passion for gardening
is to inspire us to take better care of the earth. Tickets are $25 Club donations are appreciated to support
the Library’s continuing conservation and education efforts. Visit the web site
www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.com/CherokeeGardenLibrary or call 404- 814-4150 .
Camellia District Director Marie Andrews, all other District Directors and Cherokee Garden Library Chairmen attended a delightful and informative orientation and lunch hosted by the Cherokee
Garden Library at the Atlanta History Center.
In attendance from GCG were Martha Price, Jane Hersey, Edna McClellan, Susan Roof, Betty Davis, Sue Edenfield, Hilda Rushing, Winette Almon, Marie Andrews, Julie Groce, Willie Maxwell, Nancy
Muggridge, Rosie Davidson, Janet McGinnis, and Julianne Goecke. Staci Catron and Claire Schwartz represented the Cherokee Garden Library, and Joy Vannerson as liaison represented both organizations.
Each club is encouraged to send a donation to the Cherokee Library.
Camellia District Cherokee Garden Library Chairmen:
Julie Groce,
619 Orange St.,
Macon, Ga. 31201;
Home: 478-743-5651; Cell: 478-731-5901;
email: [email protected]
The Benefits of Belonging to a Garden Club
TAKEN FROM NGC WEBSITE
The rewards of joining a local club within the
National Garden Clubs umbrella go far beyond the
pleasures of growing things. Becoming a member almost
anywhere in the U.S. or affiliated international locations is
simple and inexpensive. Yet membership opens the door for you to explore a wide range of
common interests with people around the world and across the generations.
* Grow your knowledge via top-notch educational programs and schools.
* Garden for a purpose with community service projects, including disaster relief
efforts and skill building activities in eco-scaping, community beautification, etc.
* Participate in the State Garden Clubs network for learning, service and
community-building.
* Promote environmental causes on a local, regional and national basis.
* Grow your own edibles or launch a community edible garden, for tastier, healthier,
less expensive local fare.
* Learn to make the most of resources, including your available garden space.
* Enhance your garden's sustainability and reduce maintenance by planting "native"
rain gardens and saving water.
* Nurture your inner artist with floral design study and flower shows.
* Learn from those with experience, and pass along your own passion and know-how to
new generations of gardeners.
* Share your love of gardening and have fun!
THOUGHTS ON MEMBERSHIP… Do you know someone who is NOT a member
of a Garden Club, but should be? If each member would bring a new member,
membership would soar!
The future is not tomorrow or next week, or next year…
it is today. Is your Garden Club growing?
Let’s Think MEMBERSHIP when we think Garden Club! Let’s Leap Into Action!
GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC. EVENTS CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER 2015
15‑19
Tue‑Sat
NGC Board Meeting
St Louis MO
21
Mon
GCG F&E Meeting
Helen
22‑23
Tue‑Wed
GCG State Board Meeting
Helen
28‑30
Mon‑Wed
The Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show
School Course I
Bellmere Garden House, Johns
Creek
6
Tue
Camellia District Fall Meeting
Thomasville
7
Wed
Magnolia District Fall Meeting
Fort Valley
9‑11
Fri‑Sun
Magnolia and Camellia Districts
Standard Flower Show
Perry
13
Tue
Laurel District Fall Meeting
Young Harris
14
Wed
Dogwood District Fall Meeting
Atlanta
14
Wed
40th Anniversary of Cherokee
Garden Library
Atlanta History Center
15
Thu
Redbud District Fall Meeting
Newnan
20
Tue
Oleander District Meeting
Rincon
21
Wed
Azalea District Fall Meeting
Augusta
4‑ 6
Wed‑Fri
Gardening Study School
Rome
12‑13
Thu‑Fri
Workshop and Tri-Refresher
Cordele
Mon‑Tue
Awards Meeting
HQ - Athens
12
Tue
GCG F&E Meeting
Milledgeville
13‑14
Wed‑Thu
GCG State Board Meeting
Milledgeville
19
Tue
Dogwood District Board Meeting
Sandy Springs Library
20
Wed
Native Plant Symposium
Athens
26
Tue
Camellia District Board Meeting
Quitman
26
Tue
Oleander District Board Meeting
Brunswick
4
Thu
Magnolia District Board Meeting
TBA
11
Thu
Azalea District Board Meeting
Waynesboro
17
Wed
GCG Scholarship Committee Meeting
Athens
18
Thu
Capitol Conservation Day
Atlanta
19
Fri
Laurel District Board Meeting
Cartersville
OCTOBER 2015
NOVEMBER 2015
DECEMBER 2015
7‑ 8
JANUARY 2016
FEBRUARY 2016
Connued GCG Calendar of Events
MARCH 2016
1‑ 3
Tue‑Thu
Gardening Study School
Rome
7‑ 8
Mon‑Tue
Deep South Convention
Tunica, Mississippi
15‑17
Tue‑Thu
The Suzanne Wheeler Flower Show
School Course II
Bellmere Garden House, Johns
Creek
12
Tue
GCG F&E Meeting
Macon
13‑14
Wed-Thu
GCG Annual Meeting
Macon
17‑23
Sun-Sat
Garden Week in Georgia
22‑23
Fri-Sat
Landscape Design School
Augusta
Mon-Sat
National Garden Club Convention
Grand Rapids MI
5‑11
Sun-Sat
National Garden Week
6‑ 9
Mon-Thu
Gardening Study School
TBA
Sun-Tue
Flower Show Judges Symposium
Athens
APRIL 2016
MAY 2016
2-7
JUNE 2016
JULY 2016
10‑12
FELLOWSHIP FUNDRAISER IN THE BARN
Genie McCook, Chairman
Anita Allen, Co-chairman
Plans are in the works for a Fellowship Fundraiser for Camellia District. A Southern Luncheon on
the beautiful setting of Twin Acres Farm in Hawkinsville will be hosted by our District. Profits from
this event will fund a Blue Star Memorial Marker, to be placed in Camellia District, along with funding our Camellia District Named Scholarship.
We are excited to have as our speaker for this special event Georgia's well known Master
Gardener, Walter Reeves.