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JAN
JAN
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On Monday, November 5th, Betsy Crowell, Karen Helm and Michele Spence made the trip in to The Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia to adorn the public spaces with fresh flower arrangements and bouquets. Karen had purchased the majority of the flowers at Trader Joes on Sunday, and Betsy and Michele each added some more, so that we were able to fill ample vases and brighten up the House. Here are some photos from our trip:
- Betsy and Michele working their magic.
- Our ...
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DEC
DEC
On Saturday, October 13, The Gardeners along with other Zone V garden clubs, school children, friends and members of the Concourse Lake community gathered to plant over 15,000 bulbs in preparation for the GCA Centennial that we will celebrate in the Spring.
All gardeners are natural organizers in my opinion. They love to plan and layout their gardens. That said, many of the leaders in the Zone V garden clubs put those organizational skills to work to not only bring the ...
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DEC
DEC
The Gardeners gathered at the historic Grange mansion and the outbuilding stable for their first flower show of the 2012/2013 year. The Gardeners have a special relationship with The Grange in Havertown as this is our fourth year of gardening on this 10-acre site to help bring back a prominent property. The buildings were developed in stages after the property was bought in 1682. The remaining 10 acres of the 86,024-acre estate was purchased by Haverford Township for preservation. The ...
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DEC
DEC
The Gardener’s Annual Fundraising Party was Friday night, October 5, and a fun time was had by all. Sandra and Keith Hudson hosted about 65 Gardeners and spouses. After coming up a walkway lined with lanterns, we were greeted with a lovely Pimms cup punch-bowl in the foyer. Sandra arranged for many special touches: a beautiful setting, a melodious piano player, car valet and lovely weather.
We all enjoyed the decorations, delicious food prepared by the executive committee, the balloon wine auction, ...
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NOV
NOV
Michael Bowell of “Create a Scene” in Malvern, PA, was the speaker for our first meeting of the year at Jenkins Arboretum on September 11, 2012.
Michael gave us interesting ideas on how to make a four -season container with plants for the late summer and fall that could winter over with proper protection and be switched out for others come spring. His always – colorful commentary showed us a variety of ways to use some old favorites and some new ...
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OCT
OCT