National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.: September 2011

Friday, September 23, 2011

District 1 Club adds to History

On Saturday, September 18th, the Woodmoor Garden Club of Silver Spring spent a morning at the Decatur House on Lafayette Square. Many of you may know the Decatur House as the home to the White House Historical Association or you may have attended an event held in the lovely courtyard. Betsy Scroggs, the President of the Woodmoor Garden Club joined forces with Woodmoor neighbor Butch Winter (facilities manager of Decatur House) to redesign a very shady section of the courtyard. Seven members of the club worked to remove old and worn vegetation and replant with a fall blooming Camellia, a Pieris japonica 'Variegata', 55 hostas, sensitive and christmas fern, a neat ground cover (Chrysogonium virginiamum) and 100 spring bulbs (scilla, hyacinth and crocus). Yes, those are tent supports! Believe it or not but this work was squeezed inbetween a rehersal dinner and a wedding! The transformation was remarkable!

Monday, September 12, 2011

District IV Fall Meeting

On Friday, September 2nd, 2011, District IV met at Strathmore Hall for their fall meeting. Director Bette Lewis welcomed club members back for another fabulous year. She discussed her theme of "Community Stewardship". Club members were treated to a fantastic design program of Sogetsu Ikebana by Diana Cull.

About Us
The National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc., a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., encompasses four districts, 66 garden clubs, and approximately 2240 members within the metropolitan Washington, DC area.and 11 Plant Societies and other Affiliates.

What is a Garden Club?
A garden club is a group of people who come together to enhance their knowledge of gardening, its beauty, and its effects. Every garden club is different, reflecting the special interests of its members. Programs, activities and projects are encouraged to further develop those special interests.

Do I Need to Know How to Garden?
No. You can learn through the educational and workshop programs presented by your club. . . and you can further enhance your learning by attending District meetings and NCAGC General Meetings. NCAGC also offers the opportunity to participate in its schools on landscape and floral design, gardening, and the environment.

When Do Clubs Meet?
Most clubs meet monthly. Some meet in the daytime, some in the evening, and a few meet during lunch. They meet in homes, community centers, schools, and other public places where facilities can be provided. The club determines the meeting time.

Anyone Can Join.