Our new President and board have only been on duty for two months but lots of events have taken place, including the National Garden Club's convention held in Richmond, VA in mid May.
On May 21, National Capital Area Garden Clubs hosted a re-dedication of the Friendship Garden at the United States Arboretum. The replanting of this garden was several years in the making, led by board member, Ellen Spencer. A wonderful article in the Washington Post about the Friendship garden goes into the history behind this beautiful garden. The Arboretum is quite a treasure and well worth a visit by locals of guests of the city while you're in town.
Here the link to the Washington Post Article by Adrian Higgins.
Washington Post's Friendship Garden article
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| NCAGC President Robin Hammer |
On June 10, our NCAGC president and my friend, Robin Hammer took to the gavel and hosted our first NCAGC Conference in about 10 years. And it was terrific - great food, speakers, a Small Standard Flower Show and really interesting breakout workshops and brainstorming. I had a wonderful time and I wish I could have experienced every workshop.
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| Leigh Kitcher and Nancy Moats' floral workshop was a big hit |
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| New District III Director Mary Cottrell with Sandi Piccirillo enjoying the flower show |
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| Past District III Director, Jane Smith doing classification for the Flower Show |
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| Some of our NCAGC Board Members |
Even though most of our clubs are off for the summer months, that doesn't mean there isn't lots going on getting ready for a new season of meetings, events and demonstrations hosted by various clubs, districts and councils in NCAGC. Be sure to check out our main website page for lots of information, photos and contact information. If you're reading this and want to be a part of the exciting activities in garden club, please contact us.
http://www.ncagardenclubs.org
Have a wonderful gardening summer! Thea
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