AZALEA TRUMPET Winter/Early Spring 2013

Transcription

1 AZALEA TRUMPET Winter/Early Spring 2013 Happy New Gardening Year! With all the warm weather I have been in my garden, weeding, can you believe it I was having a good time getting my hands dirty in January. Last night I was opening a tube of Stretch Mark Complex a wrinkle smoothing complex I don t know why, I read the ingredients. It read like a flower garden, almond, cocoa, mango seed butter, lavender and lemon with a touch of rose salvia and carrot root. Flowers help to make my garden beautiful. My home feels more welcoming with flowers and now my night cream fills my face with flowers. No wonder as garden club members we love flowers. You never know where you will find flowers. Molly Kimler and her team have wild and wonderful experience planned for us, February 12 at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. Dress casual and enjoy a taste of the Wild and Wonderful Camp. We have a tour of the Discovery Center after the meeting. Great food, great location, great fun, see you at the meeting. I know we will find more flowers and more, at the Deep South Convention in Savannah, please plan to attend March 24, 26. April 14-20, once again we celebrate Garden Week in Georgia. Don t forget to make plans to attend the Garden Club of Georgia Convention and meet your new District Director Peggy Tucker and our new President Suzanne Wheeler. Looks like another busy spring for the Azalea District. Happy Gardening and lots of love. Pat (Right: Artwork by Amazing Azalea Charolette Thompson is the Logo for DSR Convention & will be part of their raffle.)

2 Azalea District Board Meeting will be. Come to experience camp at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center at the far edge of the Azalea District 543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield, GA miles south of I-20 at Exit 98 (Hwy. 11), located in Jasper & Newton Counties Board Meeting on February 12 (note date change) The time 9:30-10:00am coffee 10:00am meeting Noon lunch After Meeting - Tour of the Discovery Center Come and enjoy a taste or the Wild & Wonderful Experience Camp For more fun casual dress Cost $20.00 Check to be made out to Azalea District (after Feb.1 all $5.00 for late fees) Mail your registration to: Molly Kimler 555 W. Hightower Trail Social Circle, GA Name - Chairmanship /Club President- Phone Number - -

3 If you take I 20 west from Augusta - It is exit number 98 Athens take 78 to Highway 11S in Monroe go south 25 miles When you reach the camp follow the to the Conference Center signs

4 Deep South Region 2013 Convention, March Shirley Lewis, Chairman DSR 2013 Convention Dear GCG Friends, We're thrilled that you are planning to attend DSR 2013 Convention at Hyatt, Savannah, March ! "Georgia's Treasures" is going to be a fun time for all! (click above to be directed to website) Fantastic, large floral designs in Hyatt's grand lobby will make an awesome, lasting impression, as we honor and salute LA, MS, AL, TN, FL & GA Presidents and our DSR Director. Savannah is especially beautiful at that time of year. If you haven't done so, check out DSR web site or Hyatt Reservation info, Official Call letter, Schedule of daily events and Convention Registration form. Friends, our block of rooms at Hyatt is selling out fast! We don't want you to miss out on the special Convention rate of $ PLEASE reserve your room, today!!! Use this link for special prices. This is the toll free reservation number Transportation advice - Shuttle Services etc.: Gratefully, Shirley Lewis, Chairman Dyanna Byers, Co-Chairman

5 The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. & Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Presents a Wild and Wonderful Experience July 14-16, 2013 Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Mansfield, Georgia Would a child you know love an opportunity to be surrounded by nature, make new friends and have a wonderful time this summer? Check out the 6 th Annul GCG Environmental Education Camp! This camp is open to all children entering 5th or 6 th grades. Our young people are invited to spend time learning about environmental and conservation issues plus much more! We have many fun and exciting programs planned with guest speakers and of course, all the fun of the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center! Spread the word to your club presidents, members and friends, as space is limited. The fee is $ per child. Call or for more information and get the Youth in your life involved with this Wild and Wonderful Experience offered by The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. Info & Registration Forms may be found on our website under Youth. Registration closes June 1, 2013 ~Questions? Call or ~ Molly Kimler GCG Youth Coordinator W&WE Camp Chairman Susan Turner GCG 3 rd VP & Youth Liaison W&WE Camp Co-Chairman mkimler@uga.edu glencree@bellsouth.net Page 5

6 Garden Week in Georgia Gov. Deal signed a proclamation establishing the third week in April asgarden Week in Georgia. Clubs should plan now for activities to be held in the Spring of Garden Week in GA Third Week in April Flower Show School The Middle Georgia Judges Council is sponsoring a series of classes in Monroe. The next classes will be held March 11-13, Hydrangea Festival and Flower Show Four Garden Clubs in Douglasville (Dogwood District) are sponsoring their annual award winning flower show in conjunction with the 6th Annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival, June 1-2, This years title is "Blushing Bride." Historic House & Garden Pilgrimage On June 7, 2013, historic homes and gardens in Macon will be featured inthis year's exciting tour hosted by Camellia District. -CHEROKEE GARDEN LIBRARY AND GCG- The Cherokee Garden Library at the Atlanta History Center is the premier institution in the Southeast for education and the preservation of Southern Garden History. The Library has been a partner with GCG since 2003 through our Landscape Initiative and Landscape and Garden Grant Program. The needs of the Library are many, from preserving 16 th century books to expanding and keeping the collection current. We are including a $25 donation from clubs and individuals in our GUIDE, and a Friend of the Cherokee Garden Library certificate will be sent to you for your contribution. Please consider placing the Cherokee Garden Library on your list of donations of $25 or more that your club makes each year, by checking the What to Send Where section of the GUIDE. In addition to the already extensive state-of-the-art archives, the Library is interested in expanding its collection of Georgia s garden club heritage. Your club can help by donating your scrapbooks, flower show schedules, or other garden club ephemera to the archives. Please contact Lee Dunn at lee@dunnshouse.com for questions and further information. Lee Dunn GCG Cherokee Garden Library Chairman

7 It's Up to Us Pat Donohue, Iris Garden Club Did you know... that there isn't a shortage of water? There's a shortage of clean water. Did you know... that Atlanta, Georgia and Las Vegas, Nevada have something in common with New Delhi, Bangkok, and Mexico City? All are plagued with serious water problems which are the result of environmental issues or soaring economic growth in addition to poor water management and, or poor water understanding. Did you know... that Augusta, Georgia would not exist but for the Savannah River. She is our lifeline and in just one day supplies over 1.4 million people with fresh drinking water, receives and dilutes over 18,000 tons of waste from industries and municipalities, and carries over 7000 containers through her port. Did you know... that we can solve our own water problems no matter where we live? No one else can solve them for us, nor is anyone else likely to. that we have an organization on the banks of the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia that works tirelessly to protect the health of the Savannah? That organization is the Savannah Riverkeeper. The SRK goals are simply stated as follows: 1) Restore water quality in the Savannah River, its lakes and tributaries, to fully support the uses of fishing, swimming, drinking, recreation and habitat protection. 2) Protect the Savannah River, its lakes and tributaries, through the establishment of buffers and the use of best management practices for activities that affect water quality. 3) Educate the people of the Savannah River Basin by creating a culture of water quality protection, inspiring pride in water resources and developing ways to protect those resources. And, in closing, I would like you to know that Chris Hannant, a student from the Savannah College of Art and Design, produced a powerful documentary titled Before Too Long and that it has been recognized by National Geographic. The video is less than ten minutes long and highlights conditions on the Savannah River. Watch it on online at and you'll learn why it's important for all of us to do whatever we can to preserve the health of our lifeline, The Savannah River.

8 Colette Tabs Betty Davis Just a reminder from Colette Tabs (aka-betty Davis), all clubs please bring or send your tabs collected to the Azalea District meeting on February 12th. The yearly district winners will be announced at the GCG State Convention in April, so gather those tabs from friends, family, co-workers, etc. and lets beat the other districts and win 1st. place this year. If you are unable to deliver tabs to me, the number of pounds you have collected, bettyboop2315@yahoo.com. Thanks. Please promote this anti-litter video to your garden club and encourage club members to use the video to spread the Garden Club of Georgia's anti-litter message and to encourage community clubs (Rotary, Business Professional Women, etc.) and youth clubs (Scouts, Junior Garden Clubs, etc.) to participate in anti-litter activities. A cleaner Georgia is always on our minds. The video may be checked out from Headquarters. There is no rental fee, just pay shipping and insurance. Call to make arrangements.

9 Azalea District Projects... Pull Tabs for Ronald McDonald House: Remember to turn in your pull tabs before April 1 st. We want Azalea District to regain its first place for collecting the most tabs in the state The Augusta Council of Garden Clubs collected pounds of tabs during 2012 and 42.6 pounds during January They challenge the rest of Azalea District to match or exceed that amount. Remember the tabs on soups and pet food as well as beverages. Community Gardens: Lincolnton Courthouse: Check out the new landscaping at the Lincolnton Courthouse. The Pine Needle Garden Club of Lincolnton purchased new shrubs after the Mayor asked them if they could do something to improve the landscaping. Hats off to our dedicated and community minded gardeners. Golden Harvest Masters Table: The daffodils are blooming and the cool season vegetables are growing. Mustard, chard, kale, lettuce, collards, radishes, and onions are ready to help supplement lunches prepared for each day. The next workday is Monday, February 18 th. Packets of seeds that you can grow at your home and bring the harvest to the Masters Table are available from Ginny Allen at vallenotr@aol.com or you can just Grow a Row for the Masters Table using your own vegetable seedlings. Planting and harvest information is available in County Extension publications.

10 Introduction to Floral Design: The first session of Introduction to Floral Design on Jan. 19 th was a success. Sharyn Altman and Karin Oliver reviewed elements of design, flower show procedures, and hints for traditional designs. The next 3 sessions are Feb. 2, Feb. 16 and March 9. Come learn about design types and hints to help prepare flower show entries and designs for your home. Contact Judy Kirkland jukirkland@knology.net or Ginny Allen vallenotr@aol.com for more information. The registration form is on the Augusta Council of Garden Clubs Website. Sharyn Altman, Augusta

11 Augusta Home and Garden Show: Stop by the Augusta Council of Garden Clubs Booth at the Augusta Home and Garden Show February th. It is on the lower level of the James Brown Arena near the speakers platform, Master Gardener Booth and Augusta Rose Society Booth. The arena (formerly known as the Civic Center) is in downtown Augusta on 7 th and 8 th Streets between Telfair Street and Fenwick. Street. Peek-a-Boo Fall Garden Tour Set for Oct. 4-5, 2013 The Augusta Council of Garden Clubs will sponsor its second Peek-a- Boo Fall Garden Tour Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Six area homeowners will open their private gardens for guests to take a peek over the two-day tour. Tickets are $10 and include admission on both days to give visitors more time to enjoy the gardens this year. Tickets will be available starting September 1. Look for more information in the next newsletter.

12 FYI For your information: Raffles, Winnings are taxable and reportable if the winner received $ or more. Most of our club raffles tickets are priced at $1.00 to $2.00 so it would be advisable to make the prize under $600.OO. We must give details of raffle income and winners to Barbara Bourque if the winnings are below the threshold for income tax purposes. Your District Director, Pat Hathaway, hard at work during Deep South Region Meeting in Savannah!

13 Wounded Warrior Raffle Garden Clubs Really Do Make a Difference!

14 Please mark you calendar for Feb. 28 and plan a trip to Atlanta for Capitol Conservation Day when we partner with Georgia Conservation Voters for a legislative breakfast (invite your legislators), and Georgia Water Coalition for a legislative update and a visit to the Capitol wearing your green jacket/ sweater/scarf. Please encourage your fellow garden club members to attend as we would like to have a huge turnout! Please read the attached information just in from Georgia Water Coalition which references several bills that will need our attention this session--and there will be more. Also, please send Chandra@gawater.org your name, local info and name/s of your legislator/s and she, in turn, will send you breaking news and alerts for action. Also, please visit to read the 2013 Dirty Dozen list. A waterway near you is probably on the list of 12. GCG is a member of both Georgia Water Coalition, which numbers more than 180 organizations, and Georgia Conservation Voters, which supports a broad spectrum of environmental causes. Thank you. Tally Sweat, GCG Legislative Chairman A Note from the Trumpet Editor: If I missed something you may have submitted, send me a nudge and you will have an to everyone all your own! Mary Louise Hagler, mlchgarden@comcast.net

15 The Nola M. Falcone Speaker Series of the Sacred Heart Garden Festival presents... Linda Copeland Speaks about her book Legends in The Garden Co-authored with Allan Armitage Tuesday, February 26, :00 AM If you have ever wondered about the origin of plant names, Legends in the Garden will provide some answers. This engaging book introduces 46 people and places - some familiar, some not - associated with popular garden plants. It combines accounts of the lives of these interesting individuals with descriptions of plants that bear their names and the stories of their discoveries or development. Always passionate about horticulture, Linda Copeland began her studies in the field at UGA in She lives and gardens in Atlanta, and is involved with the Georgia Perennial Plant Association, the Southeastern Flower Show, Gardens for Peace, the Cherokee Garden Library and the flower guild at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Linda also coordinates garden tours abroad for Garden Vistas. This event is supported by the Nola M. Falcone Charitable Foundation as part of the Sacred Heart Garden Festival, which is presented by Taylor BMW. All proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Cultural Center. $30 per person Reservations Required For Tickets and Information sacredheartgardenfestival.com