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Old Dominion<br />
<strong>Garden</strong>er<br />
SUMMER 2011 | www.virginiagardenclubs.org
“Benjamin Franklin’s Double Spectacles” by Julia Clevett, one <strong>of</strong> six American designers<br />
interpreting America’s Firsts at WAFA World Flower Show 2011.
Old Dominion<br />
<strong>Garden</strong>er<br />
Quarterly Publication <strong>of</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Garden</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> Inc<br />
Summer 2011 Volume 42, No. 2<br />
CONTENTS<br />
FEATURES<br />
Newly Designed Website 5<br />
Blue Gloves for Blue Stars 5<br />
Convention 2011 9<br />
6VFGC Convention Credentials<br />
THE PRESIDENT’S PAGE 3<br />
VFGC NEWS<br />
a Youth Grants 6<br />
Cedar Run GC Youth Grant 7<br />
Award Winners 10<br />
Life Members/Book <strong>of</strong> Honor 26<br />
Awards Changes 28<br />
EDUCATION<br />
Flower Show School 16<br />
Flower Show Symposium 18<br />
Landscape Design School 20<br />
Book Revient Sales 30<br />
DISTRICT AND CLUB NEWS<br />
Old Dominion Calendar 14<br />
Hilliard Park GC 22<br />
Rappahannock GC 23<br />
Endangered Species Day 23<br />
Club Anniversaries 23<br />
Luray GC Memorial <strong>Garden</strong> 24<br />
Colonial GC 60th Anniversary 24<br />
Green Meadow Point GC 25<br />
Green Pine GC 70th Anniversary 25<br />
In Memoriam 27<br />
VFGC, INC<br />
Lewis Ginter Botanical <strong>Garden</strong><br />
1800 Lakeside Ave<br />
Richmond, VA 23228-4700<br />
804-553-0445<br />
www.virginiagardenclubs.org<br />
VFGC PRESIDENT<br />
Judy B. Binns<br />
“Grow Now<br />
Planting Seeds for Tomorrow”<br />
judybinns@me.com<br />
14400 Newgate Road<br />
Midlothian VA 23113-4199<br />
804-794-9073<br />
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC<br />
4401 Magnolia Ave<br />
St. Louis, MO 62110-3492<br />
Member Services 800-550-6007<br />
headquarters@gardenclub.org<br />
www.gardenclub.org<br />
NGC PRESIDENT<br />
Shirley Nicolai<br />
“NGC: Proudly Serving<br />
Our Members and Communities”<br />
shirleynicolai@verizon.net<br />
12325 Hatton Point Rd<br />
Ft. Washiington, MD 20744-7014<br />
301-292-3667<br />
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION DIRECTOR<br />
Mary H. Dixon<br />
“Members are the Link to the Future”<br />
mdixon2643@aol.com<br />
132 Moonlight Point<br />
Suffolk VA 23434-9300<br />
757-934-3420<br />
UPCOMING EVENTS 28<br />
SUBSCRIPTION RATES Members - Included in Dues Non-Members $3.50<br />
Published quarterly Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter<br />
Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Organization postage paid at Richmond, VA USPS 407-420
Contact INFORMATION<br />
OLD DOMINION GARDENER<br />
DEADLINES<br />
Spring – February 1<br />
Summer – May 1<br />
Fall – August 1<br />
Winter – November 1<br />
Send articles, events and photos<br />
for publication to:<br />
Judy B. Binns<br />
judybinns@me.com<br />
Send Name/Address Changes to:<br />
Barbara Ohmsen<br />
basohmsen@cox.net<br />
VFGC MISSION STATEMENT<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Garden</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong>, Inc.,<br />
provides youth and adult education<br />
resources and opportunities for its members<br />
to promote the love <strong>of</strong> gardening,<br />
floral design, civic and environmental<br />
responsibility.<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Federation</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Garden</strong> Club<br />
Officers<br />
President<br />
Judy B. Binns<br />
judybinns@me.com<br />
14400 Newgate Road<br />
1st Vice President<br />
Liaison to Club Presidents<br />
Marilyn J. Mason<br />
marilynmason@comcast.net<br />
101 mt Pleas<br />
2nd Vice President<br />
Finance Chairman<br />
Janice M. Clem<br />
tchokie@aol.com<br />
2261 Donagale Drive<br />
R3rd Vice President<br />
Membership Chairman<br />
Mary E. Owen<br />
rxowen@aol.com<br />
P O Box 206<br />
ForRecording Secretary<br />
Mary Sue Floyd<br />
MFloyd3570@aol.com<br />
2824 E M<br />
Treasurer<br />
Claudia H. Cosby<br />
chcosby@verizon.net<br />
3015 Mount Hill Drive<br />
Midlothian VA 23113-3923<br />
804-794-7798<br />
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President’s PAGE<br />
No one is more optimistic than a gardener—because truly to plant a seed is to believe<br />
in the future.<br />
“Grow Now . . . Planting Seeds for Tomorrow” builds on this natural optimism and<br />
encourages garden club members to participate.<br />
The focus for this administration will be on two words in this theme—GROW and<br />
PLANT—as we look at different ways to attract new members, to better serve our<br />
existing members, and to reach out to the gardening community.<br />
We will GROW in Educational Opportunities<br />
• By <strong>of</strong>fering a new series <strong>of</strong> basic floral design classes. When I joined a<br />
garden club, I just wanted to learn how to arrange flowers so that I could<br />
have a centerpiece on the dining room table. I was fortunate that my garden<br />
club <strong>of</strong>fered regular floral design workshops, but not all garden club<br />
members have this same opportunity.<br />
• By sponsoring lectures in partnership with botanical gardens, districts, and<br />
other organizations<br />
• By holding “Dig In” workshops specifically for club presidents and club <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
to highlight VFGC Projects<br />
We will GROW in Membership<br />
• By connecting with existing non-federated garden clubs—these clubs already<br />
share a similar interest with VFGC, let’s convince them that being<br />
part <strong>of</strong> a larger organization has distinct benefits.<br />
• By presenting a series <strong>of</strong> workshops/programs at military bases and other<br />
civic organizations in order to generate interest in garden clubs and to establish<br />
new garden clubs<br />
• By providing incentives for members to bring guests to basic floral design<br />
classes—even more incentives if the guest joins a garden club!<br />
We will GROW in Communication<br />
• By publishing a digital version <strong>of</strong> Old Dominion <strong>Garden</strong>er on the website<br />
• By communicating bi-monthly with VFGC Board members, district <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />
and club presidents with a digital newsletter “Grow Now” in order to work<br />
together as a “whole” organization—not just individual clubs and districts<br />
• By making VFGC website more user friendly for mobile devices<br />
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President’s PAGE<br />
We will PLANT Community <strong>Garden</strong>s with a new program, “Plant Together”<br />
• This new program will encourage garden clubs, civic groups, youth groups,<br />
etc. to schedule a work day during National <strong>Garden</strong> Week to plant or<br />
spruce up community gardens.<br />
• Each club or group that registers with VFGC will be provided with a publicity<br />
packet to help spread the word that garden clubs benefit the community<br />
with beautification projects.<br />
We will PLANT by establishing a “Branching Out” grant program for club community<br />
beautification projects.<br />
We will PLANT seeds for tomorrow by continuing the “Keys to the Future” grants for<br />
youth-centered gardening programs. Since its inception in 2007, over $25,000 has<br />
been awarded in these grants and in the past 2 years alone, over 5000 youth in <strong>Virginia</strong><br />
benefited from this program.<br />
The time is NOW—to generate enthusiasm, to initiate some new programs and to<br />
continue gardening in our communities across the state. I look forward to working<br />
with all <strong>of</strong> you as we “Grow Now . . . Planting the Seeds for Tomorrow.”<br />
Judy B. Binns<br />
Meet the President<br />
Judy began her garden club work in 1990. She is a member and former<br />
president <strong>of</strong> the Salisbury GC, an Accredited-Life Flower Show Judge, and<br />
served as President <strong>of</strong> Piedmont District from 2001-2003. She has served<br />
VFGC as 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, and Treasurer before being<br />
installed as President in May 2011. She was awarded the NGC Member <strong>of</strong><br />
Honor Award for the South Atlantic Region for All-Around Excellence in 2006.<br />
Judy served as the webmaster <strong>of</strong> National <strong>Garden</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> from 2007-2011<br />
and designed the first websites for both VFGC and the South Atlantic Region.<br />
She is also a Design Instructor for National <strong>Garden</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> Flower Show School<br />
and has exhibited designs in “Fine Arts and Flowers” at the <strong>Virginia</strong> Museum<br />
<strong>of</strong> Fine Arts and numerous flower shows.<br />
Judy is a native <strong>Virginia</strong>n from the Shenandoah Valley. She graduated<br />
from Bridgewater College with a degree in mathematics and concentration in<br />
computer science. She and her husband, Richard, have two married children<br />
and one grandchild. She also volunteers at the <strong>Virginia</strong> Museum <strong>of</strong> Fine Arts,<br />
including serving as co-chairman for Fine Arts & Flowers in 2007 and 2010.<br />
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VFGC NEWS<br />
NEWLY DESIGNED<br />
VFGC WEBSITE<br />
BLUE GLOVES<br />
FOR<br />
BLUE STARS<br />
www.virginiagardenclubs.org<br />
The VFGC website has a new and<br />
exciting look! If you have not visited the<br />
website recently, take the time to browse<br />
the pages and see what garden club members<br />
across the state <strong>of</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong> are doing.<br />
Some <strong>of</strong> the new features include:<br />
• Digital version <strong>of</strong> Old Dominion<br />
<strong>Garden</strong>er<br />
• How To section with tips on conservation,<br />
container gardening,<br />
floral design and more<br />
• Photo gallery highlighting club<br />
flower shows and projects plus<br />
ideas for your home and garden<br />
• YouTube video <strong>of</strong> a project<br />
awarded a VFGC Youth Project<br />
Grant<br />
• More downloadable forms including<br />
the VFGC Life Membership<br />
Form<br />
• Information on applying to become<br />
a part <strong>of</strong> the VFGC Group<br />
Exemption for IRS 501(c)(3)<br />
• User friendly layout and menus<br />
for mobile phones and tablet<br />
devices<br />
Send photos, news and events for<br />
posting on the website to:<br />
Nancy Hargroves<br />
VFGC Website Chairman<br />
inbleum@comcast.net<br />
Visit the website <strong>of</strong>ten to keep up to<br />
date on the latest information for VFGC<br />
members.<br />
The Blue Star Memorial Program<br />
honors service men and women. In 1945,<br />
the National Council <strong>of</strong> State <strong>Garden</strong><br />
<strong>Clubs</strong> adopted the program and began a<br />
Blue Star Highway system, which covers<br />
thousands <strong>of</strong> miles across the Continental<br />
United States, Alaska and Hawaii.<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> has some <strong>of</strong> the oldest Blue<br />
Star Memorial Markers in the US with the<br />
first one dedicated on August 24, 1949.<br />
Since 1949, VFGC, districts and clubs have<br />
placed over 45 Blue Star Markers along<br />
the highways and byways <strong>of</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong> as<br />
well as at national cemeteries, parks,<br />
veteran’s facilities and gardens.<br />
These oldest Blue Star Memorial<br />
markers have weathered along the roadsides<br />
for over 50 years and now need<br />
some TLC. You can help by participating<br />
in new program, “Blue Gloves for Blue<br />
Stars.” Plan to attend your district meeting<br />
and make a $10 donation to the Blue<br />
Star Memorial Fund and receive a pair <strong>of</strong><br />
blue gardening gloves. Your support <strong>of</strong><br />
this project will help VFGC refurbish those<br />
markers placed before 1960 as well as any<br />
others in need <strong>of</strong> repair.<br />
Donate at your district meeting and<br />
wear your “blue gloves” proudly as you<br />
help make the Blue Stars in <strong>Virginia</strong> shine<br />
brightly again!<br />
For more information, contact:<br />
Gloria Crump<br />
VFGC Blue Star Memorial Chairman<br />
540-234-9300<br />
gcrump@ntelos.net<br />
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Youth Project GRANTS<br />
KEYS TO THE FUTURE<br />
YOUTH PROJECT GRANTS<br />
The “Keys to the Future” Youth Project Grants Program, with a simple application<br />
procedure, is sponsored by VFGC for new or existing youth-centered programs.<br />
All VFGC clubs are encouraged to apply for a one-year grant up to $1000 for<br />
the purpose <strong>of</strong> helping youth realize the rewards and life lessons from gardens and<br />
habitats for becoming good stewards <strong>of</strong> the earth. The scope <strong>of</strong> these programs may<br />
include benefits to the community, environmental awareness/education, plant-to-food<br />
connections, outdoor classroom projects, horticulture education, and the social aspects<br />
<strong>of</strong> gardening.<br />
PROGRAM CRITERIA<br />
In evaluating grant applications, priority will be given to programs that emphasize<br />
one or more <strong>of</strong> these elements:<br />
• number <strong>of</strong> youth participating/reached<br />
• benefits to the community<br />
• environmental awareness/education<br />
• horticulture educational focus or curricular/program integration<br />
• plant-to-food connections<br />
• social aspects <strong>of</strong> gardening such as leadership development, team building,<br />
community support, or service-learning<br />
APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2011<br />
Guidelines and application form may be found at www.virginiagardenclubs.org<br />
under Youth. Contact Phyllis Steele, VFGC Youth Project Grants Chairman, (pbsteele@<br />
earthlink.net, 540-667-7487) for more information.<br />
Visit www.virginiagardenclubs.org<br />
and look under Youth Project Grants<br />
to see a YouTube video<br />
<strong>of</strong> how the Crestwood Farms <strong>Garden</strong> Club<br />
partnered with other groups to sponsor<br />
a Nature Fair and Plant Sale with grant funds.<br />
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Youth Project GRANTS<br />
CEDAR RUN GC SUPPORTS<br />
PLANT CAMP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS<br />
WITH YOUTH PROJECT GRANT<br />
Submitted by Pat Bickel, VFGC Youth Project Grants Chairman 2009-2011<br />
Here is one example <strong>of</strong> the resourcefulness<br />
<strong>of</strong> the various gardening projects<br />
implemented by clubs who have received<br />
grant funding from the VFGC Youth Grants<br />
Committee. As you read about these<br />
completed projects, consider starting a<br />
similar project for your community.<br />
In 2009, the VFGC Youth Project<br />
Grants Committee awarded $900 to the<br />
Cedar Run <strong>Garden</strong> Club in Shenandoah<br />
District. The funds were allocated to support<br />
a Plant Camp for Special Needs<br />
students in partnership with Verdun Adventure<br />
Bound.<br />
The one-week camp was attended by<br />
8 – 11 year olds who gained experience<br />
in all phases <strong>of</strong> gardening. They learned<br />
to identify, collect and preserve seeds<br />
for the next season; they weeded and<br />
planted cold weather crops in a raised<br />
bed; they decorated aprons and flower<br />
pots and created collages using plants,<br />
Campers gather under the outdoor<br />
classroom arbor in the center <strong>of</strong> the<br />
teaching garden.<br />
Campers make their own pizza dough<br />
which when baked, will include toppings<br />
harvested from the teaching garden.<br />
leaves and blossoms; they learned about<br />
watering and composting. They made<br />
pizzas from scratch using veggies from<br />
the garden, harvested potatoes to bake<br />
or roast, dyed camp tee-shirts with colors<br />
from garden plants and harvested gourds<br />
to dry for next year’s birdhouses. The students<br />
thrived in the outdoor setting. Some<br />
attended with an aid or a counselor and<br />
benefited from the open curriculum and<br />
hands-on teaching experiences.<br />
Funds were spent on materials used<br />
in the various garden and craft themedactivities<br />
that focused on the daily curriculum<br />
– The Seed; The Sun; The Soil;<br />
The Water and The Whole. Camp activities<br />
and pictures were shared with garden club<br />
members to keep them apprised <strong>of</strong> the<br />
wealth <strong>of</strong> knowledge shared by garden<br />
club volunteers and Verdun Adventure<br />
Bound instructors.<br />
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Come to our Bonsai Show<br />
September 24 th !<br />
at<br />
An all day display <strong>of</strong> beautiful bonsai trees<br />
from the community.<br />
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upcoming events, promotional <strong>of</strong>fers, as well<br />
as great gardening tips from our experts!<br />
Short Pump: 12111 W. Broad St. (804)360-2800<br />
Mechanicsville: 3313 Mechanicsville Tpk. (804)321-2200<br />
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Convention 2011<br />
PLANT, GROW, BLOOM<br />
CONVENTION 2011<br />
<strong>Garden</strong> club members from across the state<br />
traveled to Richmond in May 2011 to participate<br />
in the annual VFGC Convention. Highlights <strong>of</strong> the<br />
convention were:<br />
• Design program and workshop by John<br />
Klingel (pictured at right)<br />
• Election <strong>of</strong> Officers for 2011-2013<br />
• Installation <strong>of</strong> Officers by NGC President,<br />
Renee Blaschke<br />
• Installation Design Tribute, “Wonderfully<br />
Unique” by Julia Clevett<br />
• Tea at the Governor’s Mansion<br />
• Awards Presentation<br />
• Shoppers Venue<br />
Under the leadership <strong>of</strong> VFGC President Elene<br />
Combs, the convention delegates considered the report <strong>of</strong> the VFGC Special Committee<br />
on Conventions and approved the recommendations submitted to hold a biennial<br />
convention in the election year and a one day VFGC Meeting in alternate years; that<br />
VFGC would host and plan their own conventions and meetings; and that conventions<br />
be held in a central location in the<br />
state. This change will start iwth the<br />
2011-2013 administration.<br />
Images from Convention 2011<br />
start on this page and continue<br />
through the awards list. To see the<br />
colorful “blooms” <strong>of</strong> the convention,<br />
turn to the inside back cover <strong>of</strong> this<br />
issue or visit the photo gallery at<br />
www.virginiagardenclubs.org.<br />
Installation <strong>of</strong> VFGC <strong>of</strong>ficers for<br />
2011-2013 by NGC President Rene<br />
Blaschke. Top photo: Marilyn<br />
Mason, 1st Vice President; Janice<br />
Clem, 2nd Vice President; and<br />
Mary Owen, 3rd Vice President.<br />
Bottom photo: Mary Sue Floyd,<br />
Recording Secretary; Claudia<br />
Cosby, Treasurer.<br />
Summer 2011 Old Dominion <strong>Garden</strong>er 9
NGC, SAR & VFGC AWARDS<br />
AWARDS<br />
NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS<br />
OVERALL WINNER – FIRST PLACE<br />
74 OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS,<br />
NATURE TRAILS<br />
Aii Canterbury GC $1000<br />
CERTIFICATES OF COMMENDATION<br />
1B CIVIC ACHIEVEMENT<br />
Fincastle GC and Seasons IV GC<br />
20 ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION<br />
Aii Moneta GC<br />
Aiii Chesapeake Bay GC<br />
39 LITTER/RECYCLING/<br />
RECLAMATION<br />
Aiii Chesapeake Bay GC<br />
44 PUBLICITY PRESSBOOK<br />
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION<br />
Small Club: Green Meadow Point GC<br />
Council: Portsmouth Area Council<br />
District: Tidewater District<br />
62 LANDSCAPE DESIGN<br />
Aiii Chesapeake Bay GC<br />
STANDARD FLOWER SHOW<br />
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS<br />
5B STANDARD FLOWER SHOW<br />
Culpeper GC<br />
“It’s a Celebration!<br />
75 Years & Growing”<br />
18A COUNCIL STANDARD<br />
FLOWER SHOW<br />
Bedford Council <strong>of</strong> GC<br />
“Southern Hospitality<br />
Historic Avenel Style”<br />
22A HOLIDAY STANDARD<br />
FLOWER SHOW<br />
The Madison GC<br />
“Christmas in the Air”<br />
57A STAGED IN PUBLIC BUILDING<br />
Luray GC “June Jubilee”<br />
SCHOOL GARDEN PROJECTS -<br />
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION<br />
2nd Place Canterbury GC $50<br />
3rd Place Salisbury GC $25<br />
Cavalier GC $25<br />
YOUTH POETRY<br />
4th Grade 2nd Place<br />
“Fields <strong>of</strong> Daffodils” - Henry Trochlil<br />
Old Fredericktown GC<br />
6th Grade 2nd Place<br />
“Fields <strong>of</strong> Daffodils” - Charlie Trochlil<br />
Old Fredericktown GC<br />
9th Grade 3rd Place<br />
“Amongst the Daffodils” –<br />
Moira Hulbert, Thomas Jefferson GC<br />
SOUTH ATLANTIC REGION<br />
3 CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION<br />
ii Thomas Jefferson GC, P<br />
8 HORTICULTURE ACHIEVEMENT<br />
Lynn Pappas, Thomas Jefferson GC<br />
9 LANDSCAPE<br />
Monticello GC, Charlottesville, SH<br />
10 LITTER/RECYCLING, etc.<br />
i Green Meadow Point GC, T<br />
iii Chesapeake Bay GC, P<br />
VFGC President Elene Combs presents<br />
awards to representatives <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Southwest District clubs.<br />
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NGC, SAR & VFGC AWARDS<br />
VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF<br />
GARDEN CLUBS<br />
STANDARD FLOWER SHOW<br />
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS<br />
FS IB STANDARD FS<br />
Culpeper GC (SH)<br />
FS IIB HOME STANDARD FS<br />
Little Neck GC (T)<br />
FS IIIA COUNCIL STANDARD FS<br />
Convention attendees wait to tour the<br />
Bedford Council GC (BR)<br />
Governor’s Mansion.<br />
FS IIIB JUDGES’ COUNCIL<br />
11 THE NATIONAL GARDENER<br />
Lynchburg Council (SC)<br />
Seasons IV GC, SW<br />
FS V HOLIDAY STANDARD FS<br />
14 PROGRAM<br />
Madison GC (SH)<br />
B Nel St<strong>of</strong>berg, Fluvanna GC, P FS VIIB DISTRICT STANDARD FS<br />
19 VISION OF BEAUTY CALENDAR<br />
Tidewater District<br />
SALES<br />
FS XIA STAGED IN PUBLIC<br />
Louisa County GC, P<br />
BUILDING Luray GC (SH)<br />
25 NATIONAL LIFE MEMBERSHIP<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Garden</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong> DISTRICT AWARDS<br />
32 YOUTH POETRY CONTEST<br />
4 CONVENTION ATTENDANCE<br />
Overall Winner - Charlie Trochlil<br />
Piedmont District – Blue<br />
4th Grade – Henry Trochlil<br />
Tidewater District - Red<br />
6th Grade – Charlie Trochlil<br />
5A DISTRICT FLOWER<br />
9th Grade – Moira Hulbert<br />
SHOW SCHEDULE<br />
33 SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSY<br />
Tidewater District – Red<br />
OWL POSTERS<br />
6A DISTRICT NEWSLETTER<br />
1st Grade – Mary Lynn Aylor<br />
Blue Ridge District – Blue<br />
3rd Grade – Karley Gronbech<br />
Tidewater District – Red<br />
5th Grade – Megan Baker<br />
8 LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL<br />
35 NATIVE PLANTS PATCH<br />
Piedmont District – Blue<br />
PROGRAM<br />
9 NGC LIFE MEMBERSHIP<br />
Thomas Jefferson GC &<br />
Tidewater District – Blue<br />
Dogwood GC, SH<br />
10 NATURAL DISASTERS<br />
NGC2 PLANT IT PINK<br />
Blue Ridge District – Blue<br />
Francis Fauquier GC, SH<br />
Piedmont District – Red<br />
PUBLICITY PRESS BOOKS<br />
11 SMOKEY BEAR/WOODSY OWL<br />
Ai – Green Meadow Point GC, T<br />
Piedmont District – Blue TIE<br />
B – Tidewater District, T<br />
Shenandoah District – Blue<br />
B – Portsmouth Area Council, T 12 VFGC LIFE MEMBER/BOOK<br />
GOOD SOIL AWARD<br />
OF HONOR<br />
Dogwood GC & Thomas Jefferson<br />
Southwest District – Blue<br />
GC, SH<br />
Blue Ridge District – Red<br />
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NGC, SAR & VFGC AWARDS<br />
13 VFGC PROJECTS<br />
Tidewater District – Blue<br />
14 WORLD GARDENING/ECOSEEDS<br />
Blue Ridge District - Blue<br />
CLUB AWARDS<br />
16 BIRD PROTECTION<br />
i Green Pine GC, T – Blue<br />
Southside GC, BR – Red<br />
Rapid Ann GC, SH – HM<br />
ii Westmoreland, P - Blue<br />
18 BLUE STAR MEMORIAL<br />
LANDSCAPE<br />
ii Hanover Towne GC, P - HM<br />
19 CHUCKY CHIPMUNK<br />
Green Meadow Point, T – Blue<br />
GC <strong>of</strong> Bedford, BR - Red<br />
20 CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION/<br />
ACHIEVEMENT<br />
i Woodland Pond GC, P - Blue<br />
Westchester GC, BR – Red<br />
ii Thomas Jefferson, P – Blue<br />
21 CLUB BROCHURE<br />
i Cedar Run GC, SH – Blue<br />
Green Meadow Point, T – Red<br />
GC <strong>of</strong> Bedford, BR – HM<br />
ii Fluvanna GC, P – Blue<br />
iii Salisbury GC, P - Blue<br />
22A CLUB NEWSLETTER<br />
i GC <strong>of</strong> Bedford, BR – Blue<br />
ii Fluvanna GC, P - Red<br />
Monticello GC, SH – Red<br />
iii Lake <strong>of</strong> the Wood, SH – HM<br />
22B CLUB NEWSLETTER<br />
i Green Meadow Point, T – Blue<br />
Amelia County GC, P – Red<br />
ii Moneta GC, BR – Blue<br />
Hanover Towne GC, P – Red<br />
May Farm GC, T – HM<br />
iii Chesapeake Bay, P – Blue<br />
23 COMMUNITY LANDSCAPE<br />
DESIGN<br />
i Woodland Pond GC, P – Blue<br />
ii Monticello GC, SH – Blue<br />
24 DISTRICT ATTENDANCE<br />
Green Meadow Point GC, T – Blue<br />
Abingdon GC, SW - Red<br />
26 FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE<br />
i Dogwood GC, SH – Blue<br />
Westchester GC, BR – Red<br />
ii Madison GC, SH – Blue<br />
Fluvanna GC, P – Red<br />
27 FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE –<br />
TWO OR MORE CLUBS<br />
Fincastle/Seasons IV GC, SW – Blue<br />
28 FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL<br />
ATTENDANCE<br />
Belmont GC, BR – Blue TIE<br />
Chesapeake Bay GC, P - Blue<br />
31 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY<br />
ii Fluvanna GC, P – Blue<br />
Town & Country GC, SW – Red<br />
32 HISTORIC PRESERVATION<br />
ii Westmoreland GC, P – Blue<br />
33 HORTICULTURE – HERBS<br />
i Southside GC, BR – Blue<br />
Woodland Pond, P – Red<br />
Seasons IV GC, SW – HM<br />
Old Fredericktown, SH - HM<br />
ii Rappahannock GC, P – Blue<br />
Monticello GC, SH - Red<br />
Little Neck GC, T – HM<br />
34 HORTICULTURE THERAPY<br />
i Rapid Ann GC, SH – Red<br />
ii May Farm GC, T – HM<br />
iii Salisbury GC, P – Blue<br />
35 HORTICULTURE THERAPY/<br />
GARDEN PROJECT<br />
ii Little Neck GC, T – Red<br />
Hanover Towne GC, P – HM<br />
36 LANDSCAPE DESIGN<br />
SCHOOL<br />
West Hanover GC, P - Blue<br />
37 LITTER/RECYCLING/<br />
RECLAMATION<br />
i Green Meadow Point, T –Blue<br />
iii Chesapeake Bay GC, P - Blue<br />
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NGC, SAR & VFGC AWARDS<br />
38 MEMBERSHIP<br />
A Westchester GC, BR – Blue<br />
B Salisbury GC, P - Blue<br />
39 NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK<br />
i Louisa County GC, P – Blue<br />
Rippin Run GC, SH – Red<br />
ii Fluvanna GC, P – Blue<br />
Abingdon GC, SW – Red<br />
iii Chesapeake Bay GC, P – Blue<br />
40A GOLDEN DAYS<br />
Fluvanna GC, P – Blue<br />
Salisbury GC, P - Red<br />
Belmont GC, BR – HM<br />
40C PLANT IT PINK<br />
Francis Fauquier GC, SH – Blue<br />
Fincastle GC and Seasons IV GC,<br />
SW – Red<br />
Town & Country GC, BR – HM<br />
41 OUTDOOR CLASSROOMS,<br />
TRAILS<br />
ii Canterbury GC, P – Blue<br />
42 ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION<br />
ii Moneta GC, BR – Blue<br />
iii Chesapeake Bay GC, P – Blue<br />
43 SMOKEY BEAR POSTERS<br />
Madison GC, SH – Blue<br />
Fluvanna GC, P – Red<br />
44 THE NATIONAL GARDENER<br />
Seasons IV GC, SW – Blue<br />
Chesapeake Bay GC, P – Red<br />
Woodland Pond GC, P – HM<br />
45 TREE PLANTING/ARBOR DAY<br />
ii Town & Country GC, SW – Blue<br />
Fluvanna GC, P - Red<br />
iii Lake <strong>of</strong> the Woods, SH – Blue<br />
46 VFGC LIFE MEMBERSHIP/BOOK<br />
OF HONOR<br />
Berkeley GC, T – Blue<br />
47 VISION OF BEAUTY CALENDARS<br />
Louisa County GC, P – Blue<br />
Green Pine GC, T – Red<br />
Seasons IV GC, SW - HM<br />
48 VISUAL COMMUNITY<br />
IMPROVEMENT<br />
Moneta GC, BR – Blue<br />
Francis Fauquier GC, SH – Red<br />
Woodland Pond GC, P – Red<br />
50 WEBSITE<br />
iii Westham GC, P – Blue<br />
YOUTH AND<br />
YOUTH-RELATED AWARDS<br />
J-1 ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION<br />
Cedar Run GC, SH – Blue<br />
Chesapeake Bay GC, P – Red<br />
May Farm GC, T – HM<br />
J-3 YOUTH EDUCATION<br />
Cedar Run GC, SH – Blue<br />
Salisbury GC, P – Red<br />
J-4 NGC ESSAY CONTEST<br />
11th Grade – Katherine Gannon<br />
Old Fredericktown GC, SH<br />
J-5 NGC POETRY CONTEST<br />
2nd Grade – Claire Trochlil<br />
Old Fredericktown GC, SH<br />
4th Grade – Henry Trochlil<br />
Old Fredericktown GC, SH<br />
6th Grade – Charlie Trochlil<br />
Old Fredericktown GC, SH<br />
9th Grade – Moira Hulbert<br />
Thomas Jefferson GC, SH<br />
J-6 SMOKEY BEAR POSTERS<br />
1st Grade – Mary L. Aylor<br />
Madison Primary, Madison GC, SH<br />
2nd Grade – Alyissa Staples<br />
Madison Primary, Madison GC, SH<br />
3rd Grade – Karley Gronbech<br />
Thoroughgood Elem,<br />
Thoroughgood GC, T<br />
4th Grade – Brett Poultney<br />
Poquoson Elem, Poquoson GC, T<br />
5th Grade – Megan Baker<br />
Thoroughgood Elem,<br />
Thoroughgood GC, T<br />
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NGC, SAR & VFGC AWARDS<br />
SPECIAL AWARDS<br />
I-A YEARBOOKS (under 20)<br />
Green Meadow Point GC, T – Red<br />
Southside GC, BR – Red<br />
I-B YEARBOOKS (20-29)<br />
Amelia County GC, P – Blue<br />
Westchester GC, BR – Red<br />
I-C YEARBOOKS (30-44)<br />
Hanover Towne GC, P – Blue<br />
Rappahannock Co. GC, SH – Red<br />
I-D YEARBOOKS (45-69)<br />
Sleepy Hollow GC, P – Blue<br />
Little Neck GC, T – Red<br />
Abingdon GC, SW – HM<br />
Moneta GC, BR – HM<br />
I-F YEARBOOKS (100-299)<br />
Salisbury GC, P – Blue<br />
Lake <strong>of</strong> the Woods, SH – Red<br />
II PUBLICITY PRESS BOOKS<br />
Ai Green Meadow Point, T – Blue<br />
Aii Town & Country GC, SW – Blue<br />
Madison GC, SH - Red<br />
Aiii Chesapeake Bay GC, P – Blue<br />
Bi Portsmouth Area Council, T – Blue<br />
Bii Tidewater District, T – Blue<br />
Blue Ridge District, BR - Red<br />
III SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT<br />
Ai Louisa County GC, P - Red<br />
Aii Salisbury GC, P – Blue<br />
OLD DOMINION CALENDAR<br />
The Old Dominion Calendar is a free service listing club, affiliate and district<br />
events which are open to the public. The listing should contain the name and<br />
address and/or phone <strong>of</strong> a contact person for further information. Submit<br />
event details to the ODG Editor for publication. More details on these events<br />
may be found at www.virginiagardenclubs.org under “District News.”<br />
October 18, 2011 Rosecrest GC presents Holiday Gala at the Country<br />
Club <strong>of</strong> Petersburg. This event includes luncheon, fashion show by<br />
Ann’s Dress Shop <strong>of</strong> Waverly, and a floral presentation by Bob Henkel <strong>of</strong><br />
Flowers and Foliage. There will be door prizes and many items to purchase<br />
to enhance your holiday decorating. Contact Mona Harrison, Chairman<br />
(monalangley@gmail.com, 804-526-9560) or Barbara Smith, Ticket<br />
Coordinator (resmith317@comcast.net, 804-526-2609) for more information.<br />
Tickets are $30 each and limited to 200.<br />
November 9, 2011 Violet Bank GC <strong>of</strong> Colonial Heights is presenting<br />
their annual holiday design show and luncheon event “Celebrate Holiday<br />
Magic with Flowers” at the Fort Lee Regimental Club. The talented designers<br />
<strong>of</strong> award winning Rochette’s Florist in Farmville will be the featured<br />
floral demonstrators. Enchanting holiday arrangements will represent<br />
holiday festivities from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. Tables will<br />
be assigned in the order your ticket request is received, so please order<br />
early. The event begins at 9:45AM and doors open at 9:30AM. Tickets are<br />
$22.00 and include lunch. Place your order and obtain additional information<br />
by contacting, Eleanor Garrison (804-526-3479).<br />
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BARTLETT.<br />
BECAUSE EVERY TREE IS A FAMILY TREE.<br />
Today, more than ever, property value is as much about your landscape as<br />
it is your home. The trees and shrubs that grow along with you and your<br />
family are valuable assets that deserve care and protection. For over 100<br />
years, Bartlett Tree Experts has led both the science and services that<br />
make your landscape thrive. No matter the size or scope <strong>of</strong> your needs,<br />
our arborists bring a rare mix <strong>of</strong> groundbreaking research, global<br />
resources and a local service approach to every task at hand. Trees add so<br />
much value to our lives. And Bartlett adds even more value to your trees.<br />
For the life <strong>of</strong> your trees.<br />
PRUNING . FERTILIZATION . PEST & DISEASE MANAGEMENT . REMOVAL<br />
PLEASE CALL 877 BARTLETT 877.227.8538 OR VISIT BARTLETT.COM<br />
Summer 2011 Old Dominion <strong>Garden</strong>er 15
Flower Show SCHOOL<br />
FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL COURSE II<br />
Submitted by Cindy Rustin, VFGC Flower Show School Chairman<br />
Are you interested in learning about floral designs and flower shows? Join us for<br />
Flower Show School Course II in Williamsburg, VA.<br />
Date: October 3-6, 2011<br />
Location: The Woodlands, 105 Visitor Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA<br />
Adjacent to the Visitor’s Center with free shuttles to the Historic Area.<br />
Flower Show Procedure and Design: Julia Clevett<br />
NGC Design Instructor, NGC Symposium Chairman and Master Flower Show Judge<br />
Among many design credits and homors, Julia has represented the United States at<br />
the Chelsea Flower Show and at WAFA in Boston, 2011.<br />
Horticulture (Chrysanthemums and Vines): Sandi Piccirillo<br />
NGC Horticulture Instructor, Master Flower show Judge, Master in Landscape Design<br />
Her credentials include 20 years working horticultural retail management, certification<br />
in pesticides in VA and certification in VA as horticulturalist.<br />
SCHEDULE<br />
Monday, Oct 3 4 - 6 pm Flower Show Procedure<br />
Tuesday, Oct 4 9 am - 5:15 pm Design<br />
Wednesday, Oct 5 9 am - 5:15 pm Horticulture<br />
Thursday, Oct 6 9 am - 12 noon Written Exam<br />
Registration opens 30 minutes before each session<br />
HOTEL INFORMATION:<br />
Room rates guaranteed through Sept 9, 2011 at The Woodlands $109/night<br />
double/double and $136/night king suite plus applicable taxes. Continental breakfast<br />
included. May book rooms online at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/16578<br />
any time or call 800-261-9530 Monday-Fridays 8:30 am to 5 pm and ask for Block<br />
16578. If you need to cancel, use the same procedure that you used to book the<br />
room. One night’s deposit is required when booking, refundable if room is cancelled<br />
3 days prior to event.<br />
Questions--contact Cindy Rustin (cbrustin@verizon.net or 804-276-9220).<br />
Come join us for Flower Show School! Flower Show School is not only for prospective<br />
flower show exhibitors and judges, but also for all garden club members and all<br />
persons interested in flower design and horticulture.<br />
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Flower Show SCHOOL<br />
REGISTRATION FORM – FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL COURSE II<br />
The Woodslands, Williamsburg, VA<br />
Name___________________________________________________________<br />
Address__________________________________________________________<br />
City/State________________________________________________________<br />
Zip____________________<br />
Telephone______________________________<br />
E-mail___________________________________________________________<br />
Club_______________________________ District______________________<br />
___________ Credit<br />
____________ Non- Credit ___________ Refresher<br />
Full Course with/without Exam $124 ______<br />
Includes registration fee ($80), emailed manual,<br />
NGC fee and two lunches*<br />
Flower Show Procedure $020 ______<br />
Design (Tuesday, includes lunch*) $062 ______<br />
Horticulture (Wednesday, includes lunch*) $062 ______<br />
TOTAL **<br />
______<br />
* Timing prevents going out for lunch.<br />
No outside food may be brought into the meeting rooms.<br />
** No refunds AFTER Sept 22, 2011<br />
Make check payable to VFGC FLOWER SHOW SCHOOL and mail to:<br />
Registrar<br />
VFGC Flower Show School<br />
79 Redwood Lane<br />
Weems, VA 23576-2018<br />
denton@va.metrocast.net<br />
Summer 2011 Old Dominion <strong>Garden</strong>er 17
Flower Show Judges SYMPOSIUM<br />
SYMPOSIUM XXXXIII - NOVEMBER 10-12, 2011<br />
Submitted by Jenny Boyenga, VFGC Symposium Chairman<br />
Did you know that you can attend Symposium if you aren’t a flower show judge?<br />
Any garden club member is eligible to attend. Information <strong>of</strong>fered at Symposium is<br />
more advanced than that presented at flower show school.<br />
Design Lecture “Driven To Abstraction”<br />
Julia Clevett<br />
NGC Design Instructor, NGC Symposium Chairman and Master Flower Show Judge<br />
Among many design credits and homors, Julia has represented the United States at<br />
the Chelsea Flower Show and at WAFA in Boston, 2011.<br />
Horticulture Lecture “A Fresh Look at Families” Dottie Howatt<br />
Accredited Master Judge, NGC Flower Show School/Symposium Horticulture Instructor,<br />
Daffodil Instructor for the American Daffodil Society, orginator <strong>of</strong> the Prospective<br />
Instructor Program, a member <strong>of</strong> the new FSS Horticulture book committee.<br />
Thursday, Nov 10 4 - 6:15 pm Allied Subject<br />
“Handbook Jeopardy”<br />
Julia Clevett and Dottie Howatt<br />
Friday, Nov 11 8:45 am - 2:45 pm Horticulture - Dottie Howatt<br />
3 - 5 pm Point Scoring Exam<br />
Saturday, Nov 12 8:45 am - 2:45 pm Design - Julia Clevett<br />
3 - 5 pm Point Scoring Exam<br />
Registration opens 45 minutes before each session<br />
For complete schedule and brochure, visit www.virginiagardenclubs.org<br />
The Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel & Suites 757-253-2277<br />
105 Visitor Center Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185<br />
Special room rate deadline Oct 10, 2011. Room rate <strong>of</strong> $109 per night plus<br />
taxes includes complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Online reservations<br />
at https://resweb.passkey.com/go/17105. The Woodlands Hotel is located within<br />
walking distance <strong>of</strong> the Historic Area, free shuttle service is provided. The hotel will<br />
honor the room rate quoted for 3 days prior and up to 3 days after our Symposium.<br />
Lunch Option: Lunch is not included in the registration fee. However, arrangements<br />
hae been made with The Woodlands to enjoy lunch on Friday and Saturday at<br />
$22 per day (includes tax and service). Friday: Cup <strong>of</strong> Tomato Basil Bisque Soup,<br />
Half Chicken Chop Salad, dessert and beverage. Saturday: Cup <strong>of</strong> Cream <strong>of</strong> Mushroom<br />
Soup, Half Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad, dessert and beverage.<br />
For additional information or assistance, contact Jenny Boyenga (804-690-0189 or<br />
jennyboyenga@boyenga.net).<br />
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Flower Show Judges SYMPOSIUM<br />
REGISTRATION FORM - SYMPOSIUM XXXXIII<br />
Name___________________________________________________________<br />
Address__________________________________________________________<br />
City/State________________________________________________________<br />
Zip____________________<br />
Telephone______________________________<br />
E-mail___________________________________________________________<br />
Club_______________________________ District______________________<br />
Please check your status:<br />
______ Accredited Judge ______ Life Judge<br />
______ Master Judge Audit ______ <strong>Garden</strong> Club Member<br />
All VIRGINIA judges mail credentials to:<br />
Judges Credentials, 5621 Hunters Glen Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059-6970<br />
NO credentials will be accepted at the door<br />
Out <strong>of</strong> State Judges: Please contact your State Judges Credentials Chairman to<br />
determine your eligibility and have certification mailed to Janet Minock.<br />
Entire Course $80 ______<br />
- or-<br />
Allied Subject $20 ______<br />
Design $40 ______<br />
Horticulture $40 ______<br />
Optional Fees<br />
Mailing Study Manual $05 ______<br />
Lunch/Friday $22 ______<br />
Lunch/Saturday $22 ______<br />
TOTAL ENCLOSED<br />
______<br />
Make check payable to VFGC SYMPOSIUM and mail to:<br />
VFGC Symposium<br />
24405 N. Madison Road<br />
New Canton, VA 23123-9739<br />
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Landscape Design SCHOOL<br />
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL – COURSE II, SERIES XXIV<br />
NOVEMBER 3-4, 2011<br />
Education/ Library Building, Lewis Ginter Botanical <strong>Garden</strong>, Richmond, <strong>Virginia</strong><br />
Submitted by Bill Smoot, Landscape Design School Chairman<br />
All interested gardeners are invited to attend landscape design school whose purpose<br />
is to develop an appreciation <strong>of</strong> the environment, both natural and built.<br />
The curriculum, in a series <strong>of</strong> four courses, covers a wide range <strong>of</strong> subjects: from<br />
landscape design history to landscape architecture in the year 2000 and beyond. Since<br />
its founding in 1958, pr<strong>of</strong>essional instructors have maintained the high standards originally<br />
incorporated in the study program. Also <strong>of</strong>fered are many optional programs, such<br />
as conferences, symposia and tours. Students acquire the tools for making their own<br />
gardens more beautiful and easier to maintain. Many students have been motivated<br />
to serve in political decision-making areas where awareness <strong>of</strong> the impact <strong>of</strong> a welldesigned<br />
landscape can enhance the beauty and enjoyment <strong>of</strong> life in the public arena.<br />
CHAPTERS COVERED IN COURSE II:<br />
3 Landscape Design Process 19 Landscape as a Learning Experience<br />
4 Site Design and Landforms 22 Development <strong>of</strong> Landscapes Design<br />
5 Plants in the Landscape 34 Community Landscape Management<br />
11 Structures in the Landscape 35 Preservation <strong>of</strong> Historic Sites and Structures<br />
13 Plant Selection Special Interest Lecture “Healing <strong>Garden</strong>s”<br />
Thursday, November 3<br />
8 - 8:30 am Registration<br />
8:30 - 9 am Welcome/Announcements<br />
9 am - 12:30 pm Morning Classes<br />
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch<br />
1:30 – 3:30 pm Afternoon Classes<br />
4:15 pm Daily Test<br />
Friday, November 4<br />
8:30 - 9 am Registration<br />
9 am - 12:30 pm Morning Classes<br />
12:30 - 1:30 pm Lunch<br />
1:30 – 3:30 pm Afternoon Classes<br />
4:15 pm Daily Test<br />
Stewards <strong>of</strong> the Land: A Survey <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture and Design<br />
in America, published by NCG, Inc. is the text for the entire series <strong>of</strong> Courses I-IV.<br />
Order from NGC, Inc., 800-550-6007 or 314-776-7574. The cost is $40.00 plus shipping<br />
& handling.<br />
All classes will be held in the Education/ Library Building at Lewis Ginter Botanical<br />
<strong>Garden</strong>, 1800 Lakeside Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228, phone 804-262-9887, www.<br />
lewisginter.org.<br />
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Landscape Design SCHOOL<br />
REGISTRATION FORM<br />
LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL, COURSE II, SERIES XXIV<br />
Registration Deadline: October 28, 2011<br />
Name:<br />
_________________________________________________________<br />
Address: _________________________________________________________<br />
City/State:__________________________________________ Zip ____________<br />
Telephone: ________________________ E-mail ______________________<br />
Club: _________________________________ District: _____________________<br />
Check if Refreshing _________ Master <strong>Garden</strong>er Yes No (circle one)<br />
Is your garden club a member <strong>of</strong> VFGC?<br />
_______ Yes _______ No<br />
Exam Student $ 80.00 _____________<br />
Non-Exam Student $ 80.00 _____________<br />
Single Day Student $ 40.00 _____________<br />
Thursday Friday (circle one)<br />
TOTAL ENCLOSED<br />
$_____________<br />
The cost <strong>of</strong> your meals is not included in the registration fee.<br />
Lunch will be available in the café at Louis Ginter Botanical <strong>Garden</strong>.<br />
Please attach your mailing label from The National Gardner<br />
Make check payable: LANDSCAPE DESIGN SCHOOL, VFGC and mail to:<br />
Landscape Design School Registrar<br />
234 Waterwood Drive<br />
Moneta VA 24121-5228<br />
jgcarpen@centurylink.net<br />
School Chairman: Bill Smoot 757-393-4617<br />
billsmoot@cox.net<br />
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Club NEWS<br />
PIEDMONT DISTRICT<br />
Hilliard Park GC Landscapes Habitat for Humanity Houses<br />
Submitted by Jean Fender<br />
Under the leadership <strong>of</strong> Vivian Gulden,<br />
our new Habitat for Humanity<br />
Landscape Chairman, Hilliard Park GC<br />
landscaped two houses in July. The first<br />
house located at 3405 Reynolds Road, was<br />
landscaped on July 4. The ground was<br />
very hard and had to be tilled first. Club<br />
members amended the soil and put down<br />
landscape cloth before planting one juniper,<br />
two Dwarf Burford Hollies, two hostas,<br />
one Encore Azalea, one dwarf Crape<br />
Myrtle, one mounding Pocomoke Crape<br />
Myrtle, three Helleborus foetidus and two<br />
begonias. The begonias were in the corners<br />
<strong>of</strong> the landscaped areas on each side<br />
<strong>of</strong> the sidewalk and were accented with<br />
large rocks. We not only mulched where<br />
we planted but also mulched around two<br />
existing large holly trees and on each side<br />
<strong>of</strong> the sidewalk. On the large cement slab<br />
in front <strong>of</strong> the house, we installed a black<br />
painted half barrel with a black trellis and<br />
Carolina Jessamine. This house was truly<br />
transformed after our landscaping. On<br />
July 7, the house received a lot <strong>of</strong> media<br />
coverage at its dedication largely due to<br />
it being refurbished by Dominion <strong>Virginia</strong><br />
Power. We presented the new homeowner<br />
with a large decorated wreath for her front<br />
door and a basket containing small garden<br />
tools and other gifts.<br />
The next house located at 3607 Ronnie<br />
Avenue was landscaped on July 16.<br />
This was also a refurbished house with<br />
a rail porch and concrete slab extending<br />
beyond the porch in front <strong>of</strong> the driveway.<br />
We placed a black painted half barrel with<br />
a black trellis and Carolina Jessamine on<br />
the concrete slab in front <strong>of</strong> the large<br />
blank wall <strong>of</strong> the house. On the left side<br />
<strong>of</strong> the concrete slab, we dug up all the<br />
grass, amended the soil, put down landscape<br />
cloth and planted two Dwarf Burford<br />
Hollies and a mounding Pocomoke Crape<br />
Myrtle. In the corner <strong>of</strong> the concrete slab<br />
and driveway, we prepared the ground as<br />
above and planted a large Encore Azalea<br />
with Asiatic lilies in front <strong>of</strong> it. There were<br />
existing dwarf canna lilies in the middle<br />
<strong>of</strong> the front yard which we transplanted<br />
to the ditch bank by the road and added<br />
orange daylilies and Stella de Oro daylilies<br />
on either side. In the hole where we<br />
removed the cannas, we planted a maple<br />
tree. We also put a decorated pot with<br />
an elephant ear plant on the porch on the<br />
right side <strong>of</strong> the front door. In the back<br />
yard, we planted a pin oak tree and in the<br />
right corner <strong>of</strong> the privacy fence at the<br />
house, we sprayed existing wire grass,<br />
put down landscape cloth and planted<br />
a Knock Out rose. On the left side <strong>of</strong><br />
the house where the air conditioner unit<br />
sat, we did the same thing and planted a<br />
Knock Out rose on each side <strong>of</strong> the unit.<br />
Once everything was planted, we mulched<br />
everything except the plants on the ditch<br />
bank. The front and back yards both<br />
looked wonderful.<br />
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Club NEWS<br />
Rappahannock GC Blue Star<br />
Memorial Highway Marker<br />
Submitted by Aleta H<strong>of</strong>fman<br />
On Armed Forces Day, May 21, 2011,<br />
a Blue Star Memorial Highway Marker was<br />
dedicated by the Rappahannock GC at<br />
the roadside on Route 3 in Lancaster Court<br />
House, VA. In early 2010, the Rappahannock<br />
GC voted to place locally a Blue<br />
Star Memorial Highway marker. The club<br />
started with an anonymous $1,000 donation<br />
that was augmented with Club funds<br />
in order to purchase the marker. With<br />
the help <strong>of</strong> VA Department <strong>of</strong> Highways<br />
District Roadside Manager, Larry Morris,<br />
the club selected a lovely site on Route 3<br />
in the historic village <strong>of</strong> Lancaster Court<br />
House. Next, members <strong>of</strong> the club met<br />
with Delegate Albert Pollard to enlist his<br />
support. He enthusiastically endorsed our<br />
endeavor and was patron <strong>of</strong> a bill in the VA<br />
General Assembly-- HB 1735, legislation<br />
to name the entire length <strong>of</strong> Route 3 in<br />
Lancaster County “The Blue Star Highway.”<br />
Governor McDonnell signed the legislation<br />
on March 9, 2011.<br />
Club Anniversaries<br />
Celebrating Years <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Garden</strong>ing and Service<br />
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT<br />
60th - Colonial GC<br />
SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT<br />
50th - Keysville GC<br />
TIDEWATER DISTRICT<br />
70th - Green Pine GC<br />
SOUTHWEST DISTRICT<br />
Endangered Species Day<br />
Submitted by Sandy Yun<br />
Southwest District’s Town and Country<br />
GC set in motion a proclamation to<br />
sanction May 20, 2011 “Endangered Species<br />
Day” for Wise County. With encouragement<br />
from Michelle Mensinger NGC Endangered<br />
Species Chairman, the Town and<br />
Country GC was instrumental in launching<br />
a leadership program to educate the<br />
community as well as area schools about<br />
the importance <strong>of</strong> protecting threatened,<br />
rare and endangered species. Two <strong>of</strong> the<br />
area’s Regional Libraries, Girl Scouts and<br />
K-2 Grade School children were involved<br />
with hands on projects, local experts in<br />
various fields related to the subject were<br />
also enlisted to give presentations. A fun<br />
time <strong>of</strong> learning was received and appreciated<br />
by all involved. The members <strong>of</strong> the<br />
garden club were actively evolved with<br />
this endeavor and truly excited about the<br />
keen interest that was stirred as a result<br />
<strong>of</strong> their efforts. New venues are presently<br />
being review to enhance the program for<br />
this coming year.<br />
New Committee<br />
Arbor Day<br />
Geneva H Hunt, Chairman<br />
louis142@verizon.net<br />
757-565-1694<br />
When planning your garden club’s<br />
activities for the new year, why not<br />
consider an Arbor Day program:<br />
planting trees, flowers, or redoing<br />
an area that needs a little TLC.<br />
Send your ideas and accomplishments<br />
to this chairman.<br />
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Club NEWS<br />
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT<br />
Luray GC Memorial <strong>Garden</strong><br />
Submitted by Eleanor Ames<br />
The Luray GC has enhanced the community<br />
over the years through its many<br />
projects, one <strong>of</strong> which is the development<br />
<strong>of</strong> a Memorial <strong>Garden</strong>. Trees and shrubs<br />
have always been planted as a living memorial<br />
<strong>of</strong> club members throughout our<br />
town, with club records showing plantings<br />
started in the 1960’s. When the new Luray<br />
Hawksbill Greenway was constructed, the<br />
club felt this was the perfect location for<br />
a permanent location for a memorial garden.<br />
The town agreed and plans moved<br />
forward to plan and plant the new area.<br />
The Luray Memorial <strong>Garden</strong> is now<br />
located along Rt. 340 North on the Luray<br />
Hawksbill Greenway, a convenient and<br />
easily accessible location adjacent to the<br />
“park & ride” lot. The garden was first<br />
planted with crepe myrtles in 2003. Over<br />
the years, flower beds <strong>of</strong> daffodils and<br />
daylilies as well as new trees and shrubs<br />
have been planted.<br />
In 2010, funds raised with the club’s<br />
annual auction enabled the club to purchase<br />
a gazebo. A new landscaping plan<br />
was developed and the first phase completed.<br />
More plantings and a dedication<br />
ceremony are planned. The town <strong>of</strong> Luray<br />
helped by arranging for the base for the<br />
gazebo, the installation and plantings.<br />
Over the years, special memorial<br />
ceremonies have been conducted in the<br />
garden for recognition and rememberance<br />
by the club.<br />
In May, the club used the gazebo area<br />
as an educational setting to promote club<br />
membership during the Hawksbill Greenway<br />
Foundation’s “Walk for All Reasons.”<br />
New gazebo and landscaping at Luray<br />
Memorial <strong>Garden</strong> on Rt 340 North on the<br />
Hawksbill Greenway.<br />
Colonial GC 60th Anniversary<br />
Submitted by Brenda Miller<br />
On May 18, 1951 interested friends<br />
met at the home <strong>of</strong> Mrs. Wyall Richard.<br />
Five days later, the Colonial GC in Winchester<br />
was organized with 10 charter<br />
members. The object <strong>of</strong> the club was to<br />
stimulate and encourage the knowledge<br />
and love <strong>of</strong> gardening and flower arranging<br />
among amateurs.<br />
This year all the former and current<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the Colonial GC met for a<br />
special luncheon in May at the beautiful<br />
Vaucluse Bed &Breakfast in the Shenandoah<br />
Valley <strong>of</strong> <strong>Virginia</strong>. A DVD, created<br />
from slides dating back to 1951, highlighting<br />
many flowers show arrrangements,<br />
was shown to members. To celebrate the<br />
60th anniversary , the club has compiled a<br />
recipe book to be sold as the year’s main<br />
fundraising project.<br />
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Club NEWS<br />
TIDEWATER DISTRICT<br />
Green Meadow Point GC<br />
Submitted by Mary Sue Floyd<br />
The Green Meadow Point GC has continued<br />
for the 4th year to present Chucky<br />
Chipmunk and his “Stop Throwing-Start<br />
Stowing” message to our local youth.<br />
We returned to the four-year-old class<br />
at the Kinder-Prep at Aldersgate United<br />
Methodist Church. We were also invited<br />
to bring the message and Chucky to the<br />
four-year-old pre-school at Churchland<br />
Baptist Church, the kindergarden class at<br />
St. Christopther Academy, and the third<br />
through fifth grade students during Earth<br />
Day celebrations at Western Branch Intermediate<br />
School. At each presentation<br />
we discuss littering, recycling, reusing,<br />
and protecting the environment as well as<br />
vocabulary expansion using the meaning<br />
<strong>of</strong> “stowing” and “steward or stewardship.”<br />
We take craft supplies for students to complete<br />
and take home as a reminder <strong>of</strong> their<br />
activities as well as an age-appropriate<br />
workbook. The conclusion <strong>of</strong> the program<br />
with each group is an appearance from<br />
Chucky Chipmunk allowing any students<br />
to give Chucky a hug or handshake as<br />
they wish. This spring this club reached<br />
a total <strong>of</strong> 200 hundred intermediate age<br />
youth, 95 pre-school children and 15 kindergarden<br />
children, which means over 300<br />
children sharing the message with their<br />
families and friends to “Stop throwing-<br />
Start Stowing.”<br />
Green Pine GC 70th Anniversary<br />
Submitted by Joan Wedgewood<br />
The Green Pine GC <strong>of</strong> Portsmouth<br />
is proud to announce that club member,<br />
Karin Fleishman, won 3 <strong>of</strong> the 4 Design<br />
Division Awards at the Tidewater District<br />
standard flower show, “Special Interest<br />
<strong>Garden</strong>s from Tropical to Desert,” held at<br />
the Convention Center in <strong>Virginia</strong> Beach<br />
on March 4-6. She received the Award <strong>of</strong><br />
Design Excellence, the Designer’s Choice<br />
Award and the Table Artistry Award.<br />
The garden club also sponsored a<br />
Small Standard Flower Show, “Spring is<br />
in the Air,” on April 5 at the Churchland<br />
Branch Library. Glenda Knowles was<br />
awarded “Best-in-Show” in the Horticulture<br />
Division for her pink camellia. In<br />
the Design Division, “Best-in-Show” was<br />
awarded to Bill Smoot.<br />
The Green Pine GC celebrated its 70th<br />
anniversary with a luncheon at the Cedar<br />
Point Country Club in Suffolk on May 10.<br />
The occasion also marked a farewell to<br />
Chucky Chipmunk greeting students to the outgoing president Charlotte Griffin<br />
promote his environmental message. and a welcome to incoming president<br />
Mary Westfall.<br />
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VFGC Life MEMBERSHIP<br />
VFGC LIFE MEMBERSHIPS AND BOOK OF HONOR<br />
Submitted by Geneva Hunt, VFGC Life Membership Chairman 2009-2011<br />
Book <strong>of</strong> Honor<br />
NO. NAME HONORED BY DISTRICT<br />
38 Emily Gordon Fluvanna GC Piedmont<br />
39 Bibbie Fraley Southwest District Southwest<br />
40 Alice Hedrick Southwest District Southwest<br />
41 Jo Snyder Round Hill GC Shenandoah<br />
42 Peg Magtutu Shenandoah District Shenandoah<br />
43 Susan Tatum Shenandoah District Shenandoah<br />
44 Judy ann Fray Shenandoah District Shenandoah<br />
45 Loy Holt Berkeley GC, Williamsburg Tidewater<br />
Life Membership<br />
NO. NAME HONORED BY DISTRICT<br />
6937 Marie Seiffert Ragged Robin GC South Central<br />
6938 Pat DeLeon Village GC South Central<br />
6939 Sandy Dove Cohee GC Shenandoah<br />
6940 Susan Edwards Cohee GC Shenandoah<br />
6941 Emma Berry Madison GC Shenandoah<br />
6942 Barbara Smith Abingdon GC Southwest<br />
6943 Barbara Ely Abingdon GC Southwest<br />
6944 Barbara Bareham Noland Heights GC Shenandoah<br />
6945 Dell Sasser Hawkins Starwood GC South Central<br />
6946 Jean White Cedar Point GC Tidewater<br />
6947 Susan Moorman Berkeley GC Tidewater<br />
6948 Lillian Clopton Berkeley GC Tidewater<br />
6949 Liz Parkhurst Berkeley GC Tidewater<br />
6950 Renee D. Blaschke VFGC VFGC<br />
6951 Elizabeth Sallenberger Shenandoah GC <strong>of</strong> Woodstock Shenandoah<br />
6952 Joan Cox Shenandoah GC <strong>of</strong> Woodstock Shenandoah<br />
6953 Mrs. Peter P. Byers Jackson River GC Shenandoah<br />
6954 Jessica O’Connor David O’Connor Tidewater<br />
6955 Judy Combs Lee County GC Southwest<br />
6956 Janet Shelburne Southside GC Blue Ridge<br />
6957 Melissa Damiano Woodland Pond GC Piedmont<br />
6958 Bonnie S. Baum Westmoreland GC Piedmont<br />
6959 Carolyn Wilson Mt. Jackson GC Shenandoah<br />
6960 Barbara Meeh Culpeper GC Shenandoah<br />
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VFGC Life MEMBERSHIP<br />
6961 Judy Johnson Luray GC Shenandoah<br />
6962 Diane Marchado Town & Country GC Blue Ridge<br />
6963 Charlotte Griffin Green Pine GC Tidewater<br />
6964 Melissa Ray Chester GC Piedmont<br />
6965 Juanita Hardy Town & Country GC South Central<br />
6966 Jo-Ann Larrick Glen Burnie GC Shenandoah<br />
6967 Cynthia Rustin Salisbury GC Piedmont<br />
6968 Ellen Mason Hawthorne GC Shenandoah<br />
6969 Suzanne Conrad Hawthorne GC Shenandoah<br />
6970 Linda Baron Natural Bridge GC Shenandoah<br />
6971 Barbara Gillespie John Mitchell GC Piedmont<br />
6972 Barbara Tennant Westham GC Piedmont<br />
6973 Kathy Rose Dogwood GC, Williamsburg Tidewater<br />
6974 Gloria England Dogwood GC, Williamsburg Tidewater<br />
6975 Mary D. Kendall Barbara Dillard Piedmont<br />
6976 Polly Holland Gregg Midlothian GC Piedmont<br />
6977 Wilma Heafner Midlothian GC Piedmont<br />
6978 Anne Meagher Forest Heights GC Piedmont<br />
6979 Janet Minock Thomas Jefferson GC Piedmont<br />
6980 Mary Hartmann Sleepy Hollow GC Piedmont<br />
6981 Linda Threlkel Smith Mountain Lake GC Blue Ridge<br />
6982 Zora Jenkins Lexington GC Shenandoah<br />
6983 Joyce Haring Lake <strong>of</strong> the Woods GC Shenandoah<br />
In Memoriam<br />
PIEDMONT DISTRICT<br />
Joann Reardon<br />
Louisa County GC<br />
Dot Childress<br />
Salisbury GC<br />
SHENANDOAH DISTRICT<br />
Doris Longley<br />
Madison GC<br />
SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT<br />
Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) Bane<br />
Banister River GC<br />
Clara Whitney Moses Herndon NGC President, Renee Blaschke, with<br />
Red Hill GC<br />
floral design by Jean Ray <strong>of</strong> Pamunkey<br />
River GC.<br />
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Upcoming EVENTS<br />
UPCOMING VFGC EVENTS<br />
Sep 19 VFGC Board <strong>of</strong> Directors Staunton<br />
Sep 20-25 NGC Fall Board Meeting St. Louis, MO<br />
Sep 29 Tidewater District Meeting Newport News<br />
Oct 3-6 Flower Show School – Course II Williamsburg<br />
Oct 10 Piedmont District Meeting Richmond<br />
Oct 13<br />
Shenandoah District Meeting<br />
Oct 15 Southwest District Meeting Abingdon<br />
Oct 18 South Central District Meeting Clarksville<br />
Oct 20 Blue Ridge District Meeting Roanoke<br />
Nov 3-4 Landscape Design School Richmond<br />
Nov 10-12 Flower Show Judges Symposium Williamsburg<br />
Dec 1<br />
DEADLINE for VFGC Awards<br />
Awards Application Changes<br />
Starting this year, many awards will no longer require a book <strong>of</strong> evidence as we<br />
now know it. The application and requirements will be much shorter and in many cases<br />
the plastic page covers and report folders will no longer be used. The new application<br />
will be limited to just 3 printed pages. No changes have been made to the Book <strong>of</strong><br />
Evidence required for Flower Show Achievement Awards.<br />
These changes should make it easier to apply for awards. Look for complete details<br />
in the VFGC Yearbook as well as on the VFGC website.<br />
Convention Photos on opposite page:<br />
Top left: Elene Combs, VFGC President 2009-2011, with floral design honoring<br />
her by Rita Leiser, Sugar Loaf GC.<br />
Top right: Ann Benjamin, VFGC Honorary President, and Renee Blaschke, NGC<br />
President 2009-2011<br />
Bottom left: “Flower Lady” at entrance to VFGC Convention, part <strong>of</strong> staging done<br />
by Susan Bradshaw, Hanover Towne GC<br />
Bottom right: Judy Binns, VFGC President 2011-2013, with design by Julia<br />
Clevett, NGC Design Instructor and member <strong>of</strong> Salisbury GC. Design was<br />
part <strong>of</strong> the installation banquet program, “Wonderfully Unique.”<br />
Convention Photos by Dominique Spinos and Cindy Rustin<br />
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Register Now for<br />
• Flower Show School<br />
• Flower Show Symposium<br />
• Landscape Design School<br />
<strong>Virginia</strong> <strong>Federation</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Garden</strong> <strong>Clubs</strong>, Inc.<br />
Lewis Ginter Botanical <strong>Garden</strong><br />
1800 Lakeside Avenue<br />
Richmond, VA 23228-4700<br />
Non-Pr<strong>of</strong>it Org.<br />
U. S. Postage<br />
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Permit No. 37<br />
Richmond, VA