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The purpose of the Garden Club is to stimulate interest in gardening, preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Village of Gates Mills, and promote charitable, educational and scientific endeavors related to gardening. |
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President of the Gates Mills Garden Club
Mary SchmidtIf you would like to learn more about the Garden Club ...
Email Mary at gmgcPresident@gmail.com |
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Dear Friends of GMGC,
Now that fall is on its way, the Gates Mills Garden Club continues to enjoy a spectacular lineup of programs and special events! In November we will welcome Bobbie Schwartz, author and national lecturer! She will grace us with her years of experience as a garden designer and present ideas for giving our gardens a makeover. Her book, Garden Renovation, guides readers in transforming your yard into the Garden of your Dreams. To conclude the year, we will host our Greens Workshop in the Barn on December 3rd and a week later we will toast our friendships at the annual Holiday Luncheon.
Thank you to Agnes Lane and all those who helped create and maintain the beautiful bridge boxes on the North and South Bridges in Gates Mills. This summer's bridge boxes contain a variety of beautiful and bold flowers including: Purple Heart, Lantana Citrus Blend, Dragon Wing Begonia, El Brighto Coleus, Mezoo and Sun Impatients. We anticipate that the Holiday Bridge Boxes will create much joy throughout the village. Look for them on November 22!
The Gates Mills Garden Club received many awards at the Garden Club of Ohio’s June convention. Under the presidency of Kelly Siemborski, and with the help of many, we received 22 First Place awards and the Gates Mills Garden Club received 2nd Place for Outstanding Club award. I would like to make special mention of our National Awards:
First Place - Beautification The most outstanding beautification project in a city, town or neighborhood.
First Place - Pollinators The most comprehensive and effective project on pollinating insects or animals.
First Place - National Garden Week Best promotion of National Garden Week showing community awareness throughout the entire week and including local proclamations.
National Flower Show Achievement Award – Holiday Enchantment
Certificate of Achievement – Educational Publication - Card "Fun Frog Facts"
Overall National Winner – Youth Leadership Award – The Mary Louise Michie Award to an individual who has given outstanding service to youth as a leader of a youth group in any grade category, awarded to Gates Mills Garden Club member, Margaret Duff!!!!!
Our Flower Show planning is underway! The Shakespeare with a Twist Flower Show will be an NGC Horticulture Specialty Show on July 17 & 18, 2020. We hope you will save the date and attend this interesting and informative event showcasing manipulated plants (Ivy and Herb Topiary), Fairy Gardens, Photography and more!
Lastly, we welcomed 17 new members into the Gates Mills Garden Club in October! We extend a heartfelt welcome to: Alex Brenner, Michelle Brockett, Laura Cotton, Lisa Fazio, Heather Goldberg, Deborah Humbert, Pat Ingram, Beth Jacobs, Linda Kalaycio, Dasha Kelley, Betsi Morris, Linda Olejko, Mary Reynolds, Marla Robbins, Lisa Swinarski, Leah Whidden and LindaWiest. We look forward to growing friendships through gardening! If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact a current member or leave a message at (440) 423-4555 or email gmgcPresident@gmail.com.
Happy Gardening,
Mary Schmidt
Now that fall is on its way, the Gates Mills Garden Club continues to enjoy a spectacular lineup of programs and special events! In November we will welcome Bobbie Schwartz, author and national lecturer! She will grace us with her years of experience as a garden designer and present ideas for giving our gardens a makeover. Her book, Garden Renovation, guides readers in transforming your yard into the Garden of your Dreams. To conclude the year, we will host our Greens Workshop in the Barn on December 3rd and a week later we will toast our friendships at the annual Holiday Luncheon.
Thank you to Agnes Lane and all those who helped create and maintain the beautiful bridge boxes on the North and South Bridges in Gates Mills. This summer's bridge boxes contain a variety of beautiful and bold flowers including: Purple Heart, Lantana Citrus Blend, Dragon Wing Begonia, El Brighto Coleus, Mezoo and Sun Impatients. We anticipate that the Holiday Bridge Boxes will create much joy throughout the village. Look for them on November 22!
The Gates Mills Garden Club received many awards at the Garden Club of Ohio’s June convention. Under the presidency of Kelly Siemborski, and with the help of many, we received 22 First Place awards and the Gates Mills Garden Club received 2nd Place for Outstanding Club award. I would like to make special mention of our National Awards:
First Place - Beautification The most outstanding beautification project in a city, town or neighborhood.
First Place - Pollinators The most comprehensive and effective project on pollinating insects or animals.
First Place - National Garden Week Best promotion of National Garden Week showing community awareness throughout the entire week and including local proclamations.
National Flower Show Achievement Award – Holiday Enchantment
Certificate of Achievement – Educational Publication - Card "Fun Frog Facts"
Overall National Winner – Youth Leadership Award – The Mary Louise Michie Award to an individual who has given outstanding service to youth as a leader of a youth group in any grade category, awarded to Gates Mills Garden Club member, Margaret Duff!!!!!
Our Flower Show planning is underway! The Shakespeare with a Twist Flower Show will be an NGC Horticulture Specialty Show on July 17 & 18, 2020. We hope you will save the date and attend this interesting and informative event showcasing manipulated plants (Ivy and Herb Topiary), Fairy Gardens, Photography and more!
Lastly, we welcomed 17 new members into the Gates Mills Garden Club in October! We extend a heartfelt welcome to: Alex Brenner, Michelle Brockett, Laura Cotton, Lisa Fazio, Heather Goldberg, Deborah Humbert, Pat Ingram, Beth Jacobs, Linda Kalaycio, Dasha Kelley, Betsi Morris, Linda Olejko, Mary Reynolds, Marla Robbins, Lisa Swinarski, Leah Whidden and LindaWiest. We look forward to growing friendships through gardening! If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact a current member or leave a message at (440) 423-4555 or email gmgcPresident@gmail.com.
Happy Gardening,
Mary Schmidt
The Gates Mills Garden Club
is a member of these organizations:
Garden Club of Ohio, Inc.The Garden Club of Ohio, Inc., a federated garden club, is a 501c3 non-profit volunteer organization. It is open to anyone in the state of Ohio who is a member of a local garden club. GCO currently has 4,348 individuals in 148 clubs across the state of Ohio. The Garden Club of Ohio, Inc., is a member of the Central Atlantic Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
GCO supports endeavors in every aspect of gardening through educational programs, horticulture and floriculture. Our goal is to be the source for gardeners and members for everything related to horticulture, landscaping, floral design, and environmental news and issues through local club meetings, district events, and annual state conferences. |
National Garden Clubs, Inc.National Garden Clubs, Inc. is composed of 50 State Garden Clubs and the National Capital Area, 198,595 members in 6,218 member garden clubs. National Garden Clubs, Inc. is proud to recognize 447 International Affiliates…from Canada to Mexico and South America…from Bermuda to South Africa, Australia and Japan, as well as 149 National Affiliates within the United States.
National Garden Clubs is the largest organized group of gardeners in the world. The mission of National Garden Clubs is to provide education, resources, and networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, civic and environmental responsibility. |