1. No category

DOGWOOD DIALOGUE
A newsletter of the Dogwood District of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
“Gardening in a Changing Environment”
Helen Grogan, Dogwood District Director – hgrogan0@gmail.com
Director:
Helen Grogan
Co-Director
Sally Holcombe
Board Members:
Adams, Chris
Adamson, Kim
Austin, Jean
Azar, Jean
Benson, Betty
Berry, Johnnie
Bourque, Barbara
Bozonier, Monica
Brown, Joan
Campbell, Bonnie
Capps, Rosa
Carpenter, Sally
Cole, Reba
Collins, Gretchen
Davidson, Rosie
Dunn, Lee
Edwards, Ann
Fawcett, Emily
Frey, Florence
Hadley, Johnnie
Hanlon, Sandy
Hawkinson, Nola
Henry, Kathy
Herndon, Carolyn
Jones, JoAnn
Jones-Thurmon, Paula
Knight, Martha
Kuykendall, Gina
Trankina, Betty
Vann, Debbie
Waith, Terry
Whiteman, Jane
Wilson, Jenelle
Wolf, Ginny
Dynamic Dogwoods,
2014 Fall Issue
As I sit and watch the swallowtails vie with hummingbirds for the best blooms on
the Rose of Sharon while cardinals perch deep within the shade of the branches, I
am reminded that the summer fun will soon turn to fall festivities and garden clubs
have been planning for the transition - now it is time to get busy! September
meetings will be filled with talk of new projects and projects to be continued.
Please consider including the following projects that promote “beautification,
conservation and education”:
 GCG Special Project “Ban the Bag”: Encourage friends, family and local
business to discourage use of plastic. These bags end up in the landfills
and can be deadly to wildlife.
 Scholarships: Purchase extra calendars as gifts for those holiday drop-in
guests. Calendars support scholarships. Students need assistance as the
cost of education increases at an alarming rate. Want to make a direct
donation? http://gardenclub.uga.edu/pdfs/scholarshipdonation.pdf
 Blue Star Memorial Project: Honors service men and women. The Blue
Star became an icon in World War II and was seen on flags and banners in
homes for sons and daughters away at war, as well as in churches and
businesses. This program has been active all through the years to the
present, a fitting tribute always and especially now. Consider a fundraiser
to add a marker in your community.
http://www.gardenclub.org/projects/ongoing-projects/blue-star-memorials
 Community Wildlife Project: A joint effort of GCG and the Department of
Natural Resources. Caring for and protecting our wildlife through Backyard
Habitats is easy and play an important role in being good stewards of our
land. http://gardenclub.uga.edu/cwp.html. Do remember to plant natives.
 Historic Preservation: Since 1996 the annual Historic House and Garden
Pilgrimage has raised funds to support a matching grant for the restoration
of historic, non-profit public landscapes and gardens in Georgia. We are
pleased to announce that this project comes to the Dogwood District during
the coming year. Learn more inside this edition of the newsletter.
http://www.gardenclub.uga.edu/historic.html
Meet me at the Fall District Meeting on October 15th. Our speaker, Wayne Juers,
The Plant Doctor, will give advice on your garden dilemmas and introduce new
gardening ideas. Don’t miss the invitation inside this newsletter. Don’t miss the
fun!
Speaking of fun, Town and Country celebrated their 60th birthday in June. See
outtakes from the party. Thanks for having me! Sally and I want to join you at
your meeting or celebration, just let us know about it. We look forward to working
with you this year.
Helen
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 2
Teens and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Get Support from Iris and Bellmere Garden Clubs
During Summer Day Camp
Members of the Iris Garden Club of Atlanta and the Bellmere Garden Club of Johns Creek
brought gardening programs and many smiles to teen and young adult campers with developmental
disabilities at the summer day camp program sponsored by enAble of Georgia, Inc. (enAble). The
eight-week program provided campers with a variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts,
community outings, gardening and much more.
enAble, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded in 1979 and based in Fulton County,
provides residential services, day enrichment and job skills training, and in-home supports for over 100
adults with developmental disabilities throughout the greater Atlanta area. This is the second year
enAble has offered teens and young adults an opportunity to enjoy the summer through a unique camp
experience.
Merrell Woodyard, President of the Iris Garden Club, and club members Jane Henley and Anna
Kilburn were quick to respond when asked to provide a garden segment to weekly camp programing.
Campers planted the raised beds, provided by Pike Nurseries, with flowers, herbs and vegetables,
which supported future programs on Texture, Fragrance, Bugs & Bees & Butterflies, Garden Care,
Flower Arranging and Edibles. Iris Garden Club furnished many “Make and Take” items which
supported the weekly topic and brought out the campers’ happy faces.
Sally Copeland, President of the Bellmere Garden Club, and club members Pat Pittard, Rose
Rigdon, Betty Stark, Sallie Stark, Penny Anne Machemehl and Ann McCrory treated the campers to the
art of making terrariums. The campers learned how to make terrariums and took their lovely creations
home to enjoy.
These garden clubs, along with the support of Grantly Ricketts from the South Fulton Extension
Service and Susan Farris, an enthusiastic volunteer, shared with these individuals their love and
knowledge of gardening and stressed the importance of protecting trees, plants and birds by giving
their time, talent and treasure to the project. This wonderful participation supports the mission of The
Garden Clubs of Georgia and the Dogwood District.
Submitted by Peggy Farris, Life Member, Iris Garden Club, Life Member and Past President
Brookwood Hills Garden Club
Penny Anne Machemehl from Bellmere GC and
campers admire their planted raised bed garden
Merrell Woodyard, Pres. of Iris GC helps
campers decorate chalk board “butterflies”
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 3
SAVE THE DATE!
APRIL 22, 2015
The Garden Club of Georgia’s
Dogwood District
will host the
Historic Landscape and Garden
Grant Fundraising Lecture
Presenting Andrea Wulf
Author of
The Brother Gardeners
Botany, Empire &
The Birth of an Obsession
Ansley Golf Club
Atlanta, GA
7 p.m.
Reception and book signing to follow
We hope you and your clubs will help support this Historic Landscape
and Garden Fundraiser! Since Dogwood District is hosting this event,
we know you will not only plan on attending but hopefully you or your
club will become a sponsor of the event! You will be hearing more
about this event but in the meantime if you have any questions, please
contact:
Rosie Davidson (wldrosie1@gmail.com),
Pam Covington (PamCovington1929@gmail.com) or
Karen Manzini (karenmanzini@aol.com).
NATIVE PLANT
Summersweet (Clethra alnifolia)
This is a gorgeous, dependable summer shrub that is native from
coastal Maine south to north Florida and then west to the eastern edge
of Texas. It blooms in mid July in North Georgia and will continue to
bloom for 4-6 weeks. Light fragrance perfumes the air around it. The
versatility of this shrub is one of its most attractive characteristics. This
plant naturally thrives in moist locations (so it is good for a sunny, wet area), but it also does well in
average garden conditions. The species naturally has creamy white blossoms but light pink forms are
available as well. The flowers are a bottlebrush structure composed of many small flowers that open
from bottom to top. Flowers form on new growth, so late cold snaps will never affect these flowers. The
foliage is a lustrous medium green. Source: http://statebystategardening.com/ written by Ellen
Honeycutt.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 4
PENNY McHENRY HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL AND FLOWER SHOW
Submitted by Kathy Henry
Ama-Kanasta, Skint Chestnut, Sweetwater and Town & Country Garden Clubs were very proud of their
seventh annual Near Standard Flower Show, Ruby Slippers, held June 7-8 at the beautiful Douglas
County Courthouse. The Wizard of Oz theme lent itself to exquisite flower arrangements, educational
exhibits and horticulture. The eighth annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival is in the planning
stages to be held June 6-7, 15 with a theme of All Things French featuring the beautiful classic white
hydrangea Madame Emile Mouilere. Please mark your calendar and join us!
$$$
GCG Scholarships
$$$
We are pleased to announce that for the 2014-2015 school year, $52,000 in garden
related scholarships were awarded to deserving students who attend Georgia colleges and
universities. Please support our scholarship program by (1) buying calendars- see
order form on page 11, (2) buying the new “Bags for Scholarships” (for a $7.50
donation you will receive a nice tote bag with the GCG Seal – these are available now or
can be purchased at the fall District Meeting), (3) making a donation in any amount to
the scholarship fund, or (4) making a donation of at least $1000 to create a named
scholarship that honors someone special in your club or family. Please contact Barbara
Bourque for more details. B.bourque@comcast.net
DAFFODIL MILE COMMITTEE AT ABERNATHY GREENWAY OPENING
JULY 2014
7
The Daffodil Mile Committee is thrilled to get to plant along the
gorgeous new linear park in Sandy Springs-Abernathy Greenway.
Construction delays were worth the wait. It will be a spectacular
show of daffodils honoring and remembering cancer patients, next
winter and for years to come. Brent and Becky's Bulbs are in order
now: the first 5,000 will be planted by our Sponsor Alex Smith
Garden Design in October.
Back Row L to R: Melissa Patterson, Chris
Adams-SSGC President, Maidee Spencer,
Kate Dalba, Mary Catherine St. Louis
Front Row L to R: Nan Henson and Davis,
Jerrie Woodward and Wesley, and a friend!
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 5
RAIN BARREL WORKSHOP --- PINE CENTER GC
Gwen Brinkley and Jennifer Mclaurin of the South
Fulton Office of Environmental Education installed
a rain barrel and conducted a workshop on
conserving water in Pine Center member Jean
Austin's garden. Jean won the rain barrel during a
National Pollinator Week tour of the South Fulton
Demonstration Gardens.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TOWN & COUNTRY GC AND SWEETWATER GC
Submitted by Mary Patterson
Town & Country Garden Club and
Sweetwater Garden club of Douglasville
donated 75 hanging baskets as center
pieces for the annual Senior Citizens Picnic
which was held in May at the Alice
Hawthorn Center; the baskets are awarded
as door prizes. Our clubs have been doing
this for many years as a community service
project for the 500 attendees at the picnic
each year.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSIE DAVIDSON!!
Note from Rosie: My garden is being featured in Georgia Gardening in the October edition!! The
writer Bonnie Helander visited my garden in May when it was in the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
Conoisseurs Tour and contacted me after that. She interviewed me and took a lot of photographs. I
also have my garden shown in EHOW.com. Thomas Lowe, a garden designer here, did a series of
short instructive videos, around 35, which can be accessed on this website. I hope this is of some
interest to you.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 6
TOWN AND COUNTRY GARDEN CLUB CELEBRATES 60 YEARS
Submitted by Mary Patterson
The Town and Country Garden Club of
Douglasville, Dogwood District, along with our
Dogwood District Director, Helen Grogan, met
June 24th to celebrate the 60th anniversary of
the founding of the club. The club was treated
to dinner in the beautiful landscape at the
home of Suzanne and Jimmy Wix and enjoyed
a tour of the Wix’s garden. The koi pond and
fountain, wooded and floral trails, art and
architectural features, a vegetable garden,
tool/potting shed, and outdoor living areas
provided all in attendance with inspiration and
entrainment.
The motto Town and Country began with
“Coming together is the beginning, keeping
together is progress, working together is
success”, has been the legacy and the
challenge it hopes to continue for years to
come.
60th Anniversary Committee
Sandra Fisher, Linda Schuppener, Linda Hampton,
Suzanne Wix, and Mary Patterson
Garden of
Jimmy &
Suzanne Wix
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 7
MAGNOLIA GARDEN CLUB
Submitted by Carol Martin
Members of Magnolia Garden Club (Dogwood District) took a
walking tour of the Atlanta Beltline led by Greg Levine, CoExecutive Director of Trees Atlanta. Pictured here, (L-R) Carol
Martin, Lindsey Sosebee, Nancy McWilliams, Greg Levine and
Gail Buchanan directly in front of the old Sears Building and
deciduous hybrid "Goldfinch" Magnolias. In the background stand
the stately Grandifloras that marked the outfield of the old Atlanta
Crackers Baseball Stadium. After our walking tour of the Beltline,
we attended a reception and lectures at Trees Atlanta. Greg Paige, head curator at Bartlett Tree
Research Laboratories in Charlotte, N.C. spoke about "Magnolias for the Urban Landscape". The
subject of "Bringing Home Nature" was the focus of talk including the importance of utilizing native
plants in home landscaping given by Doug Tallamy, professor of Etomology and Wildlife Ecology at the
University of Delaware and the author of a book by that title. Information about Atlanta Beltline tours for
garden club meetings, families or individuals can be found at www.atlantabeltine.org. Guided tours are
offered at many locations throughout the city by trained volunteers. These can be walking, bus or bike
tours. For information regarding programs offered at Trees Atlanta go to www.treesatlanta.org.
Information about Dr. Tallamy's book can be found at http://bringnaturehome.net.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ALPHARETTA GARDEN CLUB CELEBRATES STATE GARDEN WEEK
Submitted by Pam O. Elmore
In celebration of Georgia Gardening Week in April, the Alpharetta Garden
Club conducted a day of various activities for their community. Members
held a Pass-along Plant Sale at the historic Mansell House and Gardens
to coincide with the Alpharetta Arts Streetfest. A booth at the Streetfest
was manned by various members throughout the day to publicize both the
plant sale and the club's activities. Seed packets with information about
meeting times were handed out, along with flyers giving directions to the
plant sale. Tours of the historic Mansell House and Gardens were offered,
as well as pruning and plant division demonstrations. A free Kids Corner
was offered where children could plant seeds to take home. Chaired by
Vera Snyder, plans are already underway for continuing the plant sale next
spring.
Judy Axtell mans the
Alpharetta GC booth
downtown
Fran Gossage readies the
Mansell House Gardens for
tours
Vera Snyder potting plants
for the Pass Along Plant Sale
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 8
Spalding Garden Club Enjoys Summer With Sip 'N See's
During the quiet summer months, the Spalding Garden Club enjoys getting together for organized visits
to members' gardens to "sip" ice tea and "see" their personal gems. In lieu of our regular monthly
business meetings and programs, we have an opportunity to visit the lovely gardens of three of our
members, and enjoy their personal approach to creative landscaping. It is such an inspirational day for
anyone who loves gardening! A Sip 'n See is scheduled during the months of June, July and August.
Also, during the month of July, we traditionally enjoy a lovely day and luncheon at a member's home on
Lake Lanier. This year, in addition to offering lunch on Lanier, our hostess arranged for our group to
visit an alpaca farm in Dawsonville. You can see from the smiling faces in the photograph, everyone
had a wonderful time seeing the alpacas and enjoying a lovely lunch, provided by our hostess! These
Sip 'n See garden tours are a wonderful way for our club members to stay connected during the
summer months.
Spalding GC member
Linda Daniels with alpaca
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
TALLAPOOSA GARDEN CLUB
Submitted by Debbie White
Our members are committed to cleaning up the trash on the side of the roads in our county. Members
came up with the idea to make smocks to identify us as the Tallapoosa Garden Club to let the
community know we care. Below is a photo of our members with our new smocks made by Marilyn
Downey and designed by Mary Tolleson.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 9
WAFA 2014 FLOWER SHOW DESIGN
Maidee Spencer's Commended Entry: Blast Off! Floral
Odyssey, WAFA 2014, Small Div.
Schedule required 25 cm or less in each direction (9.8 inchesmuch bigger than NGC "small" dimensions. Spaceship disk was
milk bottle cap, covered in parsley flakes, with yarrow. Disk was
edged with lily grass and backed with a disk of aspidistra. Nut of
unknown origin was "found" on floor. Other materials are steel
grass, palm curls and paper covered wire.
CONGRATULATIONS, MAIDEE!
Marsha Webb's design
Her small class was 17 inches in every direction!!
Way bigger than NGC Flower Show Guidelines.
Both Marsha & Maidee are members of Sandy Springs
GC, CFoAA, NAFAS. Marsha is also a Master Judge
and member of Designers Study Club. Her work has
been published in many NGC coffee table books!
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS, MAIDEE AND MARSHA!!
TABS PROJECT
Pull your tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Recycled beverage tabs help your local
Ronald McDonald House, a “home away from home” for families of children with serious
illnesses who are undergoing treatment at nearby medical facilities. Mark your bags of tabs
with the name of your garden club. Nola Hawkinson will pick them up at Fulton Federation
meetings and Dogwood District meetings.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 10
Dogwood District Fall Annual Meeting
The Dogwood District
of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
cordially invites you to the
56th ANNUAL DISTRICT MEETING
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Country Club of Roswell
2500 Club Springs Drive,
Roswell, GA 30076
Phone: 770.475.7800
Registration and Hospitality at 9:30 a.m.
Meeting starts promptly at 10:00 a.m.
Honored Guest will be
Suzanne Wheeler
President of the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Speaker
Wayne Juers
Wayne is known around the country as “The Plant Doctor.” He is the
immediate past Chairman of the Georgia Green Industry Association
(GGIA). This former Nurseryman of the year trains students to
become Georgia Certified Plant Professionals. He speaks at many
events and nurseries in the area to answer questions and provide
information about woody and herbaceous plants in the garden. You
won’t want to miss his presentation.
Lodging Information:
Holiday Inn

909 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
Book online or call: 1-888-465- 4329
Directions: From GA400 Take Holcomb Bridge Rd.
via Exit 7B West. Make U turn at Warsaw Rd.
Holiday Inn is on the south (right) side behind
Taco Bell & Peachtree Diner.
Breakfast for 2 adults per room and
wireless internet included. Free parking.
***Request Dogwood District Rate ***
Room Rate - $104 king or double
Event: 187454
Valid if reservations are made before September 30th
Directions to Country Club of Roswell from Holiday Inn:
http://www.yelp.com/map/country-club-of-roswellroswell?start=Holiday%20Inn%2C909%20Holcomb%20Bridge%20Rd%2Croswell
Note: A registration form will be emailed separately.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 11
GCG 2015 CALENDAR ORDER FORM - Check One Method of Delivery


 Pick Up Calendars At The District Meeting in October 2014 - To pick up calendars at
our District meeting, return this form with your payment to Jean Azar Dogwood District
Calendar Chairman prior to the District meeting. List Fulton county below for sales tax
purposes.

 Mail Calendar Order If you want your calendars shipped, return this form with your
payment – mail it to: Mary Denney, P.O. Box 77, Moreland, GA 30259-0077
770-251-1670  e-mail: srdenney@mindspring.com
List the county to which the calendars are being shipped.
Club:
President’s
Name:
District:
Address:
City:
State:
Phone:
Zip:
Email:
@ $8
$
each=
No. of Calendars Desk Size ( 5-1/2"x 8-1/2"):
Club #:
Shipping and Handling if mailed (see rates below): $
County:
Subtotal: $
GA. Residents Add 7% Sales Tax $
(tax on shipping too)
(List the county to which the mdse is being shipped, or the county of the
meeting/location where you will pick up calendars)
Total Amount Due: $
**(Enclose Check Made Payable to THE GARDEN CLUB OF GEORGIA, INC.)
State Calendar Chairman: Mary Denney, P.O. Box 77, Moreland, GA 30259-0077 770-251-1670
e-mail: srdenney@mindspring.com
DOGWOOD DISTRICT
2014 Fall meeting in Fulton County
Jean Azar
1080 Edgewater Drive, NW
Atlanta, GA 30328-3563
404-255-3777; jeanazar1080@aol.com
SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES WITHIN THE
U.S.
1-2 Calendars $ 5.00
11-25 Calendars $ 14.00
3-10 Calendars $ 8.00
26-49 Calendars $ 17.00
For postage rates for 50 or more calendars, call Mary
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 12
ROSWELL GARDEN CLUB ACTIVITIES
During National Garden Week in June, members of the Roswell Garden Club visited four members’
gardens. Sherron Lawson showed members around the extensive veggie patch of her husband, who
was there to explain what was growing. Carolyn Clarke guided members through her lovely shade
garden which has “rooms” designed with water features, koi ponds, and fairy gardens, just a few of the
many designs in her garden. Nancy Moses’ shade garden consists of many hosta plants, many in pots
placed all around her patio, and in gardens lined with bottles. Carolyn Herndon enjoyed showing
visitors around her sunny gardens which contain over 400 different cultivars of daylilies.
Nancy Moses’
garden
Sherron Lawson’s garden
Carolyn Clarke’s garden
Carolyn Herndon’s garden
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SAVE THE DATE!
"Make it gorgeous and they will come.
Keep it that way and they will help."
- Lynden Miller
Please save the date of Wednesday, October 15, 2014,
when the Cherokee Garden Library will host Central Park
Conservatory Garden Director and Author, Lynden B.
Miller, who will discuss her award-winning book, Parks,
Plants, and People: Beautifying the Urban Landscape.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 13
Roswell Fall Farm Days
Saturday, October 11, 2014
FREE
Admission!
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Proudly Presented by:
The Roswell Garden Club
&
Archibald Smith Plantation
Fun for the
Whole family!
Fun for the whole family featuring artisan exhibits & demonstrations of life
on a 19th Century Farm.
FREE Activities for the kids: Floral Arranging, Handmade Bird Feeders, Fun Crafts,
Scavenger Hunt, Face Painting, Farm Animals Petting Zoo, Wagon Rides & More!
The Smith Plantation Home will be open from 12 – 3 pm for $5.00 admission.
Hotdogs & hamburger lunches will be available for a small fee.
Yummy baked goods, homemade preserves, pickles and other tasty treats will be for sale.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 14
FULTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS
Fulton Federation of Garden Clubs has been in existence since 1966. Its goals are to unite all garden
clubs to coordinate community interest in gardening, strengthen clubs through dissemination of
information and diversification of activities, and to provide the means for a combined effort in projects of
greater scopes. Fulton Federation has 5 meetings per year with wonderful programs and you are all
invited to arttend.
Fulton Federation Dates and Programs
Sept. 15, 2014
"How to Make a Shade Garden Wreath" by Becky Mensinger
Nov 10, 2014
"Cooking with Herbs" by Marlysa Raye-Jacobus
Jan 12, 2015
"How to Photograph Flowers or How to Grow Orchids" by Mary Booth Cabot
March 9, 2015
"How to Garden with Children" by Chris Adams & Kathy Kennedy
May 14, 2015
Annual Awards Meeting/Luncheon Held at Ansley Golf Club
"Native Plants for Gardens and Vases" by Sandra Sandefur
Website: dogwoodknoll.com
Location for Sept., Nov., Jan., and March Meetings are held at:
Canterbury Court
3750 Peachtree Rd,
Atlanta, GA 30319
Refreshments: 9:45 am
Meeting: 10 am
Annual Awards Meeting/Luncheon
May 14, 2015 held at
Ansley Golf Club
196 Montgomery Ferry Drive
Atlanta, GA. 30309
Registration 10:30 am
Meeting/Program/Luncheon 11:00 am
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 15
INDIAN CREEK GARDEN CLUB
Save the Date!
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
"From Seeds to Designs with Gourds."
By
Master Flower Show Judge
Kay Red Horse
Indian Creek Garden Club is sponsoring a Great Educational Program
Absolutely Free! Everyone is invited to attend.
When:
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Time:
Program @ 10:45am
Where:
Ashe Simpson Garden Center
4961 Peachtree Ind. Blvd. NE, Chamblee, Ga. 30341
(need directions or lost: 770-458-3224)
Speaker: Designer, Kay RedHorse
Free Program: From Seeds to Designs with Gourds
Kay is giving away Free seeds and brochures on
how to grow your own gourds to all who attend.
Bring:
Yourself and a Guest!
RSVP:
To: Dellis Caden Noble call: 404-872-7276
or email: delliscadennoblegarden@gmail.com
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 16
Bulb Sale – Dogwood District Fundraiser
Dogwood District is pleased to offer flower bulbs from Colorblends again this year. By now, you
have experienced or have heard about these superior bulbs and blooms that make great gifts for
your friends (or you). These Amaryllis, Tulips and Daffodils will please any plant-lover. The white
Amaryllis selection always goes quickly so place your order early. The Tulip ‘Big Eartha’ will add
“oomph” to your “Plant It Pink” projects.
Members of several clubs have already given me requests from previous Dogwood District/
Colorblends catalogs. My neighbor reminded me that the inside of ‘Big Eartha’ looks like a giant
Poppy and she wants to order two bags.
The September 24, 2014, order deadline date has been set to help us get ahead of the crowd,
but these bulbs do go fast. Colorblends has been in business for more than 50 years and they ship
high volumes both near and far.
Mail completed order forms and checks (payable to Dogwood District)
to Terry Waith, 6590 Long Acres Drive, Sandy Springs, GA 30328-3018.
The photos and order forms will be emailed via the ListServ.
Remember: Orders must be received by Wednesday, September 24, 2014.
WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
At the Fall Dogwood District Annual Meeting/luncheon, the Dogwood District will be pleased to
announce the Annual Woman of the Year Award. The purpose of the award program is to identify the
positive contributions of women in our District and The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc. and for the
encouragement of others. We invite you to nominate exceptional women you may know from your
garden club or from working within Dogwood District. The form will be sent separately via the Listserv.
SCHOOL GROUNDS IMPROVEMENT
The new School Year offers opportunity for Garden Club members to reach out to their communities.
Contact schools in your area to learn of possible projects. Several suggestions are: Landscaping,
Butterfly Gardens or a Wildflower Trail, working with the students for clean- up days or other litter
projects. There are many awards that can be applied for related to School Ground. More information,
call EMILY FAWCETT, 404-355-9710.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 17
Dogwood District Awards
2014 Application
Send application to:
Debbie Vann
Dogwood District Awards Chairman
3055 Bluffton Way
Roswell, GA 30075-6613
debgailvann@gmail.com
Name of Award: ______ JoAnn Jones Civic Improvement Award________________________
Name of Club: ____________________________________City: _________________________
Year Club Organized: _________ Number of members on whom Dues are paid: _____________
Name of President: ______________________________________________________________
Phone Number: (_____) ___________________ Email: ________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________State: ______Zip: ______________
Please refer to the rules for the award for which you are applying. Applicants should submit a report
with this application form to the Awards’ Chairman by October 1, 2014.
Describe the scope of achievement, public benefit, and community and membership involvement.
Application should include budget and source of funding
Deadline is October 1, 2014.
Rules for this award are on the following page.
Get Your Dogwood District Lapel Pins
The Dogwood District lapel pin represents a “pink” dogwood in
honor of the “Plant It Pink” project. Please support this fundraiser
by purchasing a Dogwood District Lapel Pin. The cost is only $5.00
each. Buy one for all your members.
Presidents, this would make a great gift for your board members. Thanks for supporting this
fundraiser.
Contact: Sally Holcombe, 770-436-9883, smholcombe@hotmail.com
Dogwood District Newsletter
Making a World of Difference
—Choices Matter—
Select an area of conservation that is of local
concern. Create a project to help solve a problem and partner with other community organizations,
thereby working together toward a common goal.
NGC is providing cash awards to clubs who achieve
excellence in one of the five areas mentioned below.
AIR
Air projects may include:
Energy Conservation,
Solar or Wind topics.
LAND
Project options are endless:
All Planting, Gardening, Native
Plants, Roadside Beautification,
Organic Gardening, Wildflowers,
Garden Therapy.
WATER
Fall Issue
Page 18
Dogwood District
Rules for the
JoAnn Jones
Civic Improvement
Award
1. The JoAnn Jones Civic
Improvement Award shall be awarded
annually to a club presenting the most
outstanding Civic Improvement project.
Applicant should submit a report no longer
than two pages (typed and double spaced)
to the Awards Chairman by October 1.
2. Projects may include landscaping grounds
of hospitals, schools, public buildings,
cemeteries, places of worship, courthouse
squares, historic monuments, etc.
(Continuing projects: Clubs will be judged
on what has been accomplished during the
awards year).
3. The awards year is May 1, 2013 – April
30, 2014.
Water Project suggestions:
Xeriscaping, Rain Gardens,
Or Aquatic Ecosystems
WILDLIFE
Why not work on a project with
Bees, Butterflies, Endangered
Species or Pollinators? Read the
material on BeeGAP and start your
own Mason Bee colony.
FOREST
Anything Tree related:
Protecting and Preserving
Native Forests, Combating
Invasive Shrubs and Trees—
just a few suggestions.
Award Applications are due by March 15th.
Contact Barbara Bourque (b.bourque@comcast.net)
or see attached flyer for more details.
4. Include before and after photographs
with your application. Photo pages do not
count toward the maximum page allotment
(keep captions short).
5. The Civic Improvement Award will be
presented at the annual Dogwood District
Meeting which is usually held in October.
6. The trophy is a traveling trophy. Winners
of the award must return the trophy to the
Dogwood District Director by September 15.
7. The trophy will be returned in good
condition.
8. Any club that loses or damages a trophy
will be required to replace the trophy
immediately.
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 19
Bellmere Garden Club National Garden Week Project
On June 5th, BGC members met at the home of
Barbara Taylor to assemble a variety of floral
baskets, potted arrangements or terrariums which
were then donated to many area nursing homes,
senior centers, animal shelters and libraries in North
Fulton. In advance of our work day, we obtained
donations from Home Depot, Whole Foods and
several food stores to add to the plant material
harvested from our gardens and supplies donated
Above: Some of the baskets that were ready for delivery.
by members. We had a great time doing the
Below: Members working, and many happy recipients.
arrangements, enjoyed a pot luck lunch, and the
recipients in the community were very appreciative. Each
arrangement carried a tag noting National Garden Week.
National Garden Week
June 1-7, 2014
Arranged for you by
Bellmere Garden Club
Johns Creek, GA
Many happy recipients appreciated our efforts commemorating National Garden Week
Dogwood District Newsletter
Fall Issue
Page 20
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
September
5-7
Fri-Sat
Yellow Daisy Festival
Stone Mountain
11
Thurs
Basic Design I (Unit 3 - Tables)
Thomasville Garden Center
15
Mon
Fulton Federation meeting
Canterbury Court
16
Tues
“From seeds to Designs with
Gourds” by Kay Red Horse
Ashe Simpson Garden Center
24
Wed
Deadline for bulb order
11
Sat
Roswell Fall Farm Day
Smith Plantation
15
Wed
Basic Design I (Unit 2)
State Botanical Garden, Athens
15
Wed
Dogwood District Fall Meeting
Country Club of Roswell
15
Wed
Lynden Miller lecture
Cherokee Garden Library
Mon
Fulton Federation meeting
Canterbury Court
October
November
10
IN MEMORIAM
Janie Brumbelow was a long-time member of the Roswell
Garden Club. One of her favorite activities with the club was
the flower shows the club hosted many years ago. For several
years she has been an honorary member and unable to attend
club meetings. She always enjoyed receiving news about
members and the club’s activities. Janie passed away this
summer and will be dearly missed.
Please email your club articles and photos ASAP after the event to Carolyn Herndon,
editor: carolynhrgc@gmail. Deadline for Winter issue is November 14, 2014.