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Next Meeting, Jan 19, 2009, 10:30 am - Mt. Laurel Library
Flower Arranging Workshop led by one of our very own design experts, Eileen M.
She is a multi time winner of blue ribbons at the Philadelphia Flower Show.
Farmers' Hall Open House Dates:
Sunday afternoons: Dec. 6; Dec. 13; Dec. 20th 1-4:00 PM
Tuesday evenings: Dec. 8; Dec. 29th 7-9:00 PM
The November luncheon was held on November 10, 2009 at the Mansion in Vorhees, NJ. The food was delicious and everyone had a good time. Many people won prizes as there were almost 100 prizes given out. (Joan A. won over $450 in the 50/50 Lottery!)
Rick Cuneo, AIFD of Cherry Hill Flower Barn, gave the flower arranging demonstration. Dianne W. was the happy winner of this arrangement! Check back later for more photos.
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The Mount Laurel Garden Club was organized in 1964, and is committed to civic and community projects.
Currently membership is open to local area residents interested in horticulture who can be actively involved in the functions of the club.
Goals of our Club
- To stimulate an appreciation of plants.
- Aid in the improvement of home gardening.
- Encourage civic planting.
- Promote the artistic use of flowers in the home.
- Provide a scholarship to a Mount Laurel resident who is a member of the current graduating class.
- Develop an awareness of and concern for environmental problems.
PROJECTS 2009 - 2010
ARBOR DAY
Chair: Jean T.
The annual Arbor Day planting will take place at the Mount Laurel Library in the spring
of 2010. The MLGC Chair and library staff will meet and coordinate the date, time, site
and tree selection for planting on the library grounds. The program includes poetry
reading and music. The library staff, township council members and the public will be
invited to the ceremony.
LIBRARY PLANTING
Chair: Florence B.
The annual spring planting will take place in May 2010. The MLGC Chair will select and
purchase the flowers for the flowerbeds and urns across the front and entrances to the
library. The MLGC committee will plant and maintain the flowerbeds throughout the growing
season. Visitors to the library enjoy the display.
NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION
Chair: Dianne W.
The second annual Neighborhood Program will begin in the spring of 2010. The MLGC Chair
will visit the residential and commercial gardens that the members of the garden club
submit for consideration. Winners receive a certificate and an invitation to attend a
garden club meeting to receive the award. Photographs of the winning gardens are posted
on our website (permission by owners is requested). This project serves as a recruitment
tool, also helps to educate and encourage the residents to improve and beautify their
gardens.
VETERANS MEMORIAL PLANTING
Chair: Irene C.
The annual planting of flowers at the Veteran's Memorial in Laurel Acres Park,
Mount Laurel will be scheduled two weeks before the memorial service conducted
by the Mount Laurel Mayor and Township Council members in May 2010. The MLGC
Chair contacts the Mount Laurel Department of Parks and Recreation to arrange
a planting schedule. The Chair selects and purchases the flowers. The MLGC committee
maintains the bedding area during the growing season. In keeping with the park autumn
schedule of events a spring and fall planting will also take place.
PAWS FARM AND NATURE CENTER
Chair: Kathie V.
Annually the MLGC Chair consults with the staff of the PAWS Nature Center located in
Mount Laurel to begin planning the planting of perennials. The MLGC committee continues
a maintenance program of the butterfly garden spring to fall. PAWS is a learning center
for children and adults of all ages. Visitors enjoy and learn from the many interactive
exhibits and the more than 80 birds and animals that are housed there.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD PROGRAM
Chair: Jeanne G.
Annually the MLGC Chair sends letters to the Guidance Counselors of the area high schools
Informing them of the availability of MLGC scholarship money to be awarded to a to a Mount
Laurel resident who is a member of the current High School graduating class. The student
is required to submit an essay related to the environment. The MLGC committee determines
the winner(s). The MLGC Board of Trustees determine the monetary amount and number of
scholarships to award. The winners and their parents receive an invitation to attend
the garden club luncheon held in June. Photos and essays appear on the MLGC website
(with parental permission). The awards are also announced at the school graduation
ceremonies.
OTHER PROJECTS (Chair and more description posted soon.)
MAKING HOLDIAY WREATHS FOR PUBLIC BUILDINGS
CHRISTMAS DECORATION OF SMITHVILLE MANSION
CHRISTMAS DECORATION OF FARMER'S HALL OF MT. LAUREL
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS DONE IN THE PAST, THAT MAY BE DONE AGAIN SOMETIME
FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS FOR MT. LAUREL LIBRARY
CHRISTMAS DECORATION OF A ROOM AT DRUMTHWACKET (NJ Governor's Mansion)
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