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SPRING ISSUE
2016
DOGWOOD DIALOGUE
Newsletter of the Dogwood District of The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Director:
Rosie Davidson
wdrosie1@gmail.com
Co-Director
Carol Martin
Board Members:
Adams, Chris
Benson, Betty
Berry, Johnnie
Bourque, Barbara
Bozonier, Monica
Brown, Joan
Camp, Marcia
Capps, Rosa
Carpenter, Sally
Cooper, Sharon
Covington, Pam
Dennis, Martha
Dunn, Lee
Edwards, Ann
Fawcett, Emily
Grogan, Helen
Hadley, Johnnie
Hamby, Deborah
Hawkinson, Nola
Henry, Kathy
Herndon, Carolyn
Holcombe, Sally
Johnson, Sheila
Kuykendall, Gina
Lee, Kathy
Lifsey, Marian
McConnell, Marianne
Millar, Mary
Nunley, Liz
Simmons, Daphne
Simmons, Janis
Smith, Tammy
Sweat, Tally
Taylor, Barbara
Trankina, Bettye
Vann, Debbie
Vannerson, Joy
Waith, Terry
Whiteman, Jane
Whitley, Bette
Wolf, Ginny
“Sharing a passion for gardening with old and new friends”
Dear Dynamic Dogwoods,
It's hard to believe that we are already half way through this term of officers
and what a wonderful year it has been. Our Convention chaired by Terry
Waith and co-chaired by Jane Whiteman was a resounding success thanks to
all the hard work that so many of our wonderful Dogwoods did. Our own Nola
Hawkinson, an extremely talented artist, graciously did our art work for this
convention and it was beautiful! So many people commented that it was a
great convention, elegant, beautiful and so well done. Give yourselves a big
round of applause. I am so proud of all of you. And the awards!! Dogwood
did it again with so many awards being given to our district. Very well done.
We also have 13 clubs of excellence, and a lot of certificates of appreciation
for all that you are doing in support of Garden Club of Georgia.
We have restored the Blue Star marker at Fire station 21 on Roswell Road in
Atlanta; and even though the Buckhead Men's Club is no longer part of GCG,
they are continuing to support us in this endeavor. This is an 18-year-old
marker that was installed by Indian Hills. Our clubs have been so involved in
a variety of activities: tea parties, water conservation, pollinators, community
involvement, flower shows and fundraising.
We will be doing our Bulb Sales again in a few months, so please support this
fundraiser, and you will be hearing from Carol Martin soon! We are also
selling, as a fundraiser, our beautiful Garden Passion tote bags for $8
including tax. These will be available at our next Board meeting in August.
Kathy Henry is busy with her garden clubs working on the Penny McHenry
Hydrangea Festival and our District meeting with more information to follow.
Please support our district by attending this very important meeting. We had a
spectacular turnout last year.
Please keep doing everything you are doing. We are definitely Dynamic
Dogwoods!
Rosie
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2016 GARDEN CLUB OF GA AWARDS
Congratulations, Dogwood District Clubs!
Award 10 – Garden Therapy
10Aii Single Medium Club
2nd Place – Spalding GC, Dogwood
Award 13 – Civic Improvement
13Aii Single Medium Club
1st Place – Roswell GC, Dogwood
3rd Place – Sandy Springs GC, Dogwood
Award 16 – Yearbook
16A4 – Single Member 45-69 members
1st Place – Spalding GC, Dogwood
3rd Place – Rose GC, Dogwood
Award 19 Horticulture
19Aii – Single Member Medium Club
Honorable Mention – Roswell GC, Dogwood
Award 31 Garden Club Council
31B4 – Best project council of 26 or more clubs
1st Place – Fulton Federation, Dogwood
Award 37 Publications Award
37A2Aii – Newsletter, 2-12 pp, Medium club
1st Place – Roswell GC, Dogwood
37A3ii – 13-24 page bulletin medium club
1st Place – Spalding GC, Dogwood
37A3C – 13-24 page bulletin District
1st Place – Dogwood District
Award 43 – Litter & Pollution Control
43Aii – Single member, medium club
1st Place – Roswell GC, Dogwood
Award 46 – Public Relations
46Aii – Single member, medium club
1st Place – Roswell GC, Dogwood
Award 49 – Holiday Decorations
49Aii – Single member, medium club
1st Place – Roswell GC, Dogwood
Award 53 – Website
53Aii – Single member medium club
1st Place – Spalding GC, Dogwood
Award 56 – National Garden Week
56Aii – Single member medium club
2nd Place – Roswell GC, Dogwood
Award #60 – Garden Week in Georgia
60Aii – Single member medium club
2nd Place – Spalding GC, Dogwood
3rd Place – Roswell GC, Dogwood
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PHOTOS FROM 2016 GCG CONVENTION
RGC members: rear, Liz Nunley, Marcia
Camp, Pres. Debbie Vann, Carolyn
Herndon; first row, JoAnn Jones, and
Dogwood Dist. Dir. Rosie Davidson and
Barbara Bourque, GCG 2nd VP
Marie Andrews, Camellia Dist. Dir; Edna
McClellan, Laurel Dist. Dir; Barbara Bourque,
GCG 2nd VP; Hilda Rushing, Oleander Dist. Dir.
Jane Whiteman was presented the
Mentor Award by GCG Pres. Martha
Price & NGC 1st VP Nancy Hargroves
GCG Pres. Martha Price, DD Treasurer Nola
Hawkinson, and Chairman of 2016 GCG MiniConvention Terry Waith
Nancy Hargroves, NGC 1st VP; Deen Day
Sanders, former NGC & GCG President;
Martha Price, GCG President
Marcia Camp, Debbie Vann, Liz Nunley, & Carolyn
Herndon (RGC members) served wine at the dinner
honoring special guests. DD Dir. Rosie Davidson
poses with them.
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JoAnn Jones’ banquet table centerpieces
Johnnie Berry teaching class on African Violets
Roswell GC Pres. Debbie Vann receives
award from GCG Pres. Martha Price &
NGC 1st VP Nancy Hargroves
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Gretchen Collins’ design
Nola Hawkinson & Carolyn Herndon
at registration desk
Carolyn Herndon watches as Nola Hawkinson signs
the design she created for signage for GCG convention
Congratulations, Terry Waith, Chairman of 2016 GCG Mini-Convention!!! Great
job of organization, planning and implementing all facets of the convention. Also,
thanks to those who helped to carry out her ideas. KUDOS!!
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Deep South Convention Award
At the recent Deep South Convention, our own JANE WHITEMAN was presented the
2015-2016 DSR Mentor of the Year Award by Carol Bullard, Deep South Regional
Director.
The certificate read:
Deep South Region of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Certificate of Achievement presented to Jane Whiteman, Georgia
Award #28 – Deep South Region Mentor of the Year Winner 2015-2016
The Award is given to an outstanding Mentor, who goes above the call of normal garden
club duties, assignments and/or activities, one who is known as a loyal member that is
always available as a willing adviser giving assistance or support to garden club officers
and members across the state and the Deep South Region.
CONGRATULATIONS, JANE!
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Ladies' Garden Club 125th anniversary invitation
Virginia Lassiter
The Ladies' Garden Club will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary May 19, 2016, at the Georgia
Museum of Art in Athens from 5:30-7:30 pm. We would love to invite Dogwood
Dialogue members to this free Gala Event. As you know, this club began the garden club
movement in the United States in 1891; and we would love to have all clubs feel welcome to share
this momentous time.
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SPADE AND TROWEL GARDEN CLUB, CARROLLTON
Betty Daniel
Our garden club in cooperation with the Carrollton Parks and Recreation undertook a
project to clear invasive species along a walking trail in Carrollton. The City of Carrollton is
in the last year of completing a 16-mile trail that circles the town. It is a 12-foot wide
concrete path with bridges and tunnels through forests and fields as well as along streams.
This 22-million dollar project is a joint venture between the City and The Friends of the
Greenbelt Foundation. Many areas of the trail go through terrain that has been overgrown
with invasive species. One particular area along a creek is known as Hay's Mill, the site of
an old mill, with lovely rocky outcroppings and rushing water. Spade & Trowel members
worked in this area which is a favorite spot along the trail.
In March we had two work days during which we cut down and/or poisoned privet,
elaeagnus, ivy and briars as well as poison ivy. Twelve members were present each day
and accumulated a pile of cuttings that took two dump truck loads to clear which the City
did for us. We hope to continue additional clearing with fall or winter work days. All of the
workers were amazed at the amount of work we had accomplished. The photos below
show the area before and after work, as well as members at work. Most gratifying was the
site in the final picture where children were already playing in the once impenetrable area.
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HISTORY OF COTTAGE GARDEN CLUB
Rosie Davidson
The Cottage Garden Club was organized in 1954 and joined GCG in 1955 with 25
members. The club’s purpose was to “stimulate among amateurs the knowledge and love
of gardening, the protection of trees, plants, and birds and the encouragement of civic
planting”. The history of this club and the scrapbooks may be found in the Cherokee
Garden Library.
The Cottage Garden club was associated with Rich’s Garden Centre where the club took
classes in flower design and entered flower shows at Rich’s. Through this connection, they
learned that Mr. Walton McElreath had given his home on Peachtree Road to the Historical
Society and the garden club volunteered to help keep up the grounds. When the Historical
Society moved to its present site, Cottage went with them and has been volunteering on
the upkeep of the grounds ever since. One of their earliest jobs was to prune the ivy on
the front lawn of the Swan House. When they all broke out with poison ivy, that particular
job was passed on to professionals.
Over the years the club has participated in many Flower Design courses and visited a
variety of gardens. In 1988 the first Atlanta Merchandise Mart was opened with a Gala
Flower Show. Rita Olden and Gene Wood entered a class called “Garden party in a
gazebo”. Their husbands hauled furniture. They had a handmade table and a beautiful
flower arrangement for the centerpiece. They placed second after a Professional from
Rome Ga. Other flower shows followed including entries into Horticulture Classes at
shows.
The club hosts a variety of speakers including artists, silver experts, and flower designers.
There is one living original member of this club, Gene Wood, which is remarkable! As the
ladies have aged, programs have included speakers talking on personal safety. Dogwood
District is so proud of clubs like Cottage Garden Club, and we are very grateful for their
membership in the Garden Club of Georgia.
BLUE STAR MARKER
Recently the Blue Star
Marker at the Fire Station
on Roswell Road was
completely refurbished.
Left is the before photo.
Right is the refurbished
marker.
Beautiful!
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ROSWELL GARDEN CLUB PROJECTS
The Roswell Garden Club has been busy all year with various projects and fundraisers. Early
February, members participated in the Roswell Going Green Expo, providing ideas and hands-on
projects for parents and children: how to enrich the soil with shredded newspaper and other ways
to “go green” in the garden; how to decorate clean small rocks with glue and glitter; how to make
flowers out of colorful tissue paper; and how to make Tussie-Mussies using recycled artificial
flowers and greenery from a thrift store. All materials were reclaimed from members as well as
thrift stores. All these projects were a big hit with the approximately 50+ attendees.
Chairman Carolyn Herndon, Dottie Hartford, Gloria Nardecchia & Mary Linn
RGC held a Downton Abbey Garden Party fundraiser on March 16, 2016, in the Roswell Adult Rec.
Center. This event involved all RGC members and staff of the Center. Over 115 guests were
treated to a beautiful, flower-filled room, delicious food, a historic clothing display, and a dancing
group for entertainment. Everyone enjoyed the event. Members dressed in housemaid black
clothes with white aprons or as the “family” in beautiful 20’s attire.
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Roswell Garden Club, continued . . .
Members served wine at GCG party
On Saturday, April 16, 2016, as part of the Roswell Azalea Festival, the Roswell Garden Club held
a special presentation by Charles Andrews on “Native Azaleas.” Approximately 26 members and
guests attended the event. Mr. Andrews was a very informative and interesting speaker. RGC
members sold “pass along plants” and “Native Azaleas”.
Guests listen to Mr. Andrews
Charles Andrews, Pres. Debbie Vann,
Gloria Nardecchia & Smith Director Chuck Douglas
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BUDS ARE POPPING UP!
COME SEE THE FLOWERS AT THE HYDRANGEA FESTIVAL IN DOUGLASVILLE!
Spring has arrived! Plants and flowers are beginning to bud and bloom. Douglas County
gardeners are working their flower beds in anticipation of the 9th annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea
Festival on June 4th - 5th.
The Festival’s Near Standard Flower Show is one of the highlights of the weekend and is
organized and sponsored by Ama-Kanasta, Sweetwater, and Town and Country Garden Clubs. The
Near Standard Flower Show is co-sponsored by the Douglas County Master Gardeners and is held
in the atrium of the Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive.
“America, the Beautiful!” is the selected theme for the Flower Show as it appropriately
reflects the Festival’s purpose of fun, and represents the theme Hydrangea, ‘Blue Wave’.
The Horticulture Division of the Flower Show will feature entries in 67 classes of flowers,
shrubs, trees, ferns, herbs and more. Over 500 horticulture entries are anticipated.
The Design Division will feature table and tray designs with floral pieces in 6 classes, and
will celebrate American holidays.
The Flower Show will also feature Special Exhibits, including a Youth Design Division
with entries interpreting phrases from the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Educational
exhibits will include an exhibit on the Blue Star Memorial Highway markers, and one on the
landscape design process for the new Military Honor Garden at Hunter Park in Douglasville.
There will also be 3 classes of Artistic Crafts where entrants will decorate Red Flyer
wagons, trophies, and cowgirl hats!
Details about the Flower Show can be found on the Festival web site at
www.PennyMcHenryHydrangeaFestival.com.
The Near Standard Flower Show is one of the numerous Festival activities that also include
miniature gardens; original scarecrows in the Master Gardeners’ vegetable garden; tours of private
gardens; the Hydrangea 5K run; a juried festival marketplace, art exhibits, and much more.
Ama-Kanasta, Sweetwater and Town & Country Garden Clubs say – “Come join us June 4-5,
2016!”
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LOUISE HOWARD PARK
The Louise Howard Park is a welcoming green oasis, nestled in an Atlanta neighborhood adjacent to the
Beltline/Path, and only a five-minute walk from Piedmont Hospital and the Shepherd Spinal Center. The
Park was once the home of the Louise and James Howard family. The Trust for Public Land (TPL), in
collaboration with the City of Atlanta, purchased the property in 2005 and arranged for the demolition of the
house, pool, and tennis court, as well as for the necessary grading work to prepare the land for public use.
After completion of this work, the property was conveyed to the City of Atlanta with the stipulation of
maintaining and preserving it in perpetuity as a public green space. The Cherokee Garden Club took part in
the City’s development of a Master Plan. The Club was granted the responsibility of maintaining and
beautifying the lovely terrace and its surroundings, which overlook Tanyard Creek and were original to the
house. The Collier Hills Civic Association assumed responsibility for the remainder of the Park. Cherokee
Garden Club began its work with a massive clean-up of debris and invasive plants. Following the directive
of the Master Plan, which stated that the Park remain a passive garden, the Club decided against any
installation of playground equipment or fields for sports. It focused instead on developing a serene space for
rest and rejuvenation.
The Collier Hills Civic Association has overseen the construction of a small picnic shelter in the Park funded
by Park Pride and neighborhood contributions. A grant has provided for a Little Free Library in the Park,
which consists of a wooden box resembling a large birdhouse, painted bright red and secured on a pole about
eye level, containing pass along books from neighbors and friends.
Future park project ideas include the creation of a pollinator garden by Cherokee Garden Club that will
attract butterflies, bees, and birds to the Park. The Club also plans to install signage to identify and educate
the public about significant native plants and trees, including a large 100+ year-old Liriodendron tulipifera
(tulip poplar) as well as the historic relics in the Louise Howard Park.
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Branching Out Breakfast!
Nancy McWilliams
The Magnolia Garden Club recently participated in the Trees Atlanta fundraising event – “Branching Out” –
a breakfast held at Cherokee Town Club, to celebrate Trees Atlanta’s future with a $5 million fund-raising
campaign. Representatives of the Magnolia Garden Club designed and assembled table centerpieces for the
breakfast. Tall blooming Quince branches (Branching Out!) were the dramatic focal point of the centerpieces
with white Hydrangeas and Queen Anne’s lace as accents. Trees Atlanta is one of three philanthropies
supported by the club. A check was presented to Kate Conner with Trees Atlanta as a contribution towards
their fund-raising campaign. Members of the club also attended the breakfast. Our members were
recognized and thanked for creating the beautiful centerpieces. It was a really fun project and a very worthy
one!
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It’s a cool summer day at the Falls as
Action Comes Alive!
Conserving our World
The Garden Club of Georgia
2016 State President’s Workshop
June 28-29, 2016
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
Tuesday, June 28
1:00 – 2:00
Registration
2:00 – 2:15
Welcome and Announcements
2:15 - 3:00
Native Plants in MY OWN Yard
3:15 – 5:00
The Herbal Way of Life
5:00 – 5:30
Lodge Check in/Break
5:30 - 6:15
Social Hour with cash bar
6:15 - 6:30
The Rumble in our Tummies
6:30 – 7:00
Dinner – Royal Buffet
7:30 – 7:45
Our National President Talks to Georgia
7:45 – 8:15
The District Directors Present… Georgia on Our Minds—and in Our Hands
8:15 – 10:00
Calling of the Moths and Social Hour with cash bar
Wednesday, June 29
9:00 – 9:45
Buzzing in the Bee World
10:00 – 10:45
Beautiful Butterflies
10:45 – 11:30
Butterfly Magnets activity
11:30 – 12:15
Box Lunch
12:15 – 1:00
Wet and Wonderful
1:15 – 2:00
Beneficial Birds
2:00 – 3:00
Homes for the Birds activity
3:00 – 3:15
Closing Remarks
Kids’ Day (Adults Optional)
Wednesday, June 29
9:00 – 9:30
Welcome
Wildflower Seed Bombs Project
9:30 – 10:00
To the Falls Hike
10:00 –11:15
Creek Splash
11:15 – 11:45
Box Lunch at Picnic Shelter
11:45 – 1:15
Silly, Sneaky Salamanders
1:15 – 2:00
Return Hike to Lodge
2:00 – 3:00
Homes for the Birds
3:00 – 3:15
Closing
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The Garden Club of Georgia
2016 State President’s Workshop
June 28-29, 2016
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge
Dawsonville, GA
WE are all attending! Won’t you come too!!!
Registration form
(Printed Name) ____________________________________________________________________
Address ________________________________________________________________________________
Phone _______________________ Email ____________________________________________________
Garden Club(s) __________________________________________________________________________
Regular Meals____ Vegan/Vegetarian _____ Other (specify) ____________________________________
Wednesday options: Remain in Lodge for programs all day _______
OR (check one or both if desired)
Spend am with Kids group/programs ________ and/or spend pm with Kids group/programs _____
Make Check payable to Garden Club of Georgia
Registration fee of $83 enclosed _______ Check # ___________ Deadline June 1, 2016
Kids fee of $8 for Wednesday only.
Mail to: Mrs. Caroline Silcox, 951 East Lake Dr., NE, Gainesville, GA 30506
Room Reservations by May 20, 2016 Contact Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge, 1-800-573-9656
Rates: King ($104.25), 2 Queens ($104.25), 3-bdrm Cottage ($174.25) plus state and local taxes and
$5 Park Pass
For information, contact: Marilyn McDonnell at mmcdonnell25@comcast.net, 706-863-4992
Caroline Silcox at csilcox@bellsouth.net, 770-534-4506
or
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FULTON FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS NEWS
Monica Bozonier, President
November, 2015 Speaker - Joann Jones
March, 2016 Speaker
Becky Mensinger
January, 2016 Speaker
Orchid man Roy Harrow
Ladies enjoyed learning how to make
Tussie Mussies
Chrissie Foster and Monica Bozonier with amazing
refreshments for FFGC meeting
Johnnie Berry, Monica Bozonier and Ginny Wolf
proudly displaying the 1st Place Garden Council
Award that Fulton Federation received at the 2016 GCG
Convention in Macon, GA
Carolyn Herndon with her
Tussie Mussie
Terry Waith presenting Monica Bozonier
with her Backyard Wildlife Certification Sign.
ANNOUNCEMENT!!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
At the April 13th/14th Garden Club of Georgia’s Mini Convention in Macon, GA, Fulton
Federation won the GARDEN CLUB COUNCIL AWARD #31B - for performing the
greatest service to its community OR best single project furthering the objectives of GCG in
proportion to its size. This award was for having all the wonderful speakers throughout the
year.
CONGRATULATIONS to Fulton Federation!!!
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FULTON FEDERATION, continued . . .
2016 Fulton Federation Awards Luncheon
On May 12, 2016, the 50th Fulton Federation Annual Awards Luncheon and Anniversary
Celebration was held at Ansley Golf Club. It was a fantastic day. We had a great speaker, Darryl
Wiseman, and good food. Garden clubs were honored with awards for their outstanding club
projects.
I would like to thank the Fulton Federation Board for their hard work and for going above and
beyond their duties to help make Fulton Federation better each year. Thanks to Vice President
Ginny Wolf, Secretary Chrissie Foster, Treasurer Johnnie Berry, Horticulture Chairman Johnnie
Hadley, Inspiration Chairman Dorothea Hartford, Hospitality Chairman Barbara Busby, Awards
Chairman Leslie Busino, Advisor Helen Grogan and Parliamentarian Jane Whiteman.
I would like to thank the 2015-2016 Fulton Federation Speakers: September - Johnnie Berry,
November - Joann Jones, January - Roy Harrow, March - Becky Mensinger and May - Darryl
Wiseman.
Congratulations to the Fulton Federation Award Winners and to everyone who attended the yearly
meetings and awards luncheon. We could not exist without you. We hope to see you all next year.
Have a great summer and enjoy life.
Monica Bozonier - Fulton Federation President
C0NGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!!!!
AWARDS:
BIRD AWARD – Sandy Springs Garden Club
BUTTERFLY AWARD – Spalding Garden Club
CIVIC IMPROVEMENT AWARD – Magnolia Garden Club
CONSERVATION HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AWARD – Roswell Garden Club
CONSERVATION ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION AWARD/LITTER PREVENTION Foxglove Garden Club
CONSERVATION ROADSIDE BEAUTIFICATION AWARD/BEAUTIFICATION – Roswell
Garden Club
FLOWER SHOW/STANDARD FLOWER SHOW AWARD – Artistic Dogwood Garden Club
GARDEN THERAPY AWARD – Pine Tree Garden Club
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD – Roswell Garden Club
LONG TERM PROJECT AWARD – Rose Garden Club
PUBLICATION AWARD – Green Thumb Garden Club
HORTICULTURE PROGRAM AWARD – Foxglove Garden Club
SCHOOL GROUND IMPROVEMENT AWARD – Green Thumb Garden Club
YOUTH EDUCATION AWARD – Roswell Garden Club
PLANT IT PINK /CANCER AWARENESS AWARD – Pine Center Garden Club
2016 AWARDS LUNCHEON ATTENDANCE AWARD: Artistic Dogwood Garden Club
2016 CLUB OF THE YEAR – Roswell Garden Club
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FULTON FEDERATION, continued . . .
CERTIFICATE OF MERIT: Magnolia Garden Club – Certificate of Merit for a Monetary
Donation given to Fulton Federation to pay for coffee at all of the Federation meeting.
Martin’s Landing Garden Club – Certificate of Merit for their Protection of Birds Program
Pine Tree Garden Club - Certificate of Merit for their involvement in a worthwhile long-term
project to benefit the community
PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATE WINNERS - For attending all four regular Fulton
Federation Meetings are:
Country Hills Garden Club
Iris Garden Club
Magnolia Garden Club
Roswell Garden Club
Sandy Springs Garden Club
FFGC Board members
Darryl & Monica
DD Dir. Rosie Davidson & FFGC Pres. Monica Bozonier
Darryl Wiseman
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FULTON FEDERATION, continued . . .
Pam Wakefield & Darryl
Barbara Bourque & Darryl
Chrissy Foster & Darryl
Debbie Vann – auctioneer
Monica & Rosie with Roswell GC members
Pres. Debbie Vann, Liz Nunley, Dottie Hartford, &
Carolyn Herndon
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FULTON FEDERATION, continued . . .
FFGC Pres. Monica Bozonier with past FFGC
Presidents: Rosie Davidson, Debbie Hyla, Anita Moore,
Pamela Covington, Emily Fawcett and Naomi Gerson.
Past DD Dir. Helen Grogan,
Monica, Johnnie B, & Ginny
Carolyn Herndon
with Darryl
Ginny Wolf and Mae Bell Echols
Primrose GC members: Georgia Nickels,
Karen Manzini, Pam Covington,
& Rosie Davidson
CELEBRATE NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK - June 5-11, 2016
Remember to plan your garden club activities with something special during these weeks. Visit a nursery
together, have a garden tour or plant sale or a visit to a member’s home “Sip and See”. Do it and send
your photos and articles to Carolyn Herndon for the next Dialogue, carolynhrgc@gmail.com. Whatever
--- have fun doing it!!
THE NATIONAL AND DEEP SOUTH GARDEN CLUB PROJECTS
AWAKE -ALERT WITH ACTION!
THE NATIONAL PROJECTS – THEME -"SERVICE IN ACTION"
Bee Gap - adding pollinator plants to your garden
The Monarch Watch - adding a butterfly Way Station in your garden
The Frightened Frog - utilizing early reader and lesson plans K-3rd grade.
Be a Wildlife Action Hero - committing to gardens for wildlife.
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COMMUNITY WILDLIFE PROJECT
Jane Whiteman
Many of the GCG members and friends have met the qualifications to have their yards certified as
wildlife habitats. They are proudly displaying the Community Wildlife Project (CWP) signs in their
yards.
Which district will be awarded the CWP certificate for having the highest certification of the year in
both the Backyard and Hummingbird Haven categories based on percentage of membership at the
April Annual Meeting in Macon?
Please encourage all Dogwood District residents to participate in this easy and important program.
It's a win-win situation! By caring for and protecting our wildlife through Backyard Habitats, we also
create wonderful viewing environments. As an added bonus, your club receives points on the
annual Club President's report if you have members with certified backyards.
Do you need an application so your yard will be certified?
Contact Jane Whiteman,
Dogwood District CWP Chairman
jamawhit@bellsouth.net
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NATIONAL GARDEN CLUBS, INC. INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY
COMPETITION CELEBRATING THE NATIONAL PARKS SYSTEM - USA
Entitled: “In wildness is the preservation of the world” - Henry David Thoreau
The contest is open May 1 - August 1, 2016. All the submissions will be juried. The 30 highest
scoring images will be displayed and judged in Portland, ME, Sept. 21-24, 2016, at the NGC Fall
Board Meeting. Competition Submission - Login at: http://cgburke.com/ngc/ This competition is
open to members of National Garden Clubs, Inc. and its affiliated organizations. For more
information: arabellasd@aol.com
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FIELD TRIP VENUE FOR GARDEN CLUBS
R Alexander in Peachtree Corners is offering, by
appointment only, to host garden clubs. There
are 2.6 acres of lovely greens including
sculptures. The contact person is Michelle
Walton who is the Assistant Director,
770-609-8662. Email is Michelle
ralexanderfineart.com.
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2016 HOSTA SOCIETY MEETINGS
IN MEMORIAM
September 24
Oct 29
Contact:
Location:
Lynn Wright, Honorary Magnolia Garden
Club member and previous President,
passed away March 10, 2016.
Our condolences go out to her family.
Fall meeting with speaker
General meeting
http://www.gahosta.org
Bellmere Garden House
DAYLILY SOCIETY OF GREATER ATLANTA
The 2016 Daylily Show will be held on June 11 at the Old Atlanta Park Recreation Center
in Forsyth County, 810 Nichols Rd, just off Old Atlanta Rd., between Cumming and
Suwanee. The theme is “Daylilies ‘R Us”. Contact Patti Franklin if you wish to enter
your daylilies, 770-410-0548, mpflowers@comcast.net. President: Cynthia Rigsby,
770-951-2539, rigsby_j@bellsouth.net.
DSGA website: www.atlantadaylily.org
2016 plant sales:
1. June 11 At daylily show in Cumming
2. September 24-25 Duluth Days plant sale in Duluth
GA Perennial Plant Society
June 21, 2016 meeting
McElreath Hall
Atlanta History Center
7 p.m.
Susan Varlamoff
Sustainable Gardening for the
Southeast
Office of Environmental Sciences Director,
College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences, University of Georgia
http://www.georgiaperennial.org/meetings
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
June
5-11
11
21
National Garden Week
Daylily Show, Cumming
GA Perennial Plant Society meeting,
Atlanta History Center
TABS - Continue to save your drink can tabs through
the summer and give to Nola Hawkinson. Thanks!
DOGWOOD DIALOGUE DEADLINE
August 19, 2016
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