Marcia Richard (pictured right) held a Seed Sharing & Plant Cuttings event at her house. Members were invited to share seeds or plant cuttings, as well as their knowledge of the plants. Marcia shared Zinnea seeds that she collected from her plants, a first for her in collecting seeds from the flower heads. She also had Sun coleus cuttings. Members Nancy Percivall, Kathy Puhak, Lauren Toomey, Margo Antonelli, and Cathy Gallagher (not pictured) also participated in the event.
Crofton Village Garden Club Past Presidents Marcia Richard and Sally Moore and member Claudia West presented a floral design workshop and lecture on the difference between traditional and creative designs. During the workshop members had the opportunity to make their own design using their newly acquired skills. Scroll over the photo above and use the play button or arrow buttons located at the top of the picture to view photos.
Members enjoyed a holiday-themed luncheon at the Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill along with the Club's annual silent auction fundraiser and 50/50 raffle. All proceeds from the silent auction benefit ongoing projects of Crofton Village Garden Club. New this year was an opportunity for members to display their handcrafted artwork. Scroll over the photo below and use the play button or arrow buttons located at the top of the picture to see some of the many talents of our club members. Members Gail Brooks and Jane McClanahan were awarded the Crofton Village Garden Club Bernie Robertson Award at the Greater Crofton Community Awards Banquet at Crofton Country Club on Thursday, October 24. Gail Brooks joined Crofton Village Garden Club in 1978. She was recognized for her outstanding service to the club as a past President (1988-89), Horticulture Chairperson, and Floral Design Expert. Jane McClanahan joined Crofton Village Garden Club in 2007. She was recognized for her outstanding service to the club as a past Vice-President and current Chairperson for our Crofton Cherry Trees project – planting cherry trees along Crofton Parkway to add to the first plantings, a project spearheaded by the garden club, in 1965.
Members Jane McClanahan and Gail Brooks will be awarded the Crofton Village Garden Club Bernie Robertson Award at the Greater Crofton Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, October 24th at the Crofton Country Club. Tickets are $38 per person. To purchase tickets online, please visit www.croftonchamber.com. Additional information is provided by clicking the button below.
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