On Monday, November 3rd, the Garden Club gathered at the Village Green Memorial Garden to weed, cut back perennials, and tidy things up for the fall season. In attendance were Rosa Johnson, Yuki Adams, Nancy Percivall, Margo Antonelli, Laura Austin, Angela Wetzel, Peggy Smail, Lois Nichols, and Littany Hollerbach.

A huge thank-you to these wonderful ladies for coming out and helping make the day such a success!

Late Season Color at Crofton High School’s Pollinator Garden
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The Crofton High School Pollinator Garden is showing its autumn beauty with goldenrod and aster in bloom, providing important late-season nourishment for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

The garden was created by the school’s Green Team with support from the Crofton Village Garden Club, which donated funds to help establish the project on school grounds. It has earned recognition as a National Wildlife Federation Certified Schoolyard Habitat, a distinction awarded to outdoor spaces that provide the essential elements of food, water, shelter, and places for wildlife to raise their young.

This special habitat gives students hands-on experience with native plants and fosters a deeper understanding of how pollinator gardens contribute to a healthy ecosystem—right in their own schoolyard.

Crofton Village Garden Club received a Schedule Award for Second Place from the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs (CAR-SGC) for the 2024 NGC Standard Flower Show, 60’s Flower Power.

Special recognition goes to Sally Moore, Chair of the Flower Show Committee, who wrote the award-winning schedule. Appreciation is also extended to committee members Beverly Frye, Shirley Levendoski, Paula Moratto, Littany Hollerbach, Cindy Hansen, Angela DeLuca, Doris Smith, Diane Smith, and Nancy Percivall for their creativity, planning, and teamwork in producing a successful and memorable show.

At today’s meeting, Crofton Village Garden Club members participated in a hands-on workshop led by Project Co-Chair Cindy Hansen, creating patriotic-themed floral arrangements to honor local veterans. Using red and white carnations, American flags, and fresh greenery, members designed thoughtful tributes celebrating the courage and dedication of those who have served our country.

Following the workshop, Cindy Hansen delivered arrangements to Meals on Wheels in Baltimore for distribution to veterans along their delivery routes, while Diane Gallow delivered additional arrangements to Hospice of the Chesapeake in Pasadena—spreading heartfelt appreciation throughout the community. Jane McClanahan also shared an arrangement with her neighbor, a Vietnam veteran, extending the club’s gratitude close to home.

This annual project reflects the club’s ongoing commitment to service, gratitude, and honoring those who have given so much.

Thank you to hostesses Lauren Toomey (lead), Peggy Smail, Carol Morris, and Jane McClanahan for providing the refreshments for our November meeting. The patriotic theme was the perfect complement to our program creating floral arrangements for veterans — a thoughtful way to round out a meaningful day.

Crofton Village Garden Club is delighted to welcome Angie Robb as our newest member! Angie was sponsored by Nancy Durose and brings her enthusiasm for gardening and community involvement to our club. We look forward to getting to know her and sharing in many creative and rewarding projects together. Welcome, Angie!