 TLC Members Improve Tree Health at Crofton Community Library
As part of TLC's ongoing commitment to caring for our community's landscapes, members Nancy Percivall and Yuki Adams recently spent time at the Crofton Community Library tending to a tree located off Klocko Way. Their task was to remove suckers—the vigorous shoots that sprout from the base of a tree and compete with the main trunk for water and nutrients. While sucker removal may seem like a small maintenance job, it plays an important role in keeping trees healthy, encouraging strong growth, and improving their overall appearance. By clearing away these unwanted shoots, Nancy and Yuki helped the tree devote its energy to developing a healthy canopy while enhancing the beauty of the library grounds. Their volunteer efforts are another example of how TLC members work together to preserve and beautify the public spaces that everyone in our community enjoys.  TLC Members Improve Visibility at Library and Crofton High School TLC (the Library Crew) is a dedicated group of Crofton Village Garden Club members who volunteer every Monday, weather permitting. While they regularly maintain the gardens at the Crofton Community Library, TLC members also lend their time and talents to other Garden Club projects throughout the community. During a recent workday, TLC members took on projects that improved visibility and enhanced the appearance of community spaces. Their first project involved clearing vegetation around a stop sign near the library exit onto Aberdeen Drive. Overgrowth had made the sign difficult to see, but after TLC members removed the obstructing vegetation, the sign became clearly visible to drivers exiting the library. The group then traveled to Crofton High School, where they cleared overgrowth around the school entrance sign on Underwood Road. Their efforts helped restore visibility to the sign and improve the appearance of the entrance to the school. While at Crofton High School, TLC members also stopped by the CHS Green Team garden before concluding their day of service. Whether maintaining gardens, beautifying public spaces, or tackling special projects such as these, TLC members continue to make a positive impact throughout the community.  Under the leadership of Committee Chair Jessica Kruse, Crofton Village Garden Club members came together to create an engaging and educational experience at the Crofton Cherry Blossom Festival. Supporting her efforts were Sandy Robertson, Nancy Percivall, Patty More, Linda Marquand, and CVGC President Margo Antonelli, all working together to make the day a success. Young visitors especially enjoyed a hands-on craft, along with two interactive learning stations designed to spark curiosity and discovery. These stations offered a fun, approachable way to explore the different layers of soil and learn the basics of composting through engaging, hands-on demonstrations. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community while sharing a love of gardening and environmental stewardship. Photo Credit: Trish Lilek-Demers
 CVGC First Vice President Diane Smith with Trish Lilek-Demers Littany Hollerbach with CCA President Anna O'Kelly (croftoncommunity.org) Honoring Outstanding Leadership and Community Service Crofton Village Garden Club proudly celebrates two of its members for their exceptional leadership and service to both the club and the Crofton community. Trish Lilek-Demers has been recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Bernie Robertson Award. When the club’s president stepped down, Trish graciously assumed the responsibilities of both President and First Vice President for the 2023–2025 term. Her dedication, calm leadership, and unwavering commitment truly reflect the spirit of service this award honors. Named in memory of longtime member Bernie Robertson, the award recognizes a Crofton Village Garden Club member who exemplifies exceptional service, leadership, and dedication to the club and community. Littany Hollerbach has been selected as the 2025 Crofton Civic Association Citizen of the Year. Littany’s leadership shines through in her work across our community gardens, from the Blue Star Memorial Garden and the Village Green Memorial Garden to the pollinator-friendly spaces and park plantings — and in her volunteer support of students at Crofton Woods Elementary School, where she collaborates with the ECO Club on a campus garden project. Her quiet diligence, community spirit, and passion for our town make her a truly deserving recipient. Both members were honored at the Greater Crofton Awards Banquet at Blue Dolphin Seafood Bar & Grill. Hosted by the Greater Crofton Chamber of Commerce, this annual event celebrates individuals and organizations who make outstanding contributions to the Crofton community.  Late Season Color at Crofton High School’s Pollinator Garden 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. Photo Credit: Laura Austin
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