Mother Nature treated us to a beautiful day for our garden tour. Attendees enjoyed the self-guided tour through eight gardens within the Crofton community – from highly pruned and manicured to lush and whimsical. This fundraising event would not have been possible without the homeowners who opened their gardens to us.

GARDEN 1 • Creative Containers – Examples of hypertufa plant containers were on display at this beautifully manicured yard.

GARDEN 3 • A Hidden Treasure – The Stonegate Nature Trail, created by CVGC Horticulture Chair Nancy Percivall, is a hidden treasure among the homes of Stonegate. The whimsical trail encourages visitors to connect with Mother Nature.

GARDEN 4 • All Things Cherry Blossom – CVGC members create a "pink experience" giving guests the opportunity to immerse into Japanese culture and learn the art of Ikebana while enjoying refreshments.

GARDEN 6 • Peaceful Easy Feeling – This garden owner has created a backyard oasis that invites you to surrender your thoughts and relax within the beauty of nature.

GARDEN 7 • I'll Take One of Each – Through many years of carefully curated searching and purchasing, this garden owner has created a garden that is unique in every sense of the word.

GARDEN 8 • It's A Pool Party! – This garden is the perfect spot for a leisurely afternoon with family and friends. In a nod to the beneficial insects in our gardens, ladybugs were strategically placed throughout the garden area inviting guests to find them.

The Crofton Village Garden Club Yard Sale Fundraiser held on Saturday, September 10 at Prince of Peace was a huge success thanks to members Sandy Robertson and Shirley "Jewelry Queen" Levendoski. Both Sandy and Shirley spent countless hours preparing for the sale. Both ladies had a dedicated team of volunteers who also helped prepare for this event.

Thank you to all of the members who donated items and jewelry for the sale, to Mike Robertson, Jim Gallagher and David Cook for helping with the heavy lifting – it made the event so much easier, and to Prince of Peace for providing the perfect venue.

Crofton Village Garden Club proudly participated in the flea market at the Crofton Cherry Blossom Festival, offering a variety of gently used items. Members staffed the table throughout the event, engaging with festival-goers and sharing information about the club’s ongoing efforts to beautify the community. The event was not only a wonderful opportunity to connect with residents but also a meaningful fundraiser.

All proceeds from the flea market sale will go directly toward purchasing additional cherry trees for the Crofton Cherry Trees Project, an initiative led by the club to enhance the scenic beauty of Crofton Parkway. By adding more cherry trees each year, the club helps create a lasting legacy of natural beauty that can be enjoyed by generations to come, especially during the annual spring bloom.

Thanks to all of you who donated your treasures for the jewelry sale the club held at the District II Semi-Annual Meeting at the Comfort Inn on Friday, October 12. Three tables adorned with earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings were the highlight of the meeting.

Thanks to member Shirley Levendoski who collected, sorted, cleaned and stored the jewelry. And thanks to her team who displayed and marketed the items.

Jewelry is still being collected, so contact Shirley to let her know that you have items.  The next sale will be at the Holiday Luncheon in December. The sales of the jewelry will be Cash and Carry.

All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for the CVGC 50th Anniversary celebration that will take place in April 2019.

CVGC had wonderful weather for the garden tour. The tour included private gardens located throughout the Crofton community with refreshments served at Historic Linthicum Walks.

Thank you to all of the homeowners who opened their gardens to us, making this event possible and to the sponsors and advertisers who supported this fundraising project. Funds received will support many club projects to protect and improve the Crofton community environment.

Crofton Village Garden Club enjoyed wonderful weather for our garden tour, showcasing the beauty and creativity of private gardens throughout the Crofton community. The event provided members and visitors with the unique opportunity to explore a variety of garden styles and landscaping ideas.

Refreshments were served at Historic Linthicum Walks, where guests could relax and enjoy the scenic surroundings after their tour. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the homeowners who graciously opened their gardens for the event, allowing attendees to see firsthand the hard work and dedication that went into creating their outdoor spaces.

The tour was made possible through the generous support of sponsors and advertisers, whose contributions helped make this fundraising project a success. The funds raised during the event will be used to support a wide range of Crofton Village Garden Club initiatives aimed at enhancing and protecting the local environment, ensuring that the Crofton community continues to thrive with beautiful green spaces for years to come.

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