Greetings!
Welcome back! Garden Club of Virginia’s yearlong Centennial celebration began at Natural Bridge with an extraordinary event, Back to Nature. Three GCV Committees worked together to provide us with two sun-filled days of activities. Geocaching, tree walks, children’s programs, a native plant horticulture show, informative speakers, star gazing, and fellowship all combined to make this a memorable experience. Thank you to the members of the Conservation, Horticulture and State Parks Committees who, along with our talented staff, made this event such a success.
Please take note of important awards and grants deadlines below. GCV is excited to support members and member clubs in their communities.
As we reflect upon our past, connect with each other and move forward together into our next 100 years, I continue to be inspired by your efforts and dedication to Garden Club of Virginia. I look forward to seeing you at future events and in my travels.
Warm regards,
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Karen Warner
Winchester-Clarke Garden Club
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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Wednesday, October 2, KVH 10:30
Membership Committee
Thursday, October 3, KVH 10:30
Strategic Planning Committee
Monday, October 7, KVH 10:30
Development Committee
Wednesday, October 9
Finance Committee KVH 10:30
Kathleen Gagan Peony Workshop Harborfront
Tuesday, October 15 Stratford Hall
Board of Directors
Wed-Thu, October 16-17 Stratford Hall
Board of Governors
Wednesday, October 23, KVH
Restoration Fellowship Committee 10:00
Journal Editorial Board 10:30
Monday, October 28, KVH 10:30
Centennial Logistics
Tuesday, October 29 Nansemond River
Southern Seasonal Sensations
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Founders Day Events Registration
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Floral Design Exhibit by Member Clubs
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Point of Honor.
The GCV Restoration Committee gathered with members and friends in Lynchburg on September 19 for the dedication of the North Lawn at Point of Honor. Our relationship with Point of Honor began 40 years ago under GCV Landscape Architect Meade Palmer. Since then, Rudy J. Favretti and William D. Rieley have made additional contributions to the landscape. GCV is proud to present this latest garden to the City of Lynchburg and Point of Honor, Inc.
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Poplar Fores
t. The Restoration Committee met on September 20 at Poplar Forest to view the work at the carriage turnaround. First, the top layers of the circle were carefully removed to reveal Thomas Jefferson’s original cobblestone surface. This layer was sealed for protection, and now, Garden Club of Virginia is recreating Jefferson’s surface as closely as possible.
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Both of these exciting projects are the result of the hard work of 3500 members of the Garden Club of Virginia who produce Historic Garden Week tours across the commonwealth each spring.
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2019 Landscape Research Fellows
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The 2019 GCV Research Fellows had a productive summer at two very different properties. Hayden Hammons spent his 3 months at Mount Airy, Warsaw, VA, home of the Tayloe family since the mid 1600’s. His final presentation on August 6 impressed the Fellowship Committee, GCV members and guests with the depth of his research and his creativity. Because of limited space, a videographer recorded his presentation so it could be shared with a wider audience.
Our second fellow, Dania Khlaifat from Amman, Jordan, researched the property that became Farmington Country Club in 1927. She focused on its influential history starting in 1744 and its important connection to Thomas Jefferson. Dania presented her research on August 28 to a large audience made up of the Fellowship and Restoration committees, GCV Board of Directors, past GCV Presidents, guests and members of the Farmington Historical Society. Congratulations to both Hayden and Dania.
With their research completed, they will each document their findings and create bound presentations.
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to learn more about the GCV Fellowship program and to read the documentation of historic properties recorded by former GCV Fellows.
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2019 Conservation and Environmental Research Fellow
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Heather Kenny, a masters student from the College of William and Mary, will be GCV’s 2019 Conservation and Environmental Fellow. Heather will explore animal personalities in her study of the Eastern Bluebird to see how its behavior is affected by noise pollution.
In Heather’s words, “comparing the behaviors of individual birds can give us insight into how they perceive the environment and evaluate possible risks.” How will “bold” and “shy” birds react to the noise pollution of city dwelling? Will their nesting practices be affected? Will shy birds seek alternate sites for nesting? How might noise pollution and animal personality interact to influence population trends?
We look forward to learning more from Heather at the 2020 GCV Annual Meeting.
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Centennial Photography Exhibit
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GCV will host a retrospective photography exhibit during Centennial celebrations, showcasing our historic landscape and garden restoration projects throughout Virginia.
Members are invited to capture our restorations through their photography with images that inspire and celebrate the important work that GCV has championed since 1929.
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The Common Wealth Award was established in 1979 to provide an annual grant to promote projects in the interest of conservation, beautification, horticulture, preservation and education. Member clubs should have cast their ballots in September for their favorite application for the Common Wealth Award. Award winners are announced at the Board of Governors meeting in October.
For a description of the 2019 projects
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The Massie Medal is the most prestigious award of the Garden Club of Virginia. It is awarded to an individual member or member club of the GCV who has served with unusual dedication and distinction. The deadline for applying is December 1.
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for an application and criteria for submitting a candidate or contact Dianne Spence at dsspence@widomaker.com or 757-870-3154.
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Bessie Bocock Carter Award
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The Bessie Bocock Carter Conservation Award was established in 2009 to fund implementation of a conservation project that will serve as a catalyst for community action. It is a monetary award for natural resource conservation or environmental protection within the Commonwealth. Henceforth, winners of the Bessie Bocock Carter Conservation Award will be announced at the GCV Annual Meeting.
The deadline for applications is November 1. (This is a correction.)
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Centennial Daffodil 'Green Arrow'
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‘Green Arrow’ daffodils will once again be available to GCV members through Brent and Becky Heath.
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to download the order form, or call Brent and Becky at 877-661-2852 to place your order. Supplies are limited.
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Potomac Lily Society is a non-profit organization that promotes and encourages interest in growing lilies. Yearly membership costs $4, and you may sign up as an individual or as a club. Your membership entitles you to three newsletters throughout the year as well as a sale of special-order bulbs in the fall. The fall picnic, open to all PLS members, will be held in Leesburg on November 3. Unsold bulbs and bulbs from members’ gardens will be auctioned. Select newsletter below left to learn more.
The 2019 Lily Collection is now available. Select image below right for details.
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Princess Anne Garden Club
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Winchester-Clark Garden Club
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Winchester-Clarke Garden Club began the fall season with its first ever photography show. Titled “Greater Good of the Earth’ and led by club member Edie Hessberg, the show had 17 participants and 31 photos. Classes represented Earth, Wind, Fire and Air. Claire Mellinger of the Albemarle Garden Club served as advisor.
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Brunswick
Muriel Gray
Garden Study
Barbara Stanley
Leesburg
Valerie Beaudoin
Fauquier and Loudoun
Eleanor Morison
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