Greetings!
Your GCV committees have been hard at work making exciting plans for this coming year. Look for upcoming announcements of activities, special programs and events for all members to enjoy. Keep in touch through this newsletter and the GCV website so that you know as soon as registrations open. Be sure to join in the fun, once again, with your GCV friends from all over the state.
If you are looking for a summer adventure, now is the perfect time to take your family or go with a friend to visit a GCV restoration site. Make a plan to tour one or more of these exceptional properties and take pride in what your efforts during Historic Garden Week provide toward restoring the gardens and grounds of Virginia's historic landmarks.
I hope that you will enjoy the Spring/Summer Journal. It so beautifully captures the essence and spirit of what makes being a member of the Garden Club of Virginia so very special.
Isn’t it amazing all that we do?
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Missy Buckingham
GCV President, 2020-2022
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Special Tour at Oak Spring
Oct. 2, 2021
Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity for GCV members to explore and learn at the 700-acre former estate of Paul and “Bunny” Mellon in Upperville, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Oak Spring's staff members will be at the residence, garden and Biocultural Conservation Farm to share educational, horticultural and site-specific information to enhance your visit.
Look for a special emailed invitation on JULY16 with ticketing information. Tickets are $125 each and limited to two per GCV member.
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A Cultural Reflowering Art Show |
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October 1-31, 2021
Calling All GCV Artists and Photographers
Entry Deadline Aug. 13
GCV members have a special opportunity to enter a juried Art Show sponsored by Hillside Garden Club at The Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, Va. Selected artwork will be on display and available for purchase the month of October and showcased during the GCV Board of Governors meeting.
Artwork is limited to two-dimensional works in painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and photography. Details and Registration.
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Restoration Presentation for Club Program
Are you looking for an interesting program for the coming year? A Restoration Committee member in your district would love to visit an upcoming meeting of your club to present a 30-minute PowerPoint presentation on the 41 GCV Restorations throughout our commonwealth. The presentation includes beautiful photography of all sites including our recently completed projects at Stratford Hall, Poplar Forest and William & Mary. This is a wonderful opportunity to educate your newer members on the statewide impact of our restoration efforts and for all members to celebrate the results of their Historic Garden Week labors. For more information, contact Restoration Committee PowerPoint Coordinator Sue Rosser.
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Monticello Podcast
Monticello's Curator of Plants, Peggy Cornett, and Ann Lucas, a Rivanna Garden Club member and employee of Monticello, discuss the Garden Club of Virginia's important role in the restoration of Monticello’s gardens and landscapes. Listen now.
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Enjoy Restoration News, our twice yearly online publication. This newsletter serves as an informational link between GCV and our restoration sites and connects the properties themselves. Learn more about the work that we do from these articles and special interest stories.
Bacon's Castle photo by Dana Parker, The Virginia Beach Garden Club
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Planning for Historic Garden Week 2022 began with the participation of nearly 90 GCV members in Virtual Boot Camp. One of the exciting aspects of this kickoff and training for incoming tour teams is finding out what flower will be showcased on the 2022 Historic Garden Week poster. The featured flower was selected from a property in Fincastle, Va., that will be on the cover of next spring's Guidebook. The property has magnificent old-growth trees, including the Southern Magnolia (magnolia grandiflora). Magnolia symbolizes longevity, endurance and perseverance. How appropriate for this elegant symbol of the South to represent the Garden Club of Virginia during Historic Garden Week 2022.
Fran Carden (Albemarle Garden Club) has joined the committee as Tricia Garner’s co-chairman and will follow her as HGW Chairman for the state committee in 2023-2024.
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Fall Workshops
Sept. 27 - Basic Composition with Focus on Cellphones Webinar
Sept. 30 - Companion Review Session
Sept. 29 - Basic Editing Techniques and Practices
*Oct. 27 - Snapseed: a mobile advanced editing app
*Nov. 1 and 8 (two-part) - Lightroom Classic: a computer-based advanced editing program
*Members interested in Snapseed or Lightroom Classic Workshops in the fall must attend one of the two free Zoom photography information sessions July 27 at 11 a.m. or Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. for a general discussion on both programs to help make an informed decision on which workshop might be right for you. Register now.
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It's a Cicada Kinda Day
Like many Virginia cities, Winchester was inundated with cicadas for what seemed like an eternity. They were noisy and messy and made a habit out of running into humans who got in their way. The Little Garden Club of Winchester challenged its members to capture this phenomenon in natural and garden settings and then put the images in a slide show. It is a fun and creative piece by some very talented members of the club. Watch now on YouTube
Cicada on Dogwood by Ginny Kalbach, The Little Garden Club of Winchester
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Conservation and Beautification |
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Save The Date!
The 63rd Annual Conservation Forum
Birds: Feathers, Fields, Forests
and Flowers
Monday, October 25, 2021
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Multiple speakers will discuss current threats to the bird population and how people can conserve and protect the environment for birds. Additionally, weekend activities will be held in GCV districts across the state, providing opportunities for members and families to get outside, go on bird walks and connect with our fine-feathered friends. There will be something for everyone to learn from and enjoy.
Registration will open in August to GCV members and the general public.
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Poisonous Plants In Virginia
The Socrates Project: Poisonous Plants in Virginia is a reference guide to poisonous plants native to Virginia. This project was initiated when members of the Virginia Master Naturalist program discovered that tens of thousands of human exposures to poisonous plants are reported annually to poison control centers throughout the United States. The publication deals with poisonous plants and the dangers involved with them. The fact that a plant is poisonous does not mean that it should be destroyed. Many of these plants have a strong ecological value.
Summer Grilling Tip
Collect your cardboard paper towel, toilet paper rolls and dryer lint. Stuff the lint in the rolls and use as fire starters. Then add the ashes to your compost.
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Club Presidents at KVH
Sept. 2, 2021
All member club presidents are invited to a special meeting and luncheon at the Kent-Valentine House for a brief orientation and opportunity to network in small groups. Now that social distancing restrictions have been lifted, we will meet together on one day with club presidents from all districts.
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Daffodil Day
March 29, 2022, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Richmond
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Paula Pryke Floral Demonstration
May 12, 2022, Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond
The Centennial Steering committee is pleased to announce plans to welcome one of the most celebrated British floral designers in the world, Paula Pryke. An accomplished author of 16 floral design books and sought after speaker, Paula will provide a floral demonstration at the museum; a luncheon will follow. Save the Date and plan to bring your friends.
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Horticulture Field Day, Alexandria
May 18-19, 2022
Tour beautiful private gardens and spend a day at Mt. Vernon with Dean Norton, director of horticulture. Join Ellen Ecker Ogden as she speaks about kitchen gardens and organic gardening. This is not to be missed.
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Lilies in Bloom
June 14, 2022, Fredericksburg
Plan to exhibit in this judged show hosted by The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club with schedules created by the GCV Artistic Design, Horticulture and Photography committees.
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CULTIVATE!
Sept. 20-21, 2022, Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond
Exciting plans are being made for this GCV Symposium.
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The Garden Club of Alexandria
Adrienne Hensley
The Augusta Garden Club
Christiana Shields
The Charlottesville Garden Club
Tiffany Gloeckner
Staci Littleton
Meg MacKay
Sarah Morris
Caroline Shaffrey
Elizabeth River Garden Club
Joyce Herrod
The Garden Club of Fairfax
Pamela Kettler
Karin Rindal
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The Garden Club of Gloucester
Ginger James
Harborfront Garden Club
Sara Dailey
Trisha Jones
The Garden Club of Norfolk
Mary Cherry
Karen Crawford
Naomi Hochhaus
Barbara Lipskis
Peggy McPhillips
Betsy Temple
Anne Tew
Allison Wohlgemuth
Roanoke Valley Garden Club
Teresa Blecksmith
Jessica Downs
Three Chopt Garden Club
Tina Sherrod
Beth Stallings
Three Rivers Garden Club
Elizabeth Myers
Julie Westermann
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We want to hear from you! What is going on in your clubs and communities? Please share with us by contacting Membership News Chairman Molly Ill at mollyill.vb@gmail.com.
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GCV and club merchandise is available on the Shop page
of the GCV website.
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Mark Your Calendar (All dates are subject to change.)
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July 9 - Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
July 12 - Development Committee Meeting
July 16-18 - GCV Board Meeting
July 27 - Photography Information Session
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Aug. 19 - Photography Information Session
Aug. 30 - Conservation and Beautification Committee Meeting
Sept. 2 - Member Club Presidents Meeting and Luncheon
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