Greetings!
I continue to be both awed and amazed by the vast array of talent in the membership of the Garden Club of Virginia. How lucky we are to be able to draw inspiration from one another while nurturing our individual interests.
One example is how Photography, as a newly established GCV art form, has been encouraged and embraced. Don’t miss viewing the Winter Challenge photographs in this newsletter. Isn’t it wonderful to see how this has evolved into another creative outlet for member participation, education and engagement?
It is my hope that you will identify your interests, cultivate your passions and, perhaps most importantly, find enjoyment working and learning alongside your fellow club and GCV members.
There is much to look forward to in the coming months. Please plan ahead and take advantage of all that is offered. I will look forward to seeing you during our upcoming meetings, programs and events.
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Missy Buckingham
GCV President, 2020-2022
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Daffodil Day
March 29, 2022, 2-5 p.m.
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond
Daffodil Day 2022, with its theme “The British are Coming,” is fast approaching. Plan to make the trip to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond to exhibit or just to enjoy the fabulous array of floral arrangements, horticulture specimens and photography that will be on display. For more details visit GCV Daffodil Day 2022.
Registration for Artistic Design closes March 15
Openings are available in several classes: “Not Just Narcissus”(2) a center hall arrangement at Castle Hill with adventurous materials, “Lady Sybil”(1) an interpretive arrangement of Sassoon’s portrait, and “Heads Up” (1) an embellished headpiece using dried and fresh flowers.
Join the Fun by Volunteering
Thank you to the many GCV members who have already agreed to volunteer during our Daffodil Day event. There are a few more slots to fill. Please contact Catherine Madden at cmadden105@gmail.com if you would like to help.
Complimentary Garden admission
Plan to allow time to visit the 50 beautiful acres of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden as spring buds forth, stop for a delicious lunch at the café and enjoy some retail therapy at its delightful garden gift shop. We look forward to seeing you there.
Awards Ceremony 2:30 p.m.
The Perpetual Silver Awards for Daffodil Day for Horticulture, Artistic Design and Photography will be presented by the GCV President to the award recipients at 2:30 p.m. A photograph will be sent to the award winners after the show as a “perpetual keepsake.” The silver awards will then be returned to, stored and displayed at the Kent-Valentine House. Additionally, there will be recognition of award recipients from Daffodil Day on the GCV website.
Get To Know Your GCV
Join members from across the commonwealth to hear about the myriad activities and initiatives of Your GCV. New and longtime members will enjoy this fun and informative program. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Robins Room at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Program from 11a.m to noon. Information and Registration.
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This internationally known London-based floral designer will share her signature style with Garden Club of Virginia members and the public on May 12, the day after the GCV Annual Meeting. Her much-anticipated demonstration event will take place at the newly renovated Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond at 10 a.m. to noon. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are available online for $75 and are going fast.
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Nature's Wintery Scenes Photography Challenge
Photo by Megan Ames, Garden Club of the Eastern Shore
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Lightroom Classic Workshop
April 4 and 11, 2022
Part 1: April 4, 2022, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Part 2: April 11, 2022, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Kent-Valentine House
$75 for both days, includes lunches
Lightroom Classic is a popular computer-based photo management, enhancement and publishing program that is fully integrated with Adobe Creative Cloud. It is perfect for the photographer who wants to better organize and maintain easy access to photos, who wants a wide range of editing features that will allow for global as well as for region-specific adjustments, and who wants a reliable way to name, size and export photos. This course is predominantly for camera users but cell phone users interested in more advanced editing techniques are welcome.
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The 200-page Historic Garden Week Guidebook provides in-depth descriptions of the 128 private properties featured on HGW 2022, as well as ticket prices and local tour contact information.
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Bessie Bocock Carter Conservation Awards - Ballots Due |
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Member club presidents are reminded to submit their ballots for the 2022 Bessie Bocock Carter Conservation Award by April 1, 2022, to Ann Heller, GCV Communications Coordinator, 12 E. Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219 or electronically at communications@gcvirginia.org. The recipient will be announced at the GCV Annual Meeting in May.
Albemarle Garden Club
“Stream Restoration Education at Botanical Garden of the Piedmont”
Fauquier & Loudoun Garden Club
“Roundabout Meadows”
Spotswood Garden Club
“Growing Citizens with Seeds of Conservation”
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The Conservation Awards Committee seeks nominations for the Elizabeth Cabell Dugdale Award for Conservation and the Conservation Educator Award. The Dugdale Award is presented to an organization, industry or individual, not a GCV member or GCV member club. The Conservation Educator Award recognizes an individual or organization that promotes the ideals of conservation through education. The work of the nominee must support the GCV’s mission.
Proposals for both awards should be sent to Ann Heller, GCV Communications Coordinator, 12 E. Franklin St, Richmond, VA 23219 or electronically at communications@gcvirginia.org, and must be received by June 1, 2022.
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Conservation and Beautification |
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Focus on Virginia’s Natural Resources
The more we know, the more we commit to supporting ECO - ecology, conservation and observation of our natural world.
The Virginia General Assembly is still in session and our Legislative Committee is diligently tracking GCV advocated bills. This year many new conservation topics have been introduced. Some will easily pass, and others may take years to bring to fruition. Please continue to thank your elected officials for keeping Virginia’s natural resources in the forefront of their legislative agendas.
The Conservation and Environmental Fellowship Committee was pleased to receive and review a number of outstanding research applications for this GCV award. The 2022 recipient of this fellowship will be announced in the April Membership News.
Plans are underway for the 64th Annual GCV Conservation Forum to be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, by webinar.
The topic: Clean Water. For insights on Virginia and clean water testing and programs visit the Department of Environmental Quality at https://www.deq.virginia.gov/water.
Consider ways you and your club can raise awareness of issues affecting people, birds, animals and the (native) plants that sustain them.
Club Program Speakers
In need of an environmental speaker? Ask for a member of the Conservation and Beautification Committee to Zoom or meet with your club. Contact chairman Allison Clock at allisonhclock@gmail.com.
World Wildlife Day is March 3
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The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed March 3 as UN World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. Learn more at https://www.wildlifeday.org/. |
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Horticulture Field Day, Alexandria
May 18-19, 2022
This member event will include a visit to the GCV restoration at Green Spring Gardens, which features a Beatrix Farrand design; five private gardens in Alexandria; a special tour at Mt. Vernon with Director of Horticulture Dean Norton, and a guest lecture by a nationally known speaker, Ellen Ecker Ogden (pictured), who will talk about kitchen gardens.
It promises to be a fantastic event that you won’t want to miss. Registration will open in the April Membership News.
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GCV Apron
In lively lime with embroidered GCV logo, this apron with pockets for your snips, supplies and cell phone is a “must have.” Pretty yet durable, perfect for identifying yourself as part of the GCV team whether gathering, arranging, exhibiting, judging or volunteering. Adjustable at neck and tied in back, one size fits all. $30 each + $3 shipping
Shop our full line of items on the GCV website Shop page.
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The Hunting Creek Garden Club
Maureen Bates
Elizabeth Legg
Mill Mountain Garden Club
Louise Forsyth
Jane Frazier
Sallie Lake
Allison Parry
Jane Plyler
Amy Thompson
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Upcoming GCV Special Events |
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Lilies in Bloom
June 14, 2022, Fredericksburg Academy, 10800 Academy Drive, Fredericksburg
The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club is excited to host Lilies in Bloom. The show is dedicated to the memory of Mrs. W. Tayloe Murphy Jr. (Helen). A former president of the GCV and founding member of the Garden Club of the Northern Neck, Helen was renowned for her magnificent lily beds and showstopper blooms.
There will be opportunities to exhibit in Artistic Design, Horticulture and Photography.
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GCV SYMPOSIUM
Sept. 20-21, 2022, Science Museum of Virginia
Richmond
The 2022 GCV Symposium will offer members the opportunity to participate in floral, horticultural and photography competition and will showcase the work of the GCV in conservation and restoration. Plans are being made to offer exceptional workshops, programs, demonstrations and speakers. The event will be open to the general public.
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Fine Art and Flowers arrangement
by GCV member Laura Francis
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The Petersburg Garden Club
presents
"Splashes of Spring"
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
10 a.m. Silent Auction
11:45 a.m. Floral demonstration by featured speaker Laura Francis
"Inspiration, Interpretation, Innovation: Art Transformed into Flowers"
12:45 p.m. Seated luncheon
Tickets $40
Advance ticket sales only: deadline March 25
Proceeds benefit club and community projects
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We want to hear from you! What is going on in your clubs and communities?
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Mark Your Calendar (All dates are subject to change.)
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March 7 Photography Committee Meeting
March 7-11 Historic Garden Week Region Meetings
March 9 Common Wealth Award Committee Meeting
March 10 Conservation and Beautification Committee Meeting
March 14 Daffodil Day Committee Meeting
March 14 Horticulture Committee Meeting
March 21 Artistic Design Committee Meeting
March 24 Restoration News Committee Meeting
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March 25 Symposium Committee Meeting
March 29 GCV Member Orientation, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
March 29 Daffodil Day 2022 , Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
April 1 Bessie Bocock Carter Conservation Awards Ballots Due
April 4 & 11 Photography Workshop "Lightroom Classic"
April 5 The Poe Museum Presentation
April 6-7 Restoration Committee Meeting
April 12 Finance Committee Meeting
April 14 Development Committee Meeting
April 15 Symposium Committee Meeting
April 22 Stratford Hall Presentation
April 23-30 Historic Garden Week
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