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GCNC Districts
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| Districts | Counties In Each District |
| 1 | Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Madison, Polk, Swain, Transylvania |
| 2 | Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Mitchell, Watauga, Wilkes, Yancy |
| 3 | Anson, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Mecklenberg, Montgomery, Richmond, Rowan, Rutherfordton, Stanley, Union |
| 4 | Davie, Forsyth, Stokes, Surry, parts of Guilford, Davidson, Randolph and all of Yadkin |
| 5 | Part of Guilford, all of Rockingham, Randolph |
| 8* | Chatham, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Moore, Roberson, Scotland |
| 9 | Alamance, Caswell, Durham, Granville, Orange, Person, Warren, Vance |
| 10 | Franklin, Johnson, Wake |
| 11 | Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Duplin, Greene, James, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Samson, Wayne |
| 12 | Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Edgecombe, Gates, Halifax, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Nash, North Hampton, Perquimans, Pitt, Pasquotank, Tyrell, Washington, Wilson |
* No District 6 or 7
District/Council/Club News |
District 1 News
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Around 1870,
Captain C. W. Pearson, a distinguished civil war veteran later
associated with the Southern Railway System, came upon the falls
while surveying for a railroad route between Tryon and Saluda. He
fell in love with the area and acquired several hundred acres of
land around the falls. For many years Captain Pearson and his heirs
welcomed visitors to their wildlife preserve and encouraged picnics
on the great flat table-rock at the foot of the falls.
Adults $3.00
Picnicking Permitted, No Fires, No
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| Activities of the
Gardenerettes Garden Club, Boone NC,
District 2 Submitted by Susan Oliver Click on small images below to view larger, clearer photographs |
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 Litter Sweep |
 Mother & Daughter members at Christmas Meeting of Gardenerettes GC |
 Planting flower pots for Mother's Day w/challenged children |
 Fashion Show |
 Planting Daylillies on the Boone Greenway |
 Daniel Boone Native Garden Plant Sale |
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Four Seasons Garden Club,
District 3, Gastonia |
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Members gathered at
the Schiele Museum May 3lst to dedicate a white dogwood tree,
planted in honor of Janet Spear for her long years of service to
the club. Joyce McAllister led the ceremony by telling of
Janet's many years of dedication to the club and noting that she
is still an active member.
The honoree joined
the club in 1971 and was later honored with a life membership.
The tree planted in her honor has a plaque placed at the foot
and has been mulched with pine straw and will be cared for by
members of the club.
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Garden Lovers of Mountainbrook Garden Club, District 3, Charlotte
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Garden Club members are: Joyce Allen (multi-color striped sweater), Helen Mayhew (yellow sweater), Julia Hite (white turtleneck and checked sweater vest, and Susan Harmon (striped shirt and blue sleeveless vest) |
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Arbor Day in District 3
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Lou Goodman of Statesville Council helped at booth for Statesville
Tree Festival 2. Charline Sims, Terri Meyerhoefer, Elaine Williams, Kazoko Shimamoto, Kimiiko Nodo, Rui-yi Huang help kids at Mooresville Int. School plant trees 3. Barbara Howard and kids |
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| District 5 Fall
Meeting, October 25, 2007, Eden, NC |
 Left to right, Mary Lou Goodman, GCNC 1st VP; Sylvia Bray, District 5 Vice Director; Gail Hill, District 5 Director; Lila Petersen GCNC President; Jenene Smith, GCNC 4th Vice President |
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DISTRICT 7 NEWS Club Activities and Happenings Submitted by Valerie Vaughan Click on thumbnail images below to view larger, clearer pictures |
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| 1. GCNC State Convention - Three Club presidents of District 7 are ready to be introduced at the Parade of Presidents before the Awards Banquet - all represent the Asheboro Council, 2. and 3. President's meeting - GCNC 1st Vice President, Lila Peterson, District 7 Director, Jane Vaughan, club presidents and representatives share info and ideas. From this meeting three committee chairs and a Vice Director were secured, 4. Monroe Garden Club finished off the year with an afternoon tea which included guest Judy Barnes, GCNC 4th Vice President, two youth club leaders and the school principal of the Unionville Gardeners Youth Club and presidents from two neighboring clubs. | |||
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| 5. Monroe Garden Club - A program on Container Gardening for the Tea was given by club members. Notice that all are dressed in their tea finery, including hats. 6. Monroe Garden Club - Incoming club officers were installed by GCNC 4th Vice President, Judy Barnes. 7. Monroe Garden Club celebrates National Garden Club Week with a concert at their Franklin Courts Garden - a continuing project for the club. 8. Band provides an evening of Big Band music. | |||
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| 9. Members of Benton Heights Garden Club receiving their State awards and certificates from Monroe Garden Club. 10. Unionville Gardeners receive their State awards and certificates from Monroe Garden Club. 11. District 7 Co-Chairs of the Annual Meeting, Ruth Goodwin and Martha Wolf are making plans with District Director and Vice Director for the October 26 meeting. Hawthorne Garden Club and Primrose Garden Club in Albemarle are hosting the meeting. | |||
Reinstatement of
Youth Garden Club ("Earthworms")
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The Garden Club of the Country
Club of North Carolina has reinstated a youth garden club
entitled the "Earthworms" in conjunction with primary schools.
The project instigated by CCNC
Garden Club member, Dr. Rebecca Vassallo, was carried out at the
Southern Pines Elementary School a few years ago and won state
awards. Vassalo left the program when she became involved with
her dogs and in particular, Luther, a trained therapy dog. The
current president of CCNC Garden club, Kathleen Oleson, took
over the "Earthworms" in January. Coordinated with the teacher,
the Earthworm volunteers meet at the Pinehurst Elementary
School on the first Friday afternoon of the month. Volunteers
from the garden club work with the kindergarten children in
stories, art work, instruction and the practical aspect of
gardening. In addition to the classroom projects, they have
planted spring bulbs on the school grounds and their March
meeting was a lesson with pansies involving digging the hole,
putting in the fertilizer, securing the plants and watering. The
children mark their planting with a name stick and watch the
growth progress. A few of the bulbs were already sprouting.
The three groups of eight children took turns from the classroom
to the garden and each choose a pansy to plant.
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DISTRICT 9 ANNUAL MEETING
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DISTRICT 9 NEWS |
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In honor of National Garden Week, the Mebane Garden Club Council designed displays throughout the Mebane Public Library. Members of the three garden clubs in Mebane worked together on the arrangements which included old well-worn garden tools, glass flower frogs, sundials, cloches and antique garden catalogues (some encouraging Victory Gardens during World War II). Flowers and foliage spilling from an antique birthing chair created an usual exhibit. Birdhouses, live plants, antique watering pots, and other garden items were placed alongside the library’s collection of gardening books to encourage the readers to create their own paradise. At the request of the Mebane Library, the displays will stay on exhibit for the entire month of June. Hopefully they will serve as an inspiration to potential gardeners. The Mebane Garden Club Council found a unique way to celebrate National Garden Week and stretch it for an entire month. |
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| Pictures from District 9 Meeting hosted by the Garden Club Council of Orange County on October 18, 2007. The Hillsborough Garden Club used materials they had either grown themselves, or had available in their yards. The event was held at the Fearington Barn in Pittsboro. Submitted by Heidi Sawyer-Clark November, 2007 | |
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Heritage Garden Club, District 9
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| The arrangements above were made Thursday, June 12th for activities at Stagville for Juneteenth. Activities included: lecture and workshop on African American genealogy, the kick-off gala Friday night and the all day activities of story telling, dancing, tours, horse and cart rides and more at Historic Stagville(the largest plantation in NC). |
District 9 News
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The landscape Design Study Course I was
held at the Sarah P. Duke Gardens on Feb 11-13,
2008.
This program was co-sponsored by the
Durham Council of Garden Clubs and many of the lectures were
conducted by the co-president of the Durham Council, Alice
LeDuc. Alice is also the Director of Education for the
Sarah P. Duke Gardens. She provided a great group of
lecturers and a very informative program for the series of
classes.
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 Alice LeDuc |
 Landscape Design Study Course Attendees |
DISTRICT 10 NEWS |
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NC State Fair Competition
Winner! |
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The Raleigh Garden Club entered this year's Flower and Garden Show at the State Fair competition under the theme Historic Charleston Garden. The Horticulture Study Group chaired the Fair Garden competition and has been awarded the 1st place Blue Ribbon for Historic Charleston Garden theme and the prestigious Commissioner of Agriculture Award given to the best exhibit in the Flower and Garden Show. The committee chaired by Rita Mercer designed and installed an enchanting garden featuring seasonal plants of Charleston, creating a lovely sanctuary worthy of the city affectionately known as the "City Set In a Garden". Congratulations to everyone's efforts. |
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| Raleigh Garden
Club Honored by City of Raleigh Submitted by Beverly Shearon, RGC Awards Chair, September2008 |
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The Raleigh Garden Club was inducted into the Raleigh Hall of Fame on September 9, 2008 at a ceremony in the new Raleigh Convention Center. Thirteen individuals and the RGC were chosen in 2008 because of their significant contributions to the City of Raleigh over a long period of time. Among the nearly nine hundred people attending were forty- plus Raleigh Garden Club members and/or supporters, including the current president, Ginny Parker, and several past presidents. A video featuring immediate past president, Barbara Kennedy, told the RGC’s story. The video, plus the videos about all Hall of Fame winners will be permanently available in the convention center for all visitors to see. In addition, these videos will be added to those from the past three years which feature a total of thirty nine individuals and four organizations. The videos, assembled by the Raleigh City Museum, will become part of a traveling educational exhibit which will be available to schools and others. The traveling exhibit will also feature the Raleigh Centennial Hall of Fame that honors 25 men and women who were significant for Raleigh during the years 1792-1892. What an honor for the Raleigh Garden Club to have been chosen to be in the Raleigh Hall of Fame! |
 Freedom Garden completed this fall by the Hoe 'n Hope Garden Club of Wendell NC, District 10 Funded in part by a grant from The National Garden Club and The Principal Financial Group Submitted by Joyce Burroughs and Kathryn Brantley - November 2006 |
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DISTRICT 11 NEWS |
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EVERGREEN GARDEN CLUB OF
GOLDSBORO CLEANS PARK
Article copied from the Goldsboro
News Argus
Submitted by Sandy Bateman,
September 2008
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Members of the Evergreen
Garden Club recently celebrated National garden Week by cleaning
an assigned area of the Train Station at Herman Park, which the
club has been maintaining since 1983. Nine members, one
husband and one friend trimmed trees and bushes, pulled weeds,
raked the grounds and organized plants in the area. Working in
the hot sun were Bobbie Van Kuren, Virginia Millard, Lisa
Reaves, Marilyn Bateman, Lois Molitor, Betty Slowinski, Pat
Williams, Sandy Bateman, Linda deAraujo, Jim Slowinski and Randy
Parrish.
"Not only is the space more
organized but it is also safer as the bushes and trees are
thinned out so that people can see inside the area as well as
outside," said Evergreen President, Sandy Bateman.
"We are also pleased that
the Parks and Recreation Department is asking for others to
assist in the park as it takes a lot of effort and time to tidy
up all these areas."
"We should celebrate
National Garden Week every week as North Carolina has such
beautiful trees, flowers and shrubs, all of which add beauty to
our city," Mrs. Bateman said.
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Bladenboro Town & Country Garden Club News District 11 Submitted by Judy Bond, September, 2008 |
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The Town & Country Garden Club is working hard to improve the beautification of Bladenboro. Plans are in the works to improve the landscaping at the stoplight garden, as well as continue working the depot and library efforts. Each flower pot downtown on Main Street is maintained by individual members of the group.
In an effort to raise money for these projects, the garden club has two fund raisers going. Rada Cutlery, makers of kitchen knives and utensils, is the best cutlery value for your dollar when it comes to gift ideas for weddings and other special events; contact Lib Evans, 863-3466, if you would like to purchase items at anytime. The club will also have some of the more popular cutlery items on hand at the BEAST FEST, October 25th, in their booth.
The second fund raiser is a raffle for a beautiful Christmas wreath that is being designed by Erica-Dawn Florist. Watch for the wreath to be displayed in the window of the florist. Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5. Buy as many raffle tickets as you prefer - no limit!! These tickets are available now from any garden club member and will be sold at the Festival also. The big drawing will be held at 4:00 pm that day; the winner does not need to be present.
The Town & Country Garden Club is excited for Bladenboro! We’re appreciating this opportunity to further our skills in making our town one to be proud. Come see us in our booth at the BEAST FEST for fund raisers, and information about the garden club. We would welcome your suggestions for any additional projects you may have in mind. This group has been in existence for 55 years and will continue working for you! Pictures below show T&CGC members at work. |
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Woodbine Garden Club,
District 11 Flower Show with "Shell Arrangement" Theme, April 15, 2008 Submitted by Lourdes Garcia-Levis September, 2008 |
 Shell Arrangement Ribbon Winners |
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Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club, District 11
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BSLGC Butterfly Garden Dedication On May 15th the Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club dedicated and presented the Butterfly Garden and Ella Perry Memorial Rose Garden to the City of Boiling Spring Lakes. The Garden Club along with the BSL Parks & Recreation Youth planted the Butterfly Garden as an Earth Day project in 2007. Since that time the Garden Club has refurbished the Butterfly Garden by adding new plants and mulch, added a new walkway, and added the Ella Perry Rose Garden. Ella Perry was a charter member of the Garden Club and passed away in February. She especially loved roses and family members and friends contributed funds to help the Garden Club establish the rose garden in her memory. Judy Thuer who originally planned the Earth Day Youth Project was the Mistress of Ceremonies. Anita Handler, Club President welcomed all present and asked the youth who had participated in the project to join the Garden Club members for the presentation. She also recognized businesses that had been sponsors of the Butterfly Garden. Members of Ella Perry’s family that were present were introduced and welcomed. Garden Club member, JoAn Miller, then dedicated The Ella Perry Rose Garden. Several members spoke of the hard work and fun had by members and the youth while working on the Garden as well as how the Club’s Motto “There is more than one way to plant a seed” was put into action by the project. Anita Handler, President, then presented the Garden to Mayor, Marty Kesmodel and City Commissioner, Joan Kinney for the enjoyment of the citizens of Boiling Spring Lakes. Mary Greene, Parks and Recreation Director and Ann Hollingsworth of the BSL Beautification Committee then presented the BSL Property Recognition Award to the Butterfly Garden. After the dedication of the Garden all were invited to go inside the Community Center for a presentation by Ms. Gloria Kidd on butterflies and have refreshments. |
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Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club, District 11 |
| Boiling Spring Lakes Garden Club celebrated its 10th Year Anniversary on October 9, 2008. The Garden Club held its first meeting on September 10, 1998. A meeting was held on June 10th that year to organize a garden club. Officers were elected and eleven women joined. Six of the original members are still active members and one is an honorary member. Pictured below are Margie Dozier-Tomei, Delcy Jaunzemis, Eleanor Sullivan (first President of the club), Doris Newman (first treasurer), Fay Langner and honorary member Grey Carr (first secretary – Grey now lives in Wilmington). The charter members were called forward by the current president of the club and recognized by the club members. A cake was provided by the current officers and was enjoyed by all at lunch following the meeting. |
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DISTRICT 12 NEWS |
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Washington Garden Club, Washington, NC, District 12 |
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| Betty Ingalls, Barbara Gibbs, Steve Ward and Mary Rudbeck work on beautifying a small park at the corner of Third and Market Streets in downtown Washington, NC. The park is a project of the Washington Garden Club with funding from PCS Phosphate, Inc. |
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Lake Gaston Garden Club, Henrico, NC, District 12 LGGC Sponsors KIPP High School Garden Club
Submitted by Mary Lou Stimson,
February 2007 |
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Students at KIPP Pride High School in Gaston, N.C., voiced a desire to form a garden club at their school. The Lake Gaston Garden Club has agreed to sponsor their club with Dolly Robins, master gardener, and a member of the LGGC, acting as liaison between the LGGC and Pride High. One purpose of the LGGC is civic beautification and the students will actively beautify the KIPP Campus. The students have participated in several intersession classes, planting shrubs and ground cover in front of the gymnasium. They have also been instructed in the care of tools and equipment for gardening. The students planted seeds in a mini greenhouse which they will care for within the school. After the seeds have sprouted, they will plant them outdoors. They have already planted bulbs for spring. On January 20, an organizational meeting was held in which the KIPP Pride Garden Club discussed the purpose of the club and named Malcolm Jones as recorder. They explored possibilities for placement of plantings and the care and maintenance of garden tools. |
Lake Gaston Garden Club, Henrico, NC, District 12
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DISTRICT 12 WEBSITE REPORT
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District 12 has 18 clubs ranging in membership from 10 to over 100.
The Wilson GC has been federated for over 72 years while Edgecombe
GC has 70 years of membership. |
 derodendrum thomsoniae |
 container gardening with ruby pennisetum |
 Mesican flame vine 'Sao Paulo' |
 Diamond frost, purple ornamental peppers & other container plants |
 Joe Pye weed |
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