Thursday, October 28, 2010

Garden Club Members Stop To Smell The Roses

Members of the Sayville, N.Y. Garden Club of the Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. participate in a variety of civic and environmental projects.
http://sayville.patch.com/articles/sayville-garden-club-members-stop-to-smell-the-roses

Ohio Garden Club Helps Seniors Enjoy Garden Therapy

Members of the Carrollton Garden Club of The Garden Club of Ohio, Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc. helped seniors at Carroll Golden Age Retreat with a garden therapy project. See
http://www.freepressstandard.com/Accent/02102810.htm

Friday, October 22, 2010

West Virginia Garden Club Holds Plant It Pink Garden Dedication

In recognition of October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, members of the Williamson Wildwood Garden Club of West Virginia Garden Club Inc. and National Garden Clubs Inc., dedicated a "Plant It Pink" garden on the grounds of the Mingo County Courthouse. http://www.williamsondailynews.com/view/full_story/9984478/article

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Garden Club in Tennessee Touts Benefits of Garden Therapy

The Magnolia Garden Club, member of the Tennessee Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc., presented "Garden Therapy-How Seniors Benefit," which explored the many benefits of garden therapy for seniors, including physical activity, relaxation, skill and social development, psychological well-being, sensory stimulation and intellectual and personal growth.
http://www.clevelandbanner.com/view/full_story/9967112/article-Club-Notes--%E2%80%98Garden-Therapy%E2%80%99-was-topic-for-Magnolia-Garden-Club?instance=main_article

National Garden Clubs Plant It Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

The Fleur de Lis Garden Society of St. Charles County and member of the Federated Garden Clubs of Missouri and National Garden Clubs Inc., dedicated a pink container garden at Progress West Health Care Center in O'Fallon, Mo., as part of NGC's "Plant It Pink" program that promotes breast cancer education and awareness.
NGC encourages garden clubs across the U.S. to implement Plant It Pink initiatives at hospitals, cancer centers, memorial gardens and more as part of its ongoing garden therapy program. See http://interact.stltoday.com/pr/business/PR10181001114610 for more information.

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Through NGC National Program

Joining in the effort to increase breast cancer awareness, research and education, Louisiana Garden Club Federation Inc. has adopted National Garden Clubs' "Plant It Pink" Awards program. The NGC Plant It Pink program offers a "Pink Trowel" state award and a "Pink Glove" club award for participating garden clubs nationwide that initiate an outstanding Plant It Pink program at a health care facility. See http://www.louisianagardenclubs.org/projects/plant_it_pink.htm.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Dedicate Children's Garden at New Connecticut Science Center

The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. recently dedicated a children's interactive rooftop terrace garden in Hartford, Conn., that promotes lifelong learning and exploration. For more information, logon to http://www.ctgardenclubs.org/sciencecenter.html