Welcome to The Garden Study Club
The Garden Study Club was established in 1946 in the Martinsville – Henry County community of Virginia to promote interest and knowledge of gardening; to stimulate interest in civic planting and conservation; to aid in the protection of birds, trees, shrubs and wild flowers; and to aid in projects with the Garden Club of Virginia.
Please explore this site and learn more about civic beautification projects, educational programs, environmental issues, and other important concerns of our club in our community and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Special Orientation Meeting
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 – Piedmont Arts Association (Classroom) – 10 AM to 12 Noon
This special meeting is planned for all new members since Spring 2009 and their mentors, but all GSC members are welcome. Join the GSC leadership to learn more about our programs and projects. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Myra Stegall at 632-4139 or by email at jimmyra09@comcast.net before February 1, 2011.
Next Meeting – Tuesday, February 15, 2011 – Piedmont Arts Association
Program – Deer Proofing Your Garden – Robert Meador, Meadorwoods Landscaping
Introduction by Stuart Webster
Horticulture: Evergreen – Single stem displayed in a clear container.
Artistic Exhibit: Composting for Good Soil – In a clear glass container, layer materials that are used in composting; for example, cofee/tea grounds, dried leaves, egg shells, vegetable/fruit peelings.
Hostesses: Cece Johnson (head hostess), Sally Jordan, Holly Kozelsky, Donna Lawhon, Debbie Lewis, Mary Manning, Judy Matthews, Judy Mattox
Handbook for Styles of Floral Design
The handbook for Styles of Floral Design is included as a link on the member page of GCV, showing beautiful, color photos of Period Arrangements. The member password is greenarrow.
Historic Garden Week 2010
Pictured below are just a few of the many lovely arrangements for Historic Garden Week, 2010:
