NewsBud April 2022
In this month's NewsBud:
- No monthly meeting in April
- Flower Show: Tuesday, April 26
- Horticulture Workshop Recorded
- May Meeting: Oatlands Historic House and Gardens
- Club Business: Meeting Minutes, Dues and Credit Card
- Spring Garden Events
- Native Plant of the Month: Brandywine Viburnum
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Garden Club of Chevy Chase's
GCA Flower Show
April 26, 2022
Chevy Chase Village Hall
7am - 9am Entries Accepted
9am - 12pm Flower Show Judging
1pm - 4pm Open to the Public
5pm - 6:30pm Members Cocktail Hour
April brings the culmination of so much hard work and education for our Club. Our GCA Flower Show is set for Tuesday, April 26, 2022.
We are hoping for 100% participation in this exciting event. Whether you're a volunteer or an exhibitor, it will be a fantastic learning experience for everyone.
There are a handful of openings left in the Floral Design classes. Please consider registering. Grab a partner and do it together! To register, please email gardenclubofchevychase@gmail.com. Include your name, class, email, phone number and GCA club. Deadline is April 12, 2022.
Everyone is encouraged to enter the Horticulture classes, which does not require pre-registration. Simply take a cutting from your own garden. See below for best practices and cheat sheets on how to enter a Horticulture class. Don't forget about Propagations (from our fall workshop)!
The week before the event, please check your email for a complete "Everything You Need to Know about the Flower Show" primer!
Make sure you put the Cocktail Party on your calendar. We want to celebrate everyone's hard work together that evening!
Download the Flower Show Flyer here, which you can print and share with friends.
A reminder that the most important thing you can do in the next couple weeks is to read the schedule and familiarize yourself with the rules. |
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Horticulture Workshop
This week's Horticulture Workshop via Zoom educated us how to properly prep and submit a cutting in the horticulture section of a Flower Show.
If you missed it, but would like to watch, click here for the link. Password: ^bdOx?E7
Here are some helpful cheat sheets for Horticulture and Propagation entries. You can also find these in the Members/Resources section of the Club's website.
The night before the Flower Show, on Monday, April 25, 4pm-5:30pm, Mimi McBride will help with plant identification for horticulture entries at her home.
If you'd like some inspiration, check out this Daffodil Show from the Garden Club of the Northern Neck.
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May Meeting and Program:
"Oatlands Historic House and Gardens"
Our May Business Meeting, hosted by Visiting Gardens, will be held at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg, VA. We will be treated to a private club tour of the mansion and gardens, plus a catered lunch. We will carpool to and from, since it's only an hour away. The club will un  derwrite the tour and lunch.
- When: Tuesday, May 10th, 10am - 3pm.
- Where: Oatlands Historic House and Gardens in Leesburg, VA
- What: Private club tour of Oatlands Historic House and Gardens, including catered lunch during our business meeting.
- Transportation: Drive yourself or carpool.
- RSVP to the May Meeting: Please email Paula Gibson by Tuesday, May 3rd so we can confirm catering numbers.
- Details and map will be emailed later this month.
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Club Business
It is time to begin collecting the 2022-2023 dues - $200 for members and associates. Checks should be made out to Garden Club of Chevy Chase and sent to Lisa Sanders, 5700 Cedar Parkway, Chevy Chase, MD 20815.
The Club has been issued a new credit card. If you have reason to use the credit card for Club charges, please contact Lisa for the new number and security code.
Click here for the March meeting minutes. Please review.
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The Sulgrave Club Event
"Genius of Place - The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted"
On Thursday, April 7th, the Sulgrave Club is hosting a lecture by Justin Martin, author of "Genius of Place - The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted." Based on abundant new research, Justin Martin will share fascinating details into Mr. Olmsted’s life. Mr. Martin is also the author of highly praised biographies of Alan Greenspan and Ralph Nader. Read more details here.
When: Thursday, April 7th at 11:30am
Where: The Sulgrave Club
Cost: $49 for lunch and lecture
If you are interested in attending, please email Molly Morris, who has so kindly shared this event with us. She'll coordinate attendance and payment.
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Nearby Spring Garden Events
Garden Club of Virginia's Historic Garden Week
What: Tours offer access to the most beautiful homes and gardens across Virginia showcasing 128 private properties on 28 different tours. Interiors are included too!
When: April 23 - 30, 2022
Click here to purchase tickets.
Georgetown Garden Club Garden Tour
What: Walking tour of beautiful gardens in Georgetown, DC
When: May 7, 2022 10am-5pm.
Click here to purchase tickets.
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E-Waste Event
Monday, April 25 at La Ferme
 Safely recycle your used electronics at La Ferme, hosted by Perennial Garden Club.
- What: Drop your used electronics for safe recycling.
- Where: La Ferme, 7101 Brookville Rd.
- When: Monday April 25th, 9am-1pm.
- Offloading assistance will be provided.
- Computers, modems, cell phone, electronic games and toys.
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Native Plant of the Month
Brandywine Viburnum
 The Brandywine Viburnum Viburnum nudum is a rounded deciduous bush great for the edge of woodlands or as part of a border. This beautiful bush is happy in sun or part shade, and is very low maintenance. Cream colored flowers appear in May through June, and make way for stunning purple, pink and blue berries by fall. The Brandywine’s leaves change to colors from scarlet to burgundy as well, making this an amazing gorgeous native addition to any garden! Prune in the fall if desired, keep moist in the summer and enjoy! |
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