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THINGS TO DO – autumn

Posted on Thu 29 Sep 2022 by Garden Club of KY

Last week marked 60 years since Rachel Carson wrote “Silent Spring”” in which she promoted using cultural methods to control insects saying they were far more effective in the long run than spraying pesticides. Stink bug(Halyomorpha halys) invasion has begun. … Continue reading →

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Dig and Store tender tropicals for next year’s flowers.

Posted on Thu 29 Sep 2022 by Garden Club of KY

Many of our most beautiful summer flowers are tender tropical plants that will not survive our winters. It is a waste of time to dig them each fall and waste of money to have to repurchase each spring. That is … Continue reading →

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Edible Gardening

Posted on Sun 1 May 2022 by Garden Club of KY

Watch the video “Edible Gardening” with Bud Qualk, Chair of Edible Gardening for National Garden Clubs,  now on our GCKY Youtube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwJYTEnLe7s

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Berea College: Campus for Pollinators and Learning

Posted on Sat 30 Apr 2022 by Garden Club of KY

Lauren Roefels shares how pollinators (and draft horses) have a home at Berea College, Kentucky.

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Interested in Environmental School?  

Posted on Sat 29 May 2021 by Garden Club of KY

Members interested in Environmental Schools can go to the National Garden Club (NCG) website (gardenclub.org) to identify the next school available & the location.  Click on “NGC Schools”, then “Find a Course”, and then just follow the prompts.  Currently, Course … Continue reading →

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In the Garden – April

Posted on Thu 1 Apr 2021 by Garden Club of KY

Ticks have arrived and are waiting to drop from shrubs and trees onto you. Thoroughly treat clothing with tick spray. Wear light-colored long pants and long sleeve shirt, and hat. Tuck pants into socks, and gloves over sleeve cuffs. Check … Continue reading →

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2020 KNPS Botanical Symposium

Posted on Sat 13 Feb 2021 by Garden Club of KY

On Dec. 11, 2020, Kentucky Native Plant Society held their first virtual membership meeting and botanical symposium. For several years, KNPS has organized a botanical symposium in the fall with a goal of bringing together professionals, citizen scientists, academics, gardeners … Continue reading →

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William Beau Weston Awarded GCKY Enrichment Award For 2020 

Posted on Tue 9 Feb 2021 by Garden Club of KY

This award is given annually to a non-garden club member or organization that exemplifies the goals of The Garden Club of Kentucky.                  Thanks to the vision and dedication of one man, Danville’s tree canopy will be increased by at least … Continue reading →

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KY Nature Preserves – News for 2020

Posted on Tue 1 Dec 2020 by Garden Club of KY

Kentucky Nature Preserves manages four distinct programs to conserve Kentucky’s natural areas. While these programs all share common goals—rare species habitat, environmental education opportunities, and conserving natural areas through a combination of land acquisition, conservation easements, and public-private partnerships– they … Continue reading →

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Things to do in November

Posted on Wed 4 Nov 2020 by Garden Club of KY

Peonies – Remove this year’s perennials spent foliage. If peony foliage has fallen, rake it up to prevent disease carrying over to next year. If still attached pull it from the base. Do not add to the compose. Plant peonies … Continue reading →

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