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- 2023 Crescent Hill Garden Tour (Sat 3 Jun 2023) Louisville
- Danville Garden Tour (Sat 10 Jun 2023) Danville
- Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens and Historic Home Tour of 'Botherum' (Sat 17 Jun 2023 – Sun 18 Jun 2023) Lexington
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Category Archives: New and Noteworthy
The GCKY 2022 Awards Show
From Sharon Burcham Dear Club Members, I cannot put into words how much fun it was to recognize the clubs that participated in Awards this year. Even though the past year was compromised by Covid, our members continued to promote, work … Continue reading
Boone County Garden Club Thanked by Fiscal Court
On June 8, 2022, the Boone County Fiscal Court presented a Proclamation for National Garden Week to the Boone County Garden Club: “Thank you for all you do for the County.”
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Franklin Garden Tour Resumes in 2022
After a three-year hiatus, the Franklin-Simpson Garden Club resumed the popular garden tours of local homes and landmarks on Saturday, June 4. Gardens need not be botanical wonders; sometimes a simple, quiet place with pleasing displays of plants that soothe … Continue reading
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A Fresh Look at Flower Shows
National Garden Clubs (NGC) has developed a new program to promote NGC Flower Shows. The program involves the Kentucky Judges Council to encourage and mentor clubs wishing to hold a flower show by providing information and support on schedule writing, … Continue reading
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Worthy Programs Photo Archiving
The photo archiving of your club’s accomplishments celebrates the projects, events, and activities of the members of National Garden Clubs, Inc. Your club’s photographs will be posted on our website and shared across other platforms such as our Facebook page. … Continue reading
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2020 KNPS Botanical Symposium
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
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
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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Add to the Bird Book!
Though this has been an unusual year, it does not have to be a disappointing year. You and I can help to make it rewarding by participating in a project for our Garden Club of Kentucky president, Donna Smith! Because … Continue reading
About Irises
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