Category Archives: New and Noteworthy

The GCKY 2022 Awards Show

Posted on Mon 20 Jun 2022 by GCKY Info

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 →

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Boone County Garden Club Thanked by Fiscal Court

Posted on Wed 15 Jun 2022 by Boone County GC

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

Posted on Sun 5 Jun 2022 by Franklin-Simpson Garden Club

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

Posted on Fri 16 Jul 2021 by Flower Show Judges Council

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

Posted on Fri 16 Jul 2021 by GCKY Info

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

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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Add to the Bird Book!

Posted on Mon 23 Nov 2020 by Jo Jean Scott

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 →

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About Irises

Posted on Sat 24 Oct 2020 by Garden Club of KY
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