Category Archives: New and Noteworthy

Boone County GC Receives Commission

Posted on Sat 25 Jul 2020 by Boone County GC

The Boone County Garden Club has been commissioned to plant and maintain the flower pots at the new plaza in downtown Burlington.

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Smokey the Bear comes back!

Posted on Wed 3 Jul 2019 by Arboretum Wallis

Smokey enjoyed himself so much last year, that he is returning to Kids Day at the Arboretum on July 29 to celebrate his 75th birthday. Come and help him celebrate at this free and fun event!

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Native Plants for Pollinators and Wildlife

Posted on Sat 22 Jun 2019 by GCKY Info

click this link below to download a printable chart POLLINATOR PLANTS FOR GCKY (from The Garden Club of Kentucky), gardenclubky.org KEY:  s = sunny, ps = part sun, wd = well drained, d = dry, m = moist Common Name … Continue reading →

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State Champion Red Oak at Wallis Arboretum

Posted on Wed 19 Jun 2019 by Arboretum Wallis

The GCKY was presented an award on June 19, 2019,  from the Kentucky Division of Forestry for the State champion Northern Red Oak (Quercus rubra) located in the front yard of the Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum, headquarters of the Garden … Continue reading →

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Save Oct 7 for Carriage House Dedication

Posted on Sun 16 Jun 2019 by Garden Club of KY

Wallis Arboretum Carriage House Restored The Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum Committee has announced the “Save This Date” for the newly restored 1903 Carriage House dedication. Monday, October 7, 1:00, The Garden Club of Kentucky will sponsor the ribbon cutting and … Continue reading →

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In the Arboretum – June 2019

Posted on Sat 1 Jun 2019 by Arboretum Wallis

Traditionally, the first full week of June is National Garden Week. What better way to celebrate gardening than at The Garden Club of Kentucky – Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum annual Arbor Day Celebration, Friday, June 7. The dedication of plants given … Continue reading →

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Ziesmer Awarded 2019 GCKY Enrichment Award

Posted on Fri 24 May 2019 by GCKY Info

Robert L. (Bob) Ziesmer, Danville, was awarded the Garden Club of Kentucky Enrichment Award at the 2019 state meeting held in Berea in April 2019. The award is given annually to a non-garden club member or organization that exemplifies the … Continue reading →

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Carriage House received Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Grant

Posted on Fri 22 Feb 2019 by Arboretum Wallis

The Garden Club of Kentucky, Inc., applied for an emergency grant from the Kentucky Colonels to repair and restore the Carriage House in the Nannine Clay Wallis Arboretum. Built in 1903 by Mrs. Wallis’ father, Thomas Clay, its siding and … Continue reading →

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Report Your Monarch Sightings!

Posted on Tue 3 Sep 2013 by Garden Club of KY

Did you know that you can report your sightings of monarch eggs, caterpillars, and butterflies?  This will allow your sightings to be part of one of the largest data bases recording sightings in North America – Journey North.  Go to http://www.learner.org/jnorth, or just … Continue reading →

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Fleming County Butterfly Refuge

Posted on Mon 12 Aug 2013 by Garden Club of KY

Follow this link to the Morehead Public Radio website for information about the Monarch Way Station near the Old Reservoir Walking Trail in Flemingsburg, developed by the Fleming County Garden Club!

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