We had a successful day at McGill Rose Garden last Wednesday, March 12 with blue skies, sunshine and warm temperatures. Plenty of hard-working CGC volunteers showed up to tackle all the tasks on our spring cleanup list. In attendance were Suzanne Fetscher, Terri Richardson, Sue Klein, Janet Nelson, Susan Caldwell, …
Greetings fellow Charlotte Garden Club members! I hope your summer has started off with plenty of colorful flowers and just the right amount of rain! We are planning a workday at our perennial borders at McGill Rose Garden next Tuesday, 6/11/24 from 9:30-11:30AM. There will be plenty of weeding to …
We had perfect weather for our workday at McGill last Thursday morning, but by the time we were finished, the heat really turned on! Thanks to Beth Peterson, LeeAnn Bushorn, Joan Rasmussen and Nancy Neely for all their hard work pulling spring weeds and cutting back the perennials. We also …
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We had a wonderful turnout and a beautiful sunny, brisk morning for our workday last Thursday, 2/29. In attendance were: Susan Jackson, Kimberly Giger, Suzanne Fletcher, LeeAnn Bushorn, Susan Caldwell, Brandon Hogan, Laura Love, Karen Tate, Joan Rasmussen, and Dottie Hedberg. We were able to complete all needed tasks for …
Ann had numerous contributions to the Charlotte Garden Club as well as Winghaven. She was active when we changed out the Japanese garden (her project) to the current garden at the front entrance of the Mint on Randolph Road. The midsection of that garden originally was a knot garden and …
We had a great day in the perennial garden planting spring flowering bulbs, pansies, general garden clean up, and learning about leaving the seedheads, stems and leaves to provide food and shelter for our beneficial insects. In attendance were: Lee Ann Bushorn, Shelley, Bonnin, Barry Pettinato, Clare Scaif, Susan …
It was a great morning in the garden! The CGC perennial borders are on the left as you enter the gate. Address: 940 N. Davidson Street, Charlotte, NC An enthusiastic group of Garden Club members showed up at McGill for our fall workday on Tuesday, 9/26/23. In attendance were: Beth …
Saturday, June 24th, 2023. As always, Mary’s garden looked stunning! Numerous members of the Charlotte Garden Club were enjoying a pleasant stroll, reveling in the sight of the stunning flora. Don’t forget to take a look at an article in NC Our State Magazine that features Mary’s Garden.
A little misty rain didn’t stop this group of dedicated gardeners at last week’s McGill Garden workday! New members Susan and John Zumbrunnen were first to arrive and dug right in to remove pesky weeds from our perennial beds. Members Shelly Bonnin, Laura Love, and Debbie Deming were hard at …
The Charlotte Garden Club Member Picnic, held on June 5, 2023, at the Mint Museum Randolph, was a great success. At our special gathering, our members delighted us with their significant culinary creations and awe-inspiring flower arrangements. The stunning floral display brought joy to our hearts. Each member generously shared …
