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Gifts for Gardeners

| by Pat Neasbitt

Gardeners are some of the easiest people to please with a gift whether it is for a special occasion like holidays, birthdays or any other occasion., Gardening Gift Baskets: Of course, the container does not have to be a basket., Homemade Gift Ideas:  Add a gift tag with dried flowers from your yard and "Hand Crafted" by you printed on it to personalize your garden gift., Flower Pots: You could buy a beautiful ceramic glazed flowerpot or make a hand-painted one so it will be a more personalized gift.
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Terrarium
Gardening

Glass Gardens: Terrariums, Vivariums, Aeriums, and…

| by Darlene Newell, Horticulture Instructor Chairman

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Green Thumb Garden Club
Grants

Green Thumb Garden Club Enjoys AMES Tools

| by Pat Wolanski

The Green Thumb Garden Club of Cranford, New Jersey received a grant from the AMES Tool Company, a National Garden Clubs grant sponsor.
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amaryllis
Gardening

Growing Amaryllis Is Easy

| by Peggy Riccio, NGC Blog Administrator

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luffa
Gardening

Growing Luffa

| by Peggy Riccio

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Stone Wall
Landscape Design

Habitat For Humanity Landscaping

| by Nancy Bahn, Chairman NGC Habitat for Humanity Landscape

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Olmstead
Human Interest Stories

Happy Birthday, Mr. Olmsted

| by Greg Pokorski, Landscape Design Schools Chairman

Frederick Law Olmsted is considered the father of landscape architecture. This year marks the 200th anniversary of Olmsted’s birth on April 26, 1822.
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Green Holiday
Environmental Concerns

Have a Jolly Green Holiday

| by Brenda Moore

Elvis had his hit song Blue Christmas and Bing sang White Christmas. We need someone to sing about having a Jolly Green Holiday.
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Community Project Grants
Grants

Have a Project? The National Garden Clubs Can Help

| by David Robson, Chairman, Plant America Community Project Grants Program

Free money? Almost! Think about applying for a National Garden Club (NGC) Plant America Community Project Grant.
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Birds at Feeder
Wildlife

Helping Birds Survive Winter

| by Pat Neasbitt

This week has been especially hard on birds because of the extremely low temperatures, snow on the ground, and gale-force north winds.
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sage
Gardening

Herbal Kitchen Garden

| by Josette Tilley

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Lacewing
Pollinators and Insects

Herbs Attract Beneficial Insects

| by Peggy Riccio, NGC Blog Administrator

Herbs Attract Beneficial Insects in the Garden
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