Human Interest Stories
Gifts for Gardeners
December 14, 2020
| 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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Gardening
Glass Gardens: Terrariums, Vivariums, Aeriums, and…
November 16, 2020
| by Darlene Newell, Horticulture Instructor Chairman
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Grants
Green Thumb Garden Club Enjoys AMES Tools
October 06, 2020
| 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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Gardening
Growing Amaryllis Is Easy
November 27, 2022
| by Peggy Riccio, NGC Blog Administrator
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Gardening
Growing Luffa
March 13, 2023
| by Peggy Riccio
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Landscape Design
Habitat For Humanity Landscaping
October 26, 2020
| by Nancy Bahn, Chairman NGC Habitat for Humanity Landscape
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Human Interest Stories
Happy Birthday, Mr. Olmsted
April 11, 2022
| 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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Environmental Concerns
Have a Jolly Green Holiday
December 15, 2023
| 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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Grants
Have a Project? The National Garden Clubs Can Help
June 29, 2021
| 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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Wildlife
Helping Birds Survive Winter
February 22, 2021
| 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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Gardening
Herbal Kitchen Garden
January 22, 2023
| by Josette Tilley
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Pollinators and Insects
Herbs Attract Beneficial Insects
June 02, 2021
| by Peggy Riccio, NGC Blog Administrator
Herbs Attract Beneficial Insects in the Garden
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