"Sowing the Seeds of Harmony through Nature"
About PGC:
Organized 1955
Federated 1984
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, Inc.
The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania
Present Membership: 86
Club Flower: Rose
Theme: "Sowing the Seeds of Harmony through Nature"
The goal of the Parkland Garden Club is to promote interest in the art of gardening and floral design, horticulture, the conservation of trees, and the protection of wildflowers, beneficial insects, and birds.
Monthly Meeting Location & Schedule:
Jordan Lutheran Church
5103 Snowdrift Road
Orefield, PA 18069
2nd Monday of Month (no meeting December & January)
6:30 PM for Refreshments 7:00 PM for Program
Guests are welcome - First visit is FREE!
Organizations supported by PGC:
Natural Disaster, USA & International
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association, Inc.
Lehigh Valley Zoo
Wildlands Conservancy
Lehigh Gap Nature Center
Meals on Wheels
Parkland Community Library
Penny Pines
Join Parkland Garden Club members and friends on a bus trip to beautiful Longwood Gardens to see the spectacular holiday lights and decorations.
Experience the magic of A Longwood Christmas as never before—made even more spectacular with the opening of Longwood Reimagined.
For more details on this trip, visit here: Trips
Join Parkland Garden Club members and friends for our annual Holiday Banquet held this year at Madeline's in Foglesville (Madeline's). Sign up now to enjoy the spirit of the season with good friends, delicious food, live music and the traditional holiday raffle!
For cost and details, visit here: Meetings
All Parkland elementary schools have been given forms for the 2025 poster contest. Children from first through fifth grade are invited to participate in this annual drawing contest featuring conservation icons Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl! The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs, Inc., are giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl.
For more details on this contest, visit here: Youth Garden Club
For complete info visit NGC site here: National Garden Club
Entries due at the February 11, 2025 meeting
The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania has announced "Revolution Bird House" as the theme of the upcoming Trash to Treasure contest. Members are invited to use their talent and imagination to create an entry that will be judged by our club with the winning design chosen to represent PGC at the state convention in April.
For contest rules, visit here: GCFP
Check out the information for our regular monthly meeting topics beginning in February 2025!
For all the info, visit here: Meetings 2025
Monday, December 2, 2024
The Jordan Church Pots committee led by Chair Darlene Wenhold met with members Maria Dax and Irene Johnson on December 2nd to updated the 3 large planters at the entrances to Jordan Lutheran Church for the Holiday season.
For pictures, visit here: Jordan Church Pots
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Butterfly Garden committee led by co-chairs Tom Conroy and Marie Peart met on November 13th for the final time this year to rake leaves and trim plants for the cold months ahead.
For pictures, visit here: Butterfly Garden
Saturday, November 9, 2024
PGC members met on November 9th to create close to 150 corsages and boutonnières in support of the charity "Night to Shine".
To learn about our work with this charity, visit here: Night to Shine
The November 11th PGC meeting was a fascinating presentation by Brandon Everett of Egde of the Woods Nursery entitled "Carnivorous Plants of North America".
For details and pictures, visit here: Meetings 2024
PGC members joined Rotary volunteers to clean up the Community garden and prepare the beds for the winter months.
For pictures, visit here: Community Garden
Parkland Garden Club had a spot at the annual Trunk or Treat event at Lone Lane Park on October 18th.
For pictures, visit here: Trunk or Treat
The Parkland Garden Club welcomes all who have interest in gardening. We hope you consider joining! For more information, e-mail Carol Nagle at parklandgardenclub@gmail.com Click here for more details: Club Information
Membership Chair Carol Nagle
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