Horticulture Therapy 

About this committee:


Members of this committee have worked with residents of Luther Crest personal care facility and South Whitehall Township senior group to provide special programs with activities related to plants and gardening. The club donates the plants and materials for these events.

Memorial Day Horticultural Activity at Luther Crest May 26, 2023

A group of 12 Parkland Garden Club Members and 4 staff members presented a "Happy Memorial Day" themed activity on Friday, May 26th for 22 residents of Luther Crest.  Members assisted the participants with planting succulents in teacups for their rooms. They then had a Memorial Day quiz, a National Moment of Rememberance (moment of silence), sang a few patriotic songs and shared light refreshments. 


Members who helped were - Donna Wagner, Nancy Schrader, Debbie Topp, Bonnie Keller, Nancy Smith,Claire Kukielka, Joan Balla, Debbie Barhight, Evelyn Broad, Barbara Campbell, Megan and Mary Stanley.



St. Patrick's  Horticultural Activity at South Whitehall Township March 9, 2023

*Photo courtesy of the Parkland Press taken by photographer Michael Hirsh 

Parkland Garden Club members Megan Stanley, Mary Stanley, Deb Pinto and Evelyn Broad hosted a St. Patrick’s recycling horticultural activity with South Whitehall Township senior activities group.


The first project shared with them was planting a succulent garden in an antique teacup and saucer. The succulents were Lace Aloe, Ghost and Burro. This Burro plant is a descendent of over a sixty year old plant.


The second project was a water garden of Pothos cuttings in a Ball canning jar. Participants were also taught how to create a florist's bow. We ended with a fun quiz. It was a very enjoyable afternoon☘️

*Photo courtesy of the Parkland Press taken by photographer Michael Hirsh 

Fall Program with Luther Crest Residents October 28, 2022

Patricia, Evelyn, Megan, Mary, Deb, Helen, Claire, Patti and Darlene assisted Luther Crest residents with a fun Fall project.

Patricia, Evelyn, Megan, Mary, Deb, Helen, Claire, Patti and Darlene assisted Luther Crest residents with a fun Fall project.

On October 28th, PGC members assisted residents with a Fall project at Luther Crest in Allentown. Residents wrapped bath tissue rolls with fabric and decorated them with natural twigs to create a pumpkin to enjoy in their rooms. Refreshments were provided, including a beautiful Autumn-themed cake.