"Sowing the Seeds of Harmony through Nature"
Member Jean Hoopes opened her beautiful property in Schnecksville to fellow members on October 11th and 12th.
Jean transplanted Queen Victoria roses from her grandmother's yard, which are now 70 years old, along with two umbrella pines, hollies and Crepe Myrtle. From her parents' garden in New Jersey, Jean planted swaths of Solomon's seal, forget-me-nots, lavender, sedum and evergreen shrubs. Dozens of trees act like a backdrop. Jean's beautiful house was featured on our Garden Tour in 2024. Many thanks to Jean for sharing her garden!
Some PGC members had the chance to visit the garden of fellow member James Uhler on the sunny, hot afternoon of August 17th. James describes his property as being filled with a lot of colors, textures and heights.The blooming plants that his visitors enjoyed were Hydrangeas, Dahlias, Butterfly Bushes, Canna Lilies, Hibiscus and Cosmos. The garden is filled with many surprises including a grouping of little gnome statues that reside under a spreading Japanese Maple tree. James has proven himself to be adept at repurposing materials such as cast-off bricks that were made into a fire feature and a wooden border along the front garden bed that was fashioned from old wood from a deck. Thank you for opening your garden, James!
The garden of PGC member and horticulturist extraordinaire Kirk Brown was open on August 15th and 16th for a guided personal tour. Lucky visitors got the chance to to see and hear about the interesting and beautiful cultivars that grace all corners of the property. Kirk shared the botanical names and origins of many of his plants and trees, some decades old. Stained glass artwork and beautiful seating areas give Kirk's yard the feel of a private botanical garden hidden within a suburban neighborhood. Kirk's wife and PGC member Sara was on hand to offer refreshments at a table adorned with beautiful linens and antique birdhouses. Thank you, Kirk, for this wonderful opportunity!
On August 9th, Pat Crincoli opened her property in Barto for a tour available to PGC members. Visitors were first guided along the front of her beautiful property where Shasta daisies, lamb’s-ear and Japanese anemone take center stage. The group continued on to the greenhouse and fenced vegetable garden followed by a walk to the fish pond and gorgeous pool surrounded by knockout roses, thread leaf coreopsis, salvia, ornamental grasses and various conifers. Refreshments were served poolside under the shade of the outdoor kitchen. Pat describes her home and gardens as a labor of love spanning the past decade. Pat and her husband look forward to a retirement filled with sharing their home with family and friends. Thank you Pat for the opportunity to visit your wonderful property!
PGC members were invited on July 5th to tour the property of members Barbara and Tom Campbell. With her beautiful gladiolas in full bloom, past PGC president Barbara shared how her planting evolved and pointed out her favorite details of her garden. The view from the back covered porch of the home is serene and calming. Thank you Barbara for sharing the beauty of your home to fellow PGC members!
Parkland Garden Club invited all members to share memories and fellowship at their 70th Anniversary Celebration on May 18, 2025 at the Aster Center/Hyatt Place on Grange Road in Allentown. A wonderful buffet was served and all enjoyed hearing from our guest speakers who guided us down memory lane.
A special thank you 70th Anniversary Committee Co-chairs Brenda and Cynthia as well committee members Patti, Millie, Debbie, Barbara and Maria.
PGC members enjoyed the opportunity to tour the garden of their fellow member and club Vice President Kendra Copley on the sunny afternoon of May 24th. Kendra guided the group through her yard filled with beautiful blooms and foliage in every shade of green. Visitors asked many questions about her plant varieties which were familiar to the seasoned gardeners. Thank you Kendra for allowing us to visit your "labor of love"!
