"Sowing the Seeds of Harmony through Nature"
Parkland Garden Club members and friends ushered in the Holiday Season with a trip to Longwood Gardens on December 5th. Our committee Chair Christine Gallina made the arrangements for the excursion to see the fabulous holiday decorations and spectacular lighted landscapes on the property. Christine led the travelers in a trivia contest and provided snacks for the trip to Kennett Square. On the way home everyone watched Polar Express on the bus. It was a wonderful trip!
PGC members were treated to a dahlia-filled day at Delightful Dahlias in Hellertown on September 25th. The Moser family cares for 5 dahlia gardens totaling 1.5 acres and grows over 250 varieties of dahlias.
The day began with an introduction to the sixth-generation dahlia farm by owner Shirlene Moser and continued with a walking tour of the farm which celebrated its 100-year anniversary in 2023.
During lunch, Shirlene spoke about the science and history of growing dahlias.
The participants were then able to cut blooms to make their own arrangements to take home.
Shirlene donated all proceeds from our trip to the Community Food Bank for the Hellertown Area Ministerium (HAM).
Parkland Garden Club members attended an exclusive members-only planter workshop on May 6th at Eagle Point Farm Market and Greenhouses, 853 Trexlertown Road, Allentown. Participants brought their own containers which Eagle Point owner Gayle Ganser filled with a rich potting soil mixture. Kirk Brown provided guidance on choosing the best plants for a dazzling look. He introduced many new plant varieties that are available at Eagle Point and gave recommendations on the best care for them. Wine and cheese was enjoyed as the beautiful planting arrangements took shape. It was a wonderful evening of creativity and friendship!
Parkland Garden Club members and guests met at Jordan Lutheran Church, on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 and boarded a chartered bus to the Philadelphia Convention Center to tour the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show. This year's flower show theme , "United by Flowers", celebrated the unique and colorful community born out of a shared love and appreciation of gardening and the connections and impact they create on our everyday lives. Members spent their day seeing an abundance of floral exhibits and enjoying the company of friends.
