Annual Spring Plant Sale
|
Spring has just arrived and flowers are popping up in our yards. We are all looking forward to being outside and digging in the dirt.
Mark your calendar for Saturday May 11, from 9am till 3 pm. The Garden Club of Oakmont’s Annual Spring Plant Sale will be held in Hoffstot’s parking lot, right next to Brr-Kee’s Ice Cream Shop, rain or shine. May 12th is Mother’s Day. So consider bringing Mom to choose her favorite floral arrangement or flat of annuals for her garden, patio or deck. Hanging baskets, tomato plants and many more unique and interesting ideas will make you smile. Herb and lettuce bowls and decorative planters created by our members will once again be available. “From Our Own Gardens” are actually just that- perennials from our club members’ own gardens. You’ll see so many unique varieties that have been grown successfully in local gardens, all at great prices. Proceeds benefit Boulevard beautification projects such as the hanging baskets at the clock tower and train station, flowers in the tree wells and urns, and at the entrances to Oakmont. Funds also support our scholarship, garden therapy programs for seniors, as well as many other community projects. Credit cards accepted. |
|
2019 GCO Scholarship Application Available
|
The Garden Club of Oakmont is pleased to offer a $2,000.00 Scholarship to a deserving High School Senior or post grad student pursuing higher education. In order to qualify, the student must reside in the Riverview School District. This does include home schooled and private school students.
The award will be based on the applicant’s overall academic performance, school activities, volunteerism, work history, financial need, as well as the answers to the essay questions. All applications must be submitted on or before the deadline of April 9, 2019 to be considered. |
Download Scholarship Application
|
September meeting: new honorary member
|
Author, radio and TV personality, Emmy-award winning producer DOUG OSTER, Pittsburgh's go-to guy for all things gardening, kicked-off our Club year with a program titled "Battling Bambi". He shared information on which bulbs, shrubs and perennials are deer resistant and how to deal with the four legged pests when they visit your garden. This was a very interesting meeting for all who attended. Doug is well known for his Sunday morning radio program and his weekly Thursday morning appearances on Pittsburgh Today Live.
After brunch on the porch of the Oakmont Country Club, President Linda Holden presented Doug with honorary membership in the club. We have been educated and entertained by Doug many times over the years. His knowledge of gardening and his sense of humor have made him one of our favorite speakers. |
2018 Street Sale
|
Garden Club of Oakmont once again brought beauty to the Boulevard with our lovely cut flower arrangements, house plants, and garden plants. Our booth sold nearly all of the 80 plus vases that were put together using flowers from our own gardens. Children enjoyed the scavenger hunt and were rewarded with flowers and herbs when they completed their search. We enjoyed greeting old firends and new people and talking about what we do.
Many, many members contributed, either by donating items (flowers, gift bags/boxes, plants), donating their time (arranging flowers, working at the booth, setting up/tearing down, making signs, putting together the Chinese Auction basket), or just stopping by to shop and wish us well! Thanks to all!!! |
|
Programs Calendar Update...
The 2018 - 2019 Programs Calendar has been updated. Once again, we have a great list of informative and entertaining speakers lined up.
Click Here to check it out...
Click Here to check it out...
GCO Library Arrangements Committee |
The Library Arrangements Committee of the Garden Club has provided arrangements to our library for many, many years. Those who serve on this committee provide weekly arrangements to our local library throughout our club year, running September through June. During December, the Holiday Arrangements Committee takes charge and provides a beautiful array of trees and decorations throughout the month and into early January.
The Library arrangements committee allows our members to show their individual creativity in providing whatever “suits their fancy” to showcase at the main entrance to our library. Usually we follow the seasons and holidays to share our talents; but can also be anything the creator wants. Nothing is ever turned away! Library visitors enjoy what we provide each week and we receive many compliments on what is on display. Stop in sometime to see what our creative volunteers’ supply—it’s a real treat! |
