Featured Event
The February 3rd project was a bouquet of multi colored carnations celebrating Valentines Day. Plastic jars decorated with heart stickers red ribbon were created at Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehab. Quart canning jars were decorated with white lace and red ribbon at Presbyterian Senior Care.
Student Scholarship Applications
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The Garden Club of Oakmont is pleased to offer a scholarship to a deserving high school senior or post-grad student pursuing higher education, including a vocational or technical school. In order to qualify, you must reside in the Riverview School District. The award will be based on the applicant's overall academic performance, school activities, volunteerism, work history, financial need, as well as answers to the scholarship essay questions and recommendations.
Deadline is April 3, 2020 |
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2020 Spring Plant Sale
Save the date for The Garden Club of Oakmont’s Annual Spring Plant Sale
Spring is not far away. Flowers will begin to pop up in our yards soon. We’ll be digging them up and potting them to share with friends and neighbors at the plant sale.
Mark your calendar for Saturday May 9, 2020 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 10th 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 her smile. Herb and lettuce bowls and decorative planters created by our members will once again be available.
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.
Spring is not far away. Flowers will begin to pop up in our yards soon. We’ll be digging them up and potting them to share with friends and neighbors at the plant sale.
Mark your calendar for Saturday May 9, 2020 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 10th 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 her smile. Herb and lettuce bowls and decorative planters created by our members will once again be available.
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 November Luncheon
Our 2019 November Luncheon was another successful event, enjoyed by 270 guests. A great big thank goes out to all who worked so hard to make it happen. Tickets sold out in a record 4 hours. So mark your calendars now for next year’s November Luncheon which will be held on November 18, 2020.
Garden Projects at The Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehab
For several years some of our Gardening with Seniors committee members have been helping with the outdoor gardens at the Oakmont Center for Nursing and Rehab. We have brought in plants from our own gardens and some that were left over from our Annual Spring Plant sale. With help from the Center staff we have created new garden spaces and expanded old ones. We have the benefit of various garden beds that are perfect for both sun and shade loving plants and have used some special spaces to install a whimsical fairy gardens.
Most of our transplants have done very well, so the biggest need this year, especially after all the spring rain, was extensive weeding and trimming. We decided that the appearance of the beds would be improved and our job would be easier next year if we added mulch. The Center supplied the mulch and also dug out some extra space for us to fill with new plants. We went to work and shaped up existing plants as well as adding a few new ones. The residents and the staff visit the gardens often and are enjoying the view. We are looking forward to resuming our Gardening with Seniors indoor sessions with the residents in October.
Most of our transplants have done very well, so the biggest need this year, especially after all the spring rain, was extensive weeding and trimming. We decided that the appearance of the beds would be improved and our job would be easier next year if we added mulch. The Center supplied the mulch and also dug out some extra space for us to fill with new plants. We went to work and shaped up existing plants as well as adding a few new ones. The residents and the staff visit the gardens often and are enjoying the view. We are looking forward to resuming our Gardening with Seniors indoor sessions with the residents in October.
Summer Day Camp for Gardeners
This summer one of our members has organized “Day Camp for Gardeners”. She has planned outings to many interesting venues around the city. Each outing also includes lunch at an interesting nearby restaurant. Members are encouraged to bring friend along. A good time was had by all who were able to attend.
2019 Oakmont Street Sale:
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The Garden Club booth at the Oakmont Street Sale was alive with color and texture this year! Our booth was bustling all day, and thanks to the support of our friends, neighbors, and community we sold out of the 132 stunning floral arrangements we made for the event. Each arrangement was lovingly crafted by our members with flowers and greenery from our own gardens. Thank you to all of our members who supported the street sale in a myriad of ways, every member involved gave 110% and made this sale a resounding success!
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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! |
