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 Ewing 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...

GARDEN CLUB OF OAKMON
The 2018 - 2019 Programs Calendar has been updated. Once again, we have a great list of informative and entertaining speakers lined up.
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2018 GCO Scholarship Award Recipient

​The Garden Club of Oakmont is pleased to announce the 2018 Scholarship winner is Marina Paulone.  Marina graduated from Riverview High School.  Her proud mother is Anette Paulone. 
Marina will be attending St. Vincent College this fall, and plans to major in Dentistry.
The Scholardhip was awarded on May 9th at the Oaks Theater. On June 19th, Marina and her Mom were the guests of the Garden Club for Brunch at Oakmont Country Club. Marina was presented with her award and congratulated by all Members attending. Bravo Marina!

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!