What's Blooming in Oakmont Today?
Tips You Should Know
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Harry Bittercress , rapidly spreading weed, pull as soon as possible.
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Harry Bittercress
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Daffodil tip of the day: when the bloom starts to fade or when the neck starts to swell to form seeds it's time to clip off the flower so the leaves can put all their energy into making next year's flower. As some varieties start to fade others are just about to bloom.
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Parks Committee Update: April 4th Clean-up
We will be postponing the planned April 4th Spring Clean Up at Dark Hollow Woods due to the closure of The Oakmont Parks. We will reschedule when the parks re-open. Until then stay safe.
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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 |
Click Here to Print Application
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2020 Spring Plant Sale
The Club regrets to announce that our annual Spring Plant Sale, originally scheduled for May 9th, has been cancelled.
The April 2020 board and general Club meetings are also cancelled.
The April 2020 board and general Club meetings are also cancelled.
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.
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! |
