The Truth about “No Mow May”
Robin Schachat
Recently there has been a great deal of press given to “No Mow May,” a movement that started in England a couple of years ago.
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Filtering by Category: May 2023
May Membership Meeting
Amy Miller and Sarah Morgan
Change of Location; Everyone Welcome!
Details: A private cocktail reception at Edwins Too with appetizers and a selection of creative beverages. Founder and owner, Brandon Chrostowski will speak to us briefly about the latest at Edwins and the foundation it supports.
Read MoreFrom Cynthia...
Cynthia Druckenbrod
Dear Friends,
It’s such an unusual spring this year with days close to the 80’s followed by frost advisories. My head is spinning with all the spring bulbs shooting out of the ground and the trees suddenly leafing out! Isn’t it wonderful though, to see life spring forth from the soil after its long winter’s rest?
We have a wonderful program coming up on May 30th at Edwins Restaurant in Shaker Square. Brandon Chrostowski, the founder of Edwins, will be there as well to update us on all the great things his students are accomplishing. We can only accommodate between 30-40 people, so please sign up early!
Read MoreMay Membership Meeting
Amy Miller and Sarah Morgan
Details: A private cocktail reception at Edwins with appetizers and a selection of creative beverages. Founder and owner, Brandon Chrostowski will speak to us briefly about the latest at Edwins and the foundation it supports.
Read MoreTime to Pay Your Dues - Deadline June 15
Caroline Borrow
It is time to pay dues for SLGC programming and activities for the 2023-2024 season. The payment deadline is June 15, but please do not delay. Refer to the membership booklet for details on late charges if you do not pay by the deadline. Thank you so much.
Read MoreWorkshop for SLGC Flower Show
Martha Marsh
Wednesday, May 17, 10 am
At the home of Margaret Krudy
2720 Cranlyn Road, Shaker Heights
On NAL - I could write a short book
Petra Moran
The 2023 NAL Conference was an energizing learning experience. The conference began with a day of educational meetings at the conference hotel, many focusing on the upcoming legislation that GCA would be promoting on The Hill on Wednesday.
Read MoreTime to Shrink the Lawn!
Jane Ellison
A “responsible” citizen and community member in days gone by tended lawns that were perfectly mowed, fertilized, and weed-free. Times they are a changin'! A knowledgeable, conscientious homeowner in 2023 is more likely to shrink their lawn to plant natives and create a more functional, purposeful landscape.
Read MoreCharitable Projects Winners
Laurel Stack and Jane Ellison
Many thanks to the nearly 70% of you who generously contributed to the 2022-23 Charitable Projects campaign! You enabled SLGC to make a significant contribution to the organizations listed below, allowing them to better advance their missions in serving our community.
Read MoreA Wonderful Morning Tasting
Cynthia Druckenbrod
SLGC had a wonderful and educational morning last Tuesday at Tom’s Foolery distillery in Burton! We learned about the interesting process of turning corn, rye and apples into bourbon, rye whiskey and apple brandy.
Read MoreThis Plant is NOT Your Friend!
Suzy Hartford
It is time for Lesser Celandine to emerge. While your first reaction may be delight in seeing pretty yellow flowers in your lawns or garden beds, these are NOT your friends.
Read MoreVisiting Gardens Field Trip
Carole Obernesser
Pittsburgh Botanical Gardens
Pittsburgh, PA
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Spring Bird Migration is Just Beginning
Jane Ellison
Every year, billions of birds migrate north in the spring and south in the fall, the majority of them flying at night, navigating with the night sky.
Read MoreRice Branch Raingarden Volunteer Opportunity!
Jane Ellison
Installation of the SLGC Charitable Projects funded Raingarden at the Rice Branch Library in Buckeye!
All are welcome at a volunteer opportunity on the install day of the Rice Branch Library Raingarden! The install will start at 8 am on May 5th (May 12th raindate).
Read MoreOverheard at the Garden Gate
SLGC
What's the news? What did you hear over the garden gate? Has your contact information changed since the new Directory was published? Who heard what? Who has learned something to share with us? Who has a great new idea? Who loves to share the miracles of nature? It's all here!
THIS IS THE LAST MAY NEWSLETTER POST!
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