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Green Tree Garden Club
Founded 1971
The Green Tree Garden Club is an educational, charitable, service organization dedicated to the development of gardening, the betterment and beautification of the Green Tree community along with the exchange of gardening ideas and knowledge among its members.
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MEETINGS
Meetings are typically held on the second Thursday of each month in the Green Tree Fire Hall at 825 Poplar Street. Lunch is served at 11:00 a.m., followed by the meeting at noon and a program at 12:30 p.m. Guests are welcome.
The Green Tree Garden Club meets year round, giving members opportunities to participate in programs and trips over the summer months when so much is in bloom!
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MEMBERSHIP
The members are from Green Tree Borough and surrounding neighborhoods. Guests are always welcome to attend the Club programs; those with a love of gardening are encouraged to join. Annual dues are $15.
Please note that as a requirement of membership, all are expected to participate in supporting the activities of the organization.
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PROGRAMS FOR 2012
Programs begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Green Tree Fire Hall, 825 Poplar Street, unless otherwise noted:
Thursday, February 9: "Creating A Backyard Habitat for Birds and Insects" by Doris Dumrauf.
Thursday, March 8: "Invasive Weeds" by Allison Hale.
Thursday, April 12: "Beginning Rock Gardening" by Amanda Haney.
Thursday, June 14: "Edible Flowers" by Denise Schreiber.
Thursday, July 12: "My Favorite Perennials" by Phyllis Abinanti. Meeting will be held in the Perennial Garden at the GT Municipal Center at 11:00 a.m.; potluck picnic and Public Works recognition.
Thursday, August 9 (evening meeting): "Growing Your Best Garden Ever" by Doug Oster.
Meeting held in the Sycamore Room of the Green Tree Municipal Center at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 13: "Designing A Perennial Garden for Four-Season Beauty" by Lynne Weber and Joan Kimmel.
Thursday, October 11: "Flower Seed Boxes from Greeting Cards/Holiday Bows" by Valerie Meyer and Lee Furmanek.
Thursday, November 8: "Ironwork for Your Garden" by Chris Holt and John Steel.
FIELD TRIPS FOR 2012
Thursday, May 24: Trax Farm Nursery. Bus leaves from the Green Tree Fire Hall parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Lunch at the Trax Deli. Guests are welcome for a nominal fee. Call Club President Joyce Swaney at 412-429-8574 for reservations.
Thursday, June 21: Bill Paxton's Garden in Latrobe. Bus leaves from Green Tree Park parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Bus fare; attendees will take a packed lunch. Guests are welcome. Call Club President Joyce Swaney at 412-429-8574 for reservations.
Thursday, August 16: Old Economy Village in Ambridge. Bus leaves from Green Tree Park parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Bus fare and lunch at the Maple Restaurant. Guests are welcome. Call Club President Joyce Swaney at 412-429-8574 for reservations.
FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES
The GTGC supports itself and its community activities through three fund raisers:
- the sale of Enjoy Coupon Books*, September through December,
- sponsorship of a booth at Green Tree Fest,
- the "Spring 'n Things Sale" in May. This includes a plant sale, flea market, bake sale, basket raffle, and craft sale.
*The cost of an Enjoy Book is $27.00. Please contact Phyllis Abinanti at 412-922-1797 or any Club member to purchase this valuable book.
The Club's fund raising efforts and strong member participation allow for the following community activities to be possible by providing:
- monthly flower arrangements for the Green Tree Library reading area,
- seasonal arrangements for the Municipal Building atrium and Police Department,
- yearly scholarships for horticulture students at the Bidwell Training Center,
- support for local bird and garden societies,
- planting at community gardens each spring, and
- flowers for the Green Tree Rotary's Easter baskets provided to area shut-ins.
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The Green Tree Garden Club members exercise their love of gardening by maintaining the following Green Tree gardens:
- Perennial Garden at the Municipal Center Park, and
- Anniversary Rose Garden at the Municipal Center Park.
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For further information about the Green Tree Garden Club, call Joyce Swaney at 412-429-8574.
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