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Photo by Anne Cook
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"Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn."
- Elizabeth Lawrence
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P R O G R A M
Lisa Trulaske, Polly Bade, May Reay, Susan Werner, Chairs
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Ulrike and Tom Schlafly were experienced travelers long before joining The Garden Club of St. Louis, each of them having visited six continents. They will be sharing highlights of trips with the GCA to Cuba, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, South Africa, The Netherlands and Scandinavia.
Read more here
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H O L I D A Y LU N C H E O N
& B O U T I Q U E
Lele Bitting, Chair
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Mark your calendars!
WEDNESDAY, December 14
11:30 AM
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This year we are going to be selling items made by club members at our Holiday Boutique. If you have something that you are interested in making to donate, such as a specialty food or crafts, please contact Lele Bitting or Suzanne Johnson.
Profits will go to the Green Grants fund. Invitation to follow.
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G R E E N G R A N T S
Suzanne Johnson, Chair
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An update on one of our 2022 Green Grant recipients:
The Peace Park project aims to turn dangerous and unsightly vacant lots in the College Hill neighborhood of North St. Louis into a vibrant community space. The park will provide access to recreational areas, native trees and plants, pollinator habitat, and a place for residents to feel safe and more connected to the natural world and to each other.
Above photo is the latest design for the project with an anticipated groundbreaking for Phase 1 in early 2023.
If you have a potential Green Grants project, you will find the Guidelines and Applications on the Green Grants page on our website.
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F L O R A L D E S I G N
Cary Reed and Liza Thornhill, Chairs
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Jack Holmes did a floral demonstration and a talk about Kew Gardens for The Clayton Garden Club in October.
His autumnal arrangement above consisted of Sunflowers, Green Trick, Alstroemeria, Stock, Carnations (Thank you Nancy Chase for saying they are acceptable to use), Roses, Spray Roses, Solidago, Eucalyptus, Rose Hips, Orange Winterberry, & Lemon Leaf.
As you can see, purple is a great additional color for the fall palate. This combination of red, orange, yellow, green, and purple complement the autumn season and will make a great Thanksgiving centerpiece!
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Our October speaker, Nancy Chase, recommended Crowning Glory for floral arrangements. It helps to lock moisture in resulting in reduced water loss, keeping flowers their most vibrant.
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B I N G O N I G H T
A Success!
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Photo courtesy of Jeana Reisinger
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We had a wonderful Bingo Night with 75 GCSL members and guests at the Racquet Club East!
Patricia Bosman from Haven of Grace spoke about the impact that the contributions from our Green Grants have had on the grounds and what a special place it is for the women and children living there. We were all very touched and thankful that the money we raised will help so many.
It was a cozy night with a roaring fire and a delicious chicken pot pie dinner! Buddy Reisinger called six rounds of Bingo, assisted by John O’Hara. Congrats to all of our winners!
Thank you to our committee Farrell Crowley, Jeana Reisinger, and Nancy Ross and to sponsorship Chair Carrie Polk. Also special thanks to Suzanne Johnson, Kathleen Rogers, Beth Niesen and Lauren Brown! Thank you to all of our sponsors and to all who donated prizes and floral pumpkins for this event!
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C O N S E R V A T I O N
Diane Wyse Jackson and Liz de Laperouse, Chairs
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Audubon's Lights Out Program:
Safer passage for migrating birds
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As migrating birds pass over big cities at night, they can become disoriented by bright artificial lights and skyglow, often causing them to collide with buildings or windows.
The Lights Out program is an effort to convince building owners and managers to turn off excess lighting during the months migrating birds are flying overhead to provide them safe passage between their nesting and wintering grounds.
Read more here
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How Often to Replace the Soil in your Potted Plants
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Over time, plants use up many of their soil's nutrients and organic material. To keep your indoor plants healthy, you'll need to repot them with fresh soil.
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