Coastal Archives
December 14, 2011
The Georgetown Garden Club held it's annual Christmas Luncheon and Cookie Exchange meeting at the XXXX house in Georgetown. The members were treated to a program on Herbal Vinegars and how to prepare these tasty treats. Following a brief business meeting, lunch was delightfully served and enjoyed by all. The floral table design was created by Nancy Corrigall.
December 9, 2011
The Azalea Garden Club of Marion celebrated Arbor Day with the Planting of a tree along the Hike and Bike trail in Marion.This tree was planted in menory of Gwen Sawyer a recently deceased member of our Club. Family, news media,Diana haimerl, Coastal District Co- Director and local dignitaries attended and a program on Arbor Day was presented. A poster contest about Ardor Day was held in a local Intermediate school and prizes were given and winners were invited to present their posters and help with the planting. Refreshment followed.
December 8, 2011
Members of the Dogwood Garden Club of Latta gathered for their
Annual Christmas Luncheon at O'Haras in Mullins. A lovely meal
was enjoyed and the hostesses presented all in attendance with
boxes of homemade goodies.. Thank you Dogwood Garden Club
December 5, 2011
Driftwood Garden Club of North Myrtle Beach met for their
meeting at the home of Emily Stephens and sent this picture Names are: L to R
Seated on floor: Iris Bradshaw, Jeanette Bell, Denise Metten
Seated on sofa: JoAnn Johnson, Linda Siceloff, Emily Stephens, Susie
Bellamy
Standing: Marsha McCollum, Billie Dove Gore, Margaret Thompson, Judy
Hester, Anne Elliott, Linda Riehl, Trudy Sobotka, Annie Belle Draughon
December 2, 2011
The Magnolia Garden Club of Latta celebrated Arbor Day on December 2nd by presenting the fourth grade classes at Latta Elementary School with Loblolly pine seedlings from the Natural Resources Conservation Services in Dillon. The seedlings were individually packaged with planting instructions. President, Betty Allen, gave the class a brief history of Arbor Day and what it means to replenish the earth witih trees. 
Pictured are the fourth grade students and their teacher, Mrs. Beth Minshew, Latta Elementary School Principal, Mrs. Debra Morris, along with Magnolia Garden Club President, Betty Allen and Vice-President, Dottie Brunson.
December 2, 2011
Members of Yaupon garden Club met in Becky Rensberger’s
kindergarten classroom on December 2 to talk to the Ecotots
about this Arbor day. Suzanne Gonya spoke to them about
the importance of trees and the many benefits they bring to
everyone. She showed seedlings of various trees such as pine and maple that had sprung up behind her house.
After learning all about trees, the students bundled up and marched 
outside to participate in the planting of a tree called a tea olive. They noted that there were already signs of the blossoms that would bloom next spring. A hole had been prepared for the tree, and as soon as the tree was put into place, the students gathered around and took turns adding trowels full of dirt until the hole was filled.
October 20, 201
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The Yaupon Garden Club of North Myrtle Beach celebrated their 60th Anniversary at the Surf Golf and Tennis Club in North Myrtle Beach.
The elegant tea featured a wonderful display of memorabilia which had been donated by past members, friends and families and included Letters of Proclamation by Marilyn Hatley, Mayor of North Myrtle Beach and Shirley Nicholi, President of National garden Clubs, Inc.. Lovely cornucopia arrangements graced the serving table.. Over forty guests enjoyed this delightful event and included area club members and GCSC President Maida Dantzler
October 18, 2011
I visited the Camellia Garden Club of Conway and the meeting was wonderful. The enthusiasm and dedication of the members was catching... These ladies are very involved in their community garden clubbing ( is that a word?) Well it should be.
The program on Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods was given by club member and Master Gardener Glenda Sweet and Barbara Davis, Master Gardener, was interesting and lively. Reports ranged from Butterflies to Shade Garden Renovations.
And of course, where there are garden club members..
The refreshments were delightful..
Thank you ladies for a wonderful and informative afternoon.
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On October 7th, A “Coastal District Gathering”was held at the Vereen Memorial Gardens in Little River. Thirty- four coastal district members attended. They were treated to a little district business and guest speaker, Gary Forester, Clemson Extension Agent from Conway, spoke on Gardens, Xeriscaping, and Aquatic Ecosystems. A light lunch was served and followed by a hands-on Contrived Floral Decoration program, presented by Sammy Martin, GCSC Habitat For Humanity Chairman, Flower Show Judge, and Landscape Consultant. GCSC President Maida Dantzler and Third Vice-president, Donna Donnelly joined joined the group for the day
September 16, 2011
The “Lets have Lunch” at the Rivertown Bistro in Conway on September 16th , was attended by 30 club presidents and members representing 13 clubs in the Coastal District. Thank you for attending and participating in the interesting program. A special thanks goes to Judith Dill 1st VP and Lilyann Carlson, 2nd VP and Awards Chairman. We hope to have addition programs to reach out to all the clubs in the district. Unfortunately, no one took any pictures....
September 14th
I attended the first meeting of the fall of the Garden Maker GC of Kingstree. The program presented was on “rooting” plants and very interesting. Every one had the opportunity to work with several different plant families and to understand the reasons behind the different rooting techniques.. Of course, a lovely snack was enjoyed by all…
Coastal District Hosted two Presidents' packet dropins which were well attendedand many interesting discussions developed. The new awards criteria was discussed as well as scholarship funding.. Sorry we did not take any pictures at the first meeting
NATIONAL GARDEN WEEK:
Camellia Garden around Conway
during National Garden Week
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Georgetown Garden Club Celebrated National Garden Week
with designs and displays
In celebration of National Garden Week, Yaupon Garden Club and Driftwood Garden Club have placed displays in the entrance of the new NMB Library, as well as in other public buildings.
They hope this will promote awareness that gardening is a healthy lifestyle that lasts a lifetime, helps reduce stress from other areas of life and rewards diligent efforts, as promoted by NGC, Inc. In an effort to promote participation by the community, Yaupon provided a wheelbarrow filled with complimentary vegetable and flower seeds as well as packets of compost furnished by the Solid Waste Authority.
The festivities continued at a luncheon at the Surf Club attended by members of both clubs along with several guests. The week will conclude with garden tours and a visit to the NMB Farmers’ Market.
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Members of the Yaupon Garden Club of North Myrtle Beach accepted the Service Awards given to the club by Bob Weldon, President , of the Vereen Gardens and Historical Center, Little River