Presidentʼs Project 2011-2013
Plantings for Public and Special Places



Plantings for Public and Special Places is a 2011-2013 National Presidentʼs Project and The Garden Club of South Carolina wants to participate. Representing three areas of interest, this project recognizes ALL garden club service to individuals and communities when members provide Plantings for Public and Special Places. These plantings can beautify, have environmental value or provide sustenance. Possibilities exist for every garden club, regardless of its size, resources, and energy levels. Clubs, districts and regions will be awarded Certificates of Appreciation and Participation by the NGC President. Details regarding categories and monetary awards will be printed on the NGC website.
To receive this recognition, participants are asked to submit an online form, available on the NGC website, along with a before and after digital photo. Check the NGC website under the Special Projects section to review monthly updates and TIPS that will inform and stimulate your creative gardening minds!

Garden clubs may submit online forms for any or all of the three (3) areas of interest listed below. Submission deadlines are April 1, 2012 and April 1, 2013. Plantings for Public andSpecial Places aligns extremely well with other areas of interests of our garden club outreach: Blue Star Memorial Markers, Habitat for Humanity Gardens, Penny Pines, Plant It Pink, Sage and Roses, and Arbor Day ceremonies, to name a few. Imagine the possibilities!

NOTIFY THE GCSC CHAIRMAN WHEN YOU COMPLETE THE NGC ONLINE FORM. WE WANT TO COUNT YOUR CLUB PARTICIPATION.

GCSC CHAIRMEN FOR PLANTINGS FOR PUBLIC AND SPECIAL PLACES:
*Click On the Project Title

Gardens with Edibles: * GCSC Chairman Sam Smith samle@nbvnol.com
Have you heard about Truck Farming? This interesting concept has legs (wheels) that offer a mobile teaching tool, right on the spot! Have you tried growing an upside down tomato? It really works! Check the NGC website for details each month.

Container Gardens: GCSC Chairman Terry Ritchen, tritchen@comcast.net

. Think outside of the box! Endless opportunities for teaching children to grow their own greens, right in a pot! Condo dwellers design unique containers and install a unique drip watering system. Much, much more to think about!

Trees and Shrubs: GCSC Chairman Sue Lawley suelawley@comcast.net
Encourage plantings of shrubs to accent your Blue Star Markers. Research your state tree and promote plantings in your community and schoolyard gardens. Consider plantings for erosion prevention. Endless ideas!

Visit the GCSC website for more information www.gardenclubofsc.org . Visit NGC website
www.gardenclub.org each month to review tips and details regarding Plantings for Public and
Special Places. It all starts with you and your garden club!!

Imagine the possibilities!