Landscape Design Council Member: National Garden Clubs, Inc. National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.

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1 Landscape Design Council Member: National Garden Clubs, Inc. National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. February, 2016 Volume 35, Number 4 Editor: Jean Rositol: jbrositol@yahoo.com President M Ellen Alden Vice- President/Programs Dianne Gregg and Jean Rositol Recording Secretary Mary Corley Corresponding Secretary/ Newsletter Editor Jean Rositol Treasurer Caroline Carbaugh General Meeting Dates: Your President's Message As I sit here with the Blizzard of 2016 swirling about outside, I am hoping we will have a sunny, bright day with clear roads for our scheduled General Meeting February 10 th, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Arbor House, U.S. National Arboretum, lower level. Our current Bylaws do not state a policy for inclement weather. Therefore we will follow the school cancellation of either/both of MD and VA, plus my checking to be sure that the Arboretum is open. An will be sent if needed. See the article on the London Town Tour to Edgewater, MD which is set for April 13 th, (See page 2) The weather should not be a problem for our rain or shine group! If you need to reach me, please use aldenorchard@verizon.net, or call me at Continue to be inspired by all you see in the garden. M Ellen February 10, 2016 U.S. National Arboretum James Gagliardi Beautiful Winter Gardens April 13, 2016 Historic London Town And Gardens Edgewater, MD June 8 th, 2016 Picnic Virginia Karen O Meara 442 Park Street, NE Vienna, VA Deadline for next newsletter: MARCH 25, 2016 WINTER INTEREST COURTESY OF M ELLEN ALDEN LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 1

2 LANDSCAPE DESIGN COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 10, :30 A.M. U.S. NATIONAL ARBORETUM ARBOR HOUSE BASEMENT WASHINGTON, D.C. BEAUTIFUL WINTER GARDENS JAMES GAGLIARDI Mr. Gagliardi grew up gardening at his family s 1780 s home in Connecticut. He studied horticulture at the University of Connecticut and went on to earn a master s degree from the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture at the University of Delaware. James previously served as the horticulturist at River Farm, the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society. He is currently a horticulturist with Smithsonian Gardens in Washington, D.C. where he is responsible for the landscape surrounding the National Museum of Natural History, including the Butterfly Habitat Garden and the Urban Bird Habitat. He is honored to be the editor of the Smithsonian s first gardening book, Encyclopedia of Garden Plants for Every Location. Just because it is winter does not mean that gardens or gardeners get to rest. At Smithsonian Gardens, 30 million visitors are welcomed year-round to the landscapes that surround the museums along the National Mall. Those visitors include many tourists, but also wildlife as the gardens serve as an important urban habitat for birds, insects, and mammals. Mr. Gagliardi will show how the gardens at the Smithsonian maintain their appeal in winter beyond impressive displays of pansies, violas and kale. He will highlight important garden features in this bleaker season of the year including berries, grasses, seed heads, stems, bark, evergreens, and even some flowers. LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 2

3 LANDSCAPE DESIGN COUNCIL Minutes for Arbor House Meeting, November 11, 2015 Time: 11:10 a.m. Place: Arbor House, U.S. National Arboretum Meeting conducted by M Ellen Alden It was ascertained by President Alden that a quorum was present. President Alden announced that Marion Caldwell was in re-hab. A card to be signed by all present was circulated and will be sent to Marion. The minutes were read by Secretary Mary Corley and approved as read. The treasurer s report was published in the newsletter. With no corrections, the report was approved. Announcements: The council was awarded a Certificate of Merit and the Hubert Bond Owens Award for outstanding achievement at the NGC National Convention. A picture of Joan Boudreau as Miss Budweiser was circulated. The location of our annual picnic has not been decided. Buchanan have agreed to co-host the February meeting. The position of Hospitality Chair has not been filled. Mary Corley and Christine Buchanan have agreed to co-host the February meeting. Audrey Whitney offered to bring cookies. Newsletter: Jean Rositol urged members to get information to her for the next newsletter. Deadline is January 15, February Program: Jean Rositol announced that the speaker at the February meeting will be James Gagliardi speaking about Beauty in the Winter Garden. With no further business, President Alden adjourned the meeting at 12:25. Prior to the meeting, the Council enjoyed a beautiful and informative presentation by Elin Haaga on Personal Styles of Gardening. Respectfully submitted, Secretary Mary Corley LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 3

4 HUBERT BOND OWENS SILVER TROPHY (Silver Snack Tray) Awarded to the Landscape Design Council, NCAGC Application read as follows: The Landscape Design Council of NCAGC endeavors to present programs throughout the year that instruct and enlighten its members. Other councils are invited to meetings as well, and guests are encouraged. LDC members judge residential and commercial landscapes in Prince Georges and Montgomery counties, Maryland, as well as the town of Bowie and an area of Arlington, Virginia served by the Rock Spring Garden Club. Members participate in the Speakers Bureau, providing programs to garden clubs on topics such as the Art of Pruning, Perennials for Sun, and Plants with Fall and Winter Interest. Program costs include speaker s fees and site fees. Some venues are free, and a donation to the institution providing lectures, tours, sites, etc. is given. Funds for fees come from dues of members, fees from the Speakers Bureau and an annual plant auction at the June picnic. A Landscape Design and Gardening Design Refresher trip in May to Philadelphia was completely funded by fees from members and guests who attended. The LDC newsletter, produced five times a year, is distributed electronically and contains photos and descriptions of gardens and landscapes visited by traveling members. Notices of meetings as well as information on Landscape Design schools are contained in each issue. Articles by members on gardening practices and also information on new cultivars are included. NCAGC DIRECTOR David Healy presents the Hubert Bond Owens Award to M Ellen Alden LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 4

5 REMINDER FROM THE TREASURER It is time for your Landscape Design Council dues to be paid for Please bring a check to the meeting on February 10. If you cannot come to the meeting, you can mail your dues check to: Caroline Carbaugh, 253 Inverness Lane, Fort Washington, MD Thanks. LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 5

6 LANDSCAPE DESIGN COURSE SERIES XIV, Course III Presented by The Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, Inc. In cooperation with the NCAGC, Inc. APRIL 26-27, 2016 (optional test day April 28 th ) Full Course $ One Day Only $90.00 Crowne Plaza Hotel 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD Toll Free: Room rate $ tax for double occupancy until March 27 th CODE: FGCMD Landscape Design School *************************************************** Registration forms are on the website: Diana Bonner: debonner@verizon.net or Ann Crist seiki@comcast.net Registrar: rosemarydawley@comcast.net, Mail checks made payable to Landscape Design School. Course III Rosemary Dawley, 301 Johnson Court, Lusby, MD Topics for Course III Herbaceous Material in the Landscape, Landscape Design Accessories, Landscape Design for Maintenance, Design on the Land Regional Expression, Development of Landscape Architecture from Introduction to Urban Design, Parks, Playgrounds and Conservation Areas, Graphics Interpretation, and Guidelines for Evaluating Landscape Design Special Interest Topic: Edible Landscapes Required Reading The National Gardener Magazine, Stewards of the Land, Chapters: 12, 13, 15, 18, 24, 25, 29, 30, 3 THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS Condolences to the family of Marian Caldwell LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 6

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8 Landscape Design Council Accounts January 7, 2016 Bank of America Checking Account: Balance as of July 1, 2015 $5, Income: Income from Speakers' Bureau Income from Speakers' Bureau Total income $ Expenses: Deposit for April 2016 tour - London Towne CAR registration for president NCAGC - Scholarships M-NCPPC - 16 $5 at Brookside Gardens Elin Haaga, speaker for November meeting Arlene Stewart - print and mail directory Donation to Friendship Garden Donation to US Nat'l Arboretum for Baker Garden Total expenses $2, Balance as of December 31, 2015 $2, Other Assets: Balance as of December 31, 2015 Bank of America Checking $2, Savings $5, Total $8, Balance as of December 31, 2015 United Bank Checking $2, Certificate of Deposit $1, Matures 5/24/16 Certificate of Deposit $3, Matures 10/22/19 Certificate of Deposit $2, Matures 10/31/17 Total $10, Total Assets as of December 31, 2015: Bank of America $8, United Bank $10, Total $19, LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 8

9 JOIN LANDSCAPE DESIGN COUNCIL IN APRIL FOR A VISIT TO HISTORIC LONDON TOWN HOUSE AND GARDENS April 13, Londontowne Road Edgewater, Maryland Enjoy beautiful Spring gardens There will be plenty of parking, but we recommend carpooling Box lunch served at London Town LDC Newsletter, February 2016 Page 9