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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 at 11:00 a.m. in the Green Tree Fire Hall at 825 Poplar Street. Programs begin at 12:30 p.m. Guests are welcome.
As of July 2007, the Green Tree Garden Club meets year round. This calendar change will give members more opportunities to participate as a group in additional 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 2010
Programs begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Green Tree Fire Hall, 825 Poplar Street unless otherwise noted:
Thursday, July 8: "Cooking With Herbs" by Nancy Heraud
Meet in the Perennial Garden at 11:00 a.m.; Potluck Picnic & Public Works Recognition.
Thursday evening, August 12: "Grow Organic - Making the Transition," by Jessica Walliser, author and radio host, at 7:00 p.m. in the Green Tree Municipal Center.
Thursday, October 14: "Bonsai: Presentation & Demonstration" by Bill Paxton.
Thursday, November 11: "Living Gardens for the Holidays" by Elizabeth Holmgren, Botanical Emporium Florist & Greenhouse.
FIELD TRIPS FOR 2010
Thursday, August 19: Oglebay Gardens and Mansion Trip. Bus fare and tour of garden: $20/members or $25/guests. Brown bag or purchase lunch, followed by optional tour ($4.75) of mansion or glass house. Call Club President Marilyn Sproat at 412-276-4573 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 the Pumpkin Decoration Booth at the Green Tree Octoberfest,
- the "Spring 'n Things Sale" in early May. This includes a plant sale, flea market, bake sale, basket raffle, and craft sale.
*The cost of an Enjoy Book is $28.00. 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,
- Anniversary Rose Garden at the Municipal Center Park,
- Sign Post Garden at Mansfield Avenue and Poplar Street.
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For further information about the Green Tree Garden Club, call Marilyn Sproat at 412-276-4573.
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