Garden Club Blog: Grow Now

Grow Now is a place where members and friends of National Garden Clubs can grow new ideas, ask questions and share tips on everything from using native plants to flower arranging.

So, visit this Garden Club Blog often and take part in the ongoing conversation about the latest gardening tips, club membership ideas, special projects and educational opportunities.

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Click on one of the Grow Now topics below to join the conversation and grow with National Garden Clubs:

Native Plants

Tuesday, September 02, 2008

Barbara May, president of National Garden Clubs, chose “Nurture the Earth – Plant Natives” as the central theme of her administration to encourage wider use of native plants and wildflowers across the country to benefit the environment.

How are native plants incorporated in your garden?

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Vegetable Gardening

Friday, August 22, 2008

Home Vegetable, Fruit and Herb Gardening Makes Sense in Today’s World

Barbara D. May, president of National Garden Clubs Inc., says that the surge in home vegetable, herb and fruit gardening that emerged across the U.S. this spring and early summer shows no signs of abating.

May notes that novice vegetable gardeners may not realize how easily the home-growing season can be extended several months by using the proper techniques and planning for local soil and climate conditions.

Share your experiences or ask questions on vegetable gardening in your area.

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Garden Club Membership

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Garden clubs are always looking for ways to attract new members. What are some of the ways that your club has been successful in "growing" membership?

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