In December we do not have a regular monthly meeting. Instead we host our Holiday Tea is at the home of one of our dear members. We look forward to seeing all of our members! While our meetings and programs are open to the public, our Tea is for members and guests.  If you’re interested in joining our club, just click the contact button above.  Thanks!  Enjoy your December!

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Not only is this a fun event – you will learn to make your own designs at home. Beautify your home all year long with flowers and foliage from your garden or grocer!  Just email us for tickets! [email protected]. And if you want to order on-line THROUGH EVENTBRITE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rock-spring-garden-club-holiday-floral-design-event-tickets-37476999715

And if you’re curious about membership in Rock Spring Garden Club, this is a wonderful event to find out what we are all about!

On Thursday, October 12, NCAGC District III hosted NCAGC Judges Council’s Morning of Design, an educational program featuring designers from the NCAGC region. Designs included creative and traditional designs for the upcoming holidays, and three new designs from the 2017 NGC Flower Show Handbook.  Guest designers included Bette Lewis, Jane Smith, Betty Galway, Anita Brown and Justine Harris.  Take a look. (photographs by Kate Abrahams)

Cascade design by Bette Lewis

Low Profile Design by Anita Brown

Just click here to read all about what RSGC members are up to:  Gardenzette Oct 2017 web

Our monthly general meetings are open to the public unless otherwise noted.  Our next general meeting is Thursday, October 19, 2017 beginning a 10 A.M.  Our business meeting begins at 10:00 A.M. and our speaker/program begins around 11:00 A.M., followed by a delicious lunch.  Attending the business portion of the meeting gives you a good idea of what our club is up to month to month. Please email us if you plan to attend.  Prospective members are very welcome!  [email protected]

We are thrilled to have Scott Brinitzer as our speaker this month. His program is entitled “Stylish Gardens Can Be Eco Friendly.”  Scott is the President and Principal Designer of Scott Brinizer Design Associates, Landscape Design and Installation.  A 30-year, award-winning landscape designer, Scott will discuss the changes in focus from purely an aesthetic outcome of landscape designs, to the current issues of managing storm water, protecting trees, and creating a habitat for beneficial insects while continuing to honor the demand for stylish, beautiful and useful outdoor spaces.

And be sure to check out our monthly Horticulture exhibition and our Design challenge of the month.  This month, we are challenged to create a Cascade Design. Information on the Cascade Design can be found on p. 73 of your NGC 2017 Handbook For Flower Shows. And stop by our Ways & Means Table, too!