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COMMUNITY EVENTS OF INTEREST


GCFH SPRING PLANT SALE 2021

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Dear Fellow Gardeners,
 Only 36 days until spring arrives on 3.20.21.  That means there is plenty of time to review the GCFH 2021 preorder plant list and decide which plants to reserve for your 2021 gardens. The theme for the 2021 plant sale is “Planting for Pollinators”.  The perennials on the linked spreadsheet  were chosen for their proven ability to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators to the garden.  Most are reported to be “deer resistant”. However, the resident deer herd in Pittsburgh’s eastern suburbs has grown so large that deer have resorted to eating many plants that were previously distasteful to them.

  1. We will begin accepting preorders on Monday, February 15th at 9am via email only.  First come, first reserved until we “sell out”. 
  2. Email your pre-order “wish list” to April Kline at ahkline@comcast.net.
  3. Payment due at pickup on Saturday, May 1st from 9am-1pm at Hope Lutheran Church in Forest Hills.  Cash or personal checks accepted. Facial masks required for pickup.
  4. Pre-order customers are invited to an early bird “shop the sale” before the plant sale opens to the public at 11am.  This is a good opportunity to purchase additional plants.
  5. You may add to your preorder anytime between 2/15/21 and 3/31/21 to receive discount pricing.  Just send me an email with the name and number of plants that you want to add to your original order.
  6. Orders received from 4/01/21-4/30/21 will be reserved for you but charged full price.
  7. The Plant Sale will be open to the Forest Hills community from 11am-1pm on Saturday, May 1st following social distancing protocols.  Everyone must wear a mask.
  8. Our famous “plant of the day” reports begin 2.15.21
 Quart size perennials: 
Regular price: $7.00/pot        
Preorder price: $6.50/pot      
Preorder Special:  “Mix and Match” any 5 quart size perennials for $30.00  ($6.00/pot)
 Nursery Gallon size perennials: 
Regular price:  $10.00/pot     
Preorder price:  $8.00/pot     
 Questions should be directed to Plant Sale Co-Chairs Kathy Gaberson or April Kline.
 Wishing you happy garden dreams!
 
April Kline
GCFH Plant Sale Co-Chair



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I'm helping to sell B-52 raffle tickets for the BCA, an outgrowth of the BGC (we were first!). The BCA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. If you'd like to purchase any tickets, please let me know.
Thank you!
​Judy Diorio




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 Churchill Garden Club Monthly Litter Cleanup 
Meet at the Churchill Borough Building at 9:00 am on the the third Thursday of each month. Open to all residents and friends.
 Thank you!

In Honor of Tony Schryer
Saturday, 10/14
7pm, BCA Clubhouse

As many of you know, the Blackridge community recently lost a dear friend.  Tony Schryer died Wednesday, September 20, and we will all miss him very much.
His family would like to celebrate Tony’s happiness living in Blackridge with an Ice Cream Social in conjunction with the Blackridge Talent Show on Saturday, October 14, 7pm at the BCA.  This event is free for all!  
Tony was a people person.  He was genuinely interested in how folks were doing.  We hope that this fun event will be a great way to remember him and how he touched so many lives in the community.
We’ve got a lot of great acts to help make this a wonderful event.  We could use a few more!  Can you play the piano?  Can you dance?  Do you do magic tricks?  Sing?  Gymnastics?  Mime?
Note:  If you are a piano player, we will have an excellent weighted-key, full keyboard, digital piano for the event.  
If you’d like to perform your fun and entertaining act at the talent show, email Maria (shirleytemple83@aol.com) soon!  Let her know what your act is and we’ll put it in the program.
Bring a snack to share.
Looking forward this meaningful and fun event!

Keep Checking for Local Events of Interest to 
BGC Members

If You Have an Event You'd Like Us To List, Let Us Know!

Here are some resources:

Penn Hills Lawn and Garden Events:

http://www.pennhillslawnandgarden.com/calendar/

Dig It! Magazine List for Pennsylvania: 
http://www.dig-itmag.com/calendar/calendar_events/43_0_26_0_M/

TribLive List of Pittsburgh Home Garden Events:

http://calendar.triblive.com/pittsburgh-pa/events/home+garden

Phipps Conservatory Events:

http://phipps.conservatory.org/exhibits-and-events/index.aspx

Churchill Borough Recreation Board Events:
http://www.facebook.com/ChurchillRec 

Penn Hills Township Community Recreation Resources:
http://www.pennhills.org/newrecreation.html

Eastridge Library Events:
http://wilkinsburglibrary.org/eastridge/index2.html




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  • Home
    • BGC Faves and Finds >
      • Garden Centers/Shops We Love
      • In Memoriam
    • It's All About the Corners
  • About Us
    • By-Laws
    • 2019-2020 Officers & Committees >
      • 2019-2020 Members
      • BGC 2019-20 Yearbook
    • Contact Us
    • 2019-2020 Corners Maintenance
    • Becoming A Member
    • BGC in the News
    • Past Presidents
    • Garden Club History
  • Judy's Blog
    • Archives: Garden Gem of the Month
  • Current Events
    • 2019-2020 Program >
      • Feb/ Mar 2020 Photos: Bloomin' Corners Raffle
      • Feb 2020 Photos: Balkey Tree Slideshow
      • Feb 2020 Photos: Tree Time
      • Dec 2019 Photos: 80th BD
      • Oct 2019 Photos: ALT Presentation
      • Oct 2019 Photos: CGC Mtg
      • Sept 2019 Photos: Fallingwater
    • Google Calendar
    • Community Events of Interest
  • Past Events
    • 2018-2019 Program >
      • June 2019: Midsummer's Tour
      • June 2019: EOY Luncheon
      • April 2019: Churchill Borough Earth Day Cleanup
      • October 2018 Photos EJ's Army
      • October 2018 Photos Tree Talk
    • 2017-2018 Program >
      • 2018 June Photos: End of Year Luncheon
      • April 2018 Photos: EJs Army
      • April 2018 Photos: CGC
      • April 2018 Photos: Orchids
      • Oct 2017 Photos
      • Bloomin' Corners Raffle 2018
    • 2016-2017 Program >
      • Bloomin' Corners 2017
      • April 2017 Photos
    • 2015-2016 Program >
      • Sept 2016 Photos
      • October 2016 Photos
      • Bloomin' Corners 2016 >
        • 2016 Benefit Donors
        • March 2016 Photos: Benefit
      • July 2016: Wrecked Corner, Forest South
    • 2014-2015 Program >
      • November 2014 Wrecked Corner
      • Bloomin' Corners 2015 >
        • Benefit Donors
        • March 2015 Photos: Benefit
    • 2013-2014 Program >
      • Oct 2013 Photos: EJ's Army
      • Bloomin' Corners 2014 >
        • Moon Gardens
        • Rosemary
    • 2012-2013 Program >
      • Sept 2012 Photos: Fall Spruce-Up
      • Dec 2012 Photos: Kickoff
      • March 2013 Photos: Kennywood Program
      • March 2013 Photos: Benefit >
        • 2013 Benefit: Garden Art Contest
      • March 2013 Photos: Benefit Setup
      • Apr 2013 Photos: Spring Spruce-Up
      • May 2013 Photos: Auction
    • 2011-2012 Program >
      • Sept 2011 Photos: Fellows
      • Oct 2011 Photos: Fall Spruce-Up
      • Oct 2011 Photos: Bird Habitat
      • Nov 2011 Photos: Ironwork
      • Dec 2011 Photos: WHHS Choir
      • Jan/Mar 2012 Photos: Benefit >
        • Donors to Benefit/Big Raffle
        • Birdhouse Contest
      • Apr 2012 Photos: Spring Cleanup
      • Apr 2012 Photos: Butterflies and Hummers >
        • May 2012 Photos: Auction
    • 2010-2011 Program >
      • Oct 2010 Photos: Oktoberfest
      • Nov 2010 Photos: Creating Holiday Magic
      • Dec 2010 Photos: Behind the Scenes at The Phipps
      • Feb 2011 Photos: Cooking from the Kitchen Garden
      • Feb 2011 Photos: Wrecked Corner
      • Mar 2011 Photos: PA Native Plants
      • Mar 2011 Photos: Benefit Setup
      • Mar 2011 Photos: Benefit
      • Apr 2011 Photos: Burgh Bees
      • May 2011 Photos: Plant Auction
      • May 2011 Photos: Collins Corners
    • 2009-2010 Program >
      • June 2009 Photos: Installing Shrubs
      • Oct 2009 Photos: Planting Bulbs
      • Dec 2009 Photos: Vintage
      • Dec 2009 Photos: 70th Anniv
    • 2007-2008 Program >
      • May 2008 Photos: WHSD and Prez Luncheon
    • 2004-2005 Program
    • 2002-2003 Program
    • 2001-2002 Program
    • 2000-2001 Program
  • Tour Archives
    • 2019 Tour Booklet
    • 2014 Tour Booklet
    • 2011 Tour Booklet >
      • 2011 Tour Summary
      • 2011 Tour Map
      • June 2011 Photos: Garden Tour
    • 2009 Tour Booklet >
      • June 2009 Photos: Garden Tour
      • June 2009 Photos: Bluedorn Garden
    • 2007 Tour Booklet
    • 2005 Tour Booklet
    • 2003 Tour Booklet >
      • June 2003 Photos: Garden Tour
    • 2001 Tour Booklet