Designing Your Crofton Garden with Native Plants

Posted on 04/20/2008 by mwoda
Sunflowers are Native Maryland Plants

(istockphoto.com)

Did you ever wonder what makes a Maryland garden “authentic”?  Learn how to design a garden for your Crofton home that exemplifies regional character and culture, when David Culp presents

Designing With Native Plants

at Behnke’s Nursery next weekend.

If you’re looking for ideas to implement in your own yard, using native Maryland perennials with exotic plants in stunning combinations, this will be a great opportunity to learn from an expert.   David Culp is a world-traveled plant collector and breeder who teaches and lectures nationwide.

The free program begins at 1:00 p.m. at Behnke’s in Beltsville on Saturday April, 26.  Be sure to call 301–937–1100 to register in advance.

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I photographed these tulips a few days ago at the entrance to Homestead Gardens in Davidsonville.  Sunflower photo in this post is from istockphoto.com

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  • Objective

    To stimulate member interest in horticulture, conservation, and flower arranging, and to encourage, by example, pride in our homes and our community.

  • Motto

    To promote and preserve the beauty of our community

  • Plant it Pink

    "Plant it Pink" is a partnership between National Garden Clubs, Inc.and Susan G. Komen for the Cure to support breast cancer awareness and research.

    Crofton Village Garden Club will participate in the "Plant it Pink" initiative throughout the year by featuring the color pink on our website and in the 2009-10 Yearbook, members' floral designs and horticulture exhibits.

    "Plant it Pink" will also be the theme and one of the beneficiaries of the Fashion Show and High Tea to be held May 2, 2010 at Crofton Country Club.

  • Fundraising

    When you join Crofton Village Garden Club members in supporting these activities, you help beautify Crofton and promote "Plant it Pink" -

    Poinsettia Sale (Oct.)
    Wreathe Sale (Nov.)
    Fashion Show & High Tea (May)

  • Memberships

    Crofton Village Garden Club is a proud and actively involved member of District II, Federated Garden Clubs of Maryland, and National Garden Clubs, Inc.