Crofton Poinsettia Sale Ends November 4

Cutting back on holiday gifts this year? Why not give a beautiful poinsettia plant for the whole family or office to enjoy instead of several individual presents. Be sure to get your poinsettia order in to Crofton Village Garden Club by Wednesday, November 4, for delivery to you the first week of December.  These are [...]

Why Plant it Pink?

“Plant It Pink” sure is a catchy title for the partnership between National Garden Clubs, Inc. and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  It makes a great theme for state and local clubs to use in programs, projects and yearbooks, as we have at Crofton Village Garden Club in Maryland.  But let’s not forget the [...]

Poinsettia Sale with a Pink Twist

Pink is taking over our little world here at Crofton Village Garden Club this year. That’s because we’re supporting “Plant it Pink” – the National Garden Club, Inc.’s partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Even our annual sale of Behnke’s poinsettia plants will emphasize pink, as $1 from each sale of a pink [...]

Maryland Fall Foliage Hotline

Some Crofton Village Garden Club members are planning a weekend trip or Sunday drive to check out Maryland’s beautiful fall foliage during the coming weeks. They’ll probably be heading to one or more of Maryland’s 19 designated Scenic Byways and many state parks where they will find plenty of beautiful fall foliage.  Now club members [...]

Day Trips for Crofton Gardeners – Brookside Gardens

BUTTERFLIES AT BROOKSIDE GARDENS If you enjoy watching butterflies, as many gardeners do, you may wish to spend a summer day at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton Regional Park. It is an award-winning 50-acre public display garden with much to see: an azalea garden, rose garden, children’s garden, formal garden, fragrance garden, Japanese style garden and [...]

Deck the Halls at Linthicum Walks

Linthicum Walks, tucked out of sight next to Crofton Middle School, provides a unique glimpse into Crofton area history since the 17th century, when the original land grant was made to Evan Davis in 1672 and obtained by Thomas Linthicum in 1699.  Anne Arundel County was primarily an agricultural area and tobacco was the cash crop [...]

Deck the Halls at Linthicum Walks

Linthicum Walks, tucked out of sight next to Crofton Middle School, provides a unique glimpse into Crofton area history since the 17th century, when the original land grant was made to Evan Davis in 1672 and obtained by Thomas Linthicum in 1699.  Arundel County was primarily an agricultural area and tobacco was the cash crop in [...]

CVGC Decorates Crofton for the Holidays

Little elves, also known as Crofton Village Garden Club members, scurried around the community yesterday to hang holiday wreathes and bows for the holiday season. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the Crofton Holiday House Tour on December 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Crofton Holiday House Tour December 13

Crofton Village Garden Club is sponsoring a Holiday House Tour on December 13, and tickets are almost sold out.  Don’t wait another day to call Sally Moore at 301-261-6818 to get your tickets! You’ll have an opportunity to visit seven homes, all decorated for the holidays, including historic Linthicum Walks where refreshments will be served.  [...]

Let’s Say Thanks to Our Troops

If you’re reading this, you’re online now.  Why not take a minute to visit Let’s Say Thanks – it will be the easiest thing you do this holiday season. Just choose one card from several designs by children across the country, personalize the card by entering your name, choosing a message, and entering your home town; then simply click on [...]

CVGC Poinsettia Sale Ends Wednesday

Bring your poinsettia order forms and payments to the Crofton Village Garden Club meeting on Wednesday, Ladies.  In order to have them delivered to Crofton on December 5, the order must be placed by November 5, 2008. Four colors are available: Red, White, Pink, and Marble (a pink and white blend) Three sizes and prices: [...]

Crofton Poinsettia Sale Begins NOW

October brings colorful fall leaves, pumpkins, gourds, and ghosts to Crofton, but don’t forget it’s also POINSETTIA SEASON for Crofton Village Garden Club. Place your order during October (deadline is November 5) to have your beautiful “signature” Behnkes poinsettia plants delivered to Crofton on Friday, December 5.  You can pick them up at the Crofton [...]

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