March Grapevine

President's Message

Dear Garden Club Friends,
Ever hopeful, the signs of spring are coming! Our mostly mild winter has the hellebores in full bloom and in particularly sunny spots, snowdrops and some daffodil leaves. This is decidedly not good – climate change is skewing our weather and our seasons, but as a lover of warm weather and spring flowers, I still delight in the pops of color and peeks into the season to come. Cindy Ehrenclou’s talk at our last meeting about the work of the Raritan Headwaters was so engaging and full of information. With a full spectrum of projects including research and education, the organization is determined to protect our watersheds and engage students of all ages in actions large and small. The more our community is aware of the importance and challenges for clean water, the better off we all will be. I came away fully energized to make conservation a priority. Please explore their website for more information about their programs, www.raritanheadwaters.org. Are you still trying new things? Any attempt, big or small, is good for the soul and could lead to more amazing things! My water coloring is still struggling but the new brushes are so much fun. Exploring and learning, with some fun along the way, is a win for sure and we look forward to hearing your stories. While March may be less busy for some GCM members, April and May will be teeming with activities. Please note workshops, Macculloch Hall clean-up, our Floral Design show and the Plant Sale opportunities to stay involved. And don’t forget to spring forward on March 10th.
Cheers, Carolyn

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