By Kathleen Edge, Publicity & Website Chair
In honor of Mrs. Frank Mercer, a former President of Green Thumb Garden Club, the Mercer Scholarship has been awarded to student(s) from Walton County for over four decades. The qualified student(s) must be currently enrolled or have been accepted by a college, university, or technical school and have a major in horticulture.
The $5,000 scholarship is funded through donations from generous GTGC members, fundraising events, and the Walton County community. The 2024 recipient will attend and receive their award at the May 2024 meeting. Additional Green Thumb Garden Club scholarships will be awarded to participants in 4H Camp Timpoochee and E.O. Wilson Biophilia Naturalists Outdoor programs.
The May 15, 2024, meeting is at Sandestin Westwinds Conference Center in Miramar Beach, Florida. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and lunch is included in the $30 fee for members and guests. With a meeting theme of Petals, Pearls, and Prosecco; attendees are encouraged to wear their finest spring attire; a prize will be given for the “Best Hat” at the event.
The 2024 GTGC Landscape Awards will also be given out at the May meeting. Eight judges, including a master gardener, recently completed nine in-person home visits to the nominees in five categories. An Award of Merit is also given to a GTGC member, recognizing them for their love of gardening and the creation of a beautiful home environment all year around.
Green Thumb Garden Club always welcomes new members. Please visit the Green Thumb Garden Club website to learn about our charitable mission, how to join and details on meetings, activities, and events. The website address is greenthumbgardenclubinc.org or send an email to greenthumbgardenclubinc@gmail.com.
The Green Thumb Garden Club, Inc., located in Walton County, Florida, is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to stimulate interest in the beautification of Walton County, furthering the education of its members and the public in botany, community beautification, conservation of natural resources, environmental awareness, floral design, gardening, horticulture, and nature studies and instill in our youth the love of gardening and respect for the environment.
Author: Sowal Editor
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