Stockbridge Area Garden Club
Groups and resources that enrich our community
The local area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents Stockbridge Community News’ best efforts to compile descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail mail […]
Judi Cook From Cravingz of Stockbridge wins January’s Garden Of The Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Judi Cook from Cravingz of Stockbridge, January’s Garden winner of the month. Her water trough container gardens were alive with bright colors and texture this late fall. Judi’s creative gardening and hard work keep the corner of Elizabeth and Clinton absolutely beautiful! Her ever-changing ideas continue to delight […]
Dennis and Linda Petsch of Stockbridge win December’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Dennis and Linda Petsch of Stockbridge, our December garden winner of the month. This couple spends many enjoyable hours outdoors working and creating gardens. Their rock garden features a little pond with a fountain and an old water pump filling a barrow. Antique farm implements accent the garden […]
Jane Marthaler of Gregory Wins November’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Jane Marthaler of Gregory, November’s Garden winner of the month. This mature garden has a nice combination of flowers and vegetables. In the right corner, it appears that the nasturtiums are climbing the sunflowers. These colorful flowers, often served in salads or used to decorate cakes, are edible. […]
Jeannine Wayman of Stockbridge wins October’s Garden of the Month
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Jeannine Wayman of Stockbridge, October’s Garden winner of the month. A judge writes, “There is nothing more charming then a white picket fence. It really highlights the blue salvia and the white and pink begonias. If you look closely, you can see a creative artist has used garden […]
AMY CHIMNER OF GREGORY WINS SEPTEMBER’S GARDEN OF THE MONTH
by Joan Tucker Dear Readers, Congratulations to Amy Chimner of Gregory, garden winner for September. A judge writes, “Vegetable gardening can be easy and beautiful with these practical raised beds. Lush plants of corn, cabbage, cucumbers and basil―to name a few―are thriving in a contained environment. Besides efficient watering, fertilizing and providing protection from critters, […]
Volunteers get the job done like clockwork, despite pandemic
by Judy Williams and Patrice Johnson In the past, the Stockbridge Township has depended on Stockbridge Area Garden Club to plant and maintain flowers in the areas around the Civil War statue on the Township Square and under the flagpole at Oaklawn cemetery. Unadilla Township has enlisted the group to plant Gregory’s roadside. The garden […]
Coping with Coronavirus: An update from Local non-profits
by Patrice Johnson The coronavirus shutdown is exacting serious impact on all parts of the community, non-profit organizations included. With that in mind, this reporter reached out to leaders of local non-profits for updates. Below are the responses we received. If your charitable or nonprofit organization is not listed below, please send a few sentences […]
GROUPS AND RESOURCES THAT ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY 2020
The Stockbridge area is home to a wide array of nonprofit and charitable organizations, all for the benefit of local residents. The information below represents the Community News third effort to compile current descriptions and contact information. Not listed or notice an error? Please accept our apologies and email corrected information to Stockbridgecommunitynews@gmail.com or snail […]