On July 23, 2024, three LGC members opened their gardens to fellow members. The weather and gardens were lovely. Thanks to Linda L., Joyce M., and Mary D. for their hospitality as well as to Jane K. for the delicious lunch!

Loveland Garden Club hosted GCA Scholar Eric Schwartz at Lauritzen Gardens.  We spent an hour and a half hearing about his experience over the past two weeks in Nebraska.   Not only did he interview many people for his project research, but he also tubed down the Niobrara, visited Fort Robinson, Toadstool National Park, saw a family of bison, and marveled at the variety of landscape.   Eric is very interested in the relationship between people and plants, especially trees.  His journalistic approach will result in an interesting monograph about the impact of the Prairie States Forest Project of the 1930’s on the American landscape and the people who lived near the forest shelterbelt. 

What a privilege to be part of the GCA that provides these scholarships!  This year there are 99 scholars.  Take a look at their photos in the recent GCA Bulletin beginning on page 46.  See if you can spot Eric on page 56.