Eleven clubs in Iowa participated in the Habitat for Humanity Landscaping Project in 2008 according to their presidents’ reports.
The Jefferson Garden Club had a speaker at their April meeting because HFH is new in Jefferson. They plan to provide help by planting shrubs this spring.
The Knoxville Federated Garden Club provided a noon meal for volunteer HFH workers and donated a tree to the new homeowners.
The Evening Star Federated Garden Club of Johnston purchased a tree ($25) and provided perennials, annuals, and shrubs for a HFH house. They participated in the Blitz Home and Perfectly Simple container plant donation for Garden Week by planting annuals provided in a beautiful ceramic container.
The Town & Country Garden Club of Decorah donated labor and plant material for landscaping two HFH homes in Ridgeway ($407).
The Swaledale Federated Garden Club provided money for housing projects. In September an ‘Autumn Blaze’ maple tree was planted at a HFH home in Mason City.
The Fort Dodge Federated Garden Club contributed to HFH projects from proceeds of their garden tour.
The Good Earth Garden Club of Cedar Rapids contributed money for landscaping a HFH home.
The Ackworth Garden Club planted 2 flower containers for HFH homeowners ($50) They also planted flowers and shrubs at a new HFH home ($90.46).
The Green Thumb Garden Club of Northwood laid mulch and planted at a HFH house in Worth County.
The Clay County Federated Garden Club purchased shrubs, landscaping and trees for a HFH house.
The Ames Garden Club assisted with landscaping materials and advice for two HFH homes in Ames. They donated 50 perennials (shade and sun) from their plant sale ($100).
They planted two ceramic containers with annuals for the open houses ($75). They assisted in selecting shrubs and gave advice on the care of the lawn, perennials and shrubs.
As you can see, there are many different ways in which clubs can participate in the NGC Habitat for Humanity Landscaping Project.
Roger Buhr, FGCI Habitat for Humanity Chairman
