Judy Clayton from Clayton Garden Center provided a demonstration of how to plant a pot to attract pollinators as an alternative to planting a large garden or when space is limited. Photo provided by Cindy Curtis.

News Release

SYRACUSE — The Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club met Tuesday, April 1, at the Syracuse Community Center. The meeting was called to order by Vice President Toby Oswald following a program about pocket pollinator pots given by Judy Clayton from Clayton Garden Center.

She provided a demonstration of how to plant a pot to attract pollinators as an alternative to planting a large garden or when space is limited.

Thirteen members answered roll call and recited the Collect and Conservation Pledge. In committee reports, Pam Schumm reported Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation will gladly accept more tree donations for Arbor Day. The trees will be planted at WACF.

Updates were given regarding the Ward Park bed remodel, which is scheduled to happen in the fall of 2025 with plans to include a flagpole and lighting, according to the parks department. The club made plans about planting the flower beds by the Syracuse community beach and Ward Park.

In old business, details and ideas about the Garden Club’s booth at the upcoming WACF Earth Day Festival Saturday, May 3, were discussed. The club has a fun activity planned for children to plant seeds to take home and grow.

Other business included the upcoming state convention in Indianapolis, which will be attended by Toby Oswald, vice president, and Pam Schumm, secretary, who will also be accepting new roles at the state level during the convention.

In new business, an inquiry about the possibility of the club providing two scholarships instead of the one it currently gives was discussed. The committee will consider this once the number of applicants have been received.

It’s that time of year again when the Syracuse-Wawasee Garden Club holds its annual Geranium Sale. Flats of 18 red geraniums can be purchased for $50. Flowers must be ordered and paid for on or before April 25. Pick-up will be from 4-5:30 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Syracuse Community Center. For more information or questions, contact Toby Oswald at [email protected].

The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, at WACF. A fun project of making garden labels on wooden spoons is planned.

The Garden Club welcomes new members: contact [email protected] if you would like to attend one of the meetings.