DSGC Unified Project Award Rules 2021-2023
LGCF award applications should be submitted to
LGCF award applications should be submitted to
Kathy Bedenbaugh, Chairman Deep South Garden Clubs Project katieb3@charter.net
Ladies,
Please let me know if your club is planning to apply for the Deep South Garden Clubs Unified Project Award for 2021-2023. Remember, the different category awards will be presented at the 2023 convention that LGCF, Inc. is hosting on March 8-10, in Kenner, LA.
We really need clubs to apply for this award so Roxanna and LGCF, Inc can be proud of us. I will need those award applications by Jan. 5, 2023 so that I can have them judged before sending the winners to the Deep South Chairman.
I look forward to hearing from your clubs notifying me that they are applying for this Deep South award.
The 2021-2023 Deep South Unified Project will come to and end in December. I will need your project application sent to me by January 5, 2023. I am so in hopes that many of you have worked on this project. It is NOT too late. Please go on the LGCF, Inc. web-site and review the rules for this project. Remember this is a monetary award and.... we want Roxanna to win some of these categories at the 2023 convention that our very own state is hosting in Kenner, LA. The rules are so easy for you to accomplish one of the categories.
I would also ask that you ask your members to plant at one one (1) native flower, plants, tree and vegetable in their garden. More would be great! I'd like a report on how many were planted by December 1, 2022.
Please let me know if you have any questions. And thank you for supporting Roxanna and LGCF, Inc. on this project for Deep South.
Kathy Bedenbaugh
LGCF, Inc. Chairman for the Deep South Unified Project
Please let me know if your club is planning to apply for the Deep South Garden Clubs Unified Project Award for 2021-2023. Remember, the different category awards will be presented at the 2023 convention that LGCF, Inc. is hosting on March 8-10, in Kenner, LA.
We really need clubs to apply for this award so Roxanna and LGCF, Inc can be proud of us. I will need those award applications by Jan. 5, 2023 so that I can have them judged before sending the winners to the Deep South Chairman.
I look forward to hearing from your clubs notifying me that they are applying for this Deep South award.
The 2021-2023 Deep South Unified Project will come to and end in December. I will need your project application sent to me by January 5, 2023. I am so in hopes that many of you have worked on this project. It is NOT too late. Please go on the LGCF, Inc. web-site and review the rules for this project. Remember this is a monetary award and.... we want Roxanna to win some of these categories at the 2023 convention that our very own state is hosting in Kenner, LA. The rules are so easy for you to accomplish one of the categories.
I would also ask that you ask your members to plant at one one (1) native flower, plants, tree and vegetable in their garden. More would be great! I'd like a report on how many were planted by December 1, 2022.
Please let me know if you have any questions. And thank you for supporting Roxanna and LGCF, Inc. on this project for Deep South.
Kathy Bedenbaugh
LGCF, Inc. Chairman for the Deep South Unified Project
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Join renowned garden educators and authors Dr. Dilafruz Williams, Amoreena Guerrero, and Lori Koenick to discuss what culturally inclusive garden-based learning looks like and how we can make it the norm across our edible school garden programs.
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Your support of KidsGardening will ensure all kids have opportunities to play, learn, and grow through gardening.
Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support!
KidsGardening helps kids play, learn and grow through the garden.
DONATE
April is Kids Garden Month!
How does your garden take care of you?
Kids, we want to hear from you! Share how your garden takes care of you with a picture, video, song, dance, poem, art, craft, or anything else you can think of!
Weekly and grand prize winners will win lots of awesome garden prizes!
Lesson Plan
Soil, Air, and the Carbon Cycle
What is the relationship between soil and the Earth’s atmosphere? High school students will explore the connection between what happens below and above the ground.
Digging Deeper
Nurturing Resilience in Gardens and Kids
Given the effects of climate change, how can we foster resilience in gardens so that they can endure and recover? Can kids build their own resilience to challenges by nurturing this quality in their garden plants?
The Latest
Art Activities Using Natural DyeLearn the best plants to grow for natural dyes, three ways to extract pigment from your plants, and fun activities for using your homemade natural plant dyes. Plus, enter to win a FREE Smart Pot!
The Latest
Project Seeds of WonderProject Seeds of Wonder: Food Gardening with Justice in Mind is a food gardening curriculum published by Cornell University for educators who work with young people ages 13-19. The curriculum centers youth voices and experiences.
Pollinator Pal
Lesser Long-nosed Bat
Lesser long-nosed bats drink nectar and pollinate cactus flowers. Fun fact: their tongues are as long as their bodies! Download a fact sheet and coloring page about these southeastern pollinators.
Monthly Gardening Activities
Do you know about our Activity E-kit subscription? Each month, we'll email you three fun, seasonal gardening projects, perfect for families and informal settings. The activities are designed to work for a range of ages. You can sign up by updating your email preferences!More Resources on Environmentalism in the Garden
- Carbon Cycle and Carbon Sequestration
- Sustainable Gardening Ideas from Around the Globe
- Digging Into Soil: A Garden Practicum
Kids Garden Community
This month in the Kids Garden Community we're celebrating Kids Garden Month with weekly discussions and prizes for the educators, volunteers, and caregivers who garden with kids! Join in!
Upcoming Webinar
Join renowned garden educators and authors Dr. Dilafruz Williams, Amoreena Guerrero, and Lori Koenick to discuss what culturally inclusive garden-based learning looks like and how we can make it the norm across our edible school garden programs.
Siembra con Ninos
¡Estamos empezando a traducir muchos de nuestros recursos al español! No te pierdas la nueva sección “Siembra con Niños” en nuestro sitio web. Se agregarán más actividades y lecciones en los próximos meses.
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Every donation makes a difference. Thank you for your support!
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First developed in fall of 2020, this hands-on multi-lingual learning series explores pollinators, plant needs, and plant parts.
We are now offering all of the modules in each unit as one download. The pollinator unit is available for free, so if you are curious as to what the format is like, start there! The plant parts and plant needs units are $5 each, or you can bundle all three units for $8.
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First developed in fall of 2020, this hands-on multi-lingual learning series explores pollinators, plant needs, and plant parts.
We are now offering all of the modules in each unit as one download. The pollinator unit is available for free, so if you are curious as to what the format is like, start there! The plant parts and plant needs units are $5 each, or you can bundle all three units for $8.
For the month of March, use code lessonsale to save 20% on purchases of Lessons to Grow By!
Buy or Download now!Lecciones para CrecerThanks to some of our very generous donors, ALL of Lessons to Grow By is available in Spanish, for free! You can download individual units, or download the bundle of all three units.
Download for FREE
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There will be over 35 sessions, all offering practical advice and creative inspiration!Register today - it's FREE!Each day has a theme. Here are a few of our favorites!
Em Shipman of KidsGardening will be presenting on Tiny Thursday! Don't miss her session on March 17, at 2pm Eastern.Gardener Shirts and Hoodies
To celebrate the Great Grow Along, we brought back our Gardener shirts and hoodies, for a limited time only! Order by March 21!
There will be over 35 sessions, all offering practical advice and creative inspiration!Register today - it's FREE!Each day has a theme. Here are a few of our favorites!
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- Sustainability Sunday: Garden for a brighter future.
- Make-It Monday: DIY projects you can take on with ease.
- Transformation Tuesday: All about landscaping, from dreaming to doing.
- Wildlife Wednesday: Welcome birds, bees, bats and more!
- Tiny Thursday: Gardening with kids!
- Flower Friday: From orchids to bold blooms and cut flowers.
Em Shipman of KidsGardening will be presenting on Tiny Thursday! Don't miss her session on March 17, at 2pm Eastern.Gardener Shirts and Hoodies
To celebrate the Great Grow Along, we brought back our Gardener shirts and hoodies, for a limited time only! Order by March 21!Join Us at The Great Grow AlongThe Great Grow Along is a free 10-day virtual garden festival that offers the experience and advice of garden industry professionals to both new and experienced gardeners, supporting them with education, connection, and fun.
There will be over 35 sessions, all offering practical advice and creative inspiration!Register today - it's FREE!Each day has a theme. Here are a few of our favorites!
- Small Space Saturday: BIG ideas for tiny spaces, from balconies to beds!
- Sustainability Sunday: Garden for a brighter future.
- Make-It Monday: DIY projects you can take on with ease.
- Transformation Tuesday: All about landscaping, from dreaming to doing.
- Wildlife Wednesday: Welcome birds, bees, bats and more!
- Tiny Thursday: Gardening with kids!
- Flower Friday: From orchids to bold blooms and cut flowers.
Em Shipman of KidsGardening will be presenting on Tiny Thursday! Don't miss her session on March 17, at 2pm Eastern.Gardener Shirts and Hoodies
To celebrate the Great Grow Along, we brought back our Gardener shirts and hoodies, for a limited time only! Order by March 21!
DSGC Unified Project Award Rules
Click HERE to download the DSGC Unified Project Award Rules
“Work with Schools, Cities and Homeowners to plant native flowers,
plants, trees and vegetables”
CLASS I: CLUB COMPETITION
(States are allowed only one entry in each sub class per Category)
Overall Award: A certificate and a cash award of $250.00 will be offered for the most
comprehensive entry in Class I: Club Competition.
Category A. Club competition with schools.
A certificate and cash award will be offered for the most comprehensive entry in each
of the following sub classes:
Class 1. Individual Club
1st Place - $200.00
2nd Place - $100.00
Class 2. Group of Clubs, Councils or Districts
1st Place - $200.00
2nd Place - $100.00
Category B. Club competition – work with Cities
A certificate and cash award will be offered for the most comprehensive entry in each
of the following sub classes:
Class 1. Individual Club
1st Place - $200.00
2nd Place - $100.00
Class 2. Group of Clubs, Councils or Districts
1st Place - $200.00
2nd Place - $100.00
Category C. Youth (other than Junior Garden Club) Involvement in Above Projects
A certificate and cash award will be offered for the most comprehensive entry in each
of the following sub classes:
Class 1. Individual Club
1st Place - $200.00
2nd Place - $100.00
Class 2. Group of Clubs, Councils or Districts
1st Place - $200.00
2nd Place - $100.00
CLASS II: STATE COMPETITION
A certificate and a $200.00 cash award will be offered to the State Garden Club Organization in Deep South Garden Clubs for the most comprehensive entry in any of all the previously mentioned Categories (A, B or C). States are allowed only one entry in each sub class
CLASS III: YOUTH CLUB COMPETITION
Certificates and cash awards of $50.00 (1st), $25.00 (2nd), and $10.00 (3rd) may be awarded youth clubs for the most comprehensive entry in any or all of the previously mentioned Categories (A, B or C). States are allowed only one entry in each sub class.
Class 1. Junior (Preschool – Grade 6)
Class 2. Intermediate/High School (Grade 7 – 12)
Submit Books of Evidence (compiled according to Deep South Garden Clubs Award Rules; (maximum of 3 pages back and front for a total of 6 pages) Exception: Class II - State Competition may have a maximum of 6 pages back and front for a total of 12 pages) to your State Deep South Garden Clubs Special Project Chairman by your State Deadline. That chairman will submit to DSGC Unified Project Chairman to be received no later than January 31, 2023.
SCALE OF POINTS
Participation:.……………………………………………………………………………………………………….20
Club: size of club; percentage and involvement of members, community, government
agencies, professionals, youth, residents in facilities, and others. Not all of these
need be involved.
State: percentage and involvement of state membership; involvement of other agencies
Achievement: ….……………………………………………………………………………………………………65
(scope of project; need and fulfillment; benefit to community; accomplishment;
comprehensiveness of work; activities to attain goals; evaluation of goals reached;
prior planning)
Presentation of Book of Evidence:…………,,,,,,………………………………………………………………15
(neat, concise, includes all required information for a Book of Evidence; supporting data,
such as clear, well-labeled and neatly attached before and after photographs; landscape
plan if applicable {does not have to be professionally drawn}; financial report; letters of
appreciation; community awards; newspaper/magazine articles; handouts/publications
available at event, etc.; photocopies permitted) Not all of these are required if
unavailable.
Total Points……………….100
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