- Federated in 1949
- 2011 membership is currently at 21
- Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month, except July, at 1 pm at the Clarksville Boat House, the Clarksville Christian Church or other locations.
- Please RSVP to let us know you would like to join us.
Maisie Keeser, 2009 - 2011 Clarksville Garden Club President
26168 Highway WW
Eolia, Mo 63344
573-485-3839
2011 Meetings & Events
CLARKSVILLE GARDEN CLUB 2011 PROGRAMS *
JANUARY EAGLE WATCH CLARKSVILLE BOAT CLUB
FEBRUARY WATER CONSERVATION CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
MARCH VEGETABLE GARDENS CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
APRIL VISIT OMA'S BARN HWY 79 ST. PETERS, MO
MAY TOUR of MO BOTANICALS EOLIA, MO
JUNE ANNUAL PICNIC LINDA BLAKEY'S HOME
JULY VACATION
AUGUST MO EXTENSION SPEAKER CLARKSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
SEPTEMBER BEES AND THEIR HABITAT LOUISIANA, MO
OCTOBER BIRDS LOUISIANA, MO
NOVEMBER INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS MAISIE KEESER'S HOME
DECEMBER LUNCH CHRISTMAS CAROLS EAGLE BLUFF GOLF COURSE
*CLUB MEETS THE 4TH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 1 PM
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2010 Meetings & Events
2010 Clarksville Garden Club Presents Citation
Clarksville Garden Club recognized Clarksville Christian Church for the recent landscaping which has greatly enhanced the appearance of this historical church. Located close to the Mississippi River, this building has
weathered many floods through the years. In 1993, deep floodwaters forced their way well into the church, and caused considerable damage to the pews and interior. In the flood of 2008, a wall of sandbags, constructed and maintained by local volunteers, and many from nearby towns, protected the building. As the floods destroyed the former plantings the extensive new addition of Boxwood, Hydrangeas and Vanhoutte Spirea are a delight to see and warrant a Citation of Commendation.
Left to Right: Shirley Buckley, Garden Club Member (GCM); Pam Stevens, GCM: Janet Church, GCM; Clarice Chandler, Church Board Member; Nancy Akin, Citation Chairman GCM; Rev Al Boatman, Minister; Maisie Keeser, President Garden Club; Val Concannon, GCM; Marion Bankhead, Church Board Member.
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Clarksville Garden Club Presents Gift
Friday November 5, 2010 Clarksville Garden Club members, Val Concannon, Maisie Keeser, President, and Helen Mirick presented a plant to Shirley Underwood, owner, Pirate's Cove Designs & Details Boutique. The boutique is located at 218 S Second Street at Hwy 79, Clarksville, Mo. and is open Thursday thru Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. offers shirts, jewelry, handbags, candles, gifts, & antiques.
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Members Attend 2010 NED Fall Meeting
There were 24 members and guests who attended the NED Fall Meeting to hear Patrick Beckman from Hosta Heaven in Quincy, Ill give a presentation on Hostas at the Garth Mansion and Woodside Restaurant in Hannibal, Mo.
Click here to view the photos in the Oct. 2010 album
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Clarksville Garden Club 2010 NED Fall President’ Report
We began our year watching the eagles and discussing birds and feeders. Next we had an “enlightening” meeting with a speaker presenting ideas for outdoor lightening around our homes.
Spring found us planting daffodils. (I know we were late but the Fall was too wet!) at a local nursing home where one of our former members was residing.
In April we visited nursery where we purchased plants for our homes and for the two urn shaped planters that we had installed in memory of deceased club members at the entrance to the river front park. May was a month for lunch together and a visit to another nursery and a perennial divide among members.
In June we learned about rocks and uses in the garden at the in the garden at the home of member, Jessie Lucas. We also presented a plant to our Mayor during Garden Club Week. Every year we have a carry-in-picnic with spouses and the winners of garden-of-the-month are invited as guests. We recently presented Citations to a local church and Post Office to reward their landscaping this past year.
Linda Harmon has given us great newspaper coverage with pictures and articles throughout the year. We use the internet to communicate with members monthly and more often as needed. Elizabeth phones the 3 who do not have email. This is a great time and energy saver!
The end of this month will find us enjoying lunch together followed by a trip to another nursery to listen to tips on winterizing our gardens.
Happy Gardening,
Maisie Keeser, 2009 - 2011 President
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Clarksville Garden Club Presents Citation to Post Office
Clarksville Garden Club presented a Citation of Commendation to Post Master, Dennis Parson, and Jeanie Eisenhower for the beautification of the Post Office for the Sunflower Festival. The bright and hardy Sunflowers were planted in front of the Clarksville Post Office. Over the years this building has had to be evacuated with the Mississippi River inundates the area.
At present the Post Office is back in its proper location near the riverbank where it has an unobstructed view of the river. The brilliant Sunflowers this summer replaced the former plantings that were destroyed by the 2008 flood.
Left to Right: Val Concannon, Garden Club Member (GCM); Janet Church, GCM; Nancy, Citation Chairman(GCM; Dennis Parson, Post Master; Shirley Buckley, GCM; Jeanie Eisenhower, volunteer & resident of Clarksville who helped Dennis Parson with the project; Maisie Keeser, President Garden Club; Pam
Stevens, GCM.
 
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Blue Star Memorial Marker
Northeast District Blue Star Memorial, located in Clarksville, MO, May 7, 2010. The native flowers were
planted in May 2006 and the dedication was September 11, 2006.
2010 Youth Essay Award Winner
Friday, May 14 during the Clopton Senior Awards Assembly Val Concannon, Clarksville Garden Club FGCM Youth Awards Chairman, recognized Moriah Carnahan with First Place in the FGCM state Essay Contest. The essay theme was "Respect the World Around Us". Moriah received a monetary check and certificate.
2010 May Yard of the Month
The Clarksville Garden Club Yard of the Month Committee recognized Paul and Joyce Lewis's yard for the May Yard of the Month. Their yard is set in a country farm setting. The entrance is a welcome to
peaceful and refreshing views of the country.
Golden Days Project
Clarksville Garden Club members planted daffodils at the Elsberry Health Care Center. Golden Days is one of the goals of the National Garden Club President, Renee Blaschke. The state of Missouri has 132 clubs and each club has been encouraged to plant daffodils in public areas and/or private flower gardens to have a blanket of yellow throughout the state in the spring. The Clarksville Garden Club also has planted at daffodils the Blue Star Memorial in Clarksville.
Members Attend 2010 Gardener's Palette
Members of the Clarksville Garden Club, Holly Mabry, Val Concannon, Pam Stevens and Linda Harmon attended the University of Illinois Extension program "2010 Gardener's Palette" at Woods College, Quincy Illinois. Sessions consisted of Great Annuals, Cut Flowers, Soil Preparation of the Vegetable Garden, Landscaping Difficult Places, Hosta Heaven, Honey Bees and Fruit Trees.
Members Attend Workshop in Quincy, Ill.
March 27, 2010 Joyce Lewis and Linda Harmon made Spherical Wonders with wave petunias in a workshop at Eastside Gardens, Pittsfield, Illinois. The Spherical Wonders were available for pick up Mother's Day weekend.
2010 March Meeting
On Thursday, March 25, 2010 Clarksville Garden Club presented a plant to Richard Cottrell, owner/manager Richard's Great Stuff, 101 N 1st, Clarksville, Mo. The store hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday.
2010 February Meeting
The February meeting was held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at the Clarksville Christian Church. Ronnie Davis, Landscape Operations Manager/Designer, Roland Outdoor, Hannibal, MO presented the program "Exterior Lighting". Nancy Akin, hostess, and Linda Blakey, co-hostess, welcomed the members.
March 25, the club members will plant daffodil bulbs at the Elsberry Health Care Center.
Clarksville Garden Club presented a plant to Chris Bove, owner and Karen Eudy, manager of Bove's Dry Saloon, 115 N 2nd, Clarksville MO. The restaurant is open 7 days a week with breakfast served any time. Cheeseburgers are a special treat.
2010 January Meeting
Clarksville Garden Club met January 28, 2010 at the Clarksville Boat Club. 2010 officers, Maisie Keeser, President, Val Concannon, Vice President and Holly Mabry, Secretary, reviewed the 2010 Clarksville Garden Club Yearbook with members. There was one guest, Judy Allwood. February 28th meeting will be held at the Clarksville Christian Church with Nancy Akin as hostess and Linda Blakey co-hostess.
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Updated 1/31/2011
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