Do you have a plant that need dividing? Something unique from your garden to share? Get your hands dirty and dig something up or purchase a plant o bring. Each member is asked to donate at least one plant to be auctioned off. Take home new treasures at terrific prices. Proceeds help fund our upcoming speakers.
Hostesses
Nancy Flint
Lauretta Valenti, Doreen Weiss
All meetings are held at the Edgewood Church of Christ , 26 Edgewood Street. (off South Main St.) at 7:30 on the second Thursday of each month unless otherwise noted.
MARCH 11, 2010
Featuring: Tony Lulek
Topic: Bzzzzzz....All About Bees
Tony Lulek, president of the Holliston Garden Club will talk about the basics of beekeeping, the impact of honeybees on our world, and the impact our world is making on honeybees. He will cover the internal wokings of the hive, bee biology, hive products, and the struggles of managing bees. Tony has been a beekeeper for 5 years and notes that it has brought him closer to nature. He has expanded is honey business to includ other natural products including soap, lotions, candles and candy, which will be for sale. Come share Tony's enthsiasm and see what all the "buzz" is all about.
Hostesses
Cheryl Duffy, Lea Mathews Pat Scarpellini
APRIL 8, 2010
Featuring: Ashley Rooney
Topic: Garden Ornaments
Statues, fountain, sundials and obelisks - don't most of us want to live with beauty in a garden? Garden ornaments can breath life into a garden, no matter its size. Alshey Rooney, gardener and author of Garden Ornaments: Pots, Pergolas, Pedestals and More, will give you an insider's tour of the charm of garden ornamets. Join us for an inspirig slide presentation that include unique ways in which you can embellish your own garden with animals, trains, urns, gates, topiary, birdhouses and more.
Hostesses
Karen Adams
Ann Marie Diamond, Jean Mallo
MAY 6, 2010
Topic: Plant Sale Preparation
Note: Date changed to 1st Thursday
Our club runs one of the biggest garden club plant sales around and we are proud of that. It takes a lot of hands to make it happen, so this is the month when both general and donating Club members work together to prepare for the plant sale. Everyone's help is needed for our biggest fund-raising event! Bring any seed and flower catalogs you have saved. Tonight we will make labels for the donated plants and finalize details and duties. Bring your scissors, glue and permanent markers. The big day is coming up.
At this meeting, we will also vote for new officers, pay our 2010-11 dues, and sign up for next year's hostess months, committees, and garden sites.
Hostesses
Lisa Chaffee, Michele McCormick, Carolyn McNeil
Helping our community grow
JULY 8, 2010
Topic: Summer Workshop
What are we up to? We are not sure yet, but it is sure to be something interesting and creative! Perhaps you have an idea or a talent you would like to share? In the past, we have made hypertufa planters, succulent gardens, decorative stepping-stones, watercolor paintings and birdbaths. Look for details in the monthly newsletter.
Hostesses
TBD
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2010
Membership Tea and Garden Walkabout
Note: A Sunday afternoon. Specific Date, Time and Location to be announced.
Members and guests are invited to wander through several of the gardens of our members, sharing stories and tips. The tour is followed by a lovely Tea held at a member's house. It is a celebration of summer and gardening and is a fitting end to our year of gardening activities.
Potential members are invited to join us for this informal gathering to learn more about the Club. Details will be provided in the newsletter and local newspaprs.
Hostesses
Cheryl Collins
Andrea Kukulka
Kit Leavitt
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NOVEMBER 12, 2009
Featuring: Paul Split
Topic: Holiday Greens
Come enjoy a timely and fun evening you will not want to miss. Former Garden Club of Mansfield member, Director of Hortculture at the Comcast Center and Gardener Extraordinaire, Paul Split will be creating holiday decorations rangng from topiaries to swags and wreaths All of the finished greens made tonight wll be part of the monthly raffle. Are you feeling lucky?
Hostesses
Pauline Bellavance
Mary Chmielecki
Namcy Delliacono
FEBRUARY 11, 2010
Featuring: Warren Leach and Debi Hogan
Topic: Miniature Gardens
You say you don't have enough room to garden? No excuses any longer! Warren Leach is part owner of Tranquil Lakes Nursery in Rehobeth. He and his wife, Debi Hogan have been exploring the new frontier of dwarf and miniature plantings with inspiring results. Their miniature creations have been displayed at the New England Flower Show for many years. Join us and learn how to use them in your own landscape.
Hostesses
Diane McGee
Ilene Gordon
T. Staton
JANUARY 14, 2010
Featuring: Eric Stobbart
Topic: Flower Workshop
Eric Stobbart, of Sobbart's Flowers, a new addition to Main Street in Mansfield, will present a workshop on flowers. Eric continues his family's long involvement in the flower and nursery business. Come take advantage of his enthusiasm and expertise in this area. This will be a great way to add some color to a winter evening. There may be a fee for materials. See the newsletter for details.
Hostesses
Nancy Olson
Lauren Penta
Suzanne Redfearn
Kim Sestak
OCTOBER 8, 2009
Featuring: Suzanne Mahler
Topic: Putting the Garden to Bed
Suzanne Mahler, gardenr, local columnist and one of our favorite speakers, will describe fall gardening activities including transplating, lawn care, bulbs, preparing new gardens, winter protection and general tips for preparing the garden for winter weather. Come learn how to extend your gardening time and make the most of this phase of your garden's yearly cycle.
Hostesses
Debby Burke
Leslie Mills
Doris Pennie
DECEMBER 10, 2009
Annual Holiday Party
member home
7:00 p.m.
Join us for one of our most fun get-togethers, our annual holiday party. This year, we plan to meet at a member's house for a potluck dinner. (Carpool with a friend if you can!) Scrumptious food and stimulating garden talk will be on the menu. View a slide show of past Club field trips. There is even an optional garden related gift swap. The newsletter will give you all the details. You won't want to miss it.
Hostesses
Cheryl Collins
Vicki Harchik
JUNE 10, 2010
Annual Meeting, Wine and Cheese Party, Plant Swap, Installation of Officers
member home
7:00 p.m.
Dig or divide a plant from your garden or purchase one and bring it to our Annual Plant Swap. This is a chance to share with other members plants we find special or intriguing. You are sure to find many interesting specimens from which to choose. Celebrate summer's abundance and enjoy our triditional wine and cheese party. Take one home for each plant you bring. We will install the new club officers and wrap up the old year. Don't forget to bring a chair and bug repellent.
Featuring: Paul Split