JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER
NEWS YOU CAN USE - IF YOU CHOOSE
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NEWS YOU CAN USE - IF YOU CHOOSE
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Garden Club News:
Monday, February 5, 1:00 pm: Business Meeting at Town Hall Auditorium
Spotlight on Horticulture at the Business Meeting: Bring an arrangement to showcase your hobby or favorite photos of your garden.
New Program: Spring Things Workshop/Demonstration with Colleen Martell, Bramble Collective, Chester. Colleen will crate a terrarium, dish garden and spring wreath. All will be raffled off at the end of her presentation. She will also have terrarium kits and other small arrangements for sale.
Calendar Changes for future meetings! (because of scheduling conflicts at the Town Hall)
Please update your calendars ...
Monday, April 1 Business Meeting will be held at the Corinthian Yacht Club at 1:00 pm
Monday, May 6 Meeting changed to Monday, April 29 at 1:00pm at the Town Hall Auditorium.
Monday, February 5, 1:00 pm: Business Meeting at Town Hall Auditorium
Spotlight on Horticulture at the Business Meeting: Bring an arrangement to showcase your hobby or favorite photos of your garden.
New Program: Spring Things Workshop/Demonstration with Colleen Martell, Bramble Collective, Chester. Colleen will crate a terrarium, dish garden and spring wreath. All will be raffled off at the end of her presentation. She will also have terrarium kits and other small arrangements for sale.
Calendar Changes for future meetings! (because of scheduling conflicts at the Town Hall)
Please update your calendars ...
Monday, April 1 Business Meeting will be held at the Corinthian Yacht Club at 1:00 pm
Monday, May 6 Meeting changed to Monday, April 29 at 1:00pm at the Town Hall Auditorium.
February Horticulture Committee Events: (flyer)
Horticulture Workshop: Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 am at Town Hall Auditorium.
Repotting Orchids and Basic Orchid Care with Coral Rawn. Limit: 15 people. Fee: $10
Sign up via VSP
Horticulture Field Trip: Thursday, February 29, 2024. Meet at Town Hall Car Park at 9:30 am for carpool to Logee's Greenhouses, Danielson (a 1-hour journey)
Sign up via VSP
Horticulture Workshop: Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 am at Town Hall Auditorium.
Repotting Orchids and Basic Orchid Care with Coral Rawn. Limit: 15 people. Fee: $10
Sign up via VSP
Horticulture Field Trip: Thursday, February 29, 2024. Meet at Town Hall Car Park at 9:30 am for carpool to Logee's Greenhouses, Danielson (a 1-hour journey)
Sign up via VSP
May Market News:
Boutique is looking for donations of higher-end items. If you have items to donate, please contact Laura Loew (201-788-6834) or Pam Keller (914-261-8707).
Please bring your donations of jewelry, scarves and better quality handbags/purses for the Women's Accessories booth at May Market to the Business Meetings. If you are unable to attend the Business Meetings but have items to donate, contact Tia Smith (860-767-1976) or Lynda Salway (612-868-9343) to arrange a pick-up.
Suzanne Tweed and Midge Kayfez are collecting donations for Treasures. Contact Suzanne Tweed (860-575-2247) to arrange a time to meet her at the Cross Lots barn for drop off.
Boutique is looking for donations of higher-end items. If you have items to donate, please contact Laura Loew (201-788-6834) or Pam Keller (914-261-8707).
Please bring your donations of jewelry, scarves and better quality handbags/purses for the Women's Accessories booth at May Market to the Business Meetings. If you are unable to attend the Business Meetings but have items to donate, contact Tia Smith (860-767-1976) or Lynda Salway (612-868-9343) to arrange a pick-up.
Suzanne Tweed and Midge Kayfez are collecting donations for Treasures. Contact Suzanne Tweed (860-575-2247) to arrange a time to meet her at the Cross Lots barn for drop off.
Website Updates:
Photographs have been added to the Library Flowers slideshow on the Photo Gallery page on the website. Please check out the beautiful arrangements and plants which Club Members take to the Library.
It's a new year, so now would be a good time to take a look at the Member Directory to make sure your contact information is correct. If it isn't, please let Lynda Salway have the corrections. Also, if you are unhappy with your photograph in the Member Photo Directory, please send Lynda a replacement.
Photographs have been added to the Library Flowers slideshow on the Photo Gallery page on the website. Please check out the beautiful arrangements and plants which Club Members take to the Library.
It's a new year, so now would be a good time to take a look at the Member Directory to make sure your contact information is correct. If it isn't, please let Lynda Salway have the corrections. Also, if you are unhappy with your photograph in the Member Photo Directory, please send Lynda a replacement.
Fundraising:
If you are planning on ordering spring bulbs or dahlias, remember Brent and Becky's has a fundraising program for nonprofits which donates a portion of your purchase to the Garden Club.
If you are planning on ordering spring bulbs or dahlias, remember Brent and Becky's has a fundraising program for nonprofits which donates a portion of your purchase to the Garden Club.
Other Gardening Related News and Articles:
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy 2024 Lecture and Symposium
The Garden Conservancy Virtual Events
Connecticut Flower and Garden Show - February 22 - 25
A Little Gardening Humor - There are Beatles in the Garden!
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy 2024 Lecture and Symposium
The Garden Conservancy Virtual Events
Connecticut Flower and Garden Show - February 22 - 25
A Little Gardening Humor - There are Beatles in the Garden!
