MARCH/APRIL 2023 NEWSLETTER
NEWS YOU CAN USE - IF YOU CHOOSE
GARDEN CLUB NEWS
Business Meeting – Joint Program with Essex Land Trust on Monday, March 6, at 2:00 pm
“Emerging Trends and Ideas in Landscapes and Land Care” with Kathleen Connolly
Spotlight on Horticulture: Business Meeting on Monday, March 6, 1:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Arrangements
Policies and Procedures Focus Group Meeting: Monday, March 13, 1:00 pm at Town Hall Meeting Room. This is an opportunity for you to express your views and ask questions about the future direction of the Club.
Essex Go Bragh Parade: Saturday, March 25, 10:30 am, mustering at the Town Hall Parking Lot. The Garden Club will be participating in the Go Bragh Parade this year - a great opportunity to get publicity for May Market and to give visibility to the Club. If you would like to walk in the parade on behalf of the Garden Club, let Dagmar know.
Community Organization of the Month at Essex Savings Bank: The Garden Club has been invited to provide a display at the Essex Village Branch during the month of April - another great opportunity to get visibility for the Garden Club and publicize May Market.
“Emerging Trends and Ideas in Landscapes and Land Care” with Kathleen Connolly
Spotlight on Horticulture: Business Meeting on Monday, March 6, 1:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Arrangements
Policies and Procedures Focus Group Meeting: Monday, March 13, 1:00 pm at Town Hall Meeting Room. This is an opportunity for you to express your views and ask questions about the future direction of the Club.
Essex Go Bragh Parade: Saturday, March 25, 10:30 am, mustering at the Town Hall Parking Lot. The Garden Club will be participating in the Go Bragh Parade this year - a great opportunity to get publicity for May Market and to give visibility to the Club. If you would like to walk in the parade on behalf of the Garden Club, let Dagmar know.
Community Organization of the Month at Essex Savings Bank: The Garden Club has been invited to provide a display at the Essex Village Branch during the month of April - another great opportunity to get visibility for the Garden Club and publicize May Market.
MAY MARKET NEWS
The May Market Committee is meeting regularly to plan this year's event which promises to be as spectacular as ever.
Please continue to bring your donations of jewelry, scarves, handbags and belts to the Business Meetings for sale in the Jewelry Tent at May Market. 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, Treasures Lead, is still collecting donations for Treasures. Click here to see items which she is receiving. Contact Suzanne Tweed (860-575-2247) to arrange a time to meet her at the Cross Lots barn for drop off.
The May Market Committee is meeting regularly to plan this year's event which promises to be as spectacular as ever.
Please continue to bring your donations of jewelry, scarves, handbags and belts to the Business Meetings for sale in the Jewelry Tent at May Market. 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, Treasures Lead, is still collecting donations for Treasures. Click here to see items which she is receiving. Contact Suzanne Tweed (860-575-2247) to arrange a time to meet her at the Cross Lots barn for drop off.
WEBSITE UPDATES
Each week a new photograph is added to the Library Flowers slideshow on the Photo Gallery page on the website. Please check out the beautiful arrangements which Club Members take to the Library.
Photographs of the Valentine's Arrangements for Spotlight on Horticulture at the last Business Meeting can also be seen on the Photo Gallery page of the website.
As Conservation Lead for May Market, Pam Peters has put together a comprehensive list of resources for “All Things Conservation”. At May Market, there will be a QR code for visitors to the Conservation Tent to access, which will take them to the public Useful Resources page on the website. The resources are also available in the password protected Members Only section of the website under Conservation.
Photographs from the Pot et Fleur workshop held on March 1 at Riggio's Greenhouse have been uploaded to the Photo Gallery page.
Each week a new photograph is added to the Library Flowers slideshow on the Photo Gallery page on the website. Please check out the beautiful arrangements which Club Members take to the Library.
Photographs of the Valentine's Arrangements for Spotlight on Horticulture at the last Business Meeting can also be seen on the Photo Gallery page of the website.
As Conservation Lead for May Market, Pam Peters has put together a comprehensive list of resources for “All Things Conservation”. At May Market, there will be a QR code for visitors to the Conservation Tent to access, which will take them to the public Useful Resources page on the website. The resources are also available in the password protected Members Only section of the website under Conservation.
Photographs from the Pot et Fleur workshop held on March 1 at Riggio's Greenhouse have been uploaded to the Photo Gallery page.
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
PLACES TO VISIT
Allure, An Orchid Exhibition at Tower Hill Botanical Garden - now thru March 19
The Orchid Show - Natural Heritage at the New York Botanical Gardens: Now thru Sunday, April 23
Smith College Bulb Show: March 4 – 19
Essex Daffodil Days: March 25 - April 23
Dancing Daffodils at Halfinger Farms, Higganum: April
Meriden Daffodil Festival: Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm – sign up for an alert when tickets go on sale: April
Connecticut Garden Conservancy Open Days: April – October - includes Sleepy Cat Farm in Greenwich, on Saturday, April 29
Allure, An Orchid Exhibition at Tower Hill Botanical Garden - now thru March 19
The Orchid Show - Natural Heritage at the New York Botanical Gardens: Now thru Sunday, April 23
Smith College Bulb Show: March 4 – 19
Essex Daffodil Days: March 25 - April 23
Dancing Daffodils at Halfinger Farms, Higganum: April
Meriden Daffodil Festival: Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30
Wicked Tulips Flower Farm – sign up for an alert when tickets go on sale: April
Connecticut Garden Conservancy Open Days: April – October - includes Sleepy Cat Farm in Greenwich, on Saturday, April 29
OTHER GARDENING RELATED NEWS AND ARTICLES
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy: Some while ago, Stephen Byrne, President of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy in Younkers, NY, gave a presentation to the Essex Garden Club. Here is the link to his latest newsletter, describing what has been happening at Untermyer during the winter months.
The Garden Conservancy Virtual Events: The Well-Gardened Mind (Norton Museum of Art; de Cordova Sculpture Park; New York Botanical Gardens; Filoli; the Ebell at Los Angeles); and Sissinghurst through the Seasons
Learning How to Grow Sweet Peas in New England: New England Fine Gardening
The History of the Vanilla Orchid: New York Botanical Gardens
A Little Gardening Humor
Untermyer Gardens Conservancy: Some while ago, Stephen Byrne, President of the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy in Younkers, NY, gave a presentation to the Essex Garden Club. Here is the link to his latest newsletter, describing what has been happening at Untermyer during the winter months.
The Garden Conservancy Virtual Events: The Well-Gardened Mind (Norton Museum of Art; de Cordova Sculpture Park; New York Botanical Gardens; Filoli; the Ebell at Los Angeles); and Sissinghurst through the Seasons
Learning How to Grow Sweet Peas in New England: New England Fine Gardening
The History of the Vanilla Orchid: New York Botanical Gardens
A Little Gardening Humor
