MAY/JUNE 2025 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
It's actually happened ...
A water line has been installed and connected to Dickinson Park!
Sincere thanks to the Essex Foundation under Bruce Glowac for their generous grant and to the First Selectman Norm Needleman and the Town of Essex for the remainder of the necessary funds, and to Ryan Welch, Director of Public Works for overseeing and implementing the work.
It's actually happened ...
A water line has been installed and connected to Dickinson Park!
Sincere thanks to the Essex Foundation under Bruce Glowac for their generous grant and to the First Selectman Norm Needleman and the Town of Essex for the remainder of the necessary funds, and to Ryan Welch, Director of Public Works for overseeing and implementing the work.
MAY MARKET NEWS
Now that May Market is behind us, here is the news that you all want to hear ... Our gross sales were $42,610 and our profits were a whopping $30,209. These profits help fuel our mission to support camperships, scholarships and town beautification projects. We could not have done it without you. We had obstacles to conquer (rain, wind and cold) but our amazing organization rose to meet those challenges.
To see all the pictures of May Market activities including the Day Itself, click here. It was particularly gratifying to see how many of the "really new members" turned out to help - along with everyone else, of course.
Congratulations and thanks to our hardworking May Market Chairs - Nancy Bentivegna, Deb Carreau and Mara Johnson.
Now that May Market is behind us, here is the news that you all want to hear ... Our gross sales were $42,610 and our profits were a whopping $30,209. These profits help fuel our mission to support camperships, scholarships and town beautification projects. We could not have done it without you. We had obstacles to conquer (rain, wind and cold) but our amazing organization rose to meet those challenges.
To see all the pictures of May Market activities including the Day Itself, click here. It was particularly gratifying to see how many of the "really new members" turned out to help - along with everyone else, of course.
Congratulations and thanks to our hardworking May Market Chairs - Nancy Bentivegna, Deb Carreau and Mara Johnson.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE NEWS
The Club is pleased to announce that scholarships totaling $26,000 were awarded to ten Essex students. In addition, the garden club will provide scholarships to help approximately 40 children from the Essex communities attend area environmental camps offered by The Incarnation Center, Camp Hazen and Essex Parks and Recreation.
Full details can be found by scrolling down the Scholarships and Camperships page of the website. Kudos to the Scholarship Committee.
The Club is pleased to announce that scholarships totaling $26,000 were awarded to ten Essex students. In addition, the garden club will provide scholarships to help approximately 40 children from the Essex communities attend area environmental camps offered by The Incarnation Center, Camp Hazen and Essex Parks and Recreation.
Full details can be found by scrolling down the Scholarships and Camperships page of the website. Kudos to the Scholarship Committee.
GARDEN CLUB ACTIVITIES
The final business meeting of the year will be held on Monday, June 2 in the Town Hall Auditorium from
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm. The program to follow the meeting will be a propagation lecture by Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Please bring a snack/lunch and something to share.
The Horticulture Committee has arranged a propagation workshop to be led by Adam Wheeler following the business meeting from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. This is separate from his program and there is a $10 fee.
Please sign up via VSP for the workshop.
Thursday, June 12: Horticulture Field Trip to Elizabeth Park, beginning with a tour of the Herb Garden led by Jane Aldieri, followed by a self-guided tour of the Rose Garden. Participants can bring their own lunches, eat in the Park's restaurant or leave - as they desire. Meet at Town Hall Parking Lot at 9:30 am. to carpool. $5 donation to driver. Please sign up via VSP
The Summer Schedule for weeding and watering around town are available on VSP. Please check for when you are scheduled.
The final business meeting of the year will be held on Monday, June 2 in the Town Hall Auditorium from
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm. The program to follow the meeting will be a propagation lecture by Adam Wheeler from Broken Arrow Nursery from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm. Please bring a snack/lunch and something to share.
The Horticulture Committee has arranged a propagation workshop to be led by Adam Wheeler following the business meeting from 2:30 - 4:00 pm. This is separate from his program and there is a $10 fee.
Please sign up via VSP for the workshop.
Thursday, June 12: Horticulture Field Trip to Elizabeth Park, beginning with a tour of the Herb Garden led by Jane Aldieri, followed by a self-guided tour of the Rose Garden. Participants can bring their own lunches, eat in the Park's restaurant or leave - as they desire. Meet at Town Hall Parking Lot at 9:30 am. to carpool. $5 donation to driver. Please sign up via VSP
The Summer Schedule for weeding and watering around town are available on VSP. Please check for when you are scheduled.
OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST TO GARDENERS
Now thru October 26: Van Gogh's Flowers at the New York Botanical Gardens
Beginning Thursday, June 12: The Blue Garden, Newport, RI. Open on Thursdays with reservations
Friday - Sunday, June 27-29: Secret Gardens Tour, Newport, RI.
Some links to various gardening tips, suggested by Club Member Bill Sandberg:
How to Grow and Care for Hydrangeas
Tips to Keep Hanging Baskets Blooming All Summer Long
How to Properly Cut an Aloe Vera Plant
If your garden is overflowing with rhubarb, you might consider this recipe: "Crazy Easy" Rhubarb Crisp
Now thru October 26: Van Gogh's Flowers at the New York Botanical Gardens
Beginning Thursday, June 12: The Blue Garden, Newport, RI. Open on Thursdays with reservations
Friday - Sunday, June 27-29: Secret Gardens Tour, Newport, RI.
Some links to various gardening tips, suggested by Club Member Bill Sandberg:
How to Grow and Care for Hydrangeas
Tips to Keep Hanging Baskets Blooming All Summer Long
How to Properly Cut an Aloe Vera Plant
If your garden is overflowing with rhubarb, you might consider this recipe: "Crazy Easy" Rhubarb Crisp
A LITTLE GARDEN HUMOR FROM PAM KELLER
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