2019 PROGRAMS and Tours & Outings
=========================================== Back by popular demand, we will review the reasons why, the when, and the how of pruning. Mary Heninger will have some examples to demonstrate methods and her favorite tools. If you have a potted shrub or small tree that needs pruning, bring it with you, as well as your favorite pruning tools. Don’t let your favorite shrubs turn into this:
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April 8, 2019 - Annual Meeting Annual Garden Club Banquet at the Chesterfield Inn  Allison Bell will present her new book project! Her book is about Grace Niles from Pownell, VT, author of the 1904 Orchids book. Allison’s presentation includes slides and an amazing story about this unusual woman!
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May 13, 2019 - Meeting Floral Photography Workshop with Bill Steele During this month's meeting, we will be learning from Bill Steele as we fine-tune the art of photographing flowers. He will talk about the exposure triangle and some fundamental elements of close-up photography. Bring your camera or cell phone (if that's your camera) and questions as there may be time to help you figure out what all those little buttons and settings do.
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June 10, 2019 - Meeting The Real Dirt, Backyard Composting with Cheryl Wilfong Literally down-to-earth! Figure out how to set up composting in your own backyard. Learn about the ins and outs of composting - what goes into the compost and what stays out. Determine what to do about critters in the compost. Discover some creative ways to use your compost and feel good that you can join the green planet movement by not moving any farther than your own backyard.
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July 8, 2019 - Meeting Annual Member Garden Tour 5:30 meet at Green Mt. Chapel for carpooling Three special gardens: A Feng Shui Garden, a Meditative Garden, and a Picnic and Pool Garden will welcome members to walk among the flowers. A potluck picnic supper and pool will be available at our last stop. Bring your pot-luck, bathing suits, and a towel!
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August 12, 2019 - Meeting Teacup Arrangements at Holton Home On this special evening, we will meet in the activities room at Holton Home. Each member is encouraged to bring along a young friend or family member aged 8 or up to work with the residents creating a fresh flower arrangement in a teacup. The finished arrangements will be placed on the dining room tables and in residents' rooms. If you have a give-away teacup, bring it along - we'll also be using some of Frankie Gibsons.
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September 9, 2019 - Meeting BULBS, CORMS, TUBERS, AND RHIZOMES (aka GEOPHYTES) by Mary Heninger Join us for a review of these amazing plant structures. Mary Heninger will show us how they differ from one another, how to plant, when to plant, how to keep them going for years, and how to protect them.
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October 14, 2019 (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples' Day) - Meeting Putting your Garden to Bed Bring your own table setting (Placemat, flatware, plate, soup bowl, cup & saucer, water glass) and arrangement. Also, bring along at least one thing you do in your garden to put it to bed for the winter season. Let's compare notes!
=========================================== November 11, 2019 (Veterans Day) - Meeting Create your own Fall/Thanksgiving Table Arrangement An annual, favorite activity for us all. Be sure to bring your clippers, floral wire, and gloves. Florist foam, flowers & greens, and some decorative items & candles will be available. Bringing items from your fall garden to share would be great! Please make reservations ahead so we have enough supplies! At this meeting, any guests you bring are requested to donate $10 for their arrangement.
=========================================== December 9, 2019 - Meeting Holiday Wreaths & Swags It's like being in a pine forest when you walk in the door! We'll create wreaths and swags to decorate our homes and bring in the wonderful smells of the holidays! Be sure to come with your gloves, florist wire, and clippers. There will be some decorations and ribbons available or bring your own. Please make reservations ahead so we have enough supplies! At this meeting, any guests you bring are requested to donate $10 for their arrangement. Hostess: TBD
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