Nashua Garden Club

Nashua, New Hampshire

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Next Event

June 3rd, 2026

Invasive Plants

Presented by: Donna Lussier, UNH Extension Master Gardener

As we tend our gardens, we often seek out plants to fill an empty corner or provide the perfect touch on a border. However, none of us want to see an invasive monstrosity take over our spaces. You are invited to attend the Nashua Garden Club’s June program, ‘Invasive Plants’ to learn about invasive species, their major characteristics, ecological concerns and strategies for controlling them. This session is open to the public free of charge and will begin promptly at 7:00 PM on Wednesday June 3rd, at the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester Street, Nashua NH .

The evening program will be presented by Donna Lussier, UNH Extension Master Gardener since 2017, presenter with the Master Gardener Speakers Bureau since 2018 and active member of the Nashua Garden Club. Ms. Lussier is extensively involved with her own gardens and works at a garden center during the growing season. As an advocate for education and with a BS degree in nursing, she has been involved in teaching various groups in several hospitals for many years. She continues to educate others on various gardening topics through the Master Gardeners Speakers Bureau and periodically presents to libraries, garden clubs, and other community organizations. In addition to the Nashua Garden Club, Donna is also a member of the Pelham Garden Group and New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs. Her goal is to share her gardening knowledge with the community so others may reap the enjoyable benefits of gardening including bonding with others, a feeling of personal fulfillment and building a connection with their own gardens and nature. She equates gardening with nursing: nurturing, care, productiveness, and fulfillment will result in a better outcome.

During this session, attendees will learn the official definition of invasive species and what differentiates an invasive from a native species. Ms. Lussier will discuss various concerns surrounding invasive plants and their common ecological characteristics. To assist attendees that may have invasive plant issues, the discussion will also include tips on how to identify these plants along with local examples and a number of practical control strategies.

All are welcome and requested to arrive by 6:45 for this 7:00 PM session. Following the presentation, there will be time for Q&A and light refreshments. A members-only business meeting will follow. To inquire about membership in the Nashua Garden Club, please see the membership page on this website. Further questions can be sent to NashuaGardenClub@Gmail.com .

One Man's Weeds....

Keeping weeds at bay is a large part of what we do to maintain our gardens. Did you ever take notice what kind of plant they are as you are pulling them out? Have you given them much thought? They are plants after all.

Did you realize that, like our own plants, that there are seasons for weeds? Certain ones come up only in the spring while others surface in summer. Weed can actually have a home in your garden. Read on and maybe you'll see weeds in a new light.

Check out our newest entry on the Gardening Tips page!

Have a Question???

Do you have a question about gardening?

Looking for plant suggestions for a particular environment?

Is something ailing your favorite specimen?

Maybe we can help.

Send questions to: Nashuagardenclub@gmail.com

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Asian Jumping Worms: Invasive Species Reports

Wisdom tells us that earthworms are good for the soil. They improve drainage and aeration, increase nutrients, and enhance soil structure. While this may be true of some earthworm species, a family of more recently introduced earthworms are changing how we look at worms. Jumping worms are an invasive earthworm introduced to North America from eastern Asia. They have the potential to dramatically change soil structure, impact forest ecology, and reduce biodiversity. And they are present here in New Hampshire.

Learn how to look out for this species and help prevent their spread in the reference section of our Resources and Links page!

About Us

The Nashua Garden Club is an independent non-denomination club that devotes itself to the diverse needs and interests of its many-faceted member gardeners. Founded in 1961, the Club's uniqueness lies in its accommodation to its members by holding meetings in the evening. The Club's mission is to encourage its members to fully involve themselves in learning about and participating in the many and varied aspects of horticulture, landscape design, floral design, and the civic beautification of our community.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) at the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester Street, Nashua NH and via Zoom. You are welcome to send us email at NashuaGardenClub@gmail.com and see us on Facebook.