Nashua Garden Club
Nashua, New Hampshire
Welcome to the Nashua New Hampshire Garden Club
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November 2024
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Family & Friends
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 .
Poinsettias
Poinsettias have an interesting history. They are native to southern Mexico. The Aztecs made red dye from the leaves. The sap was used for medicinal purposes. How did they become such a popular holiday plant?
17th century Franciscan Monks started to use the native poinsettia plants in their Nativity processions. Then the 1st ambassador to Mexico, Joel Roberts Poinsett, became interested in the plant and sent some home to South Carolina where he started to cultivate them. At Christmas time he gave some away to his friends as gifts. Learn how their popularity spread and how to take care of your own Poinsettias.
Check out our newest entry on the Gardening Tips page!
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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.