Nashua Garden Club

Nashua, New Hampshire

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March 4th, 2026

Medellin Colombia, The Orchid Trifecta

Presented by Chuck Andersen, Proprietor of Mason Hollow Nursery, Renown Orchid Collector, Winner of Multiple Achievement and Orchid Show Awards

Winter is not ready to release its grip on New Hampshire. But you can treat yourself to a taste of spring by attending the Nashua Garden Club’s March presentation to hear about some beautiful orchids. This program, “Medellin Colombia, The Orchid Trifecta”, is open to the public free of charge and will begin promptly at 7:00 PM on Wednesday March 4th at the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester Street, Nashua NH. This month’s guest speaker, Mr. Chuck Andersen, owner of Mason Hollow Nursery, is a renown orchid collector and winner of multiple achievement and best in show awards. Attendees are encouraged to arrive by 6:45 PM in order to be seated and settled prior to the start of the program.

Mr. Andersen has been interested in plants since grade school. He later attended and graduated from the University of New Hampshire with dual degrees in Botany and Plant Science. Partnering with his wife, Sue, the duo opened Mason Hollow Nursery in Mason, New Hampshire in 2001. This magnificent garden center specializes in Hostas, Woodland Plants and Shrubs, select Conifers and Japanese Maples. We are lucky that they also have a passion for orchids and have developed one of the largest Orchid Collections in the Northeast specializing in varieties from the cooler cloud forests in the tropics. The Andersens are recipients of multiple awards including the 2026 Todd Drumney Award for Best Miniature Orchid, the New Hampshire Orchid Society 2024 Diamond Award and various best in show awards.

Attendees to this session will hear about Mr. Andersen’s visit to Colombia where he attended the Scientific Conference of Andean Orchids and Medellin Orchid Show. His presentation will focus on 3 main areas: the grandeur of the Medellin Orchid Show, highlights of private gardens and orchid nurseries which he visited and his experience trekking into the high elevations of the cloud forests with local botanists to document new or rediscovered species.

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 .

Getting Your Garden Tools Ready for Spring

It’s winter and it’s cold outside. Do you need a simple indoor project? If you are like me, there are garden tools that need to be cleaned. I always have good intentions to clean and store them in the fall but never find the time. Well, it’s February, and we could get a snowstorm and be house bound for the day. This is the perfect activity for a snowy day.

Check out our newest entry on the Gardening Tips page!

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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.