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2019 Program
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2018 Program
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2017 Program
March 2017
3/1: Club Meeting: Welcome Back, Program Review, & Secret Gardening Activity!
7 - 9 pm
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
7 - 9 pm
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
April 2017
4/5: Club Meeting: The Power of Flowers: Create your own small bouquet and learn about the Power of Flowers Project in Tewksbury, MA
7 - 9 pm
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
4/10: Northern District Annual Board Meeting
Danversport Yacht Club, Danvers, MA
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
4/28: Arbor Day Celebration
11 - 12 pm
Dracut Historical Society
May 2017
5/3: Club Meeting: Cooking with herbs demonstration with Liz Barbour
6 pm
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
5/20: Plant Sale
8 - 12 pm
Historical Society grounds
Week of 5/22: Memorial Day plantings
June 2017
6/7: Club Meeting: Garden Touring & Tutoring
7 - 9 pm
Starting at the Dracut Library, ending at Harmony Hall
6/7: GCFM Annual Meeting
8:30 - 2:30 pm
Westford Regency
6/17: Field Trip to Pickity Place
Mason, NH
July 2017
7/5: Pot Luck Garden Party
6 - 9 pm
Member's Home
August 2017
8/2: Club Meeting: "Gardening is a Mystery" with author Neal Sanders
7 - 9 pm
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
September 2017
9/6: Club Meeting: How to grow African violets
7 - 9 pm
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
9/9: Dracut Old Home Day
8 am - 4 pm
School Complex
TBA: Yard Sale
October 2017
10/4: Club Meeting: Paint a seasonal design on slate
7 - 9 am
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
November 2017
11/1: Club Meeting: Trivia Night!
7 - 9 pm
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
12/6: Club Meeting / Christmas Party
6 - 9 pm
TBD
December 2017
12/6: Club Meeting / Christmas Party
6 - 9 pm
TBD
2016 PROGRAM
MARCH 2016
MARCH 2016
Mar 2 Club Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Harmony Hall @ Dracut Historical Society
· Welcome Back
· Getting Reacquainted
· Program Review
· Horticulture – Garden Maintenance
SAVE THE DATES!!!
· Yard Sale – May 14th
· Plant Sale – June 11th
· Old Home Day – September 10th
· Grow Spring Expo – March 19th , Topsfield,
MA (FREE)
· Newport, RI Trip with Tewksbury Garden Club – Jun
24-26
Mar 16-20 Boston Flower Show – Seaport Trade Center
(w/ Billerica G.C.)
Mar 19 Grow Spring Expo. Topsfield, MA - FREE
Mar 21 Executive
Board Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location:
Donna’s House
Mar 24 GCFM Civic Development Workshop 10:30 – 2:00 p.m.
Espousal Center, Waltham
APRIL 2016
Apr 6 Club Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Harmony Hall
· Designing A
Garden For All Seasons/Perennial Color – Spring through Fall with Suzanne Mahler.
Suzanne will present a journey through
the growing season with a dazzling display of the hottest new perennials and
the tried and true favorites for both sun and shade. She will include garden tips for creating the
illusion that the garden is in continuous bloom!
Apr 29 Arbor
Day, National Arbor Day 10 – 11:30 a.m.
· Ceremonial Tree Planting at The Dracut Historical
Society
MAY 2016
May 4 Club Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Harmony Hall
·
Back Yard Bird
Sanctuaries, David Moon of MA Audubon Society
We
will review the species of birds typically seen at local feeding stations and
in backyard sanctuaries. Several
identification aids such as size, body shape, bill shape and behavior. Presentation will cover the ranges, food
preference, and other exciting facts about these amazing animals that, not only
survive, but prosper during our severe New England winters. We will explore how the ranges and
populations of many bird species have changed in recent years due to climate
change, land use and development, and also how you can create your own backyard
sanctuaries to enjoy watching these amazing creatures.
·
Sign up for
June planter workshop.
May 14 Yard Sale Fundraiser 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Donna’s
Yard
May 10 Northern District
Annual meeting 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Andover Country Club
60
Canterbury St., Andover MA
May 21 Memorial
Day Planting Time: TBD
Chair:
Leandrea Meet: TBD
May 23 Executive Board Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
(Donna’s House)
JUNE 2016
Jun 1 Club Meeting 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Harmony Hall
· Jaw Dropping
Container – DIY. Demonstrators,
Jeannette, Gail & Donna
Hands-on demonstration. How to take your container from “blah” to
“aaah”. Members only need to bring a 12”
-14” diameter container & gardening gloves.
Cost of plants & soil will be $35 per member. Demonstrators will purchase on your behalf new
2016 varieties for this container project.
· New Member
Induction
Jun 1 GCFM Annual
Meeting 8:30 – 3 p.m.
Holiday
Inn
242 Adams
Place, Boxborough, MA
Jun 11 Plant Sale
Fundraiser 8:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Historical Society Grounds
Jun 18 Summer Stroll and
Picnic at Bensons Park in Hudson, NH
Walk paths, hiking trails, ponds,
benches. Members bring a brown bag
Lunch and Beverage.
Jun 24-26 Newport, RI Flower Show with Tewksbury
Garden Club.
JULY 2016
July 6 Club Meeting - 7:00
p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
· Landscaping
with Ornamental Grasses, Bill Holt, Willow Mist Grasses, Stratham, NH
What to look for and how to design with
ornamental grasses concentrating on varieties best suited to New England
gardens. He will share some valuable and
innovative insights on growing and maintaining grasses.
· Sign up for
Potluck Social.
Jul 18 Executive Board Meeting 6:30
p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
AUGUST 2016
Aug 3 Club Meeting 6:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
· Garden Tour
& Pot Luck Social.
· Sign up for September Craft. Cost $10
JULY 2016
SEPTEMBER 2016
Sept 7 Club Meeting 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
· Craft
Night: DIY Edible (non-human) Birdhouse. Demonstrated by Gail. Cost $10
Sept 10 Old Home Day 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
SEPTEMBER 2016
OCTOBER 2016
Oct 5 Club Meeting 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location:
Harmony Hall
· Orchids
101: Norm Selander-Carrier
Do you consider orchids some of the most
finicky plants to grow? The truth is
that these beauties are some of the easiest plants to grow if given the correct
exposure, the proper potting soil and the right amount of water. Award-winning expert, Norm Selander-Carrier,
will discuss these basics and debunk commonly held myths associated with their
care. Norm will bring a variety of
blooming plants.
· Sign up for Christmas Party with Cheryl.
Owen & Ollies Restaurant & Pub
91 Mill Street, Dracut
Cost: To be
determined.
NOVEMBER 2016
Nov 2 Club Meeting 7:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Historical Society
·
Craft Night, Unique Holiday Wreath. Made of painted yardsticks and pine branches
– creates STAR. Inspired by Pinterest,
Demonstrated by Gail. Cost $10 (payable
at Oct. mtg).
·
Election Ballot for New officers - 2017-2019.
·
Sign-up for Committee Chair positions
Nov
3-4 Environmental Study School 8:30 a.m.
– 4:30 p.m.
ESS Chairman, Leigh
Cameron
Leighb.cameron@gmail.com or
978-703-0813
UTEC, Inc., 35 Warren
St., Lowell (across from the UMass Inn &
Conference Center
Please register to begin
a new ESS series in a new location.
Professional
lecture topics will
include Plant Biodiversity, Urban Forestry, Backyard
Wildlife Habitat and
Earth Stewardship among others, plus a local field
trip.
The mission of Environmental Studies School is to teach
environmental literacy, so as to cherish, protect
and conserve the living earth. ESS is
open to everyone – garden club members and non-
members. Members of NGC, Inc. may take the exams to
become a member of the state’s
Environmental
Consultants’ Council and become an accredited Environmental Consultant. For
more
information visit gardenclub.org.
The
Registration form is available on at gcfm.org.
Nov 21 Executive
Board Meeting 6:30
p.m. - 800 p.m.
(Donna’s House)
DECEMBER 2016
Dec 7 Club Meeting -
Christmas Party 6:00
p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
·
Owen & Ollies Restaurant & Pub, Private Room
91 Mill St.,
Dracut – 978-957-4400. Cost: To Be Determined
·
In lieu of presents,
members contribution of $10 goes to Dracut Food Pantry
·
Cost: TBD
·
Games, silent
auction, raffles
·
Announcement of New 2017-2019 Officers.
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2015 PROGRAM
August 2015
Aug 5: 7 - 9 PM @ Harmony HallMonthly Club Meeting: Standard Flower & Horticulture Show
This will be an interactive meeting. We'll put together our own show using floral arrangement and horticulture principles taught by our garden guru, MJ. Members will bring flowers & greens from their own gardens as well as a "special" flower for the horticulture aspect of the show.
September 2015
Sept 2: 7 - 9 PM @ Harmony HallMonthly Club Meeting: Member Photography Contest
Members' photos will be displayed & judged. Award presentation to follow.
Sept 12: Old Home Day, 8 - 4 PM @ the School Complex
Sept 22: Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 - 8 PM
October 2015
Oct 7: 7 - 9 PM @ Harmony HallMonthly Club Meeting: Greenhouse Gardening
Our speaker will be Dr. Paul Steen of the Massachusetts Master Gardening Association. He'll cover basic greenhouse gardening including varieties of greenhouses (construction, heating, & ventilation), plants, soils, pots, water, sanitization and what plants work best.
November 2015
Nov 4: 7 - 9 PM @ Harmony HallMonthly Club Meeting: Create your own Succulent Pumpkin Craft
You will learn the art of design and balance as you artfully construct your own arrangement to adorn your home. This will be a conversation starter at your holiday gatherings!
Nov 17: Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 - 8 PM
December 2015
Dec 2: Christmas Party and Scavenger Hunt6 - 9 PM at Gail's Home
An old-fashioned scavenger hunt around the neighborhood has been planned for your entertainment! Teams will be assigned & a list of items will be provided for the hunt. Dress warm & wear boots because you'll be outside-- don't worry, we won't let you get frost bite! Your time outdoors will be limited.
Donation of $10 per member in lieu of gifts to be donated to a local charity.
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2013 Program
March 2013
Mar 13: Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Library
Welcome and Introduction from President
Program Review - Donna
Horticulture Review - Donna
Ways & Means Review - Laurel
Celebrate the Earth Review - Leigh
Art In Bloom Review - Mary Jo
Getting to Know You Game - Kristin & Meredith
Craft: St. Patrick’s Day Floral Arrangement & Socialization
Lead by: Jill
Mar 13-17: Seeds of Change: Boston Flower and Garden Show
Location: Seaport World Trade Center
Mar 17: Garden Club Group Trip, Boston Flower Show, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mar 25: Executive Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Pat
Apr 10: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Celebrate The Earth Update - Leigh
Yard Sale Update - Laurel
Plant Sale Update - Laurel
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Announcement: Sign Up for May Field Trip, Saturday, May 11th
Topic: After the Storm, Understanding Storm Water
Speaker: Michael R. Buxton, Public Works Director
Topic: Terracycle Brigades & Environmental Studies School Overview
Speaker: Leigh
Topic: Recycling & Overview of Northern District Director Position & Responsibilities
Speaker: Lisa
Apr 13: Celebrate The Earth, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park
Chairperson: Leigh
Participation: All Members
Apr 15: Northern District Annual Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Location: Andover Country Club, Andover, MA
Apr 27-29: Art in Bloom at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Mary Ellen
Sat. May 11: Club Field Trip 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: New England Wild Flower Society, Framingham, MA
May 18: Yard Sale - CLUB FUNDRAISER, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(rain date 5/19)
May 20: Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 18: Memorial Day Planting 10:30 a.m.
Chairperson: Mary Jo
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Mary Jo
Jun 1: Plant Sale 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CLUB FUNDRAISER
Location: Historical Society Grounds
(rain date 6/8)
Jun 12: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Announcement: July Garden Tour at Juanita's House - Arrive at 6 p.m. Bring pot luck dish, sign up with Hospitality Chairperson
April 2013
Apr 10: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Celebrate The Earth Update - Leigh
Yard Sale Update - Laurel
Plant Sale Update - Laurel
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Announcement: Sign Up for May Field Trip, Saturday, May 11th
Topic: After the Storm, Understanding Storm Water
Speaker: Michael R. Buxton, Public Works Director
Topic: Terracycle Brigades & Environmental Studies School Overview
Speaker: Leigh
Topic: Recycling & Overview of Northern District Director Position & Responsibilities
Speaker: Lisa
Apr 13: Celebrate The Earth, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Park
Chairperson: Leigh
Participation: All Members
Apr 15: Northern District Annual Meeting 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Location: Andover Country Club, Andover, MA
Apr 27-29: Art in Bloom at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Mary Ellen
May 2013
Sat. May 11: Club Field Trip 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: New England Wild Flower Society, Framingham, MA
May 18: Yard Sale - CLUB FUNDRAISER, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(rain date 5/19)
May 20: Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May 18: Memorial Day Planting 10:30 a.m.
Chairperson: Mary Jo
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Mary Jo
June 2013
Jun 1: Plant Sale 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., CLUB FUNDRAISER
Location: Historical Society Grounds
(rain date 6/8)
Jun 12: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Announcement: July Garden Tour at Juanita's House - Arrive at 6 p.m. Bring pot luck dish, sign up with Hospitality Chairperson
New Officer Installation & New Member Induction
Project: Artistic Creation by You - Cherry Blossom Painting, all supplies provided
Lead by: Laurel
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Diane D.
July 2013
July 10: Club Meeting 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., Juanita’s House
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Old Home Day Update: Laurel
Books in Bloom Project Update: distribute books / assign teams
Topic: Garden Tour & Pot Luck Social/Door Prizes
Hostess: Juanita
Raffles - Proceeds to local charity
Jul 22: Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Christine
August 2013
Aug 14: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Old Home Day Update w/Basket Themes: Laurel
Books in Bloom Project Update
Announcement: Bring collected seashells to October meeting
Topic: All About Butterfly’s and What Plants Attracts Them!
Speaker: George, Founder/Owner, The Butterfly Place, Westford, MA
Demonstration plants will be raffled...
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Sue
Sept 7: Dracut Old Home Day 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: School Complex (set-up 9/6, 6 p.m.)
Chairperson: Laurel
Sept 11: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Books in Bloom Project Update
Announcement: Bring collected seashells to October meeting
Topic: All About Butterfly’s and What Plants Attracts Them!
Speaker: George, Founder/Owner, The Butterfly Place, Westford, MA
Demonstration plants will be raffled...
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Sue
September 2013
Sept 7: Dracut Old Home Day 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: School Complex (set-up 9/6, 6 p.m.)
Chairperson: Laurel
Sept 11: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains Old Home Day Recap: Laurel
Project: Create Books in Bloom Floral Arrangements
Chairpersons: Donna V, Mary Jo, Jeannette, & Kathy
Participation: All Membership
Sept 13: Library Reception 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sept 23: Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 800 p.m.
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Donna B.
Oct 9: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Announcement: November Program - All members must sell 1 ticket $10 each.
Announcement: Holiday Party - sign up with Hospitality Chair
Craft: Create Your Own Unique Seashell Wreath, (all materials except seashells provided)
Lead by: Mary Jo
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Nichoal
Nov 13: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Participation: All Membership
Sept 13: Library Reception 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sept 23: Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 800 p.m.
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Donna B.
October 2013
Oct 9: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Announcement: November Program - All members must sell 1 ticket $10 each.
Announcement: Holiday Party - sign up with Hospitality Chair
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Craft: Create Your Own Unique Seashell Wreath, (all materials except seashells provided)
Lead by: Mary Jo
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Nichoal
November 2013
Nov 13: Club Meeting 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., Dracut Public Library
Agenda:
Horticulture Update: Garden Captains
Announcement: Sign-up for Holiday Party with Eileen
Topic: Deliciously Clean & Green
Speaker: Kristi Marsh, Founder, Choose Wiser
EACH MEMBER REQUIRED TO SELL (1) TICKET FOR THIS EVENT. $10 each.
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Nov 18: Executive Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. - 800 p.m.
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Jerelyn
December 2013
Dec 11: Club Meeting - Holiday Party 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: TBD
Cost: Free
Donation of $10 per member in lieu of gifts to be donated to local charity.
Dinner and holiday socializing -- holiday attire.
Games, prizes, raffles!
Table Centerpieces provided by:
Gail, Martha, & Leigh
Library Centerpiece to be created by: Rosemary
