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| 2010 Program |
January 20:
Business Meeting-Presentation of Program and Budget to Members
There is no presentation this month because we devote our entire time to approval of the 2009 program and budget. Our Program theme for this year –Gardening and Educating for Future Growth -
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February 17:
Xeriscaping
Tim Wolfe of Lake Street Garden Center will discuss how to garden with a limited supply of water. Many states especially in the west require homeowners
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March 17:
“What the heck is that tree?”
We love to be surrounded by trees! What really is a tree’s composition and how does it function? Mary Winchell and Suzy Martin, members of our club, will explain how trees work and which ones grow best around here.
They will teach us how to prune a tree, how to read a forest’s history by looking at the trees in the area, and how important the roots of a tree are to it’s overall health.
Mary and Suzy have been studying trees as part of their Master Gardener and Natural Resources training, and have become Big Tree Coordinators for Rockingham County. The Big Tree Program identifies and protects great trees in Rockingham County, our state, and the nation.
This event is open to the public free of charge. Here’s a chance to teach the community about the wonder of trees!
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April 21:
Integrated Pest Management
We are all aware of the need to protect the environment and of the consequences of using harsh chemicals. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. Dr. Alan Eaton, coordinator of the IPM program at UNH, will discuss the life cycle of pests and their interaction with the environment. In combination with available pest control methods, we will learn how to manage pest damage by the most economical means with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment.
This is a public event! Please encourage family, friends and neighbors to join us for this educational opportunity.
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May 12:
Stick Night
This evening we will prepare hundreds of sticks used as labels for the plants we have dug and potted for our ever popular Plant Sale on May 22. There is much to write as each stick includes the Latin and common name and the climate category. Each Latin botanical name is actually a fascinating puzzle that can tell us a great deal about the plant and how it is identified. This “old but new” procedure that we practice helps us remember how all plants are connected.
While we work, we’ll be entertained with a slide show of last year’s annual Ordway Art in the Park event. The presentation will include how fun and easy it is to participate in next month’s program.
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June 16:
Art-in-the-Park
Our now traditional tribute to the intertwining of art and flowers is Art in the Park! This is the fifth year we will have the opportunity to interpret with flowers a favorite piece of art, whether it’s a photograph, an original art piece, a print or a piece of sculpture.
Our many friends in the Hampstead community look forward to joining us at lovely Ordway Park for this public event. While enjoying the exhibits and pleasant music, we can stroll among the beautiful gardens with friends old and new. Local artists in action will be rendering images of the beauties of Ordway Park on a canvas or in a sketchbook.
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July 21: Early Start at 6 p.m.
Field Trip to Cindy Lanouette's Garden
Don’t miss this wonderful summertime event at the lovely lake-front home of Cindy and Skip Lanouette. This is an opportunity to view their picturesque gardens which include many unusual and native plants, an alternative lawn, composting ideas and natural hardscape. Get a view of their gardens and beautiful Big Island Pond during a boat-ride around the lake (depending on the weather)!
It’s a “sandwich swap” so whip up your best sandwich to share with fellow club members. Please carpool if possible as parking space is limited.
Summer flies by… let’s enjoy the outdoors!
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August 14: Satruday meeting; Carpool departs St. Anne's 10:30
Roger Swain's Garden
We will be visiting the private gardens of Roger Swain in Greenfield, NH. Roger is known as “the man with the red suspenders” from the well-known television show, The Victory Garden, which he hosted from the mid-1980s until 2001. For many years, he was also a writer and science editor for Horticulture magazine. Most recently he has co-hosted (with Paul Tukey) the television show, People, Places, and Plants.
Roger inspires, educates and entertains beginner and experienced gardeners alike with the practical, common-sense approach to gardening that he applies to his own gardens. Please bring a favorite sandwich to share since there will be a sandwich swap lunch. Those unable to be at St. Anne’s for the 10:30 am carpool departure may travel directly to Roger’s home at the above address.
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September 15:
Bert Ford
Inspired Table Decorations
With fall upon us and such wonderful materials available for arrangements, Bert Ford of Ford Flowers in Salem, NH will come to inspire us with his creativity. Excitement mounts as Bert enters the room with boxes of beautiful flowers and all manner of dried leaves, seed pods, twigs, ribbons and spectacular containers.
Bert’s quick smile and delightful commentary entertain us as he creates stunning arrangements. While telling us the latest new floral styles, he combines common, natural materials with flowers and a terrific container to produce fabulous table decorations for fall and upcoming holidays. Many of his arrangements will be raffled at the end of the show.
As this is a public ticketed event, members are encouraged to bring this event to the notice of family and friends.
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October 20:
Holiday Topiary Workshop
Club members Terry Handel and Barb Pingel will lead us in what will be a popular workshop for the holiday season.
Participating members will create a boxwood topiary that will last for several months if kept moist, allowing members to decorate it not only for Christmas but also for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and possibly Easter.
Members should provide their own container/urn to accommodate a 12” oasis block together with clippings from boxwood and holly bushes, princess pine, etc. The club will provide the oasis blocks and embellishments (glass ornaments, ribbon etc).
The cost to members is $10, payable in advance.
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November 17:
Deck the Halls
Tonight’s the night we work together creating wreaths and garlands to decorate the town for the holiday season. Our Deck the Halls Committee provides the greenery, accessories, and an example of the creative design. Club members work in groups to make the finished seasonal creations. When ready, we will set out in teams with flashlights and ladders to display these wreaths and garlands on several town signs and buildings. Our fellow townsfolk are delighted when they see them for the first time the next morning.
Our annual Giving Tree will be available for members to take one or more tags to provide gifts to benefit community members in need. The gifts, wrapped and tagged “From Santa” will be brought to the Holiday Gathering in December
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December 8:
Holiday Gathering Judy Weber's
Holiday Gathering
As our year comes to a close, we reflect on all the ways we’ve educated ourselves and others in the community with a diversified program. Our love for Hampstead and the earth has shown in the way we have actively participated in taking care of our surroundings this year.
Our holiday gathering is a special event in our annual calendar! This year we’ll be gathering at the beautiful antique home of founding HGC member Judy Weber to socialize and share friendship, companionship and good food!
Please bring your gifts for the annual Giving Tree.
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