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| 2008 Program |
January 16: Business Meeting-Presentation of Program and Budget to Members.
This month, the 2008 Program and Budget are presented to club members for approval. Volunteers will be recruited to serve on June’s Art-in-Bloom Planning Committee.
Program Coordinator: Program Committee---- Venue: Hadley Hall
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February 20: Growing a Great Lawn from the Ground Up
Discover the latest in organic lawn care with Maria Shute of Pure Barnyard, makers of Cockadoodle Doo organic products. Americans spend $956 million on synthetic lawn fertilizers each year and a staggering $1.5 billion on pesticides and herbicides. Even when used as directed, these products can leach into our lakes, rivers and groundwater. Additionally, they can harm beneficial insects, pets and wildlife, and can kill the microorganisms so important to healthy soil structure. Maria will show us that growing a beautiful lawn, one that you can feel good about and that won't take over your life, is easier than you may think. This meeting is open to the public.
Program Coordinator: Lisa DeMio---- Venue: Hadley Hall
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March 19: Your Personal Pruning Questions Answered
Tim Wolfe of Lake Street Garden Center in Salem, NH, will answer our questions on pruning the specific plants found in our gardens. He will respond to members’ questions gathered at the January meeting and will also discuss pruning hydrangeas such as Mophead, Oakleaf, Annabelle, and Paniculata. Rhododendrons, hibiscus, lilacs and Japanese maples are some of the other plants that we will learn how to prune for maximum flowering and beauty. Tim will also bring pruning manuals that will be available for purchase.
Program Coordinator: Linda Winmill---- Venue: Hadley Hall
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April 16: Wake Up Your Garden this Spring
Paul Parent, of radio garden show host fame, will entertain and enlighten our club with his wonderful ideas on spring gardening. His extensive knowledge and wonderful humor will excite listeners and enthuse us with the spirit of spring gardening. Paul’s expert gardening advice is heard on stations all over the country by one half million loyal listeners.
Open to the General Public who may purchase $5 tickets in advance.
Program Coordinator: Linda Winmill---- Venue: Hadley Hall
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May 7: Stick Night
This is the night we make the ID tags for all the plants we have so carefully dug, potted and nurtured in preparation for our major fund raiser, the Plant Sale on May 17. This is a fun evening when we unconsciously learn the Latin and Common names of the plants we have gathered and their planting requirements. We need everyone to attend to make light work of this big task. We will play a trivia game while we work and Mary Ann Michaelsen will give us some tips on successful selling.
Program Coordinator: Plant Sale Committee ---- Venue: Hadley Hall
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June 18: Art in Bloom
For the third year, our club will stage our own “Art in Bloom” at Ordway Park. This year we have changed the month to June so that we will enjoy a different array of flowers blooming in the gardens. Members will create their own floral interpretations of artwork of their own choosing and display their creations on tables surrounding the gardens. Music and the beautiful park will enhance the ambiance of this popular evening. The public is invited to join us to share the beauty and camaraderie. Open to the General Public.
Program Coordinator: Art in Bloom Committee---- Venue: Ordway Park Hadley Hall if rain.
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July 16: Tour of Prescott Park Gardens in Portsmouth, NH
Michael Warhurst, head gardener at Prescott Park, will be our guide through the beautiful gardens on the shores of the Piscataqua River in Portsmouth. He will enthrall us with the history of the park, describe the flowers he has chosen for the abundant gardens and educate us about the new and unusual flowers he is growing in the test gardens on the adjacent land. We will enjoy the summer evening with a sandwich swap in the gardens.
Program Coordinator: Linda Winmill---- Venue: St. Anne's Church
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August 20: Visit to Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury, MA.
Presentation on Apple Culture
Cider Hill Farm has hosted “The Victory Garden” television show on the extensive grounds of the apple orchard and working farm. Glen Cook, owner of the family run farm, will speak to us about apple culture and the operations of this very popular farm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy his lecture and our sandwich swap in front of the raised flower gardens overlooking the sweeping views of the fields and apple orchards. Glen will have his staff stay late to open the overflowing “barn” for shopping for fresh produce, jams, jellies, honey, and gift items.
Program Coordinator: Mary Beth Webster---- Venue: Cider Hill Farm, Amsbury, Mass.
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September 17: Not your Grandma’s Hostas
Sue Anderson, owner of Mason Hollow Nursery, opened the nursery with 300 varieties of hosta in 2001. She and her husband, Chuck, now offer more than 650 varieties as well as a tremendous selection of other shade perennials. Sue's presentation will include a slide show and she will introduce us to some of the new and exciting hosta cultivars available today. These are NOT your Grandma's hostas!
Program Coordinato:r Lisa DeMio---- Venue: Hadley Hall
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October 15: Site Assessment and Landscape Planning
Just as the season wraps up and you are planning for next year, Michael Garrity, a New Hampshire certified landscape professional, will offer tips and guidance for site assessment and landscape planning. Michael is a perennial favorite at the NH Master Gardeners' Symposium every year, being asked back by popular demand to speak on a wide variety of subjects. Michael worked for 12 years as a grower at Van Berkum Nursery and is currently co-owner of Garden Works LLC, a landscape gardening company, and Blueberry Gardens. Bring your tough landscape questions for this knowledgeable speaker!
Program Coordinator: Lisa DeMio---- Venue: Hadley Hall
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November 19: Deck the Halls
As we have done for so many years, we will gather together to make the holiday decorations to embellish the public buildings of our lovely town. Our Deck the Halls Committee will provide the greenery and accessories, and a sample of the creative design, and we will work together to assemble wreaths and garlands to dress the town for the holiday season.
Program Coordinator: Deck The Halls Committee --- Venue: Hadley Hall
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December 10: Holiday Gathering
We gather together at the lovely antique home of Mary Ann Michaelsen, in Atkinson, to celebrate the spirit of the season, and to reminisce with friends old and new about our year of companionship in gardening, learning and giving back to the community. The party is catered by the ever creative Terry Handel and Sylvia Swartz. Joyce Kimball, President of the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs, has accepted our invitation to attend and install our 2009 President and Board members.
Remember to bring your gift for the local community members in need whom we remember at this time of year through our annual Giving Tree program.
Program Coordinator: Suzy Martin---- Venue: The Home of a Member
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