2023-2024 Calendar
September General Meeting
Birdscaping: Home Sweet Habitat
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 @ 9:30 AM, Needham Public Library
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This richly illustrated program explores the importance of creating welcoming habitats for birds through thoughtful landscape choices. This includes native plants that are vital for food and nesting sites. We will learn about the benefits and joys of creating beautiful layered gardens designed for avian - and human - habitat.
Speaker: Joan Butler Joan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Geology from the UMass, Amherst and a Certificate in Landscape Management from UMass Extension Green School. She is a Master Gardener, a retired horticulturist, and is a past chairman of the Massachusetts Landscape Design Council. She is a member of the Garden Consultants Council, the New England Hosta Society and is an accredited Flower Show Judge. Joan has presented programs at flower shows and numerous garden clubs, horticultural societies and libraries in the Northeast. |
Horticulture Committee Tips for September: As summer winds down, don't throw away the herbs you have been growing.
Want to learn ways to preserve your kitchen-garden herbs for the cold months ahead? On-line you can navigate to Margaret Roach's article to learn more: https://awaytogarden.com/how-to-freeze-parsley-chives-and-other-herbs/
Want to learn ways to preserve your kitchen-garden herbs for the cold months ahead? On-line you can navigate to Margaret Roach's article to learn more: https://awaytogarden.com/how-to-freeze-parsley-chives-and-other-herbs/
November General Meeting
"Deck the Halls! & Dining Room & Mantel..."
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 @ 9:30 AM, Needham Public Library
This month's presentation focuses on color, texture and a variety of eco-friendly techniques. We will see seasonal designs created with our homes in mind. Prepare to be tempted to try something or inspired to step outside the typical holiday design. There will be something for all levels of designers to try.
Speaker: Maureen Christmas AIFD, CFD, EMC
Inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
European Master Certification (EMC)
Accredited Master National Garden Club Flower Show Judge
AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator and Judge
To see more about Maureen's company and her long list of awards and credentials, visit her website at www.floralnotesacton.com
Speaker: Maureen Christmas AIFD, CFD, EMC
Inducted into the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD)
European Master Certification (EMC)
Accredited Master National Garden Club Flower Show Judge
AIFD Certified Floral Evaluator and Judge
- Maine Florists’ and Growers’ Association 2019 Designer of the Year
- Top Award Winner - New England Spring Flower Show, Boston Flower and Garden Show, Newport Flower Show including Best in Show and the GCA award in 2022, and Rhode Island Flower Show
To see more about Maureen's company and her long list of awards and credentials, visit her website at www.floralnotesacton.com
January General Meeting
Flower Pollination and the Bees That Feed the World
Tuesday, January 2, 2024 @ 9:30 AM, Needham Public Library
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At this meeting we will discuss the evolution of flowering plants and their pollinators, learning the ways that pollination benefits all living organisms. Species that interact with flowers and spread pollen include mammals, birds & many insects (bees, butterflies, moths, beetles & others).
For mankind, much of the food we eat depends on pollination by bees. The complex biology, communication, and social organization of honeybees will be described. Current threats to pollinators are often mentioned in the news, and we will learn how these can be mitigated. |
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We will end with the study of honey and its amazing healthful properties (including a tasting if interested).
Speaker: Peter V. Hauschka, Ph.D. Beekeeper, Organic Farmer & Research Scientist (ret) Click Here to see Peter's Extensive Bio |
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February General Meeting
Florals to Chase Away the Winter Blues
Tuesday, February 6, 2024 @ 9:30 AM, Needham Public Library
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Speaker: Beth Paisner was a self-taught designer when she had the good fortune of joining the MFA Associates program in 2010 where she was introduced to formal floral design principles and the people who inspire her to go beyond them. She has participated in AIB , the Boston Flower Show and events of all sizes. Playing with flowers is one of her favorite things to do and she is always happy to find reasons to indulge...
April General Meeting
Chameleon Containers
Tuesday, April 2, 2024, @ 9:30 AM, Needham Public Library
Imagine a container that starts with the glorious colors and textures of one season and then "changes its colors" when the next season makes its appearance. It's not difficult if you know where to start. We will learn how to create beautiful container gardens that span the seasons.
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Speaker: Deborah Trickett
Deborah, owner of The Captured Garden, is an award-winning container gardener whose work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Garden Gate magazine, New England Home magazine and on the TV show New England Dream Home. She is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist and a frequent lecturer on container gardening at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, as well as the Philadelphia International Flower Show. She also teaches classes and workshops at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston.
The Captured Garden has worked throughout New England creating container gardens, and designing gardens for clients who want their homes to be beautiful, not typical. By using customer designs that showcase uncommon plants they create combinations for their clients that are anything but cookie cutter. Their goal when the project is completed, is to hear "It's perfect, it's just what I wanted," followed quickly by "What is that beautiful plant, I've never seen anything like it."
Visit their website here:
Deborah, owner of The Captured Garden, is an award-winning container gardener whose work has been featured in The Boston Globe, Garden Gate magazine, New England Home magazine and on the TV show New England Dream Home. She is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist and a frequent lecturer on container gardening at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, as well as the Philadelphia International Flower Show. She also teaches classes and workshops at the Arnold Arboretum in Boston.
The Captured Garden has worked throughout New England creating container gardens, and designing gardens for clients who want their homes to be beautiful, not typical. By using customer designs that showcase uncommon plants they create combinations for their clients that are anything but cookie cutter. Their goal when the project is completed, is to hear "It's perfect, it's just what I wanted," followed quickly by "What is that beautiful plant, I've never seen anything like it."
Visit their website here: