The HWGC holds monthly meetings Wednesday evenings, September through May.
Selected meetings are open to the Community at Large while others are offered to membership only.
Selected meetings are open to the Community at Large while others are offered to membership only.
This year the HWGC is planning to hold in-person meetings, excepting January which will be a zoom meeting.
Due to the ongoing concerns related to COVID19, an abundance of caution will be observed.
We are welcoming Club members and the public for select programs,
With respect to our members and guests at high risk for illness: Vaccinations are highly recommended
& masks should be worn indoors by those at high risk or who are unvaccinated.
Due to the ongoing concerns related to COVID19, an abundance of caution will be observed.
We are welcoming Club members and the public for select programs,
With respect to our members and guests at high risk for illness: Vaccinations are highly recommended
& masks should be worn indoors by those at high risk or who are unvaccinated.
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Wednesday, September 21st, 6:30 pm
A WELCOME BACK CELEBRATION for HWGC members Wenham Museum, 132 Main Street, Wenham Potluck Dinner Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional We will gather together to catch up with old friends and meet the newest members of the Club at this annual favorite! Co-presidents Paula Bartlett and Lisa Harrison will share Garden Club happenings, and give an overview of upcoming programs and events. This year, we will participate in round table discussions about our experiences in the Club. After the disruptions of the past two years, the Executive Board wants to hear your thoughts on moving forward, not just as a club, but as a community. ... read more Monthly Meeting Floral Design and Horticultural Competitions are open to all club members. for details > Field Trip:
Long Hill in Beverly | Friday, September 23, 2022 at 11:00 am Dan Bouchard will be our tour guide. The tour is awalking tour, over grass and paths. It should be about an hour. We will meet Dan in the parking lot just before the mansion. The Sedgwick’s mansion has also been renovated and is now open to the public. After our tour, you should feel welcome to take a look at the refurbished hand painted wall paper in the front hall, the renowned botanical library, and the new gift shop. Fee: $15 payable to HWGC with a deadline of Sept. 23rd. Checks should be made out to HWGC and sent to Mardi Lowery (112 Cedar St., Wenham, 01984). You can also just come on Friday and have a check with you. Wednesday, October 19th, 7 pm LEARN TO PRUNE AND EXPERIENCE OUR FIRST TOOL OFF for HWGC members / Open to the Public, $10 donation suggested Miles River Middle School, 787 Bay Road, Hamilton Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event. Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional This talk will feature the Club’s very own Matt Martin. He will focus on understanding the basic concepts of pruning in a New England garden. The talk will include pruning for proper plant health care with a heavy focus on the “why” rather than the “how.” Have you ever heard of a “tool off”? This fun and educational contest is open to any interested member! You will bring your one favorite hand-held garden tool, and have a few minutes to pitch it to a small group as to why it’s your favorite. Then we’ll have the winners from each group pitch to the crowd. Finally, we will vote on the best tool! Monthly Meeting Floral Design and Horticultural Competitions are open to all club members. for details > Wednesday, November 16th, 7 pm FALL FUNDRAISER: FLORAL DESIGNING for HWGC members / Open to the Public, $10 donation suggested Miles River Middle School, 787 Bay Road, Hamilton Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event. Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional Let's welcome the holiday season with Amy Bottomley Cavilla and Caroline Esdaile as they create floral designs we can use in the coming festive days ahead. Based in an 18th century barn in Hamilton, Two Finches Design Studio blossomed from a shared love of all things floral. Owners Amy and Caroline delight in sourcing, prepping, arranging, and sharing their beautiful designs with the Hamilton, Ipswich, Beverly and Cape Ann communities and beyond. In addition to personal arrangements and private events, the Finches are best known for their monthly subscription service. Stylistically, the Finches are up for any challenge and passionately produce custom arrangements that range from the ethereal and romantic, to the architectural and modern. These Finches love flowers and look forward to sharing that passion with you! As this is our Fall Fundraiser, we will be raffling off her fabulous creations. With the techniques she's using, they are sure to be a delight. Monthly Meeting Floral Design and Horticultural Competitions are open to all club members. for details > Wednesday, December 14th, 7 pm GREENS WORKSHOP for HWGC members Miles River Middle School, 787 Bay Road, Hamilton Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event. Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional This traditional workshop is a favorite of the Club! Join us for a fun evening of creativity! Choices include wreaths, centerpieces of various shapes, boxwood trees, and other festive arrangements. Your greens, containers, and wet oasis will be supplied, but feel free to bring a favorite container, embellishments, and greens of your own. Sign-up sheets (with the corresponding fees to cover materials purchased for you by the Club) will be available at the October and November meetings. Watch for more detailed information in the Nov/Dec newsletter. Please make note of the deadline to sign-up which will be on the sheets. Not feeling creative? We also invite members who want to just stop by to socialize, and enjoy a cup of cocoa! |
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please email us 2021-22 programs: Maureen Christmas Embracing the Fall and Winter Seasons with Eco-Friendly Design Bill Gette Local Wildlife: Cape Ann to the Merrimack River Jessica Burt /Matt Martin Connecting Nature & History 2020-21 programs: panelists Dirt on Good Dirt HWGC's 2021 Conservation Expo Mike & Angelina Chute Roses for New England Joann Vieira Spectacular Shrubs Wreath-making Party Andrew Whittaker Ecological Landscapes Karen O'Brien Herbs: Preserving the Summer Bounty Jana Milbocker The Garden Tourist 2019-20 programs: Backyard Growers Build a Victory Garden Mary Huntoon Being in the Know for Floral Design 2020 Conservation Expo Kevin Gardner Stonewalls Suzanne Mahlar Putting the garden to Bed |
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