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programs 2023

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.
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. 




​Wednesday, April 12th, 7 pm

                            FLORAL DESIGN EXTRAVAGANZA

                          for HWGC members only                            
​
Miles River Middle School, 787 Bay Road, Hamilton
                            Please register via Eventbrite to attend this event.
                            Vaccinations highly recommended, Masks and Social Distancing Optional

We’re excited to offer this workshop featuring our Club’s own fabulous judges!
Whether you are a Novice, Intermediate, or Experienced designer, this workshop
is for you! The judges will lead workshops at each level. Stay tuned for any materials you
will need to supply.

The judges have found containers (cute small baskets). You are asked to purchase 2 bunches of flowers (see list of places to get flowers below).
Filler greens will also be provided. You are asked to bring clippers and gloves. You may also want to bring a small box (perhaps with bubblewrap) in which to transport your design home.
  • There will be a small charge (approximately $8.00 cost to cover the container, chicken wire, and filler greens) to participate. 
 
The workshop will begin with a brief talk on mechanics and some dos and don’ts to make your arrangement the best it can be. Information sheets on the principles of design will be handed out. 
 
If you have any questions about the size of the blossoms of the flowers and/or kinds of flowers, please reach out to LuBeth Kuemmerle, Joanne Kennett, Nancy Donaldson, or Joan Mason. Scale is important.
 
If you would prefer to come and observe at no charge, please feel welcome to do so.
 
Places to get flowers: Trader Joe’s (the pick of the judges), Shaw’s, Market Basket, Stop & Shop, Gordons (Ipswich), Whole Foods ($$$), or Crosby’s ($$$).
 
The judges have put a lot of time into planning this workshop, so we hope you will thank them with your participation.



Monthly Meeting Horticultural Competition 
Note: There will not be a Design competition. There will be a Horticulture competition with judging beginning at 6:45 pm.
 Open to all club members. for details >

Field Trip
Arnold Arboretum in Boston
Details TBD​


​Wednesday, May 17th, 7 pm

                           ANNUAL MEETING

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

​May is an important and informative meeting! Please join us as Lisa and Paula review the
year's accomplishments and present the slate of new Board members for your vote.
As always we'll have our yearly plant swap and talk summer garden tours!


Monthly Meeting Floral Design and Horticultural Competitions 
are open to all club members. for details >
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​
2022-2023 programs
2022 fall programs
​2023 spring programs

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question on a program?
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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  • HOME
  • who we are
    • who we are
    • our history
    • membership
  • events
    • events overview
    • programs
    • fundraisers
    • competitions >
      • awards
    • topsfield fair
  • civic
    • civic outreach
    • civic planters
    • pingree park garden overview >
      • it takes a village
      • PPG history
      • then & now
      • perennial plant list
    • conservation
    • scholarship
  • give