An invitation from the Colonial Garden Club of Hollis

The Colonial Garden Club of Hollis has invited us to a holiday container garden presentation by master gardener Kristen Ward on Nov. 5 at 10:00 am, Lawrence Barn, 28 Depot Road, Hollis.

Kristen is obsessed and has a passion for plants, art and design. She creates container gardens for every season. Owner and designer of her own firm; Kristen Ward Design located in Winchester Massachusetts. Kristen specializes in designing small gardens, container gardens and garden styling; @sisgrows.”

France’s best kept secret garden and other programs from PHP

The Amherst Garden Club received an invitation from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society announcing a number of enticing upcoming online programs. Click the text links to learn more or register, and let the Programs committee know if you discover a great lecturer!


Vaux-le-Vicomte, France’s Best Kept Secret Garden
Event Date: Wednesday, January 20
Event Time: 12 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.


Houseplant Parenting 101
Event Date: Tuesday, February 9
Event Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.



Nature as Gardener: For Beauty and Reduced Maintenance
Event Date: Thursday, February 11
Event Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.


Yes, You Can: Growing Vegetables in Containers
Event Date: Tuesday, February 16
Event Time: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.


Roses: A New Approach
Event Date: Wednesday, February 24
Event Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.


Irish Country House Gardens
Event Date: Tuesday, March 2
Event Time: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.


Lush Life: Tropical Plants in Temperate Climates
Event Date: Tuesday, March 9
Event Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.


Beautiful, Sustainable, and Abundant Flower Gardens
with Jennie Love

Event Date: Wednesday, March 24
Event Time: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

 

The Dahlia Lady Now Selling Online

A garden club member shared that By Design Dahlias just started selling her tubers online with the option of curbside pick-up (Springfield, NH) or shipping within New Hampshire.

Emily Cleaveland — The Dahlia Lady of Springfield, NH — has been growing and selling dahlia flowers and tubers for 20 years. Visit her online store

She writes: “Pick out your favorite varieties, or grab a mixed bag of my 2nds, and don’t forget the Emily’s Dahlia Gro so your garden can look just like mine!

Spirit-Lifting Sunday Drive Idea

This suggestion comes from garden club member Barbara Williams:

Daffodils abound at the Molly Stark House in Dunbarton

As many of you know, the town of Dunbarton has been planted with thousands of daffodils through the efforts of its Garden Club in honor of the Town’s 250th Anniversary some years back.

On a bright and sunny day, you might want to get onto Rte 13 north to Dunbarton to see the show! Rte 13 parallels a lovely and lively stream that makes the drive very scenic. You needn’t get out of the car to enjoy the daffodils against classic NE stone walls, houses and fields. The display usually occurs mid-April to mid-May. This year, peak is now, so you might want to go sooner rather than later. It is about a 40 minute drive each way from the Village and the “outing” can really lift your spirits!

 

March Programs at Neighboring Garden Clubs

Neighboring garden clubs often invite the Amherst Garden Club to attend their programs. Below is a summary of what’s happening in March.  Make a note of anything that looks interesting and get the details on the particular club’s web site. Let the Programs committee know if you see a  great speaker!

Tuesday, March 3 @ 9:00 AM
Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:00 pM
Thursday, March 5 @ 10:30 AM
Monday, March 9 @ 10:30 AM
  • Epimediums – Jewels of the Shade – Karen Perkins
    Milford NH Garden Club
    Karen Perkins is owner of Garden Visions Epimediums in Phillipston, MA which has the largest selection of epimediums for sale in the United States. This perfect shade perennial possesses a delicate beauty that belies its surprisingly tough, long-lasting nature. Learn about the characteristics, growth habit, growing and propagation, pests and diseases, and combining epimediums with other shade perennials in the garden. Karen will illustrate the many and varied types now commercially available. Included will be some of the exciting new evergreen species from China with a glimpse into the collecting trips made there by Darrell Probst.
Wednesday, March 11 @ 6:45 PM
Monday, March 16 @ 6:30 PM

February Programs at Neighboring Garden Clubs

Neighboring garden clubs often invite the Amherst Garden Club to attend their programs. Below is a summary of what’s happening in February.  Make a note of anything that looks interesting and get the details on the particular club’s web site. Let the Programs committee know if you see a  great speaker!

Tuesday, February 4 @ 9:00 AM
Wednesday, February 5 @ 7:00 pM
Thursday, February 6 @ 10:30 AM
Monday, February 10
Wednesday, February 12 @ 6:45 PM
Monday, February 24 @ 6:30 PM

January Programs at Neighboring Garden Clubs

Neighboring garden clubs often invite the Amherst Garden Club to attend their programs. Below is a summary of what’s happening in January.  Make a note of anything that looks interesting and get the details on the particular club’s web site. Let the Programs committee know if you see a  great speaker!

January
Wednesday, January 8 @ 6:45 PM
Thursday, January 9 @ 10:30 AM
Monday, January 13 @ 6:30 PM