Meetings

General Meetings

The garden club meets monthly (September through June) at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 303 Route 101, Amherst (next door to the Amherst Garden Center). Meetings are held the first Thursday of the month (except in September, when we meet the first Thursday after Labor Day) and usually include a featured speaker, referred to as a “program.”

Our business meetings begin at 9:15 am, followed by the program at 10:30 am.

Inclement weather policy — In the case of inclement weather, the monthly meeting will be canceled only if the Amherst schools are closed. If the schools have a delayed start, the monthly meeting will be held at the usual time.

Side Shoots

The club also offers an evening program held at the Amherst Town Library called Side Shoots. Scroll down for details. 

Next Program

Jan. 8, 2026 – Fit to garden

Feb 8, 2026 Fit to Garden Presented by Cris Blackstone Join us for our New Year presentation by Chris Blackstone who will provide gardening strategies and tools to make gardening easier. Cris is garden topic writer as well as the education coordinator for The New Hampshire Landscape Association and the Associate Supervisor for the Rockingham County Conservation District.  Cris also serves on the Sustainability Committee of Newmarket NH Conservation Commission. Starts at 10:30 am Messiah Lutheran Church303 Route 101 Amherst, NH Guests are warmly welcomed

Upcoming Programs

Past Programs

Side Shoots @ The Library

Side Shoots is a special interest group that focuses on seasonal topics with presentations by garden club members.

Meetings take place the second Thursday of the month (except for December) from 7:00-8:00 PM at the Amherst Town Library.

The public is welcome. All must register through the library to attend.

Next Side Shoots

Feb 12 – Invasive Plants in NH

Feb 12, 2026 Invasive Plants in NH Presented by Kathie Breen, Club Member and Master Gardener This presentation is being offered at the request of a community member. Details to follow. It will be held on Zoom. Register through the library to receive the Zoom link. Starts at 7:00 pm Amherst Town Library14 Main Street Amherst, NH The public is welcome. All must register through the library

Upcoming Side Shoots

Past Side Shoots