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.
Our business meetings begin at 9:15 am, followed by our featured speaker 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.
Next Program
May 2, 2024
Field of Dreams: How to Start & Grow Lavender in New Hampshire
Presented by Missy Biagiotti
Come learn the art of growing lavender, as Missy Biagiotti shares her knowledge and experiences with us. Missy owns Lavender Fields at Pumpkin Blossom Farm in Warner, New Hampshire.
If you have struggled with keeping your lavender plants alive, or if you simply want tips to help your lavender plants to flourish, then you will not want to miss this program. Come sample lavender flavored goodies and beverages. Also there will be a selection of lavender products available for purchase after the presentation.
Missy’s farm, dating back to 1790, once served as a boarding house during the Civil War and now welcomes guests for weddings and other events. Lavender Fields is 14 acres situated on a sunny sloping hillside and is home to more than 7,000 lavender plants. Among the showcased varieties are Phenomenal, Sensational and Big Time Blue. Visitors to the farm are invited to relax and enjoy their time in the lovely-scented fields. Visitors also can harvest their own bundle of lavender to bring home and sample treats.
We will have lavender flavored goodies and beverages to enjoy during the presentation and there will be a selection of lavender products available for purchase after the presentation.
Starts at 10:30 am
Messiah Lutheran Church
303 Route 101
Amherst, NH
Guests are warmly welcomed
Upcoming PROGRAMS
May 2, 2024 — Missy Biagiotti
May 2, 2024 Field of Dreams: How to Start & Grow Lavender in New Hampshire Presented by Missy Biagiotti Come learn the art of growing lavender, as
Past PROGRAMs
Mar 7, 2024 — Susan Kierstead
Mar 7, 2024 Early Spring Treasures & Ephemerals Presented by Susan Kierstead Susan Kierstead, longtime AGC Member and former owner of a perennial nursery, simply
Feb 1, 2024 — Meredith Borgioli
Feb 1, 2024 Garden Maintenance Tips from a Pro Presented by Meredith Borgioli Gain all kinds of useful and practical knowledge to use on your
Jan 4, 2024 — Marie Nickerson
Jan 4, 2024 Roses are red; Violets are pink, purple, yellow… Presented by Marie Nickerson Growing violets is a passion for Marie. Greenery, light, and
Nov 3, 2023 — Fortin Gage Florist
Nov 2, 2023 Fortin Gage Holiday Arrangements Presented by Fortin Gage Florists It’s getting to be that time of year, when you need to spread
Oct 5, 2023 — Kevin Martin
Oct 5, 2023 Big Trees of New Hampshire Presented by Kevin Martin Are you a lover of trees, hiking, and all things nature? Then this
Sep 7, 2023 — Kevin Bragg
Sep 7, 2023 Of Pods, Packets & Promise Presented by Kevin Bragg Kevin will enlighten us on the history of seed and plant commerce in
May 4, 2023 — Mark Richardson
May 4, 2023 Earth Friendly Gardening Presented by Mark Richardson Mark Richardson speaks to us about how we can become more earth friendly gardeners. We
Apr 6, 2023 — John Forti
Apr 6, 2023 Edible Landscapes Presented by John Forti Presented by well known garden historian and ethnobotanist John Forti, this illustrated lecture will help you
Mar 2, 2023 — Kerry Mendez
Mar 2, 2023 Design Tips for Traffic-Stopping Curb Appeal Presented by Kerry Ann Mendez Kerry Ann Mendez will be back to present a very energized program
Feb 2, 2023 — Gail Coffey
Feb 2, 2023 Feeding and Attracting Birds to Your Landscape Presented by Gail Coffey Garden club member Gail Coffey has turned her landscape into a
Jan 5, 2023 — Teresa Mosher
Jan 5, 2023 Easy Rose Care Presented by Teresa Mosher Teresa Mosher’s program will review uncovering winter protected roses, pruning various types, planting, fertilizing and
Nov 3, 2022 — Sue Ries
Nov 3, 2022 Flowers for the Holiday Season Presented by Sue Ries Woodman’s Florist Sue Ries will demonstrate the making of several floral arrangements for our
Side Shoots @ The Library
Side Shoots is an Evening Program held at the Amherst Town Library.
Meetings take place the second Thursday of the month (except for December) from 7:00-8:00 PM.
The public is welcome. All must register through the library to attend.
Next Meeting
Side Shoots May 2024
May 14, 2024 Container Gardening Presented by Laura Kozel Join us as we talk container gardening with Master Gardener Laura Kozel. Laura will teach us
