An invitation from the Nashua Garden Club
Greetings from the Nashua Club and a couple of brief notices:
Plant Sale, May 18th – Firstly, a reminder that our plant sale will be held this Saturday, May 18th on the grounds of the Nashua Historical Society at 5 Abbott Street, Nashua from 8:00AM – noon. A variety of annual and perennial plants, houseplants, vegetables, shrubs and trees will be available along with a raffle of a wide variety of themed gift baskets, a garden oriented yard sale and selection of enticing baked goods. All proceeds support the club’s community educational and beautification projects.
June 5th Program History of Growing and Selling Dahlias – We invite you to join us for our program on the History of Growing and Selling Dahlias to be presented by Thomas Mickey, Professor Emeritus, Master Gardener, columnist and author. Please join club members Wednesday June 5th at 7 PM at the First Baptist Church, 121 Manchester Street, Nashua, to learn how European plant hunters found the dahlia in Mexico almost 300 years ago, what ‘dahlia mania’ was and how 19th century American nurseries began selling the dahlia as the ideal fall flower. Members: Free Nonmembers: $5.00 Light refreshments will be served. For more information: www.nashuanhgardenclub.org
Thank you for spreading the word – happy planting season
Terry Robinson
NGC Publicity Chair