Merrimac Garden Club
Each person bring a person - expand your gardening knowledge! Meetings are open to non-members. If you are interested in joining, or would like more information, please call 978-346-8607 or 978-346-4241. Yearly membership cost is $20, and a Guest Fee is $5.
All meetings are held at the Merrimac Senior Center,100 East Main St, Rte 110, Merrimac, MA unless stated otherwise.
Great Growing,
Nancy Sinton, Secretary – MGC
978-346-8607
2008 Meetings
September 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 6:30 PM. Our 2nd Annual Autumn Feast!
This will be a wonderful Autumn Dinner punctuated with a raffle for some great prizes donated by the garden club committee. You will have a chance to "Show & Tell" how your garden did this past "rainy" summer (bring photos). We will also be collecting dues for the coming year. This is the one thing that hasn't gone up...still at only $20 for the year! Bring your appetite and we'll do all the rest!
Upcoming Free Area Events for Saturday, September 13, 2008
- Pettengill Farm, Ferry Road, Salisbury 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Includes: Thrillin' Grillin' with Chef Doug Morris / Workshop on Preparing your Garden for a Long Winter's Nap /"Creating a Small Private Oasis" / Fall Container Creations / Outdoor Paint & Sculpture / Plant Sale / Raffles / Food Booths. - Bedrock Gardens, 45 High Road, Lee, NH
Only open four times a year to the public. This is Free. This is a treat to meander through the gardens and see the sculpture and natural artworks that are at one with the landscape. It's truly an amazing place to visit!
October 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008 - 7:00 PM. The Famous Channel 5 Meteorologist, Dave Epstein, is coming to Merrimac!!!
Dave Epstein, Meteorologist for Channel 5 in Boston and owner of Bloomscapes will be our guest speaker. This will be a very exciting program. If you want to learn more about what he does you may go to either one of these websites: www.bloomscapes.com or www.growingwisdom.com . To get garden tips from Dave, you can watch him every Saturday and Sunday at 7:25 AM on Channel 5. This will be a big event you won't want to miss!
November 2008
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 7:00 PM. It's Off to Colonial Times!
Just in time for the holidays, our own Nancy Perkins will be leading us in a workshop in creating a beautiful Williamsburg Centerpiece. With just a few minor changes she will show us how to maintain this piece to last through the holidays to the end of the year! See you on the 4th!
December 2008
Tuesday, December 2, 2008 - 6:30 PM. Holiday Festivities!
We all had such a great time last year at the Rhythm Cafe that we will be going back for more fun and friendship. This year we are requesting a set menu for a set price. In lieu of any gifts, we are asking all members to bring donations of food for a local food pantry. The garden club will be doing this in the true spirit of this season of Giving and Sharing what we have with others. Don't miss this opportunity to relax, converse and enjoy the company of your sister gardening aficionados!
2009 Meetings
January 2009
No meeting.
February 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009 - 7:00 PM. IKEBANA! (What does That Mean?)
You will love this! "Ikebana is an art where the living flowers and the spirit of the person arranging them are united to create beauty and form." This is a special part of Japan's traditional culture. We have invited Antoinette Drouart of Nashua to demonstrate this ancient flower art form to us. There will be a raffle for one of these most beautiful arrangements. You will want to be present for this unique and interesting evening.
March 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 7:00 PM. Ahh...Perennials! How can I have a garden that blooms all season? OR ... Getting more Bang for your Buck!
Nora McElroy of the Newton Greenhouse will demonstrate all the ways you can stretch your gardening dollars. Which plants to put where. Learn how to have a blooming garden throughout the entire season from spring through to the fall. This will be of great interest to all in these times of tighter budgets! See you there!
April 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 - 7:00 PM. Fly, Fly Away!
Have you ever wondered how Butterflies come to be? Where do they live? What attracts them? Well, our very own Kelly Stephens will "show and tell" you everything you ever wanted to know about them. This will be a very informative and enlightening evening. Mark your calendar now!
May 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - 7:00 PM. Time to Organize!
This meeting will be for the purpose of electing new officers (Board Committee) for the upcoming year of 2009-2010. Wow! Where does all the time go? We will need to nominate and vote for a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Refreshment Coordinator and Hospitality Coordinator. We will also discuss final plans for the annual Plant Sale. Sign up sheets will be distributed for members to sign up for times to work at the plant sale.
Saturday, May 9, 2009 - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
Our annual Plant Sale Event will be held again this year at Cottage Gardens, Rte 110, just over the line into Haverhill. We had a great time last year and even the weather cooperated! This is our big fund raiser for the year so we will need the help of all members to make this a great success!!! See you all there!
June 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 - 7:00 PM. Annual Members Plant Exchange.
Time to Get down and Dirty girls! Time to divide and conquer those out of control Hostas, Day Lillies or some other exotic creature. Someone will be looking to collect them and you'll be on the prowl to pick some out for yourself. This is great fun! New plants....Oh goody! And they're Free! Be there, or be square!
posted: Friday, August 29, 2008