Events & Meetings
Meetings are the second Wednesday of every month and are held at the First Congregational Church High St Hanson (unless otherwise noted). Meetings include special speakers, gardening workshops and much more.
September 10, 2008
“Butterflies and their Life Cycle”
Presented by Ginny Billings
Ginny is a longtime member of our garden club and she will demonstrate the full life cycle of our common “Hanson Grown” butterflies along with providing a listing of many plants that butterflies love to live among.
Time 7-9pm
October 8, 2008
Plant Auction – 5th Annual Open to the Public
Les Wyman - Auctioneer
Select one of those magnificent specimens from your garden to place on the auction block. It will go home with the highest bidder and the funds will augment our scholarship fund. Open to the public.
Time 7-9pm
November 12, 2008
Hospice Christmas Tree Workshop
Chairperson – Joan Godwin
Theme: “It’s a Golden Christmas”
Once again this year we will create many “one of a kind” ornaments that will decorate a Christmas tree at Plymouth Plantation to be auctioned with the proceeds going to the Plymouth Cranberry Hospice. This is such a worthwhile endeavor we encourage all members to mark this date on their calendars to be sure they are available to participate.
Time 7-9pm
December 10, 2008
“Holiday Pot Luck Dinner”
Bring your favorite dish and join your gardening friends for this delicious holiday dinner. We will also have our annual cookie swap so make up a batch of your favorite cookies to share and bring along copies of the recipe too.
Time 7-9pm
January 14, 2009
“ A Year in the Life of a Beehive”
Presented by Howard Scott
Beekeeper Howard Scott has been a beekeeper in Pembroke for more than 25 years. He is the author of the well know book “Bee Lessons” along with 3 other books related to bees. He has spoken to many garden clubs and ran a program at the South Shore Natural Science Center in Norwell that was sponsored by the Center and two regional environmental groups. Copies of his book will be on sale for $4.25. Open to the public.
Time 7-9pm
February 11, 2009
“Traffic Islands 10 Years Later”
Presented by Sally McGuire Muspratt
Sally spoke with our garden club in 1999 and will provide us with comparisons of our traffic islands then and now. She will also share with us effective perennial and annual planting suggestions for rural/residential areas.
Time 7-9pm
March 11, 2009
“Herbology”
Presented by Beverly Brouillette from “Backyard Apothecary”
Open to the Public Beverly will share her knowledge with us about herbs, teas, salves, creams and pampering. Bring along a bowl or basin and bath towel and enjoy an herbal steam facial or soothing foot soak followed by sample moisturizing cream. ($4. material fee for facial or foot soak, $6. for both)
Time 7-9pm
April 8, 2009
Field Trip to “Smith and Hawkins” garden supply at Derby Street Hingham MA
“How to Choose and Care for Orchids the Simple Way” This interactive presentation is sure to be fun and informative for all. Each participant will receive a 10% off coupon at the end of the presentation for purchase that night only.
Time 7-9pm
May 9, 2009 Annual Plant Sale
Chairperson – Georgia Parros
This is our major fund raiser for the year and it’s success depends upon all of us working toward the “Best Year Ever”.
Time 9am - Noon
Where - The Thomas Mill - Rte 58/14 Hanson
May 13, 2009
“Tips, Tricks & Tools”
Presented by Ginny Ballou
Ginny will provide us with a fun, upbeat interactive program that will highlight what she has learned in her 25++ years of perennial gardening. Planning, planting and perfecting along with tips to add to your success.
Time 7-9pm
June 10, 2009
Annual “Pot Luck Supper” at Thomas Mill
There will be a local garden tour and of course our Yankee Swap. Please make your favorite dish and bring it along for this enjoyable “year end” celebration.
Time 7-9pm
Garden Tour TBA
Next Meeting
September 10, 2008
“Butterflies and their Life Cycle”
Presented by Ginny Billings
Time 7-9pm