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2010 – 2011 Methuen Garden Club Meeting Schedule
All meetings are held at 7:00 PM at the Nevins Memorial Library, 305 Broadway, Methuen, unless otherwise noted
September 1 – Garden Ornaments presented by Ashley Rooney
An insider’s tour of the charm of garden ornaments in a fun-filled slide illustrated lecture.
October 6 - Irises in the Garden presented by Linda Corapi
Enjoy 3 slide presentations showing over 90 irises and many, many perennials through the spring, summer and fall seasons. Irises will be available for sale.
November 3 – Composting Methods by Club Member Dick Wilson
Our own Dick Wilson will discuss his Composting Methods and the importance of amending your soil annually. All members will be invited to share their composting tips!
December 1 – Annual Holiday Potluck & Yankee Swap
Location to be determined
January 5 - Gardening for the Spirit by Cheryl Collins
Start the year with this entertaining, interactive slide presentation on all types of gardens, including rock gardens, fairy gardens & much more!
February 2 – Container Gardening by Charles
Charles will demonstrate some of his favorite Container Garden techniques and explain the diversity and fun of adding colorful containers of annuals to any garden. Charles loves questions, so we will be free to tap into his many, many years of gardening & design experience!
Location: Oakside, 1 Locust Road, Methuen. Charles will turn on his floodlights and we will be able to see his beautiful property in (hopefully) a winter wonderland backdrop of snow!
March 2 – Houseplants by Massachusetts Master Gardeners Speakers’ Bureau
Learn how to Choose & Maintain Plants for the Indoor Garden.
April 6 – Clematis by Massachusetts Master Gardeners Speakers’ Bureau
Everything you need to know to successfully grow Clematis. Learn about the 3 main types of Clematis and their proper pruning methods.
May 4 – Moss Basket Demonstration & Workshop by Paul Split
Make your own 16-inch Moss Lined Basket with Chain & Hook. Paul will demonstrate how to assemble a beautiful hanging basket, as we each plant our own basket to take home! All materials & a mix of 12 plants will be supplied. Cost per person will be determined, based on available club funds to supplement the cost.
June 1 – Annual Summer Potluck & Plant Swap
Exact date & location will be determined. The date may be changed to June 8th.
NEWS:
The Methuen Garden Club is ongoing in their care of the grounds at the Searles City Hall by weeding every other week on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. The summer dates (tentatively) are: July 13th , July 27th, August 3rd, August 17th, August 31st, September 14th and September 28th. There are no club meetings the months of July or August.
Our annual YARD SALE will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 28 Dedham Street in Methuen MA from 7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. We will be accepting your tax deductable donations the week before the yard sale.
We will meet in the new Club year of 2010 – 2011 on September 1st, 2010 and each subsequent first Wednesday of the Month until next June 2011. We meet in the Garden room of the Nevins Memorial Library at 305 Broadway in Methuen at 7:00 pm. Meetings typically last 1 ½ hours. Many meetings have a flower/gardening related speaker and we always have refreshments on hand. There is no obligation to join on your first visit – we always welcome visitors.
If you are interested in joining the club please contact us using the Membership button on the top of this web page. We welcome all Methuen citizens as well as anyone who lives in the surrounding area that has a love for gardening.
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The Methuen Garden
Club was founded in
2002. Membership is open to all residents of Methuen, MA and also to
interested folks in neighboring towns. Our annual dues are set at a modest
$35.00 and benefits include a Cloisonné Methuen Garden Club Member Pin, a
Tote Bag, a Methuen Garden Club sign for your yard and discounts at many
local garden centers. But the greatest benefit is the pleasure of
joining together with old and new friends to make our town and our own
gardens more beautiful. |
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