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August 25
CFPA Local Author Lecture Series. "Creating the Nonstop Garden" with Jennifer Benner. 6:00-7:30 pm, Camp-Ellsworth Library (at the CFPA Headquarters, 16 Meriden Road; Rockfall, CT) Put down you weeder and recharge your gardening batteries! Jennifer Benner (CFPA staff member, horticulturist, author, and a former editor of Fine Gardening magazine) will give a lecture exploring strategies for creating a four-season garden--the subject of her new book, The Nonstop Garden from Timber Press. After the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and have books signed. This is the first of a three-part lecture series.
This event is FREE for CFPA members, $5 for non-members. Please RSVP for the Member reception (860) 346-2372.
Sept 2
Branford GC. Final preparations for “ A Farmers’ Market” Flower Show. Branford Community Center, 46 Church St. Guest fee $5.12 Noon
Sept
2
West Hartford GC. Sarah Partyka: “Savvy Succulents.” Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard, W. Hartford. Light lunch. Guest donation $10. Reservations: 860-561-0724 12 Noon
Sept
7
Woodbridge GC. Steve Munno and Jason Morrill: "Success at the Massaro Farm." First Ch. of Christ, Woodbridge. Plant exchange. Guests $5. Contact L Reilly @203-397-1051. 11:45 AM
Sept
9
Durham GC - Emily Newton: “Flower Arranging Incorporating Candles and Other Adornments,” demonstration. Durham Town Hall, 30 Town House Road. 11 AM
Sept
13
Bethany GC. Master Gardener presentation: “Invasive Plant Species.“ Bethany Town Hall, Janice Von beren Senior Center (lower level), 40 Peck Rd. Pot Luck Supper 6:30 PM
Ledyard GC Carol King Platt: “Herbs in the Landscape.” Ledyard Senior Ctr. Info: 860-464-5584 7 PM
Sept
16
Bristol GC. Nancy MacKinnon: “Perennials for 10 Months of Bloom.” 12 Noon. First Congregational Church, 31 Maple St. Meeting 10 AM. Refreshments 11:30 AM. Guests $4. Call 203-879-2921 for advanced registration.
Sept 17-18
The Branford Garden Club. "The Farmer's Market" - A Standard Flower Show.
September 17 - 1 pm to 5pm;
Wine and Appetizer Reception. September 17 6-8 pm; September 18 - 9 am to 4pm. Van Wilgen's Garden Center 51 Valley Road North Branford, CT. Wine Reception with Silent Auction of baskets provided by BGC members, Quilt Display, Farmers' Market (Vendors), Refreshments sold by BGC Evening Committee, Van Wilgen's Sponsored Hayrides, Speakers. For a complete listing of times and to order tickets, see www.branfordgardenclub.org For questions, contact Sandy at brosandra@gmail.com. (You can also order tickets at VanWilgen's Garden Center, beginning August 27, 2010.)
27 Long Hill and Olde Ripton GCs Ruth Loiseau, White House floral designer: "From the White House to Your House." Demonstration and slide show. Trumbull Library. Refreshments and meeting , 11:30. Program 12:45. Guests $5. Information 203-268-6541.
Sept 28
Orchard Valley G.C. Southington. Kathrine Neville on Garden Stewardship.
Free. Southington Library 10:00 a.m. Reservations OVgardenclub06489@att.net
28 Westbrook GC. Tracy Pascarella: “Bulbs for All Seasons.” Westbrook Library Community Room.. Open to the public. 7 PM
Oct 12
Pomperaug Valley GC. "Butterflies and their Gardens" by author and illustrator John Himmelman. 11 am. Woodbury Emergency Services Building, 25 Quassuk Rd., Woodbury. Guests: $3. For information,
see www.pomperaugvalleygc.org
Oct 14
Connecticut Invasive Plant Working Group. Symposium: “Challenges and Successes: Working Cooperatively to Manage Invasive Plants.” For additional information, or to receive the registration brochure, contact Donna Ellis at 860-486-6448, UCONN campus at Storrs. 8 AM– 4 PM
Oct
14
Durham GC Maureen Haseley-Jones: “Reconnect with Nature.” Durham Public Library, 7 Maple Avenue. Nonmembers $5.11 AM
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Oct
14a15
Hortulus GC “Interiors: A Flower Show.” Christ Church Parish Hall, 254 Putnam Ave, Greenwich CT. 10-4 Oct. 14, and 10-2 Oct 15. Admission free. Details: 203-629-0391or lreimers@rhip.com
Oct 15-16
The Connecticut Orchid Society. 50th Anniversary Show and Sale - Van Wilgen's Garden Center - $5.00. Hours: 8-5 and 8-4, Sat. and Sun.
Oct
21 Litchfield GC. Gordon Hayward: “Art and the Gardener: Fine Painting as an Inspiration for Garden Design.” Lecture, Slide Presentation, and Book Signing, Litchfield Community Center, Open to the public and free of charge. Refreshments will be served. 2 PM