Calendar of Club and Affiliate Organization Events

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FEBRUARY 2012

2 Branford GC. Mary-Beth Kaeser: "RAPTOR REHABILATION AND EDUCATION." Learn about Horizon Wings, raptor rehabilitation and the education facility in Ashford. Branford Community Center, 46 Church Street. Light lunch served. Open meeting--bring a friend. Guest fee $10. 12 Noon.

2 West Hartford GC. Kathie Sisson: “The Diamond in the Garden.” Hostas: characteristics and versatility of this garden standard and why it is one of the top selling perennials in the United States. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2080 Boulevard, West Hartford. Light lunch. Guest donation $10. Reservations required: 860-561-0724. 12 Noon

4 CT Horticultural Society. "Spring into the Garden" Biennial Symposium. 8:30 am - 4 pm. Portland High/Middle School, 95 High St., Portland, Conn. Fee: $80 ($70 for CHS members). To register: www.cthort.org or call 860-529-8713

6 Duck River GC. Joy Molloy: “Herbes de Provence,” growing and drying Mediterranean herbs. Lymes Senior Cen-ter. 7 PM

6 Ledyard GC. Jay Johnson: "Growing and Propagating African Violets." Ledyard Senior Center, Van Tassel Drive, Gales Ferry. No charge. Info: Tricia 860–464-2999. 6:30 PM

6 Suffield GC. Tovah Martin: "Terrariums and You." Second Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall. A light buffet lunch-eon precedes business meeting and program. Guests are cordially welcomed up to three visits per year. Guest fee $5. 11:45 AM

7 GC of Woodbridge. (SNOW DATE 2/8) Robert Gregg: "The Woodbridge Land Trust and Trees Project." First Church of Christ, Woodbridge. Guest fee $5. 11:45 AM

9 Durham GC. Cyndi Shirshac will create a terrarium and a dish garden following the requirements of a Standard Flower Show - 11:15 am - Durham Town Hall - 30 Town House Rd.

9 Harwinton GC. "Art in the Garden" – Presentation by Rich Pomerantz, a Litchfield County photographer. Shows uses and placements of objects in the garden. 7 P.M. Harwinton Senior Center. Guests are welcome. Email for information.

12 Redding GC. Kim Proctor: "Growing Up -- The Many Uses of Vines in Our Gardens." Redding Community Center, Lonetown Road. Guest fee $5. 1 PM

13 GC of Avon. Marci Martin, Head Rosarian of Elizabeth Park, will demonstrate how to plant, grow, care for and cultivate roses. St. Ann's RC Church. Guest fee $5. To reserve, call 860-673-4586. 12:30 PM

13 Ridgefield GC. Nancy King: "High Impact Gardening Practices Using Low Impact Development Tools." Redding Community Center, Lonetown Road. Guest fee $5. 1 PM.

13 The Simsbury GC. Rita Bond: “Gardening in the Shade.” Apple Barn, 60 Old Farms Road, West Simsbury. For info, Nicki Cox at 860-658-4849 or visit www.simsburygardenclub.org 11:30 AM

14 The Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven. Jeff Smith: “Grafting and Air Layering Demonstration.” Edgerton Gardens, Whitney Avenue. No charge. For info: Peter Hlousek at 860-669-7160 or Jeff Smith at 203-799-0437. 7:30 PM

14 Cherry Brook GC of Canton. Marlene Snecinski: “Mushrooms--To Know Them Is to Love Them.” Canton Community Center, 40 Dyer Avenue. Talk starts at 10 AM with refreshments and a short club meeting. Guests are welcome to join us! Free!

14 Leetes Island GC. Colleen Plimpton: "All Season Color in the Garden." Guilford Library. Public welcome. 12 Noon

14 Lyme GC. Bill Harris: “Ground Covers in the Landscape.” AV presentation to help us decide what will work for our special needs-- covering large areas, how high, how low, evergreen or deciduous, herbaceous or woody, aggressive or slow growing, annual or perennial, and more. Lyme Fire Company, 213 Hamburg Road (Route 156). We invite guests to come at 9:30 for refreshments and to meet the club members before the meeting. All are welcome. The program is free. For info: Mary Lou Platt at 860-434-7081 / plattm@sbcglobal.net or Mary Ann Kistner 860-526-3621 / makistner@comcast.net. 11 AM

14 Pomperaug Valley GC. "The Glory of Winter" Lisa Turoczi, Earth Tones Nursery. Woodbury Emergency Services Building, 25 Quassuk Road, 11 am. $5 guest fee.

14 Wallingford GC. Judith Chute Haiang: "Getting Ready for Spring." First Congregational Church. Guest fee $5. Meeting first, followed by speaker. 11:45 AM

16 Bristol GC. Nancy Hayes: "Everything You Wanted to Know About African Violets." Bristol Public Library,5 High Street. Guest fee $4. For info: 203-879-2921 12 PM

16 Naugatuck GC Tovah Martin: “Terrariums and You.” St. Michael’s Parish Hall, 7 PM

21 Coventry GC. Carole Miller: “A Tea Party.” Presbyterian Ch.,, 55 Trowbridge Rd. Guests welcome. 7 PM

27 Long Hill GC. Colleen Plimpton: “Organic Gardening and Composting.” Trumbull Public Library. Refreshments and meeting 11:30 AM; speaker 12:45 PM.

28 Orchard Valley GC of Southington, Dr. Carol Grant, "Green Exercise," Public Library, 255 Main St., 10:00 AM.

MARCH 2012

1 Branford GC. Melinda Wolcott: “Flowers and Fun,” design demonstration. Open meeting. Branford Community Center, 46 Church Street. Guest fee $10. Light lunch will be served. 12 Noon

6 Bethel GC. Karen Bussolini: "Naturescape Your Yard." Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue. www.bethellibrary.org Free. Registration required. 203-794-8756 ex 4. 6:30-8:00 PM

8 Harwinton GC. "Flowers for the Home" - Holly Taylor, local artist and designer, will demonstrate how to coordinate flowers with the personality of any room in your house. 7 P.M. Harwinton Senior Center. Guests are welcome. Email for information.

12 Duck River GC. Pamela Weil: “Getting Ready for Spring.” 7p.m. Lymes Senior Center. 7 PM

13 Bethel GC. Dr. Thomas Worden: "Healing with Plants." Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue. Bethel. www.bethellibrary.org Free. Registration required. 203-794-8756 ex 4. 6:30-8:00 PM

13 The Bonsai Society of Greater New Haven. Todd Hansen and Lily Cruz: “Styling Demonstration: Two Shimpaku Junipers.” Edgerton Gardens, Whitney Avenue. No charge. Info: Peter Hlousek at 860-669-7160 or Jeff Smith at 203-799-0437. 7:30 PM

14-21-28 Caudatowa GC. Ridgefield. The Curious Gardener Lecture Series, Wednesday talks that answer questions for both new and seasoned gardeners. All sessions 7 – 8:30 PM, Ridgefield Community Center. $25 each session; $70 for all three sessions. Register at www.caudatowa.com. Info: 203-858-0850

• 14 Tessa O’Regan: “Pruning Shrubs and Deadheading Flowers With Confidence.”
  
• 21 Dina Brewster: “Vegetable Gardening the Organic Way.” Dina Brewster, The Hickories.
• 28 Amy Ziffer, the Shady Lady: “Successful Shade Gardening.”

15 Litchfield GC. Ruth Loiseau: “From the White House to Your House,” floral design demonstration. The Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Road. Snow date: March 16. In case of inclem-ent weather, please call Sylvia Abbott at 860-567-8848 or Drew Harlow at 860-567-0263. Admission free; no reservations required. Light refreshments will be served. 2 PM

16 2012 UConn Garden Conference. A conference for the home gardener UConn, Storrs. Program and registration information available online at www.2012garden.uconn.edu or contact Richard McAvoy at 860-486-0627; email richard.mcavoy@uconn.edu.

24 Connecticut Master Gardener Association: 19th Annual Gardening Symposium “Exploring Di-versity in Garden Designs.” Manchester Community College. For information and to purchase tickets, go to www.ctmga.org or contact Diane Ostheimer at 860-997-2529, email: osthedia@att.net Registration: 8 AM. Symposium: 9 AM - 4 PM

26 - GC of Avon. “Ikebana, the Japanese Art of Floral Arranging.” St. Ann's RC Church. Guests welcome. 12:30 PM.

27 Orchard Valley GC. of Southington, Chrissie D'Esopo, "Chrissie's Garden Throughout the Sea-sons," Public Library, 255 Main Street. 10 AM.

APRIL 2012

13-15 CT Cactus & Succulent Society. 17th Eastern Cactus and Succulent Conference, Coco Key Water Resort - Hotel - Convention Center, Waterbury, CT. More info, see http://www.ctcactusclub.com/EasternConference2012.aspx