Needham Garden Club

Thursday, January 23, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Stop Mulch-scaping and Start Landscaping

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At some unknown point in time, mulch – black, orange, brown, etc. – became a part of the landscape, but wouldn’t you rather have plants? Anywhere you can spread mulch, you can dig a hole and put in a groundcover plant. Groundcover plants = living mulches. Think of the money, time and work you’ll save on mulching every spring. Groundcovers will make your gardening life easier and your garden easy on the eyes, but only if you do it right. Take this Massachusetts Horticultural Society class on January 23 from 7 – 8:30 pm to learn what to do before you start to replace your boring old mulch with fabulous new groundcovers. You’ll learn which ones are right for your garden with an inspiring Powerpoint presentation and comprehensive list of plants organized by size and type.

Joanne Neale is a former attorney and the owner of Needham-based Garden MentorSM. (www.gardenmentor.net). Since 2000, she has provided over 600 Metrowest homeowners with garden designs, consulting on plant identification and care, and personal plant shopping services. Her gardening philosophy is based on low maintenance, sustainability and organic methods. Joanne was a speaker at the 2017 Boston Flower and Garden Show and has been featured on WHDH 7 and in the Boston Globe, Needham Times, and Improper Bostonian. Her articles on plants and gardening have been published in PITH + VIGOR, and she has won awards for her garden photography. Her Needham landscape, with woodland and shade gardens, mini-meadow, raised perennial beds and extensive bulb plantings, was included on the first Needham Women’s Club Garden Tour in 2012.

MHS members $15, nonmembers $20. Register at www.masshort.org

Tuesday, January 22, 9:30 am – A “Bee” Program

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The Needham Garden Club will host Susan Robinson on Tuesday, January 22 at 9:30 am at the Needham Public Library, 1139 Highland Street in needham Heights. Ms. Robinson will present a “Bee” program, open to the public. $5 for non-NGC attendees.  Susan runs an organic honey business, Buzz 10 Honey, and teaches students at Norfolk County Agricultural High School. For more information visit http://www.needhamgardenclub.com/

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Saturday, March 4 – Sunday, March 5 – Needham’s Art in Bloom

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Needham’s Art in Bloom, presented by Beth Shalom Garden Club, with assistance from Kalmia and Needham garden club members, returns.  This free multi-generational exhibit will feature over 70 pieces of mixed media Needham High School student artwork with floral interpretations by Beth Shalom , Kalmia, and Needham Garden Club members. Visit: www.NeedhamArtinBloom.com. The event takes place Saturday, March 4 from 9 – 5, and Sunday, March 6 from 1 – 6 at the Needham Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue in Needham. Small previews will be held in the Needham High School Lobby, Town Hall, and Center at the Heights on Friday, March 3 from 12 – 4.  All events are free and generously sponsored by Roche Brothers and tripadvisor.com.  Image from www.creativeartsgroup.org.

Tuesday, November 17, 9:30 am – 12:00 noon – Harvest and Holiday Inspired Designs

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Join The Needham Garden Club on Tuesday, November 17 in the Community Room of the Needham Free Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue in Needham. Julie Lapham will demonstrate her award-winning finesse as she composes several arrangements inspired by the bounty of the harvest and the upcoming holidays. She has been involved with flower arranging for 35 years and has exhibited widely throughout New England and beyond, including several international shows. Members and guests will have a chance to take home one of her designs that will use fruits, vegetables, flowers and foliage in elegant and new ways. Coffee, tea, and refreshments will be served at 9:30 a.m. The program, which is free, will begin at 10 am.

Tuesday, April 21, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Jaw-Dropping Container Gardening

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Tired of the same old window boxes? Have you ever wanted to create lush container gardens that would be the envy of the neighborhood? Join Master Gardener Deborah Trickett, owner of The Captured Garden, who will take your container gardens from “blah” to “aah”. Starting with the basics including containers, soil mixes and plant choices for different site conditions then proceed to new and unusual plant material and uncommon container choices. The Needham Garden Club program will take place Tuesday, April 21, from 10 – 11:30 at the Needham Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue in Needham.
Cost: $4.00 donation from the public. Contact: Bonnie Waters, Program Chair at bonniewaters@comcast.net.

Tuesday, January 20, 9:30 am – Mrs. Thrift Cooks Up a Storm

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When Mrs. Thrift (Betsy Williams) cooks, basic home-cooking becomes a palate awakening experience. On Tuesday, January 20, beginning at 9:30 am at the Needham Public Library, 1139 Highland Avenue in Needham, Mrs. Thrift shows you how to make her favorite condiments such as herb vinegars, mustards and herbal butters. Then she teaches you how to use them to lift everyday cooking to a new level of taste. Sponsored by the Needham Garden Club – a $4 donation from non Needham Garden Club members is requested. For more information email bonniewaters@comcast.net.

Tuesday, November 18, 10:00 am – 11:30 am – Tablescapes for the Holidays

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Elaine DiGiovanni and Linda Ladd will create six floral designs, both formal and informal, for fall and winter holidays. Table settings with linens, dishes, glasses and napkins will accompany the arrangements and reflect the desired celebration. This Needham Garden Club program will take place Tuesday, November 18, from 10 – 11:30.  If you wish to attend, and for information on the venue, contact: Bonnie Waters, Program Chair at bonniewaters@comcast.net. Image from www.familyholiday.net.