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  • Wednesday, October 23, 8:00 am – 2:30 pm – Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts Fall Conference

    Please join President Marisa McCoy for the 2013 GCFMA Fall Conference on Wednesday, October 23 at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Road in Framingham.

    8:00 a.m. Registration, Coffee and Boutique Shopping

    9:00 a.m. Welcome, Announcements and Business Meeting

    9:30 a.m. The Federation…Who we are and what we do! Communications, our schools, our councils, our outreach and you!

    10:45 a.m. Awards and Presentations

    11:00 a.m. Boutique Shopping and Social Hour

    12:00 p.m. Luncheon

    1:00 p.m. Designs with On Thai, AIFD, owner of Surroundings Floral Studio in Schenectady, New York.  Mr. Thai has been a member of AIFD since 1990 and is has won numerous awards in local, regional and national competitions. He won Best of Show in the International Flower Show two years running, and took first place in Teleflora’s People’s Choice Award, and seven times Best of Show in the Northeast Floral Exposition. He has made many garden club demonstrations for the Federated Garden Clubs of the States of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts; and has been a lecturer/demonstrator for the Northeast Floral Expo held in Connecticut and for the Garden Club of Seattle, Washington. A few years back, Mr. Thai presented a floral design program in the United Kingdom before The Club in the Park, a prominent and innovative garden club in the north of England. While there, he instructed a class in the art of contemporary floral design. He has kept busy on such assignments as creating floral arrangements for the annual Whitney Ball during the racing season in Saratoga, N.Y. as well as the New York State Thoroughbred Gala at the Saratoga Golf and Polo club, the annual National Museum of Racing Ball and the Betters Ball at the Saratoga Track.

    2:15 p.m. Raffle and Registration Report

    2:30 p.m. Adjournment

    For Boutique space contact Lisa Bourgeois at lbourgeois@lowellgeneral.org. For overnight accommodations please call the Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center at 508 875 2541. Ask for the Garden Club rate of $149.00.  To register for the Fall Conference, visit http://www.gcfm.org/MeetingsandEvents/FallConference.aspx and click on to the Registration Form link.

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  • Marathon Daffodils

    Marathon Daffodils is a collaboration of nonprofit organizations, gardeners, cities and towns, organizations, businesses, and citizens interested in preserving the spirit of the Boston Marathon and Boston Strong, while embracing the tradition of celebrating the arrival of Spring to Boston.

    Some of Massachusetts top horticultural organizations, partnering with communities and volunteers plan to plant daffodils along the 26.5 mile Boston Marathon route, to create a new event.  Tower Hill Botanic Garden, The Massachusetts Horticultural Society, The Garden Club Federation, The Charles River Conservancy and other groups have agreed to collaborate. The goal is to raise $1,000 per mile for a total of $26,500 from Hopkinton to Boston.

    “We want to do something to lift the spirits of the community, in support of Boston Marathon 2014 and Boston Strong,” said Diane Valle, volunteer and organizer.

    “We are excited to participate,” said Kathy Abbott, Executive Director of Tower Hill Botanic Garden, “because we believe Marathon Daffodils represent Spring and rebirth. This is a great community building opportunity.”

    Plans include outreach to supporters and volunteers from young to old; and novices to Master Gardeners; to plant daffodils. “Marathon Daffodil” donations are welcome, sent to The Cooperative Bank, 201 Main Street, Charlestown, MA 02129.

    “With the support of the communities, the planting of daffodils is to commence in October and continue through December, along the route, and hopefully throughout our communities,” said Kathy Thomas, Past Garden Club Federation President and horticultural activist.  Volunteers are welcome.

    For more information:

    Diane Valle
    dianevalle@gmail.com

    Kathy Thomas
    Kathymthomas@aol.com

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  • Monday, February 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Bring the Rainforest Indoors: Terrariums

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts will sponsor a Horticulture Morning on Monday, February 25, from 10 – noon at South Church, 41 Central Street in Andover.  The speaker is Wanda Macnair, past president of the Buxton Branch of the American Begonia Society, on the subject Bring the Rainforest Indoors: Terrariums.  Ms. Macnair is active also in the New England Chapter of The Gesneriad Society. She is a member of the Nomenclature Committee, and the Amateur Horticulture Committee of the New England Spring Flower Show. She writes a column entitled “A Passion for Plants,” for the Lincoln County News, Damariscotta, ME. For complete information call 781-237-0336 – office hours are 9 – 2, Tuesday through Thursday, or email gcfm@verizon.net.

  • Wednesday, January 16, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Finding Your Own Style

    Wednesday, January 16, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – Finding Your Own Style

    Join the Millis Garden Club on Wednesday Jan 16 (snow date January 17) and learn how to create flower arrangements that reflect your own personal style.  Julie Pipe, Central South Director for the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts and a member of the Holliston Garden Club, will present the program Finding Your Own Style. Using the color theme of Valentine’s Day she will discuss the mechanics, tools and flower choices required create table center pieces, a buffet table design and something a little different using an unusual container. So whether you already have a green thumb or aspire to have one you are invited to come and hone your skills. The program will begin at 7 pm at the Millis Town Hall, 900 Main Street, Room 130, in Millis, and is free. Call 508-376-6250 if the weather is questionable.

  • Friday, November 9 – Sunday, November 11 – Through The Garden Gate, A Standard Flower Show

    Friday, November 9 – Sunday, November 11 – Through The Garden Gate, A Standard Flower Show

    Enjoy color and artistry as garden club members of the Central North and Central South Districts of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. present Through The Garden Gate, a Standard Flower Show, at Tower Hill Botanic Garden, 11 French Drive in Boylston, MA, from Friday, November 9 through Sunday, November 11.  The hours are Friday and Saturday, 9 – 5, and Sunday, 9 – 4.  Sixty floral designs will be displayed along with unique botanical arts and crafts, and educational displays.  For directions, visit www.towerhillbg.org.

  • Tuesday, October 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Flower Design Workshop with Donna Morrissey

    Tuesday, October 16, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Flower Design Workshop with Donna Morrissey

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts announces a series of three  hands-on Design Workshops for beginning and intermediate flower arrangers.  The first will take place Tuesday, October 16, from 10 – noon at a new location, the Hunnewell Building at the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Elm Bank in Wellesley.  Dates for the next two workshops are January 15 (snow date January 17) and April 9.  The fee for all three sessions is $125, and includes all materials and instruction.  No refunds will be given if you are unable to attend, but you may designate someone to attend in your place, or ask a friend who is attending to collect your flowers and container at the end of the class.  You will need to bring clippers, notebook, and a clean up bag.  Please mail your check, made out to GCFM, Inc., to Donna C. Morrissey, 143 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, 02467, and include your name, address, Garden Club affiliation, telephone number, and email address.  Space is limited to 90 people and will be on a strictly first come basis.  For additional information, email Donna at donnacmorrissey@aol.com.  Below is a snapshot of an arrangement Donna so kindly did for The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s Twilight Garden Party on June 5, 2012.

  • Saturday, October 27 and Sunday, October 28, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Environmental Studies School 2012

    The National Garden Clubs, Inc. and the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts announce the Environmental Studies School 2012, to be held October 27 – 28 at Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s Elm Bank, 900 Washington Street, Wellesley, in the Parkman Room.  The topic will be The Living Earth, Course I, Series IV.  The ESS mission is to teach environmental literacy, and to cherish, protect and conserve the living earth.  Environmental literacy is a learning process concerned with the interrelationship within and between the various components of the natural and human-made world producing growth in the individual and leading to responsible stewardship of the earth.  Instructors are professionals who hold a degree in environmental studies, or are actively participating in the teaching of environmental subjects.  They may hold academic rank at an accredited university, be a graduate student, or be employed by a recognized nature center, conservation organization, or state department of natural resources.

    Environmental Study Schools are open to all, garden club members and non-members alike.  To become an Environmental Consultant accredited by NGC,Inc., you must complete all four courses and pass an exam following each course.  To register, please mail a completed registration form and your check payable to GCFM, Inc. to Mary Nokes, ESS School Registrar, 35 Woodpark Circle, Lexington, MA 02421.  A brochure and study guide will follow.  For more information contact Bonnie Rosenthall at brosenthall@yahoo.com.

    REGISTRATION FORM

    ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SCHOOL – OCTOBER 27 AND 28, 2012

    NAME:

    ADDRESS:

    TELEPHONE & EMAIL:

    GARDEN CLUB (IF APPLICABLE):

    GARDEN CLUB MEMBER FULL COURSE   ___ ($125)

    REFRESHER ___ ($100)

    ONE DAY ONLY ___ ($75)

    NON-MEMBER FULL COURSE ___ ($150)

    EXAM: ___ ($5)

    BOX LUNCH SATURDAY (CHOICES AVAILABLE) ___ ($15)

    BOX LUNCH SUNDAY (CHOICES AVAILABLE) ___ ($15)

    TOTAL ENCLOSED ___________

    NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS AFTER OCTOBER 15, 2012

     

  • Mondays, October 29, January 28 (snow date January 29), and March 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Designing Principles

    Mondays, October 29, January 28 (snow date January 29), and March 25, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Designing Principles

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts will hold a series of lectures and demonstrations on Flower Arranging three times in the coming season : Monday, October 29, Monday, January 28 (with a Tuesday, January 29 snow date), and Monday, March 25, from 10 – noon at the Hunnewell Building, Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Elm Bank, Wellesley, Massachusetts.  Join them for an interactive design experience.  The Massachusetts designers, among the best in the country, will teach you what they do and how they do it.  Top secrets are often revealed!  Reservations are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, but no telephone reservations will be taken.  The total (and very reasonable) fee for all three sessions is $25, and you may make out a check payable to GCFM, Inc. and mail it to Thelma Shoneman, 21 Freedom Farme Road, Acton, MA 01720.  Please include your full name and address, telephone number, email address, and Garden Club affiliation.  You will receive an email confirmation when your check is received.

  • Saturday, July 21 – Saturday, July 28 – Adventures in Space, A Standard Flower Show

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. Southeastern District presents Adventures in Space, A Standard Flower Show, from July 21 – 28 at the Barnstable County Fair, Route 151, East Falmouth, Massachusetts.  For information on entries, contact Chairman Kathleen Coyle, 508-295-2857, or email kmcoyle2@verizon.net.  For complete hours and information on the Fair, visit www.barnstablecountyfair.org.

  • Tuesday, May 22, 10:00 am – Nature Takes Over

    The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Ruth A. Wallack Fund, presents Nature Takes Over: Creations are Collaborations with Nature, featuring Bill Harper, AIFD & AAF, International Floral Artist, Lecturer, Author, and Educator, on Tuesday, May 22, beginning at 10 am at Regis College Fine Arts Center in Weston.  Tickets are $20, and may be obtained by calling Helga Frazzette at 508-255-6664, or Diane Bullock at 207-361-1818.