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  • Saturday, October 21, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Socotra!

    Back in January 2023, Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts members Marek and Maria Kawka joined a Plant Expedition trip to the Yemeni island of Socotra. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Socotra is situated in the Arabian Sea between the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. 

    It was an amazing adventure – Maria and Marek were lucky enough to see many of the unique endemic plants of Socotra.  They also enjoyed experiencing the interesting culture of local Yemeni people. Our intrepid travelers will share pictures of the many plants that were in bloom as well as a few stories from their travels around Socotra, on Saturday, October 21, from 1 – 4 at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane in Norfolk, Massachusetts. 

    Don’t miss this amazing journey as seen through the eyes and cameras of our very own club members Marek and Maria. For more information visit https://cssma.org/meetings-%26-programs

  • Saturday, January 18, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm – How to Prep Plants for Show and Display

    Ever go to a plant show and wonder what separates the winning plants from the also-rans? Come to the Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts’ January meeting and find out. Here’s your chance to learn from an accomplished Master Gardener, our very own Carrie Waterman. Carrie has won numerous awards at horticultural events across New England. Come for the secrets of a prepping beautiful show plants, insider tips, and lots of fun. The meeting takes place January 18 from 1 – 4 at the Norfolk Public Library, 2 Liberty Lane in Norfolk, MA. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.cssma.org

  • Wednesday, March 13, 7:00 pm – Frederick Law Olmsted & the Massachusetts Legacy

    For those of you who may have missed The Garden Club of the Back Bay’s program earlier this fall, the Garden Club of Norfolk presents Frederick Law Olmsted & the Massachusetts Legacy on Wednesday, March 13, at 7:00 PM at the Norfolk Public Library Community Room, 135 Main St, Walpole. Alan Banks will sample the rich landscape legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted, and explore the ideas that shaped some of the most treasured lands in Massachusetts. Banks oversees the historical interpretation of Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site in Brookline, Massachusetts. For details visit https://gardenclubofnorfolkma.com/

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  • Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – 2018 Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts Show and Sale

    Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – 2018 Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts Show and Sale

    2018 Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts Show and Sale Dates: Saturday, September 15, 2018 and Sunday, September 16, 2018

    Show Times: 9 AM – 4 PM, both days.

    Sale Time: 9 AM – 4 PM, Saturday Only

    Location: Norfolk Public Library – 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA 02056

    Enjoy weekend-long displays of common and rare Cacti and Other Succulents. Many examples of WINTER HARDY cacti and succulents that you can grow right here in New England will be exhibited. Experts will be on hand to guide you through the many plant families on display. Admission is FREE (plus, one free plant to the first 50 visitors each day!) For more information visit https://cssma.org/annual-show-%26-sale

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  • Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm – 11th Annual Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts Show

    The CSSM’s annual plant show is a fantastic event! Here you will see many of the finest cacti and succulent plant specimens in New England. The world of cacti and succulent plants includes many rare, bizarre, and stunning specimens. Few people have seen the full breadth of this strange yet beautiful world.
    The selection of C&S plants on display at this event is the best you will find in Massachusetts. This year the show will take place September 16 and 17 at the Norfolk Public Library, 1 Liberty Lane in Norfolk, from 9 – 4 each day. Admission is free, and the first 50 visitors each day will receive one free plant.  Image from www.weekendnotes.com. For more information visit https://sites.google.com/site/cssmblog/annual-show

  • Wednesday, March 12, 7:00 pm – Gardening in the Shade

    The Garden Club of Norfolk presents Gardening in the Shade with Suzanne Mahler on Wednesday, March 12, beginning at 7 pm at the Norfolk Public Library Meeting Room, 139 Main Street in Norfolk.  Shady sites pose challenges but need not lack pizzazz.  Learn which shrubs and perennials tolerate low light while providing fabulous flowers and foliage, for a peaceful shady retreat.  Public invited.

     

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  • Wednesday, February 12, 7:00 pm – Red, White and Blue: Our Presidents for You

    The Garden Club of Norfolk presents Red, White and Blue: Our Presidents for You, a workshop led by Gail Tuveson and Jan Conklin. This year Gail and Jan will lead us in making an arrangement that will put a smile of the face of ole Abe and George. And again the design will be kept a secret until the last-minute! The class will take place Wednesday, February 12 beginning at 7 pm.  Location: Norfolk Public Library Meeting Room, 139 Main St, Norfolk, MA.

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  • Wednesday, March 14, 7:00 pm – Gardens Around the World

    GARDEN CLUB OF NORFOLK presents Henry Callan, antique appraiser and lecturer, talking about and showing slides of GARDENS AROUND THE WORLD. This international tour will take us from the U.S.A. to the English gardens at Hampton Court, the Palace of Versailles in France, to the Courts of the Alhambra of Spain, to South Africa, to the Taj Mahal in India, to the botanical Gardens of old Ceylon (below), the summer gardens of the King of Siam, and finally to Japan to compare the dry landscape gardens of Buddhism to the lush moss gardens of Kyoto. Meeting is Wednesday, March 14th at 7:00 PM in the Norfolk Public Library, 139 Main Street in Norfolk.  Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded. Suggested donation of $5 toward garden club civic projects may be paid at the door.