2020 Calendar
Guests are welcome to join us at most meetings.
Tuesday, February 11
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Sustainable Gardening, Molly Janicki
As a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist, our own member and professional gardener throughout New England, Molly Janicki, MCH, will tell us some practical ways to make gardening easier by using less energy and resources to make a positive impact on the planet. Hear how Molly creates container plantings that thrive for years, look fabulous and cost a fraction of traditional pots. Walk away with a list of native plants and ways they can enhance any corner of your garden. Discover methods to use less mulch and have more flowers, birds and butterflies. That’s a positive impact we can all enjoy!
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Sustainable Gardening, Molly Janicki
As a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist, our own member and professional gardener throughout New England, Molly Janicki, MCH, will tell us some practical ways to make gardening easier by using less energy and resources to make a positive impact on the planet. Hear how Molly creates container plantings that thrive for years, look fabulous and cost a fraction of traditional pots. Walk away with a list of native plants and ways they can enhance any corner of your garden. Discover methods to use less mulch and have more flowers, birds and butterflies. That’s a positive impact we can all enjoy!
Tuesday, March 10
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Pleasure Gardens, Gail Anderson
Come on an armchair tour of public gardens north of Boston – gardens with important history and significant horticultural elements. Meet vicariously the ladies and gentlemen who created these gardens and enjoy the overall designs. See perennial borders, rose gardens, allees and drives, woodland paths, annual beds, water features, statuary and tropical greenhouses. Learn current practices and special plants at each property and hear about the efforts to restore these landscapes.
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Pleasure Gardens, Gail Anderson
Come on an armchair tour of public gardens north of Boston – gardens with important history and significant horticultural elements. Meet vicariously the ladies and gentlemen who created these gardens and enjoy the overall designs. See perennial borders, rose gardens, allees and drives, woodland paths, annual beds, water features, statuary and tropical greenhouses. Learn current practices and special plants at each property and hear about the efforts to restore these landscapes.
Tuesday, April 14
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
The History of the Tulip, Ila Cox
From its cradle in the foothills of the Himalayas, we follow the tulip’s journey over the centuries through Persia, the Ottoman Empire to Western Europe in the 16th century. In the Golden Age of the 17th century Holland, the tulip takes on a larger prominence as it intersects with the burgeoning Dutch economy. The tulip moves west during the 17th century to North America and other colonies. Dutch tulip production becomes a major commercial success as it is marketed to the world. Ila Cox is a plant lover, gardener, garden traveler and a student of garden and plant history. She studied flower arranging with Sheila McQueen, has been a church flower arranger, owner of The Potting Shed, member of the Boxford and Andover Garden Clubs, former chairperson of the Flower Committee of the Museum of Fine Arts and lecturer.
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
The History of the Tulip, Ila Cox
From its cradle in the foothills of the Himalayas, we follow the tulip’s journey over the centuries through Persia, the Ottoman Empire to Western Europe in the 16th century. In the Golden Age of the 17th century Holland, the tulip takes on a larger prominence as it intersects with the burgeoning Dutch economy. The tulip moves west during the 17th century to North America and other colonies. Dutch tulip production becomes a major commercial success as it is marketed to the world. Ila Cox is a plant lover, gardener, garden traveler and a student of garden and plant history. She studied flower arranging with Sheila McQueen, has been a church flower arranger, owner of The Potting Shed, member of the Boxford and Andover Garden Clubs, former chairperson of the Flower Committee of the Museum of Fine Arts and lecturer.
Saturday, May 2
6:00-9 PM, Newburyport Public Library
Books in Bloom
Gather friends and family to help support our annual fundraising event in collaboration with the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. Together with local businesses, our members, their members, and many talented designers, this springtime celebration is always a popular evening out. It promises to be filled with imaginative arrangements, interesting book choices, raffles, silent auction items, music, delicious appetizers and thirst quenchers – tickets are $25.
6:00-9 PM, Newburyport Public Library
Books in Bloom
Gather friends and family to help support our annual fundraising event in collaboration with the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library. Together with local businesses, our members, their members, and many talented designers, this springtime celebration is always a popular evening out. It promises to be filled with imaginative arrangements, interesting book choices, raffles, silent auction items, music, delicious appetizers and thirst quenchers – tickets are $25.
Tuesday, May 12
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Crazy for Coleus, Deborah Trickett
Fishnet Stockings, Dipt in Wine, Keystone Kopper, Marooned. Sounds like a night out gone bad, right? These are actually all names of Coleus, a plant that is fast becoming one of the most popular with gardeners. This is not your grandmother’s Coleus; this is one of the most versatile plants on the market. There are upright, mounding, and even sun-loving varieties. Join Deborah for a presentation that will have you looking at Coleus in a whole new light. She’ll discuss design ideas, care and maintenance tips and even share some of her favorites. Deborah Trickett, owner of the Captured Garden, is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist, award winning container garden designer, frequent lecturer and teacher at the Arnold Arboretum.
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Crazy for Coleus, Deborah Trickett
Fishnet Stockings, Dipt in Wine, Keystone Kopper, Marooned. Sounds like a night out gone bad, right? These are actually all names of Coleus, a plant that is fast becoming one of the most popular with gardeners. This is not your grandmother’s Coleus; this is one of the most versatile plants on the market. There are upright, mounding, and even sun-loving varieties. Join Deborah for a presentation that will have you looking at Coleus in a whole new light. She’ll discuss design ideas, care and maintenance tips and even share some of her favorites. Deborah Trickett, owner of the Captured Garden, is a Massachusetts Certified Horticulturist, award winning container garden designer, frequent lecturer and teacher at the Arnold Arboretum.
Tuesday, June 11
5PM
Members Garden Tour
We will be visiting three of our own member’s gardens. Our last stop is a beautiful spot to enjoy refreshments and friendship. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share as the sun sets on another great meeting. MEMBERS ONLY
5PM
Members Garden Tour
We will be visiting three of our own member’s gardens. Our last stop is a beautiful spot to enjoy refreshments and friendship. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share as the sun sets on another great meeting. MEMBERS ONLY
Tuesday, September 8
Location and time TBA
Harvest Dinner
Until the 20th century most farmers celebrated the end of the harvest with a big meal called the harvest supper, to which all who had helped in the harvest were invited. Let’s come together to enjoy the good things of the season by bringing your favorite dish to share. Be it appetizer, vegetable, salad, or dessert our, evening is bound to be heartwarming and delicious!
MEMBERS ONLY
Location and time TBA
Harvest Dinner
Until the 20th century most farmers celebrated the end of the harvest with a big meal called the harvest supper, to which all who had helped in the harvest were invited. Let’s come together to enjoy the good things of the season by bringing your favorite dish to share. Be it appetizer, vegetable, salad, or dessert our, evening is bound to be heartwarming and delicious!
MEMBERS ONLY
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Tuesday, October 13
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center ANNUAL MEETING Fifty Shades of Shade, Andi Ross Gardens in shady areas deserve to be as diverse and exciting as a sunny garden. Andi’s presentation will tantalize you with gorgeous shade gardens, reveal guaranteed easy design secrets and announce must-have plants. Andi is the owner of It’s Nature’s Way. She’s an artistic ecological garden designer, private garden coach and educator. Andi has earned dozens of degrees, certificates, accreditations and other credentials in horticulture, landscape design, organic land care and more. |
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Tuesday, November 10
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center Creating An Edible Lifestyle Buffet, Liz Barbour Learn how to turn your buffet table into a work of art. Watch as Chef Liz Barbour demonstrates how to use found objects, fruits, vegetables, fine china, fresh herbs and flowers to create a three-dimensional still life. Following Liz’s tablescaping, she will offer a cooking demonstration and add it to her buffet table making it ready for a tasting. Liz has been cooking professionally in the Boston area since 1992 and started the Creative Feast in 2004. She is an avid gardener and author of Beautifully Delicious: Cooking with Herbs and Edible Flowers. |
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Tuesday, December 8
6:30PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center Our Holiday Gathering – Unwrapping a Gift! This December meeting has been planned with two options and the final choice remains a mystery! Have no fear, no matter which option is selected, it will be a merry one. The holiday spirit will surely be felt as we share greetings of the season and enjoy each other’s company. As usual for this December meeting, please bring a dish to share with fellow members as this is always a delicious treat. It’s always amazing to experience the variety of food that is contributed each and every year! |
