2025 Calendar
Tuesday, February 11
6:15 PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Growing a Shade Garden, Kathi Gariepy, from the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association (MMGA) Speakers Bureau
The presentation will discuss a variety of shade situations which will cover the unique problem, and unique opportunities, of shade gardening. Kathi will suggest the best shade plants to use and how to select them so that your garden is in bloom spring through fall. She will also explain how to create and have winter interest.
$10 VISITING GUEST FEE
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Tuesday, March 11
6:15PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center Sustaining the Monarch: One Yard at a Time, Katie Banks Learn about the monarch butterfly - it’s natural history, migration, the reasons for its decline and the many conservation efforts that are currently underway along its migration pathway. Then experience an entire season of blooms that you can plant in your own yard to help monarchs and other pollinators. At the end of the program, Katie will pass out seed packets so that we can all get started on our monarch-attracting plants. Katie runs a small native plant nursery growing over 100 species of native New England perennials and shrubs. She sells these plants from her nursery called the Monarch Gardener at Nutter Farm in Topsfield, MA. $10 VISITING GUEST FEE |
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Tuesday, April 8
6:15PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center Seed to Table-Natural Ponds & Eco-landscapes, Arianna Lappini Join Arianna, an Edible Ecosystem Educator and Designer, for a discussion about creating natural ponds. You will learn the art and science of creating ecosystems through pond construction. The workshop begins with an overview of the essential elements of a healthy pond, including water, algae control, and native plant selection. Through interactive discussions, you will discover the ecological importance of ponds and their role in wildlife habitat creation and a deep appreciation for sustainable practices that foster harmony with nature. $10 VISITING GUEST FEE |
Saturday, May 10, 8:30-11:30 AM,
RAIN OR SHINE
Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 331 High St.
Our Fabulous Plant Sale!
~“Ask The Experts”- Free Gardening Advice~
~Hundreds of Plants…All Varieties on Sale~
~“New To You” Garden Market: New & Gently Used Books & Gardening Items~
The Spring Fundraiser supports the Mission of the Horticultural Society throughout the year. Special thanks to The Institution For Savings for their generous sponsorship and to Iron Tree Service for their contribution.
Tuesday, May 20
6:15PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center
Getting Hydrangeas to Bloom in the Northeast, Jane Jeffers
Why don’t my hydrangeas bloom every year? Should I cut back my hydrangeas or not? These questions will be answered in the presentation, as well as discussion the most popular species of hydrangeas in the Northeast. The presentation will focus on how to get hydrangea macrophylla to bloom and suggest alternatives to this popular species. Tips will be shared on care, pruning, and feeding hydrangea macrophylla, serrate, and arborescence. Jane is a member of the West Newbury Garden Club
BRING A FRIEND - ALL GUEST FEES WAIVED FOR MAY'S MEETING
Tuesday, June 10 (Rain Date: Wednesday, June 11)
5 PM
Members Garden Tour
We welcome our members to visit the unique and beautiful gardens of our fellow members. We will gather at the first garden at 5:00pm, visit for a while and then travel on to enjoy the next two gardens. Please carpool if you are able.
MEMBERS ONLY
Tuesday, September 9
5 PM (Rain Date: September 10)
Harvest Dinner
For many years, our members have gathered in friendship every September to celebrate the bounty of the season at our Annual Harvest Dinner. Please bring your favorite dish to share, appropriate serving utensils, and a card briefly explaining your yummy offering! Appetizers, main dishes, salads, and desserts: our evening is bound to be heartwarming and delicious! Also, please remember to bring a folding chair. MEMBERS ONLY
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Tuesday, October 14 6:15 PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center Make Your Own Fall Project Do-It-Yourself (DIY), Jill Sczepanski and the HORT Program Planning Committee The cooler Fall atmosphere will be in the air as we work on a fall DIY project. Jill and the Program Planning Committee will bring examples of fall-themed containers and give a short presentation on how members can make them. The HORT will provide a small fall-themed container and oasis, additional fall themed “bobbles”, floral tape, and floral wire. Bring: garden clippers, wire cutters, scissors, and garden gloves. $10 VISITING GUEST FEE. |
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Tuesday, November 11 6:15 PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center Gardens of the Hudson River Valley, Jana Milbocker The Hudson River Valley is rich with historic mansions, president’s summer retreats and stunning botanical gardens. She combines horticulture, design, travel tips to educate and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Jana is a garden designer, speaker, and author who loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S and abroad. She is the author of the Garden Tourist travel guides. She is also the owner of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design firm in the Boston area. She loves to visit gardens and historic sites in the U.S and abroad. $10 VISITING GUEST FEE |
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Tuesday, December 9
6:15 PM, Newburyport Senior/Community Center Our Annual Meeting & Make Your Own Holiday Arrangement The Annual Meeting is our opportunity to elect our future officers, vote on the 2025 budget, and share the year’s accomplishments. Following the Annual Meeting we will create beautiful arrangements made with greens. Members make either a table container, wreath, rope, or swag. The HORT provides the wet oasis. Members bring their own greens, container, ornament and ribbons; if able, please bring enough to share. Some ribbons and ornaments will be provided. Remember to bring your garden clippers, floral tape, floral wire, ribbons, and scissors. The holiday spirit will be in the air as we enjoy each other’s company…and delicious treats! Please bring your favorite dish to share, appropriate serving utensils, and a card briefly explaining your yummy offering! MEMBERS ONLY |
