2024 Meetings

January

7pm Monday January 15 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Lead by Diana and Caryn

Speaker Topic – Seed Starting by Caroline Smith

Mini Show

1.   Design depicting ‘Winter’ (may use paint, cotton etc. to represent snow)

2.   A houseplant I’ve had for several years. Named.

3.   A ‘cone’ creature made from natural materials. No artificial accessories.

4.   Horticultural Show Off.

February

7pm Monday February 12 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Lead by the “Groves Gals”

Refreshment Volunteers- Barb F., Marg H. and Tim W.

Speaker Topic - Pollinators and/or Gardening for Climate Change by Elizabeth Churcher & George Thompson 

Mini Show

1.   Valentine Design’ - your choice of materials

2.   ‘A new annual for me in 2024’ – Name, picture, and short write-up re. its requirements

3.   ‘An unusual bird at my feeder (or in my garden)’ Name and picture.

4.   Horticultural Show Off.

March

7pm Monday March 18 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Lead by Caryn & Diana

Refreshment Volunteers- Sarah L., Clara L. and Alice F.

Speaker Topic - Orchids by Marg Burley (there will be orchids to purchase and a draw gift)

Mini Show

1.   ‘Cup of Cheer’ – a St. Patrick’s Day design

2.   Flowering Houseplant. Named.

3.   ‘Signs of Spring’ – a display of early spring … natural materials only

4.   Horticultural Show Off.

April

7pm Monday April 15 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Lead by “Groves Gals”

Refreshment Volunteers-Jamie V., Wanda A. and Ann P.

Speaker Topic - Kris and Bonnie Rylski, KR-Bee Honey and Beeswax candles – Bee pollination

Mini Show

1.   Design using pussy willows.

2.   Early spring flower(s) Named.

3.   Container of twigs showing signs of spring.

4.   Horticultural Show Off.

May

7pm Monday May 13 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Lead by Mary & Jamie

Refreshment Volunteers- Glenna O., Angela N. and Anne N.

Speaker Topic - Leslie Adams, Photography: Northumberland land trust

Mini Show

1.   Design: ‘Spring at Last’ Your interpretation.

2.   Container of flower or veggie seedlings. Named.

3.   Three spring flowers in a suitable container. Named.

4.   Horticultural Show Off.

June

6pm Monday June 17 @ at Farmtown Park

Potluck Dinner

Lead by Mary

Speaker Topic - Lois Bennet: Prepping for garden shows

No Mini Show

July - no meeting

August - no meeting

September

7pm Monday September 16 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Lead by Susan, Mary & Jamie

Refreshment Volunteers- Michele S., Louise H. and Monique R.

Speaker Topic - Free Ivy topiary workshop, inspired by Garden Answer YouTube channel.

Members will all have a chance to create a beautiful potted ivy topiary.

Mini Show

1.   Design: ‘Beautiful Sunset’ – your interpretation.

2.   A Potted Summer Planter. Your choice of size and plants. Name plants if possible.

3.   Late Summer/Fall Fruit(s) OR Vegetables(s) -one variety only - Named.

4.   Horticultural Show Off.

October

7pm Monday October 21 @ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

An interactive meeting to plan our different community gardens. Also any gardening questions members have can be discussed and addressed.

Refreshment Volunteers- Doug R., Monique R. and Louise H.

Speaker Topic - Diane and Gary Westlake - Garden Art for Cheapskates

Mini Show

1.   Design: ‘Spooky’ – your interpretation

2.   ‘Bountiful Harvest’ - a collection of fall vegetables.

3.   Vase of Fall Flowers. (same or different varieties)

4.   Horticultural Show Off

November

AGM and Christmas Party

6:00 Monday Nov 18 at St. Andrews Hall, 110 Mill St.

Lead by Caroline

Speaker - Carson Arthur

No Mini Show

December – No meeting

Wishing everyone a magical holiday season!