Programs, Workshops and Tours
All programs are held at the Apple Barn
60 Old Farms Road, West Simsbury, CT, unless otherwise noted.
Monday, September 19 at 11:30
Welcome Back Luncheon
First and Last Tavern, Avon
Monday, October 17 at 11:30
Annual Herb Luncheon
Bring your favorite herb dish and recipe
Monday, November 21 at 10:00
Holiday Wreath Making and Chowder Luncheon
Come assemble a wreath for a town building and enjoy our traditional corn chowder
Monday, December 12 at 11:30 a.m.
Holiday Decorating for the Creatively Challenged
Club member Margery Winters will offer tips for the holiday season.
Monday, January 9 at 11:30 a.m.
The Unsung Garden: Gardens in Winter
Photographer, Karen Bussolini will offer a stirring celebration of gardens and gardeners who have found varying ways of surviving winter.
Monday, February 13 at 11:30 a.m.
Gardening in the Shade
Club Member Rita Bond will offer ideas and tips for those who lack sun in their gardens.
Monday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m.
Saving our Wild Areas, One Yard at a Time
Member Margery Winters will speak about how we can help promote wildlife diversity in our own back yards and in wild areas.
Monday, April 23 at 6 p.m.
Gardening for the Five Senses
Horticulturalist and author, Tovah Martin will be our featured speaker at this special meeting at Eno Hall, Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury.
Friday, May 18 at 1:00 p.m.
Business Meeting and Plant Sale Preparation
Simsbury Farms Ice Rink
Members can pick up their pre-ordered plants after the meeting.
Monday, June 18 at 11:30 a.m.
Hello Summer - Annual Picnic
Club Calendar
2011-2012
Workshops
Floral Design Workshops take place at 1:00.
Call Jane Hannah or Joanne Pomerantz for details
Monday, September 26
Monday, October 31
Monday, December 19
Monday, January 30
Monday, March 26
Monday, April 21
Basics of Flower Design
What Can We Do With What's Left in the Garden
Designing Holiday Centerpieces for the Table
Flower Show Arranging: A Fun Workshop
Building a Succulent Wreath
Creating an Outside Planter
Tours Call Arline Croce for details
Come Grow With Us
Thursday, February 23 - Connecticut Flower Show
