MEETINGS and PROGRAMS

Coffee: Beauty and Terroir

with Mike Harney

Mike will take us on the journey from countries all over the world, through the hands of a multitude of people and farmers, traveling thousands of miles over the ocean and every terrain on earth before it reaches your cup. 

Everyone Can Have a Green Thumb

with Robin Selwitz

Houseplants are more popular than ever, with many people finding joy in leafy friends during the pandemic. They make great gifts, and can brighten up any room, but keeping them alive and thriving can be a real challenge. Join Robin Selwitz, houseplant expert and Master Urban Gardener, as she takes you through everything you need to know to keep your plants happy. Once you get to know the key elements to plant care, you can soon have a green thumb too (even if you've killed even the "easy" plants!)

 Members' Holiday potluck luncheon 

No meeting in January

 Members' Groundhog Day potluck luncheon 

Poison Ivy - What You Need to Know

with Helaine Hughes

During this presentation Helaine will show us how to identify poison ivy in all four seasons, and how to distinguish it from other plants. She will discuss what creates the poison ivy rash and tell us how to clean our clothing, tools and skin in order to prevent it.

The Exciting and Sinister World of Carnivorous Plants

with Dave Sackett

Carnivorous plants are beautiful examples of nature and Dave will share the secrets to growing these amazing plants. These plants evolved to devour insects by forming various trapping mechanisms. He will have plants in display and will answer your carnivorous plant questions. He will share resources to make you a successful grower of these sinister plants.

Raised Bed Gardening

with Susan Hammond

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening: Raised  beds are an easy and productive way to grow vegetables  (and some fruits, too!).  After a quick review of the basics of growing  vegetables at home, we’ll explore the details of raised bed gardening,  including design, materials, and construction methods.  While this talk  focuses on vegetables, the raised bed techniques  we discuss can be adapted to many other kinds of gardens as well.

 Tour of Member's Garden 

 Tour of Member's Garden 

 Installation of Officers, location TBD