2025 Programs

January 14th
Tuesday at 12:00 pm
ANNUAL MEETING &
WINTER POTLUCK LUNCHEON
Location: The Lareau Farm Country Inn
Waitsfield, VT
Coordinators: Stephanie Venema, Judy Phelon, Julie Murray

February 11th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
PLANTS FOR DROUGHT CONDITIONS
Led by Sarah Slanting of Full Circle Gardens
Location: Warren Public Library
Water wise practices and perennial varieties to keep your
garden gorgeous during droughts.
Coordinators: Seddon Johnson, Robin Preuss, Andrea Henderson

MARCH 11th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP
Led by: Nina Towne of Proud Flowers
Location: Warren Public Library
Nina will bring her years of flower design expertise to us
first with a presentation about form, design, and currant
trends in arranging. Then we will all delve into creating
our own arrangements with Nina here for consultation.
Coordinators: Laura Brines, Carla Lewis, Betsy Norman

APRIL 8
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
PLANT SALE WORKSHOP
Location: Warren Public Library
In preparation for our May potting sessions, we will have a
workshop about dividing and planting protocols.
Coordinators: Bonnie Barnes, Jane Macan, Judy Phelon,

May/June Plant Sale Preparation
Potting and Grooming Sessions
May 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29 June 3, 5 (barn clean-up)
9:00 – Noon Rain or Shine
Location: Judy Phelon’s Barn, 988 West Hill Rd, Warren

June 6
Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
PRE-SALE TRANSPORT
Volunteer members pick up plants for transport the
following morning at 7:30 am to the site in Waitsfield
and set up venue.

June 7 PLANT SALE DAY
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Waitsfield, across from Shaw’s Market
First Shift 8:45-11:15am
Second Shift 11:00am-1:30pm

June 10
Tuesday at 12:00 pm
ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY LUNCHEON
Location: Julie Murray’s home
Coordinators: Andrea Henderson, Leslie Reynolds, Martha Veselka

July 8
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
Visit to Shelburne Inn Gardens
Location: Shelburne Farms Inn, Shelburne VT
We will join together for a guided tour of the gardens at
the Inn.
Bring your own snack

August 12
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
ST. GAUDENS
Location: St. Gauden’s Road, Cornish, New Hampshire
This National Park for the Arts preserves the home, gardens,
and studio of sculpture Augustus Saint-Gaudens. (1848-1907)
Our tour will include a peaceful walk through the gardens,
commentary about the sculptures, and a visit to his home. Bill
Noble (our trip on August 13th 2024) refurbished the onehundred
year old hedges, instituted organic lawn care
practices, and returned the artist’s intent to the exuberant
flower gardens.
Bring your own snack.

September 9th
Tuesday at 1:00 am
MOUNTAIN GARDENERS’ TEACUP AUCTION
Location: Warren Town Hall
Bring a plant, tool, garden ornament, or any garden
related treasure to contribute to the auction. This is a
perfect venue for recycling and finding
something you need or want.
Coordinators: Carol Hosford, Wendy R. McDonough, Sandra Reilly

October 14
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
ORGANIC GARDENING PEST
CONTROL
Led by Charlie Nardozzi
Location: Warren Town Hall Basement
Be ready to learn and laugh with Charlie as he talks about all
things “PEST” related in our gardens.
Coordinators: Trish DeMiglio, Kristen Gibson, Julie Murray

November 11th
Tuesday 1:00 pm
PAPERWHITE WORKSHOP
Location: Warren Public Library
Bring your own container (high sides work best) to create a
paper white garden.
Bulbs and gravel will be provided.
Coordinators: Fran Grimason, Judy Reed, Becky Starks

December

HAPPY HOLIDAYS
(No meeting this month)

See you at the Potluck Luncheon in January 2026

Click here for a downloadable copy of 2024 Program Listing.