2023 Programs

January 10th
Tuesday at 12:00 pm
ANNUAL MEETING &
WINTER POTLUCK LUNCHEON
Location: The Lareau Farm Country Inn
Waitsfield, VT
Coordinators: Wendy R, McDonough, Jane Macan & Rita LaRocca

February 14th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
BIRTH OF A NEW PERENNIAL GARDEN
Led by: Deborah Chud
Location: Warren Public Library
She will join us by Zoom; we have the option of viewing together or at home.
Landscape Design Consultant and Educator Deborah Chud gives a thorough, informative and engaging presentation on her personal exploration into the aesthetics of Piet Oudolf’s theories.
Coordinators: Seddon Johnson, Andrea Henderson & Robin Preuss

MARCH 14th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
RAIN GARDENS
Led by: Rachel Gregorian
Location: Warren Public Library
Learn effective techniques to manage stormwater at home or at a community scale. Rachel Grigorian, Landscape Architect and owner of Clark Brook Designs, will show examples of her local projects that are making a positive impact on water quality through plants.
Coordinators: Carol Hosford, Jane Hobart & Sandy Gallup

April 13th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
THE ECOLOGY OF TICKS AND TICK-BORNE
DISEASES
Led by: David Allen
Location: Warren Public Library
David Allen is an associate professor of biology at Middlebury College. He studies the ecological climate and landscape factors which determine tick-borne disease risk. David will give a brief introduction to tick biology and then discuss his research trying to understand what drives tick-borne disease risk in Vermont.
Coordinators: Betsy Norman, Marilyn Parker & Sheila Ware

Plant Sale Preparation
Potting and Grooming Sessions
May 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 June 1
9.00 – noon Rain or Shine
Location: Judy Phelon’s Barn, 988 West Hill Rd, Warren
June 1st
BARN CLEANUP

June 2nd
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 3rd
Saturday 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
PLANT SALE DAY
Location: Waitsfield, across from Shaw’s Market
First Shift 8:45-11:15am Second Shift 11:00am-1:30pm

June 13th
Tuesday at 12:00 pm
ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY LUNCHEON
Location: Robin Preuss’ Home
Coordinators: Judy Reed, Leslie Reynolds & Bonnie Barnes

July 11th
Thursday at 1:00 pm
BILL NOBLE’S GARDENS
Location: Norwich, VT
Noble has worked as a garden designer and Director of Preservation for the Garden Conservancy. The insights he gained from this work are reflected in his own garden. He is currently renovating his garden and will show us why and how he is making changes.
Coordinators: Nancy Segal, Nancy Mercer & Sara Agarabi

August 8th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
FARM CRAFT
Location: Shelburne, VT
Enjoy the guided tour of this sustainable and pollinator-friendly farm and gardens with owner Rebecca Lindenmeyr. Stop to discover the wonderful organic products created on site: hand creams, soaps, oils and other lotions.
Coordinators: Sandra Reilly, Martha Veselka & Wendy R. McDonough

September 12th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
FABULOUS FOLIAGE
Led by: Charlotte Albers
Location: Warren Public Library
Plants with interesting leaves bring depth, contrast and delight to beds and borders. Learn how to design around foliage and rethink color combinations for 3 seasons of beauty.
Coordinators: Valerie Hale, Marilyn Parker & Susan Stoehr

October 10th
Tuesday at 1:00 pm
ANEMONES IN VERMONT
Led By: Tobi vonTrapp
Location: vonTrapp Greenhouse
Common Road, Waitsfield
Tobi will welcome us into his Anemone Greenhouse to talk about the propagation of these beauties. He will describe planting his own seeds, which he hybridizes for plant vigor, flower formation, color and stem length to the growing and harvesting of the blooms.
Coordinators: Trish DeMiglio, Hilary Mooney & Julie Murray

November 14th
Tuesday 1:00 pm
THANKSGIVING ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP
Location: Warren Public Library
A meeting filled with camaraderie while having fun creating holiday decorations.
Coordinators: Becky Starks, Loretta Menkes & Fran Grimason

December
(No meeting this month)
See you at the Potluck Luncheon in January 2023
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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