Meetings – Daytime & Evening
2024-2025 Meetings & Fundraising Events
NOTE: If you are not a member of the Garden Club there is a $5.00 charge to attend meetings.
Some of our workshop/events require a fee and/or registration and some of our events are Member Only.
Please read the information below for meeting/event specifics. Thank you.
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September 9 (Monday) Day Meeting
NOTE: We will meet at the Pocasset Community Building on Barlows Landing Rd.
11:00 am Board Meeting
12:00 pm Tea/Social followed by the Meeting & Program
Location: Pocasset Community Bldg., Barlows Landing Rd., Pocasset
PROGRAM: “The Fragrant Garden”
Speaker: Donelle Denery, Master Gardener
For over 10 years Ms. Denery has specialized in garden design. Her presentation will highlight some lesser-known fragrant plants for our growing zone and helpful tips for transplanting and dividing peonies will also be discussed.
Hospitality Chair: Paula O’Neil
Committee: Diane Conroy, Mary Doo, Dorothy Haney, Laura Bergeron
September 18 (Wednesday) Evening Meeting
5:30 pm Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 6:00 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: “HOW TO BUILD YOUR OWN HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK ”
Speaker: Neil Sanders, author of 15 mysteries, 7 involving horticulture and several use garden clubs as their setting.
With a great deal of humor we’ll learn about how a primarily native-plant garden came into being and how it has matured into a stunning example of how beauty, low maintenance, and environmental sustainability can go hand-in-hand.
Hospitality Chair: Ellen Migliaccio
Committee: Bobbie Dwyer
October 9 (note: this is a Wednesday) Day Meeting
12:00 pm Tea/Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 12:30 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: “BEGINNERS GUIDE TO GROWING HYDRANGEAS”
Speaker: Linda Coven, owner of Strictly Hydrangeas, is a leading expert on hydrangea, an educator, presenter, Master Gardener, and past President of the Cape Cod Hydrangea Society.
Ms. Coven specializes in the expert care of hydrangeas and will speak about little known hydrangea facts with an emphasis on pruning techniques for each of the hydrangea species. She’ll also demonstrate the use of the proper tools for successful pruning as well as sharing which hydrangeas are native pollinator friendly and guaranteed to bloom.
Hospitality Chair: Jayne Urso
Committee: Sue Barlow, Cyndy Hurley, Julie Saunders, Marcia Willmott
October 16 (Wednesday) Evening Workshop Meeting ~ MEMBERS ONLY ~ NO GUESTS
4:30 am Board Meeting
5:30 Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 6:00 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: “LONG LASTING FALL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP”
Presenter: Member, Anna Holmes will demonstrate how to create a fall arrangement in a sugar pumpkin. We’ll have a beautiful creation to bring home.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Hospitality Chair: Kathy Sargent-O’Neill
Committee: Lori Keleher
November 6 (Wednesday) JOINT Day Meeting
11:00 am Board Meeting
12:00 pm Tea/Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 12:30 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: “NATIVE PLANTS FOR CAPE COD”
Speaker: Fran Raleigh, Master Gardener
Ms. Raleigh will introduce us to specific plant species native to Cape Cod that might work well in your garden. She will talk about what “native” means, as well as discuss the benefits of landscaping with native plants.
Hospitality Chair: Susan Dmochowski
Committee: Carol Doherty, Judith Martin, Lorraine Young, Nora Grant
NOVEMBER & DECEMBER CLUB WORKSHOPS:
NOVEMBER TBD ~ Boxwood Tree Creation & Adornment Workshop. Come help make and decorate boxwood trees for our Holiday Green Sale.
Dec. 3 ~ Green Sale Wreath Workshop ~ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm ~ Location: Bourne United Methodists Church
Dec. 4 Green ~ Centerpiece Workshop ~ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm ~ Location: Bourne United Methodists Church
(IF NEEDED: Dec. 5 ~ Green Centerpiece Workshop 1:00 am – 4:00 pm ~ Location: Bourne United Methodists Church)
DECEMBER 6 & 7 ~ HOLIDAY GREENS & BAKE SALE ~ FRIDAY 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm & SATURDAY 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
BRIGGS McDERMOTT HOUSE YARD & FORGE, 22 Sandwich Rd., Bourne
December 9 (Monday) JOINT Day Meeting ~ MEMBERS ONLY ~ NO GUESTS
11:00 am Board Meeting
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church
HOLIDAY POTLUCK ~ Bring a dish to share
Betsy Woodley will read The Night Before Christmas.
Members who wish participate in the Ornament Swap should bring an unwrapped, inexpensive garden-themed ornament you have either made or purchased. This has become a lovely Club tradition.
Hospitality Chair: Amy Fenton and Anna Holmes
Committee: Karen Cronburg, Jan Sudol
2025 Meetings
January 6 (Monday) JOINT Day Meeting
11:00 am Board Meeting
12:00 pm Tea/Social followed by the Meeting & Program
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church
PROGRAM: “Perennial Gardening”
Speaker: Kathi Gariepy. Lifetime Master Gardener of the Mass Master Gardener Assoc. and landscape consultant
Our speaker will talk about the ‘workhorses’ of the garden, perennials, the majority of them returning every year. With a little know-how you can keep your garden in bloom for most of the season. We’ll explore which perennials work best in the garden and discuss how to keep them in good form
Hospitality Chair: Nancy Buckley
Committee: Pam Chmielinski, Jane Costello, Connie Spilhaus, Jan Rogers
February 12 (Wednesday) JOINT Evening Meeting
4:30 am Board Meeting
5:30 Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 6:00 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: TBA
Hospitality Chair: Betsy Woodley
Committee: Carolee Packard
March 10 (Monday) Day Meeting
11:00 am Board Meeting
12:00 pm Tea/Social followed by the Meeting & Program
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church
PROGRAM: “Native Bees and Butterflies”
Speaker: Mary Pat Barry, Master Gardener and a Certified Sustainable Landscape Manager
Come learn about tips for attracting native bees, especially bumble bees, and butterflies to our gardens.
Hospitality Chair: Alda Barron
Committee: Marilyn Crane, Betsy Ferris, Cheryl Keown, Julie Arnold
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March 19 (Wednesday) Evening Meeting
5:30 Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 6:00 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: “How to Build a Rain Garden at Home “
Speaker: Michelle West, Water Resource Engineer
Ever wonder how to build a rain garden? Attend this informative presentation where you’ll learn about the importance of rain gardens and how to build one at your home.
Hospitality Chair: Laverne Newman
Committee: Cathy Glynn
April 7 (Monday) Day Meeting
NOTE: We will meet at the Pocasset Community Building on Barlows Landing Rd.
12:00 pm Tea/Social followed by the Meeting & Program
Location: Pocasset Community Bldg., Barlows Landing Rd., Pocasset
PROGRAM: “Thinking Globally, Acting Locally in Your Own Yard”
Speaker: Rebecca Warner, author of the Sustainable-Enough Garden
Come learn about attractive alternatives that could be used to reduce our lawns. We’ll learn about smart, attractive ways to reduce pollution, energy use, conserve water and prevent stormwater runoff.
Hospitality Chair: Nancy Selchan
Committee: Grace Moore, Claudina Quinn, Debbie Webster, Moe Smith
April 16 (Wednesday) Evening Meeting
4:30 Board Meeting
5:30 Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 6:00 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: “Color All Year: Multi-Hued Landscape Plants”
Speaker: Gary Bowden, Master Gardener, Master Gardeners Association of Cape Cod
Mr. Bowden will discuss ways to add color and drama to your garden for year-round interest.
Hospitality Chair: Dawn Labenski
Committee: Missy Fox
April 25 (Friday) – ARBOR DAY program TBA
MAY 10 SPRING PLANT & BAKE SALE
POCASSET COMMUNITY BLDG., BARLOWS LANDING ROAD
SATURDAY 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
May 12 (Monday) Day Meeting ~ MEMBERS ONLY ~ NO GUESTS
11:00 am Board Meeting
Noon Tea/Social followed by the Meeting & Program 12:30 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church
PROGRAM: “FLORAL DESIGN WORKSHOP IN MEMORY OF SALLY ZEGHIBE
Presenters: Judy Sheehy, Paula O’Neil, Alda Barron
This program is in honor of a dear friend and fellow AGC member, Sally Zeghibe, who was taken from us too early.
Hospitality Chair: Isabel Melo
Committee: Amy Fenton, Anna Holmes, Emilie Martin, Patty Robidoux
May 21 (Wednesday) Evening Meeting
5:30 Social followed by the Meeting & Program at 6:00 pm
Location: Bourne United Methodist Church, Sandwich Rd., Bourne
PROGRAM: ‘Propagating Outdoor Plants in Containers”
Speakers: Betsy Szymczk, Past President of the Natick Garden Club, NCG Consultant, Flower Show Judge, Begonia & Dahlia lover
Learn the how-tos of propagating outdoor plants in containers as a budget-friendly way to expand our gardens.
Hospitality Chair: Jan Casiello
Committee: Linda Wagner
JUNE 1 – Membership Dues and Renewal Forms are due.
JUNE 11 (Monday) MEMBERS ONLY POTLUCK
11:00 am Board Meeting
Noon Setup followed by the Pot Luck and Social
Location: Aptucxet Trading Post
Come and celebrate the Club. Bring a dish to share and your chair!
Hospitality Chair: Bobbie Dwyer
Committee: Karen Cronburg, Jan Sudol