March Meeting: 3/1/05, 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Lodge, “Sensational Dahlias” by interior designer, Donna Lane will provide insights and gardening tips for dahlias.
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER.
Captain: Terri Milley
Hostesses: Meg Donovan, Jo-Anne Golden, Robin Greland, Marilyn Hartney, Linda Kakulski, Carol Lupton and Ellen Wencek
March Board Meeting: 3/22/05, 7:30 p.m., at the Phoenix Lodge.
April Meeting:4/5/05, 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Lodge, Marty Amdur will present a lecture on “Color Palette for your Garden”.
April Board Meeting: 4/19/05, 7:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Lodge.
New England Spring Flower Show: 3/11/05-3/20/05, “A Fresh Perspective”, Bayside Expo, Boston, MA.
WHGC
EXHIBITORS:
3/11-3/14 Entry Day 1: Shirley Minott,
Design Division II - UPDATE- Blue
Ribbon and the Best of the Day Award
3/15-3/17
Entry Day 2: Liz Fallon, Chair of WHGC Club Competition- A
functional Buffet Table. UPDATE
Second Place
3/18-3/20
Entry Day 3: Shirley Minott, Design Division I, Class 103- On
Sports- Joan Benoit Samuelson, a Stretch Design staged on a pedestal
36" high with a top 48"wide x 30" deep.
For directions, hours and prices please reference: www.masshort.org
WHGC Cookbook: A great big thank you to all members for the 400+ recipes which were contributed. We will be having a “friendly contest” for our WHGC Cookbook cover title & design.
Photos and drawings will be accepted. Black & white designs will also be needed for each food category:
Entrees, Soups & Salads, Appetizers, Desserts, Brunch, Muffins, Rolls & Bread,
Potpourri, Holiday.
The contest is open to members and their families. Please send submissions to Deb Zawalich’s attention by 3/1/05.
WHGC Scrapbook: Liz Fallon is compiling a wonderful scrapbook of all of past WHGC events. If you have any WHGC photos from past lectures, tea parties, events or garden tours/shows, please forward a copy to Liz.
Nominating Committee: We have several Board vacancies which we are looking to fill for next year:
· Second VP,
· Recording Secretary,
· Corresponding Secretary,
· Communications (Nutsey News), · Publicity,
· Hospitality,
· Workshops
Interested members should contact Suzanne Fox, Louise Sironi or Jan Guimond.
Member Changes: Anne Lorge’s new email address is: (please see mailed
version).
APRIL 3 Brockton
GC’s Garden Show. (click her for full
info, including list of all vendors). Brockton GC’s 75th Anniversary Garden Show. 3 programs,
11:00 AM "Ask The Experts" Featuring Les Wyman, Bill
Cannon, and Deborah Swanson moderated by our own Suzanne Mahler. 12:00 PM
"Having the Best Lawn in the Neighborhood", Featuring lawn and garden
pro Phil Wyman. 1:00 PM "Finding the Right Tool" Featuring Roger
B. Swain formerly of the Victory Garden and now with People, Places and Plants.
50 exhibitors. Shaw's Center, 1 Lexington Ave. Brockton, 10-4. FREE to Public PLEASE
NOTE THAT OUR NEWSLETTER CHAIR WAS GIVEN ERRONEOUS INFORMATION FOR THE MAILED
VERSION, THIS INFORMATION IS ACCURATE.
White Winter Moth Epidemic: 3/24/05, 7:00 p.m. Congregational Church Hall,
across from John Curtis Public Library and the Town Hall, Route 139, Hanover. WHGC will be sponsoring
a public presentation on the White Winter Moth outbreak. Robert D. Childs.
UMASS Amherst Entomologist and Deborah C. Swanson, Plymouth County
Extension Educator will present a slide/lecture on the recent moths that have
emerged last November/December. These moths laid eggs that will hatch into
caterpillars next month with disastrous results. Topics include history of
this newly introduced pest, the life cycle and management options. Entomologists agree that these European pests will pose a major threat to our untreated local trees this Spring. Unfortunately these moths have no known predators on this continent. Please come join us at this public presentation and learn how you can treat your trees before the infestation.
OPEN TO PUBLIC, FREE ADMISSION- PLEASE RSVP THROUGH THIS WEBSITE'S EMAIL
OR CONTACT SUZANNE MAHLER FOR A COUNT.
SSNSC “Camper-ship”: The SSNSC Summer Day Camp offers exciting opportunities for children ages 3-14 to learn about the natural world. A $50 “Camper-ship” is available to anyone with a child, grandchild, niece or nephew who would be interested in attending. A nominating letter can be directed to Kathy Murray.
South Shore District Annual Meeting: April 12,
2005 South
Shore District Luncheon at the Shaw’s Center, Rte. 123, Brockton. Program topic:
"Celebrating & Showcasing the South Shore District". Registration 9:00AM, Meeting 9:30AM-2:00PM. $27.00 includes luncheon. Please note correction
in price. Members are encouraged to sign up and pay at the March Meeting (checks payable to WHGC) or send your check afterwards to Deb Zawalich. Pre-registration is required for this event.
DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS MARCH 25th,
email this website if you have questions.
