It’s time for sharing your extra garden plants and any gardening knowledge you would like to give to the group. So, thin out those plants and gather your favorite hints, gardening books, websites, and apps and bring everything along to the meeting.

Business Meeting.
Plant Exchange

Hosted by Rosemary Biggs, Kaoru Steward, Susie Robertson, Lissa MacCallum, Patricia Mocarski, Cheryl Templeton

Presented by Carole Wilmot

There is nothing more discouraging than watching your beautiful orchid fade away. Fortunately, Carole Wilmot has the magic touch! Bring your struggling orchid or pick up an orchid past their bloom at a shop. Carole will demonstrate how to repot your orchid. She will discuss what she has learned over the years caring for orchids.

Business Meeting.
Collection of In-Kind donations for the Raptor Trust.

Hosted by Sheila M. Goggins, Sally Walker, Carole Wilmot, Lissa MacCallum, Nancy Nubel, Patricia Mocarski

Presented by Caitlin Boyle

We are fortunate to have “one of our own” lecturing on Native plants. Caitlin will dispel the common myth that native plants are unattractive and often underwhelming in our gardens. She will discuss three native gardens where beauty is paramount.

Presented by Robert LaHoff

Robert LaHoff is co-owner of Hall’s Garden Center & Florist in Berkeley Heights. After 34 years in the garden industry and driven by his passion for plants, Bob will showcase and share a few of his favorites, incorporating stories of travel, friendship, and personal connections. Hopefully, his choices will inspire, educate, and create newfound excitement for your own garden.

Business Meeting.

Presentation of Slate of Officers

Review of 2024-2025 Projects

Discuss Proposed New Projects for next year

Hosted by Sheila M. Goggins, Debbie Barnes, Barbara Whitmore, Irmgard Geddes, Kaoru Steward, Chris Farrel

Presented by Master Gardener Diane Lattanzio

Hydrangeas are well-known for their enormous clusters of white, pink, and blue flowers in the summer garden. Yet, gardeners are often puzzled by this beautiful and very popular plant. Through this presentation, questions surrounding the selection, care, maintenance, pruning and propagation of this old-fashioned favorite will be addressed. Hand-outs will be provided.

Business Meeting. Houseplant Exchange.

Hosted by Celeste Fondaco, Peggy Wilson, Sally Walker, Kathy Woodward, Mary K. Joyce, Irmgard Geddes

Presented by Marta McDowell

Marta will share some highlights from her book, Gardening with the Edisons. Thomas and his wife, Mina Miller Edison, created three gardens with the help of Ellen Shipman, landscape architect. It was the last great project of his life.

One of our favorite speakers, Marta McDowell, lives, writes, and gardens in Chatham Township. Her books include Unearthing the Secret Garden, Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life, The World of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life, and All the Presidents’ Gardens. She also teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden.

Business Meeting.

Hosted by Mia Craig, Claudia Meyers, Terry McCutcheon, Virginia Hofler, Abigail Maddi, Beverly De Graaf

Holiday Luncheon

Business Meeting
White Elephant Gift Exchange

Hosted by Beverly De Graaf, Mary Ellen Moran, Martha Wells, Pat Wells, Susie Robertson, Laurie DeBiasse

Holiday Pumpkin Succulent Centerpiece
Presented by Marie Nealis

At the October meeting Marie will discuss some of the items you can use for your arrangement. In the meantime, check out gracegritsgarden.com for an overview of the project. In September, start looking for that perfect pumpkin with a more flattened shape. This is a beautiful addition to your Thanksgiving table!

Business Meeting.
Collection of In-Kind donations for the Raptor Trust.

Hosted by Claudia Meyers, Terry McCutcheon, Abigail Maddi, Mary K. Joyce, Nancy Daugherty, Rosemary Biggs

Indoor Seed Starting Made Easy
Presented by Betsy Maltby

Learn how to successfully start seeds indoors. Step by step instructions will guide you through the process and cover topics such as: equipment, seed resources, seedling care, pinching, hardening off and planting out in your garden. Betsy will share some tips and tricks she has aquired over the years for reducing seed waste and increasing stock. The importance of creating a Seed Starting Calendar and keeping an ongoing seed inventory will also be discussed.

Business Meeting

Hosted by Mia Craig, Celeste Fondaco, Peggy Wilson, Kathy Woodward, Marie Nealis, Barbara Whitmore

Welcome to the 72nd year of Garden Club.

Business meeting

Review of Programs

Continuing and new projects

Hosted By Virginia Hofler, Debbie Barnes, Mary Ellen Moran, Sandy Salvas, Chris Farrell, Carole Wilmot