Programs/Meetings
Calendar for Monthly Activities Present and Past
September 17, 2024
Open House and Plant Swap
Friends and New Members!
6:00 - 8:00 pm, Pembroke Library
Note time change from 7:00 pm
We will begin with snacks and the meeting and finish with the plant swap. Don’t worry if you are a bit late!
Bring a plant to the swap! Make sure to cover it up so no one can see it. This is a Yankee Plant Swap so you will be able to trade if you see one that someone else has! Come and enjoy the fun!
October 21, 2024, Monday
7:00 - 9:00 pm
At
First Parish Church of Norwell, 24 River Street, Norwell, MA
Note: Date and Location Change
November 19, 2024
At Pembroke Community Center, Room 101
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Holiday Tablescapes
by Richard O’Mara
of Cedar Grove Gardens
December 17, 2024
at Pembroke Community Center, Room 101
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Members Only Program
Supplies to Bring:
hot glue guns and an extension cord if you have them
Gifts from the Garden, Holiday Craft Workshop
By Club Members
We will be working with essential oils, pressed flowers, and other natural materials to create gifts for others or ourselves!
January 21, 2025
at Pembroke Library
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Herbal Remedies
by Anne Marie Rodriquez
February 1, 2025
Saturday 12:30-2:30 pm at Phoenix Lodge, 133 Broadway &Washington Street, Hanover, MA
Members Family Program: Children and Grandchildren are included
with Walnut Hill Garden Club
Eyes on Owls
by Mark and Marcia Willson
Note: Date and Location Change
5 to 6 Live Owls!
March 18, 2025
at Pembroke Community Center
Room 101
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Seed Starting
by Judy Parks and Sharon Stearns
April 15, 2025
at Pembroke Library
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Bee Knowledgable,
Bee Friendly
by Mark Talbot, local beekeeper
May 17, 2025 Annual Plant Sale
Herring Run, Pembroke, MA
May 20, 2025
at Pembroke Library
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Soule Homestead:
Then and Now
By Kelly MacDonald-Weeks, PhD
June 17, 2025
Annual Meeting and Banquet
TBA
2023-2024 Programs
September 19, 2023 - Open House and Plant Swap: Friends and New Members, 6:00 pm, Pembroke Library 7:00 time change, custodian
,October 14, 2023, Saturday, 9:00 - 12:00 Pembroke Library, “Preserving the Harvest: Canning, Freezing, and Dehydrating” Pam Laiosa, Judy Parks, and Sharon Stearns
November 21, 2023 - “Good Buzz: Bees and Pollinators” by Entomologist Blake Dinius, Plymouth County Extension
December 19, 2023 - Holiday Floral Arranging by Marcia Baker - club provided red and white flowers to add to greens collected
January 16, 2024 - “Indoor Gardening”- Dave the Gardener from Therapy Gardens
February 7, 2024 - “What Good Are Mosquitoes?”by Entomologist Blake Dinius This is the fourth presentation in the free 8 week WaterWatch Lecture Series- Zoom Presentation from North and South Rivers Watershed Association
March 19, 2024 - “Spring and Easter Flower Arranging” by The Root, Scituate, on location at The Root, 405 First Parish Road, Scituate, MA
April 16, 2024 - President’s Tea - “Medicinal Herbs and Plants” by Sally Rossi Ormon
May 18, 2024 - Annual Plant Sale at Herring Run Park- 9:00 am until 12:00pm
May 21, 2024 - “Groundcovers: What They Are and How to Use Them” By Kathie Skinner
June 18, 2024 - Annual Banquet - 6:00 Election of officers Adria Restaurant, East Bridgewater, MA - Haddock, Chicken Parmesan, or Steak Tips
2022-2023 Programs
September 20, 2022 -Open House and Plant Swap - Friends and New Members!
October 29, 2022 (date change due to PembrokeTown Meeting)Sat. 11:30 - 2:30 Pembroke Library - "Planting and Dividing Tips for Fall" by Sally Rossi-Orman (canceled) - Fall Flower Arranging by Pam Laiosa and Judy Parks
November 15, 2022 Peonies, the Love of My Life by Christine Paxhia
December 20, 2022 - Holiday Decorations on Rosemary and Lavender Trees - Belaine McCabe
January 17, 2023 "Protecting Our Waters Through Gardening" by Samantha Woods (canceled)
February 6, 2023, 10:00 AM - “Our Grandmothers knew what they ere doing.” Laura Bibler -Zoom Event - Register at GCFM.org
March 21, 2023 Stretching with Rini Higgins
April 18, 2023 “Blueberries in the Home Garden” by Barb McIntosh
May 16, 2023, Brick Kiln Lane -2:00-6:00 pm-Making Stepping Stones for the Garden by Judy Parks
May 20, 2023 Annual Plant Sale at Herring Run Park- 9:00 am until 12:30pm
June 20, 2023 Annual Meeting and Banquet "Mother Anna’s"-Pick from the Menu 6:00 pm Cocktails, 7:00 pm Dinner
2021 - 2022 Programs
September 21, 2021 Open House and Plant Swap: Friends and New Members!
October 19, 2021 “Why Native” by Blue Stem Natives
November 16, 2021 “Winter Sowing & Farm Anecdotes” Evelyn Golden
December 21, 2021 Members workshop: Bath and Seed Bombs -Belaine
January 18, 2022 “Protecting Our Waters Through Gardening” Samantha Woods, NSRWA (can.)
February 15, 2022 “Bird Gardening” Steve Finch, Wild Birds Unlimited
March 15, 2022 Club Aprons & Project Planning: President’s Tea, Plant Sale
April 19, 2022 President’s Tea : Minestrone: Vegetable Gardening for a Mediterranean Kitchen : Judy Parks 6:30 Pembroke Library
May 17, 2022. “Herbal Teas and Infusions” Dave from Therapy Gardens
May 21, 2022 Plant Sale Pembroke Herring Run New Location9:00 -12:00
Annual Meeting and Banquet- Somewhere Else Tavern - off the Menu