Hot Topics for Fall Tree Care
Speaker: Vicky McCarthy from SavATree
Creative and Colorful Autumn Potted Arrangements
Speakers: Jennifer Gazerro and special guest Karin Pyskaty, President of Federated Garden Clubs of CT
Wildlife in Winter
Speakers: Colleen from White Memorial Conservation Center>.
Annual Member Holiday Luncheon
To be held at Al Dente Ristorante, 7 Main Street, New Milford, CT
MILLIE the Rock Snake
Beginning August 1, the Garden Club along with the Library will sponsor this interactive painted rock snake. Questions: contact info.nmgardenclub@gmail.com.
Explore The Watershed
"Let's Get Clean, Cold and Connected" will be presented by Michael Jastremski of Housatonic Valley Association on Monday, Aug. 12 at 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Milford.
Beekeeping
Mark Mankin will present a program on Beekeeping on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 107 Kent Road, New Milford, CT.
Member Luncheon
The Member Summer Luncheon and Officer Installation will take place on June 11, 2024 at 12 noon at Greca Mediterranean Kitchen in New Milford.
Plant Sale
The Annual Plant Sale will take place on June 1, 2024 on the village green from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Demonstration
On May 14 at 1:30 p.m., Richard Rosiello will present "Designing and Planting Containers" at Meadowbrook Gardens, 228 Danbury Road, New Milford
Invasives
Adam Wheeler will present
"Invasive Exotic Trees and Shrubs and
Well-behaved Alternatives"
Soil Preparation and Care
Bob Gambino will speak on
various aspects of soil care.
Birds at the Feeders
"Who are they and how to attract them?" will be presented by Elizabeth O'Conner followed by a gardening bird-friendly activity.
Holiday Happenings
On December 12, Garden Club members
will meet at Italia Mia Restaurant for their
annual holiday luncheon.
Holiday Centerpiece
Members of the Garden Club will meet at Trinity Lutheran Church on November 14th. We will be making holiday favors for residents of area nursing homes.
Wild Grapevine
On October 10th at Trinity Lutheran Church one of our Garden Club member will demonstrate how to make and decorate grapevine wreaths.
Celebration
On September 12th Garden Club members met at Trinity Lutheran Church. They enjoyed an extended social time and light luncheon followed by the business meeting. Members discussed a wrap-up of the 100th anniversary celebration and made plans for the fall and next spring.
Flower Power
The FLOWER POWER gala took place on Aug. 5 celebrating 100 years of gardening in New Milford. Festivities included a flower show, speakers and exhibitors, painting and crafts. At 5 p.m. there was cake, pizza, and entertainment for the public on the Green.
100th Year Preparation
On July 11 Garden Club members met at the home of member Sandy W to view her extensive varied plantings. Members constructed tissue paper flowers to be displayed at our August 5th celebration.
Planting bulbs with students from Holy Infant Pre-School.
Making arrangements with seniors.
Garden Club members plant flowers in town gardens, in sidewalk tubs, in front of monuments, and at town hall.
To stimulate interest in gardens & gardening, encourage conservation of natural resources, promote civic improvement, and study & enjoy the artistic use of plants. Some of our affiliations include the National Garden Clubs Inc., New England Region of National Garden Clubs Inc., and the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut Inc. Join us!
We tend gardens at:
All-Wars and WWI monuments
Main & Church St Planters
Mayor’s Garden at Town Hall
Town Hall Church St. Garden
New Milford Historical Society Wildlife Garden
Is it possible to reimagine an established 50-year-old garden? The conversation began as a new project to create a pollinator garden that very quickly became a Wildlife Garden project incorporating aspects of more than just pollinators.
The goal is to create a year-round habitat for urban wildlife and a year-round outdoor classroom for urban visitors. Why are native plants, shrubs, trees, and grasses important to all creatures? Why is the use of pesticides and herbicides detrimental to all creatures? Why should we be thinking differently about what we plant? There are usually much better native alternatives than the annuals and non-natives and so called "nativars" that the big-box stores sell. How can having all the creatures in harmony make an urban setting a better place for all?
The Wildlife Garden is in its first season. All the new plantings are native, and we are beginning to be able to layer the plantings to reduce maintenance. There are some non-native plantings including spring bulbs that are fine for now. Why remove established plants unless they are deemed invasive?
The Wildlife Garden is large enough that it has areas with everything from full sun to mostly shade, with fairly dry soil conditions depending on the season. These challenges keep it a lively and ongoing conversation for the club.
We have been in discussion with Bartlett Tree Experts about native shrubs for interest and refuge and forage for birds and others. Educational signage is one of the next big tasks. Such signage is expensive and there is no room for error. This should be a good winter activity. The "Reimagining" is well under way!
That's just what the Garden Club of New Milford is doing with a garden on the grounds of the New Milford Historical Society.
Service projects have included:
Garden Therapy for Seniors
CT Flower & Garden Show
Christmas decorations on the green and local rehab centers
Route 7 Welcome Sign
RVNA Garden
Since 1923, the Garden Club of New Milford has been an active, non-profit organization serving our town. From planting trees, landscaping public places, designing gardens, educating, exhibiting, and funding projects, the club has been influential in caring for the community in which we live.
Club meetings address a variety of topics related to gardening, conservation, and public service while providing fun and social interaction with friendly people from our town.
Anyone can attend a meeting to determine if they are interested in joining.
Meetings are every second Tuesday of the month from 1–3PM, location announced the prior month. Membership responsibilities include:
• Attend meetings regularly
• Take an active part in activities
• Support fundraising projects
• Host twice a year
• Pay annual dues
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These links may also be of interest to New Milford gardeners:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.