All regular monthly meetings are held at the Gilford Community Church, Potter Hill Road, beginning at 1:00 PM with refreshments unless otherwise noted.
Thursday, August 25, 2011 Field Trip to Hillcrest Farm Home of Arabella Dane in Center Harbor Monday, September 12, 2011 Regular Monthly Meeting 1:00 PM Refreshments and Business Meeting Guest Speaker: Arabella Dane Program: New Trends in Floral Design Arabella Dane is Past President of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. She will present the latest and newest trends in floral design. She has exhibited, lectured, and judged across the USA and abroad. Wednesday, September 21, 2011 New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs Fall Gathering Urban Forestry Center, Portsmouth Monday, October 3, 2011 Regular Monthly Meeting 1:00 PM Refreshments and Business Meeting Guest Speaker: Barbara Contois Program: Hydroponics for your Yard Barbara Contois of Sticks and Stones Farm will explain the process of growing vegetables, fruits, and herbs in a nutrient solution in limited spaces. Spouses welcome and Members are encouraged to bring a guest. October 20, 2011 Member Workshop Building a Fairy House Gilford Library 1:00 PM Homes for the Holidays Tour Tickets Available. Reserve your Wreaths. Monday, November 7, 2011 Regular Monthly Meeting 1:00 PM Refreshments and Business Meeting Guest Speaker: Matthew Mead Program: Flower and Table Arranging for the Holidays Matthew Mead is an author, photographer, lifestyle editor, and noted style expert. Former style editor to Country Home Magazine, he is a contributor to Better Homes & Gardens and Victoria magazines www.matthewmeadstyle.com Tuesday, November 19, 2011 Greens Sale and House Tour Workshop Location: Weirs Beach Community Center 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Wreaths will be available for pick-up at this meeting. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages will be provided. December 3th and 4th, 2011 Homes for the Holidays Christmas House Tour - see event calendar for more information. December 1st through the 30th, 2011 Trees for the Holidays Exhibit at the Belknap Mill. Be sure to stop by and see this exhibit of Christmas Trees and be sure to vote for your favorite one! OGC was last year's winner! Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Luncheon for Members at the Lyons Den 12:00 PM RSVP (Yes or No) by January 25th to opecheegardenclub@yahoo.com WINTER WORKSHOP: February 15, 2012 Monday, March 5, 2012 Luncheon for Members at Fratello's Restaurant 12:00 PM RSVP (Yes or No) by February 25th to opecheegardenclub@yahoo.com 2012 Art n Bloom Exhibit March 21 - 24, 2012 Gilford Library Wednesday: Set up for Committee Thursday: Open to the Public 10:00 AM to 6 PM Friday: Open to the Public 10:00 AM to 6 PM Saturday: Open to the Public 10:00 AM to noon. Monday, April 2, 2012 Regular Monthly Meeting 1:00 PM: Refreshments and Business Meeting Guest Speaker: Mary Kate Donais Program: Hummingbird Gardens and Feeders This informative presentation will focus on hummingbirds, including their habitats and food needs. Mary Kate will be assembling a feeder and will have kits available for sale. May Reminder Annual Dues of $15.00 are now due and must be paid by the June Annual Meeting. Monday, May 7, 2012 Regular Monthly Meeting 1:00 PM: Refreshments and Business Meeting Guest Speaker: Sue Anderson Program: Hostas and Companion Plants Sue Anderson of Mason Hollow Nursery will present a powerpoint presentation about the many varieties of hosta and the plants that compliment them. She will be bringing a few of the 650 varieties to sell to members. Monday, May 14, 2012 Field Trip to Emma's Perennials, Hill NH Emma will discuss new plants while walking around the nursery and demonstrate proper container gardening techniques. Members will bring their own lunch and gather at the gazebo. Wednesday May 16, 2012 New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs Annual Meeting hosted by District I. Location to be determined. Monday, June 4, 2012 Regular Monthly Meeting Flower Power! This is our Annual Meeting and Plant Sale. 12:00 noon |