Garden Club Past Programs

Title: “"Celebrating the Harvest: An Evening in the Autumn Kitchen"”
Speaker: Francine Royce
Participants will discuss the benefits and pleasures of eating seasonally and will enjoy a variety
of healthful and delicious fall dishes.

Title: “Gardening for the Spirit”
Speaker: Cheryl Collins
"Be inspired by looking at different elements to bring into your garden to create a place of joy.
Whether you're a beginner gardener looking to create a new space, or a seasoned gardener
looking to reinvent an existing garden, this program will give you a springboard of great, new ideas.".

Civic Wreath-making Preparations
Bow and bauble making in preparation for COA wreath-making workshop

JANUARY

Roundtable Discussion followed by a hands-on flower arranging demonstration
Surround yourself with flowers and friends. Gather at Sweet Autumn Farm; bring your own container
and create personal floral expressions to bring home.

FEBRUARY

Title: “The Intent of the Gardener”
Speaker: Rich Pomerantz
Let renowned photographer Rich Pomerantz opens your eyes to the beauty of gardens, though his
photographs of public and private gardens that reveals the planning and creativity of gardeners.

Title: “Going Native!”
Speaker: Betty Sanders
   Native trees and shrubs evolved in New England without our help. They have adapted to hot,
   dry summers and cold winters, to browsing deer and local insects. The flowers and fruit they
   produce attract birds and butterflies, and along with their foliage add color to your landscape.
   Nativars--the cultivars of native plants--have expanded the color palette and options for homeowners

Title: “Flowering Trees and Shrubs for the Home Landscape"
Speaker: Suzanne Mahler
   “Woody plants form the backbone of our landscape. Explore the beauty of flowering trees and
   shrubs with a look beyond the fleeting flowers to varieties that provide attractive forms, colorful
   foliage, textural bark and fruits for interest in more than one season.”

Title: “A Year in the Life of a Honey Bee Colony and Its Beekeeper”
Speaker: Birgit de Weerd
   The program will take you through the activities in and around a beehive, starting in January
   and ending in the fall with the honey harvest. The presentation will also focus on the many
   pollen and nectar producing blossoms the bees visit on their foraging trips throughout the seasons,
   opening another gardening dimension and perhaps setting the seed for the start of a most interesting
   hobby: Beekeeping.

Title: “The Basics of Rose Growing”
Speaker: Irwin Ehrenreich
The program will cover rose classification and the care of roses from spring pruning through
winter protection. Garden design, structures, layout and ornaments will also be discussed.

2009-2010

Title: “Fall Harvest from the Garden.”
Cooking Demo: Stephanie Shelton

Title: “Backyard Wildlife and Wildlife Friendly Plants"
Speaker: Philip Kyle
Presentation about plants that will attract everyday creatures to your backyard, garden or birdfeeder.

Civic Wreath-making Preparations
Bow and bauble making in preparation for COA wreath-making workshop

COA Wreath-making Workshop
Join us in helping COA members make holiday wreaths

JANUARY

Roundtable Discussion followed by a hands-on flower arranging demonstration

FEBRUARY

Title: “Gardens of Beijing”
Speaker: Alison Saylor & Kathy Booth
The plants are often familiar, but the landscapes and pruning practices in Beijing are distinctly Asian. Carlisle Club members Alison and Kathy will share their pictures of the trees, shrubs and flowers planted to beautify the city for the 2008 Olympics, in addition to some private and public gardens of Beijing.

Title: “Medicinal Herbs”
Speaker: Rita Wollmering
Come learn everything about the wonderful world of herbs, organic growing conditions, harvesting techniques & preserving your herbal bounty.

Title: “Seeds: From the Arnold Arboretum and Beyond – Big Pictures of Little Things”
Speaker: Julie McIntosh Shapiro
Enjoy the beautiful images of a visual trip along the surfaces of seeds magnified over 20X and discover the secrets of seed design and function.

Title: “Clematis, Climate Change and Even Carrots”
Speaker: David Epstein
Joint program with the Gleason Public Library. A view of climate change from a different perspective and its impact on plants.

Title: “30 Plants That Pay the Rent"
Speaker: Adrianna O’Sullivan
Learn how to create more beauty in your garden by making combinations that seem to extend the blooming season and discover some new easy to grow cultivars.

2008-2009

SEPTEMBER
Welcome back! Harvest Pot Luck Dinner followed by a brief business meeting. When: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER

When: Tuesday, October 14th. 7pm

NOVEMBER
Decorating for the Holidays :Speaker: Julie Weiss
When: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

When: Tuesday December 2nd, 2008 at 7pm, Sleeper Room

DECEMBER
Holiday Party For Club members and spouses/partners.
When: Sunday, December 7, 2008 at 6:00 p.m

When: Tuesday January 13, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

FEBRUARY
Cooking Demo
Theme : TBA
When: Monday, February 9, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

MARCH

Location: Hollis Room in Gleason Library
When: Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:00 p.m

APRIL

Title “Going Green: Constructing an Environmentally Engineered Home and Landscape.”

Location: Hollis Room in Gleason Library
When: Monday, April 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m

MAY

2007-2008

SEPTEMBER
Welcome back! Harvest Pot Luck Dinner Dinner followed by a brief business meeting. When: Monday, September 17, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

Morning Coffee and Free Presentation, the Carlisle Public is Welcome
Looking to add color, height, and drama to your garden?
Join Laura Eisner, Associate Editor of People Places and Plants Magazine to learn about "Designing with Vines."
Admission is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be served. Invite your friends!
When: Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 10:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m
Location: Gleason Library in the Hollis Room
Hosted by the Membership Committee

OCTOBER
Foraging for Mushrooms
In-town field trip lead by Kay Fairweather When: Monday, October 15, 2007 from 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m

Cooking with Wild Mushrooms
Ellen Haiken, member & chief Boston Mycological Society When: Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at 7 p.m.

NOVEMBER
Holiday Decorations
A demonstration by our esteemed president.
When: Monday, November 5, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.

DECEMBER
Holiday Party For Club members and spouses/partners.
When: Saturday, December 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m

JANUARY
Roundtable Discussion
When: Rescheduled to January 28, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

FEBRUARY
Welcoming Entry Gardens
Maria von Brinken -landscape designer, popular lecturer throughout New England and designer of Center Park
http://www.mariavonbrincken.com
When: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

MARCH
WOW Combinations
Linda Lischer http://www.lischerlandscape.com
When: Monday, March 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m

APRIL
Garden Ornaments: Pots, Pergolas, Pedestals & More
Ashley Rooney, author of numerous gardening books and garden club lecturer
When: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m

MAY
Carlisle Garden Club Plant Sale
Saturday, May 10th

Gardens in Time
Adriana O'Sullivan
This presentation will be co-sponsored with the Carlisle Historical Society
When: Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Gleason Library in the Hollis Room

JUNE
Ornamental Trees
Patricia McGinnis
When: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

2006-2007

2005-2006

September 20: Harvest Pot Luck
Pot luck dinner followed by a brief business meeting

October 11: Historic Gardens and their Creators
Slide presentation on American historic gardens for both hands-on gardeners and those interested in design and history.

November 14: Restoring the American Chestnut
A joint program with the Historical Society given by the American Chestnut Foundation on the native American chestnut.
American Chestnut Foundation
The Massachusetts Chapter of The American Chestnut Foundation

December 12: Wreath Making for Town Buildings

December 4: Holiday Party

January 9: Roundtable Discussion
Informal discussion lead by Garden Club members followed by brunch.

February 13: Indoor Gardening
A slide presentation of various plants to grow in your home as well as tips for creating your own indoor garden.

March 13: The Farmstead Egg
A cooking demonstration based on Terry Golson's new book, "The Farmstead Egg Cookbook."
Terry's website
Terry's chickens

April 10: Perennials with Good Foliage
The owner and operator of Blanchette Gardens in Carlisle will present on perennials with interesting foliage.
http://www.blanchettegardens.com/

May 8: Magnolias for New England Gardens
A noted New England expert on magnolias will present tips on magnolia culture and provide plants for sale.
http://www.magnoliasociety.org/

June 12: Gardening for Butterflies and Hummingbirds
A presentation of plants and flowers to grow to attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and other visitors to the garden.

2004-2005

September 13: Harvest Pot Luck
October 12: Cheryl Collins, Art and Architecture in the Garden
November 15: Terry Golson, Cooking for the Harvest Season
Terry Golson's Website
December: Council on Aging wreaths and wreath making for Town buildings
December 12: Holiday Party
January 10: Round Table Discussion of �Ungardening Gardening� and �Lasagna Gardening�
Lasagna Gardening
March 14: Mary Dewart, Under the Canopy: Designing the Shade Garden
DewartDesign
April 12: Julie Weiss, Sophisticated Annuals
May 10: Sally Avery, Landscaping for Birds
June 13: Frederick Rice, Designing the Romantic Garden

2003-2004

September 15: Pot Luck Dinner
October 14: John Mitchell, author of Italian Gardens and the Invention of Wilderness Italian Gardens, by John MItchell
November 11: Cooking with herbs demonstration - holiday appetizers. Snippets from the Pennyroyal Papers
December 7: Holiday Party
January 13: Round table discussion
February 9: Excitement in the Winter Garden
March. 8: Color & Diversity with Unusual Trees & Shrubs.
April 12: Restoration of Reed Homestead (1809) Historical Home, Gardens and Landscape.
May 10: 2004 Natural Garden Designs
June 14: Container Gardening demonstration

2002-2003

September 9: End of Summer Bounty Pot-Luck Supper
October 7: Design of Boston's Emerald Necklace
November 12: Various uses of Herbs
December 9: Educational Program
January 12: Theme Party with Spouses
February 10: Roundtable Discussion
March 10: The World of Day Lilies and Hostas
April 7: Your Garden Shouldn't Make you Crazy!
May 12: Designing with Shrubs
June 10: Designing with Perennials
June 13 and 14: Country Garden Tour

Carlisle Garden Club - Past Programs

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