PROGRAMS
2018 - 2019
PLEASE COME AS OUR GUEST!
The public is always welcome at our programs
Sept, Oct, Nov, Mar & May
Programs begin at 10:30 am
(9:30 am PGC Business Meeting;
10:00 am Coffee & Refreshments
Visitors Welcome)
Surprise raffle at each meeting bring your luck & a dollar
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Monday, September 10, 2018
A Garden for Wildlife
Steve Roberge
at Shieling Forest, Entrance on Old Street Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
Steve Roberge with the New Hampshire Extension will join us to discuss how anyone with a backyard, garden or landscaped area can help wildlife by altering their landscaping and gardening practices. Steve’s discussion will include wildlife and habitats, plant choice, use of native plants, nest boxes and feeders, and issues concerning invasive plants.
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Monday, October 15, 2018
Bulbs and Humans: Rising Above the Squirrel Mentality
David Burdick
at Harris Center 83 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449 (603) 525-3394
Grower/enthusiast David Burdick of Daffodils and More in Dalton, MA will discuss the horticulture of spring flowering bulbs, and the ways and whys of selecting, purchasing, planting and designing with them. David will help simplify the dilemma of how to plan and save areas where bulbs should be planted at appropriate time to assure success both culturally and from a design aspect. Most importantly, David will help us learn how to avoid falling victim to the squirrel mentality!
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Monday, November 12, 2018
Terrariums: Indoor Gardening All Year Long
Kathy Forrest
at Shieling Forest, Entrance on Old Street Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
As the days grow shorter and the snow begins to cover the ground we all look for ways to brighten
our homes and bring a bit of nature indoors. Kathy Forrest of Peterborough's Bowerbirds and Friends
will join us in a discussion and workshop on the art of creating a terrarium.
Kathy will bring all the supplies you need to create your terrarium.
Members and guests may purchase supplies from her or bring your own terrarium and purchase plant materials.
If you plan to purchase supplies cost will range from $20 - $40.
Please note there is no admission fee for this program / workshop for members or guests.
PLEASE COME AS OUR GUEST!
(The public is welcome at our programs Sept, Oct, Nov, March & May)
All Programs begin at 10:30 am
(PGC Business Meeting 9:30 am; Coffee & Refreshments 10:00 am)
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Monday, December 10, 2018
Holiday Party
Since we are meeting in a member's home, we invite only members and guest's of members to attend
We will be developing a program to assist a local non-profit in need.
In 2018, we continue in our 6th year of supporting the Monadnock Transitional Shelter
Please check your yearbook for details
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Peonies of the Coos Riviera
Marion Schafer
at Bass Hall, The Monadnock Center, Peterborough, NH
Just above the Connecticut River in New Hampshire’s Coos County, more than a hundred varieties of herbaceous peonies, tree peonies, and intersectional-hybrid peonies bloom from late May until late July. Marion Schafer, owner of Peonies of the Coos Riviera, will give a presentation that focuses on how to cultivate, plant and divide peonies and will include a Q & A session.
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Monday, April 8, 2019
The Basics of Organic Gardening
Henry Homeyer
at Bass Hall, The Monadnock Center, Peterborough, NH
Henry Homeyer, UNH Master Gardener and Vermont Public Radio commentator will join us to discuss how we can improve our soil, and deal with pests and diseases without using any chemicals. Henry will share photos of great flowers he grows and share his knowledge in growing our gardens successfully and organically!
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Monday, May 13, 2019
What to Grow and How to Do It
Dan Jaffe
at Shieling Forest, Entrance on Old Street Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
One of our favorite speakers, Dan Jaffe, of the New England Flower Society will join us to talk about plant propagation and the best plants to choose for propagation. If you are the frugal gardener or one who wants to get the most of out their plant choices, Dan will provide valuable information to assist you in getting the most out of your plants.
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Monday, June 10, 2019
Our PGC 56th Annual Meeting
&
Luncheon in a private residence, Members Only
Arrive at 11:30 am, Luncheon at 12 noon
Please check your yearbook for details
If you would like to join our club,
please contact us.
We welcome you to come to the annual meeting, as our guest, to join.
A Garden for Wildlife
Steve Roberge
at Shieling Forest, Entrance on Old Street Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
Steve Roberge with the New Hampshire Extension will join us to discuss how anyone with a backyard, garden or landscaped area can help wildlife by altering their landscaping and gardening practices. Steve’s discussion will include wildlife and habitats, plant choice, use of native plants, nest boxes and feeders, and issues concerning invasive plants.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, October 15, 2018
Bulbs and Humans: Rising Above the Squirrel Mentality
David Burdick
at Harris Center 83 Kings Hwy Hancock, NH 03449 (603) 525-3394
Grower/enthusiast David Burdick of Daffodils and More in Dalton, MA will discuss the horticulture of spring flowering bulbs, and the ways and whys of selecting, purchasing, planting and designing with them. David will help simplify the dilemma of how to plan and save areas where bulbs should be planted at appropriate time to assure success both culturally and from a design aspect. Most importantly, David will help us learn how to avoid falling victim to the squirrel mentality!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, November 12, 2018
Terrariums: Indoor Gardening All Year Long
Kathy Forrest
at Shieling Forest, Entrance on Old Street Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
As the days grow shorter and the snow begins to cover the ground we all look for ways to brighten
our homes and bring a bit of nature indoors. Kathy Forrest of Peterborough's Bowerbirds and Friends
will join us in a discussion and workshop on the art of creating a terrarium.
Kathy will bring all the supplies you need to create your terrarium.
Members and guests may purchase supplies from her or bring your own terrarium and purchase plant materials.
If you plan to purchase supplies cost will range from $20 - $40.
Please note there is no admission fee for this program / workshop for members or guests.
PLEASE COME AS OUR GUEST!
(The public is welcome at our programs Sept, Oct, Nov, March & May)
All Programs begin at 10:30 am
(PGC Business Meeting 9:30 am; Coffee & Refreshments 10:00 am)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, December 10, 2018
Holiday Party
Since we are meeting in a member's home, we invite only members and guest's of members to attend
We will be developing a program to assist a local non-profit in need.
In 2018, we continue in our 6th year of supporting the Monadnock Transitional Shelter
Please check your yearbook for details
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, March 11, 2019
Peonies of the Coos Riviera
Marion Schafer
at Bass Hall, The Monadnock Center, Peterborough, NH
Just above the Connecticut River in New Hampshire’s Coos County, more than a hundred varieties of herbaceous peonies, tree peonies, and intersectional-hybrid peonies bloom from late May until late July. Marion Schafer, owner of Peonies of the Coos Riviera, will give a presentation that focuses on how to cultivate, plant and divide peonies and will include a Q & A session.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, April 8, 2019
The Basics of Organic Gardening
Henry Homeyer
at Bass Hall, The Monadnock Center, Peterborough, NH
Henry Homeyer, UNH Master Gardener and Vermont Public Radio commentator will join us to discuss how we can improve our soil, and deal with pests and diseases without using any chemicals. Henry will share photos of great flowers he grows and share his knowledge in growing our gardens successfully and organically!
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, May 13, 2019
What to Grow and How to Do It
Dan Jaffe
at Shieling Forest, Entrance on Old Street Rd, Peterborough, NH 03458
One of our favorite speakers, Dan Jaffe, of the New England Flower Society will join us to talk about plant propagation and the best plants to choose for propagation. If you are the frugal gardener or one who wants to get the most of out their plant choices, Dan will provide valuable information to assist you in getting the most out of your plants.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Monday, June 10, 2019
Our PGC 56th Annual Meeting
&
Luncheon in a private residence, Members Only
Arrive at 11:30 am, Luncheon at 12 noon
Please check your yearbook for details
If you would like to join our club,
please contact us.
We welcome you to come to the annual meeting, as our guest, to join.
