Hampstead Garden Club
Box 714 Hampstead, NH 03841
~ 2013 Program ~
Not Your Mother's Garden Anymore”
Presentation of HGC Program and Budget for 2013
Carol Cipriano, Suzy Martin and Kim Sharpe present the 2013 program, The New Basic Garden – Not Your Mother’s Garden Anymore. This program introduces many of the latest methods of gardening. We are enthused that most of the presenters come from talent in our own club!
Business Meeting: Program presentation, announcement of Gorham Grant recipient, vote on 2013 budget, garden magazine subscription drawing.
February 20: Held at 6:30 pm at the Hampstead Public Library
2013 Yearbook Distribution
Come join us between 6:30 and 8:00pm for a warm and festive evening at the Hampstead Public Library. Members will receive their 2013 Yearbook which will guide us through our year of gardening adventures. Although there is no program this evening, we will get a chance to socialize with friends and have a nice, warm cup of hot chocolate and refreshments.
Business Meeting: Distribution of Yearbooks, Final collection of dues.
Things to do:
Visit a maple sugar shack and watch these artisans convert sap from maple trees into delicious treats. Seeing the bubbling sap, feeling the warmth of the boiler and smelling the maple scents... ahhhhh! There is nothing more New England. Here are some places to check out:
Folsom's in Chester NH;
Peterson's in Londonderry NH;
Willow Creek in East Kingston NH;
Wilson's in Brentwood, NH.
Visit the incredible 265 acre Arnold Arboretum in Boston MA. There is a bird walk and a wellness walk scheduled in February. The winter garden is as lovely as the summer one and there are many programs going on even in February. Check it out at https://my.arboretum.harvard.edu/CalendarView.aspx.
March 20:
Curbside Landscaping
Linda Zukas from Churchill’s Garden Center in Exeter, NH will be providing tips on "Curbside Landscaping" that will help you make your property visually appealing.
She will also update us on downy mildew that is affecting one of the most used and popular annual plants in our gardens…impatiens. We will learn thesymptoms, conditions for infestation and what to do if we have it--along with ideas for alternative plants to use.
This presentation is open to the public, so bring a friend and help us increase our membership this year.
Business Meeting: Plant sale chairs present dig sign-up sheets and schedule, Civic Site guidelines reviewed, Program committee 2014 solicits ideas from members, "Garden Find of the Month."
Things to do:
Boston Flower and Garden Show, Boston, MA – at the Seaport World Trade Center, (runs March 13-17)
Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Boylston, MA – indoor gardens, a winter garden, gift shop & Twigs Café
April 17:
Composting and Plant Maintenance
Continuing with The New Basic Garden... program, Cheryl Cravino and club member Kim Sharpe will demonstrate how to compost using your garden and kitchen wastes, turning those green wastes and fallen leaves into nutrient rich, good smelling compost for your gardens.
Club members Connie Adams and Cindy Lanouette will show the best way to divide plants from your garden for the plant sale or to share with friends. Maintenance of plants will be discussed including watering, fertilizing and deadheading throughout the gardening year. Bring gardening questions! The public is invited to this informative program.
Business Meeting: Plant Sale committee chairs progress update and "Garden Find of the Month."
Special event:
Saturday April 13 – Open House: "How Do Our Gardens Grow". Join us from 10:00 am to noon at the Hampstead Public Library (second floor) for an informal gathering where members and non-members can meet, enjoy refreshments, and talk about gardening. Come with your gardening questions and learn all about the Club's 2013 Season Programs. This is a great event in which to learn what participation in the Hampstead Garden Club means to you, to us and to the Town of Hampstead.
Things to do:
April 27-29 – MFA Art in Bloom, Boston, MA
May 15:
Flower Arranging
Now that we know how to design and maintain our gardens, it’s time to show them off by bringing these lovely blooms in to arrange them in objects found in our homes. Professional flower arrangers and club members, Judy Weber and Mary Ann Michaelsen will demonstrate how to prep flowers, give some basic tips on how to arrange them and then help members individually with their creations.
Members are asked to bring their own containers, clippers and flowers/plant material from their gardens. The club will provide oasis, floral tape, and wire. There is no sign-up or fee, just come prepared to let your creative ideas flow.
If participating, please read and bring the information provided here to the workshop.
This program is open to the public.
Business Meeting: Request feedback on the Plant Sale and "Garden Find of the Month."
Special event:
Saturday May 11 – "Down and Dirty" Plant Sale Town Hall Green, Hampstead, NH
Things to do:
May 14 to 19 – Antique Fair, Brimfield, MA
June 19: Held at 6:30 pm at 453 Main Street, Hampstead, NH
Tulip Tree Farm Tour — How The Professionals Do It
Ever wonder what a working farm is like in this day of grocery stores and farmers’ markets? This will be our chance to tour a working farm right here in Hampstead. Carrie Allard-Moyer of Tulip Tree Farm on Main Street will explain how they grow their produce and maintain their farm animals, including chickens and sheep.
Since there will be a sandwich swap, please bring a sandwich for sharing. A lawn chair is suggested. Carpooling from St. Anne’s Catholic Church is important, as parking space is limited at the farm. Visit Tulip Tree Farm's Facebook page here.
Business Meeting as needed
Special events:
Saturday June 29
– Lunch/Tour/Shop Pickety Place in Mason, NH
Things to do:
June 22 & 23 – Vintage Bazaar at Pettengill Farms, Salisbury, MA
July 17: Held at 6:30 pm at The Granite Rose, 22 Garland Drive, Hampstead, NH
Tour of Granite Rose Gardens
The Granite Rose is an elegant function facility right here in Hampstead. Landscape designers of Ordway Park, Julia and David Forbes, also designed state-of-the-art elevated gardens to complement this beautiful venue. These designers will meet with us and go through the planning, building, and maintenance of these unique plantings. Be prepared for a breath-taking view!
The Granite Rose will be providing beverages and we will each bring a small plate of appetizers to share.
Business Meeting as needed
Special events:
Saturday July 27
– Stepping Stones workshop at home of Kim Sharpe at 1:00 pm
Things to do:
July 13 & 14 – Artists Weekend at The Fells Historic Estate and Gardens, Newbury, NH
August 21: Held at 6:00 PM at the Sharpe Home (see your yearbook for the address)
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
Now for some jocularity in the garden at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party! Wear your hat and gloves and bring your garden design questions for a fun evening. We will be touring Member Kim Sharpe’s artfully landscaped gardens. Meet the designers who will share how they developed their ideas.
Please bring your favorite sandwich for swapping. Hosts will provide goodies and tea while we enjoy refreshments amongst the nooks and crannies of the gardens. Don’t forget to bring bug spray.
Business Meeting as needed
September 18:
Lotions and Potions
Fall is the time to gather in all those herbs we have planted and start to dry them in preparation for stews, sauces and our favorite recipes. But how about something different? Ann Evangelista and Member Margie Gove will lead us through making lotions for our hands and face out of herbs from our gardens. There is no sign-up or fee, just come and be prepared to smell lovely when you leave.
The public is invited to this sense-awakening event.
Business Meeting: Nomination of 2014 Executive Board and "Garden Find of the Month."
Special event:
Saturday September 21
– Scarecrow making workshop at home of Kim Sharpe, 1:00 pm
Things to do:
September 3 to 8 – Antique Fair, Brimfield, MA
October 16:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Following along with our theme this year, "The New Basic Garden…", we will discuss and examine the effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management for insects such as Japanese Beetles, white fly, and lots of other Southern NH insects that drive gardeners crazy!
Rachel Maccini, from the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension, a professional entomologist, will present on the local species issues as well as the current invasion of the Emerald Ash Borer and the possible invasion of the Asian Longhorned Beetle.
This interesting program will be open to the public.
Business Meeting: Election of 2014 officers, committee and officer reports, unveiling of Deck the Halls design, sign up sheets for 2014 Civic sites, Standing and Hosting committees, and "Garden Find of the Month."
Things to do:
Visit a local apple orchard.
November 20: Held at 6:30 pm
Deck the Halls
Tonight's the night members work together creating wreaths and garlands to decorate the town for the holiday season. The HGC's 'Deck the Halls' Committee provides the greenery, accessories, and an example of the year's creative design. Club members work in groups to make the finished seasonal creations.
When ready, we will set out in teams with flashlights and ladders to display these wreaths and garlands on several town signs and buildings. Our fellow townsfolk are delighted when they see them for the first time the next morning.
Bring along clippers and dress appropriately for this fun, annual event.
Business Meeting: Holiday Gathering $20 fee due and "Garden Find of the Month."
December 11: Held at the Catanzaro Home (see your yearbook for the address)
Holiday Gathering
Members will gather at the home of club member Michelle Catanzaro where we celebrate together, reflecting on all that we have accomplished as we bring the year to a close. “All Things Chocolate” will be the theme for this decadent event at this festive time of year.
Business Meeting: Installation of 2014 Officers
Last updated on May 14, 2013
Club meetings are generally held on the third Wednesday of the month at 7PM in Hadley Hall at the Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street, Hampstead, New Hampshire; unless otherwise noted above.