Franklin Garden Club - Monthly Meeting Schedule Set for Sep to May 2018

The Franklin Garden Club will offer an array of educational programs for the 2017-2018 season. The first meeting of the year will be on Tuesday, September 5 at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 7:00 – 9:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, including those interested in becoming a member of the Garden Club.

The year’s programming schedule is: 

• September 5: Kick-off Meeting and Perennial Swap 
• October 3: Hydroponic Gardening
• November 7: New England Hardy Succulents 
• December 5: Holiday Auction
• February 6: Attracting Birds in both Winter and Summer
• March 6: Success with House Plants
• April 3: Perennial Care 101
• May 1: Hostas – the Best Perennial in Your Garden
• June 5: Garden Tour and Annual Meeting

The Club engages recognized gardening experts to present the programs. Two field trips are planned, one to Borderland State Park in October and another to Bedrock Gardens and Sculptures in Lee, NH in June.

“The Garden Club, founded in 1987, offers members a wonderful opportunity to learn new information and tips from experts and fellow members related to many different aspects of gardening. Other Club activities include planting and maintenance of the Franklin Town Common gardens, sponsorship of an annual scholarship awarded to a high school graduate, and distribution of pine tree seedlings in the elementary schools,” noted Janice Cederquist and Mary Anne Dean, co-presidents. “We welcome anyone who is interested to attend the first meeting to learn more about the Club and planned activities.”

The Franklin Garden Club is a member of the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts.

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