Program-Schedule Archives
2023-2023
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August 17, 2022 - Third Annual Garden Party (Special Event)
Kick off the 2022-2023 season with an informal club get together to celebrate our gardens, catch up with friends, and welcome new members.
Kick off the 2022-2023 season with an informal club get together to celebrate our gardens, catch up with friends, and welcome new members.
September 15, 2022 - Flatbread Company Fundraiser (Special Event)
Invite family and friends to our Thursday fundraiser at the Bedford/Burlington Flatbread from 3-9 pm. Opportunity drawings end the night! Proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund and programs.
Invite family and friends to our Thursday fundraiser at the Bedford/Burlington Flatbread from 3-9 pm. Opportunity drawings end the night! Proceeds will benefit our scholarship fund and programs.
September 28, 2022 - An Organic Approach to Raising Roses
This highly photographic presentation provides instructions on how to raise spectacular roses organically and without chemicals. Emphasis is placed on the beauty of “old rose” blossoms and their extraordinary scent. Key growing steps are explained and garden design concepts that enhance the beauty of roses are described.
This highly photographic presentation provides instructions on how to raise spectacular roses organically and without chemicals. Emphasis is placed on the beauty of “old rose” blossoms and their extraordinary scent. Key growing steps are explained and garden design concepts that enhance the beauty of roses are described.
October 26, 2022 - Discovering the Joy of Bird Feeding
Backyard bird feeding is a wonderful way to attract birds to your property, feel connected to nature, and get to know the characteristics and behaviors of common birds. We’ll discuss different feeder types, the best seed to use, the birds they’ll attract, how to outsmart squirrels, and other ways to encourage birdlife into your yard and community.
Backyard bird feeding is a wonderful way to attract birds to your property, feel connected to nature, and get to know the characteristics and behaviors of common birds. We’ll discuss different feeder types, the best seed to use, the birds they’ll attract, how to outsmart squirrels, and other ways to encourage birdlife into your yard and community.
December 7, 2022 - Greens Workshop
Gnomes are an increasingly popular and fun way to decorate for the holidays and the entire winter season. We’ll be making gnomes for indoor display using evergreens and your choice of festive gnome attire. No two will be alike! Materials cost: tbd
Gnomes are an increasingly popular and fun way to decorate for the holidays and the entire winter season. We’ll be making gnomes for indoor display using evergreens and your choice of festive gnome attire. No two will be alike! Materials cost: tbd
January 25, 2023 - General Meeting (on-line meeting* / special start time 6:45PM)
A fun night of Tips & Tricks and other gardening topics as well as a review of the 2021 club projects.
A fun night of Tips & Tricks and other gardening topics as well as a review of the 2021 club projects.
February 22, 2023 - Plant Parenthood (on-line meeting* / special start time 6:45PM)
This program focuses on propagating houseplants. Various techniques such as stem, leaf and petiole cuttings will be demonstrated. Houseplant pruning and grooming will be discussed, as well as tips on early Spring propagation of popular summer bedding plants. This meeting will be held online. *
This program focuses on propagating houseplants. Various techniques such as stem, leaf and petiole cuttings will be demonstrated. Houseplant pruning and grooming will be discussed, as well as tips on early Spring propagation of popular summer bedding plants. This meeting will be held online. *
March 22, 2023 - Constance Spry: The Martha Stewart of Her Day
After a recap of Constance Spry's unconventional and accomplished life, we’ll learn about her natural organic style design principles. While radical for her time, these designs are still popular today! The program ends with a demo of a Constance Spry-style floral arrangement to be raffled off.
After a recap of Constance Spry's unconventional and accomplished life, we’ll learn about her natural organic style design principles. While radical for her time, these designs are still popular today! The program ends with a demo of a Constance Spry-style floral arrangement to be raffled off.
April 26, 2023 - Having Fun with Supermarket Flowers
Learn how to care for and arrange supermarket flowers utilizing different types of containers. Patti Prior will share her tips and tricks with fresh flowers and raffle off the arrangements!
Learn how to care for and arrange supermarket flowers utilizing different types of containers. Patti Prior will share her tips and tricks with fresh flowers and raffle off the arrangements!
May 24, 2023 - Native Plants vs Invasive Species
This presentation by Suzanne Mahler will provide images of hardy native plants and local intrusive aliens, with suggestions for eradicating invasive species. In season live cuttings will assist with identification.
This presentation by Suzanne Mahler will provide images of hardy native plants and local intrusive aliens, with suggestions for eradicating invasive species. In season live cuttings will assist with identification.
June 7, 2023 - Annual Dinner Meeting
location to be confirmed
location to be confirmed
*virtual meetings require pre-registration to receive the ZOOM link / Programs@BurlingtonGardenClub.com
2021-2022
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August 23, Monday – Second Annual Garden Party (rain date Tues Aug 24)
September 16, Thursday – Fundraiser at Flatbread
October 2, Saturday - Plant Auction
October 27 – An Organic Approach to Roses with Eric Eisenhauer - rescheduled to fall 2022
December 8 – Hands-on workshop w/ A Whole Bunch Flowers
January 26 – Zoom Meeting, Native Plant Challenge & Member Round Table
February 23 – Zoom Meeting - Tour of Parisian Gardens
June 8 - Annual Dinner Meeting
2020-2021
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August 26, 2020- Summer Garden Party & New Member welcome night
season kick off - hosted by Co-presidents - 6-8PM - raindate Thursday 8/27
September 23, 2020- Genetically Modified Food **Webinar**
Due to covid19 restrictions the Plant Auction will be postponed. Instead we will welcome back Mike Cross (Chocolate: The Perfect Indulgence) via ZOOM as he presents "GMOs What are they? And do we need them?"
October 13, 2020 - Flatbread Fundraiser Night
Enjoy Dinner or Take-out at the Bedford/Burlington Flatbread from 5 to 9 pm. and the Flatbread Comapny will donate a portion all pizza sales to support Garden Club projects.
October 28, 2020 - Jenn Kettle ** Webinar**
The Camels Garden - all about drought tolerant plants
December 9, 2020- Native Gardens
Members share their tips for introducing more native plants into the garden
January 27, 2021 - Planning Time
Join us as we share technics to eliminate invasive plants, plans for next year’s garden and make selections from the latest seed/plant catalogs for a group order
February, 24 2021- BUGS
Good Bugs Bad Bugs - how do you know the difference and what to with them. This program is presented by member and Master Gardener Peter Cappola. It will be recorded for future broadcast on BCAT.
March 24, 2021 - General Meeting - Pots with Pizzazz - by Enchanted Gardens
April 28, 2021 - Shade Gardening with Suzanne Mahler
May 20, 2021- Hip, Hip, Hydrangeas
Special Thursday Night Webinar with Burlington Public Library
One of our favorite secret weapons in New England gardens to insure all season blooms, drama & romance are Hydrangeas. Join Andi Ross as she informs us about new cultivars, history & breeding of some of our favorites.
June 15, 2021 - Dinner Meeting - details coming soon
2019-2020
Unless otherwise noted; General BGC Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of each month, September through June. They take place in the Kelly/Murray room of the Center for Human Services, 61 Center St, Burlington MA.
Meetings typically begin with social time 6:30pm, followed by a brief business meeting 7:00pm and program featuring a professional speaker.
September 25, 2019- Plant Auction
Can anyone have enough plants? Come join our first meeting of the 2019-2020 year & bring a friend. Get ready to bid for old favorites or new varieties of perennials, annuals, houseplants or maybe something totally different! Club members will contribute plants of their own to have a great selection.
October 15, 2019 - Flatbread Company Fundraiser
Enjoy Dinner or Take-out at the Bedford/Burlington Flatbread from 5 to 9 pm. and the Flatbread Comapny will donate a portion all pizza sales to support Garden Club projects.
October 23, 2019- Pumpkin Workshop
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Autumn is here! Patty Prior will lead us in decorating our own Fall creations. More instructions on what to bring will follow.
December 11, 2019- Holiday Greens Workshop & Appetizer Buffet
Get into the spirit of the season! Birdhouses are the theme for this year’s workshop. Please bring floral scissors or pruners & a box to take home your masterpiece. Appetizer Buffet: It’s all about holiday foods! Bring a dish of your favorite appetizer to share.
January 22, 2020- Just the Facts
Our own Master Gardener, Peter Coppola will be presenting his own program “Just the Facts”. Cut to the chase; tips, tricks, mixes and formulas; things to know, what to do and when to do it. Learn about soil preparation, plant selection, watering, organic fertilizers, pest repellents and all purpose sprays.
This program will be held at the Burlington Public Library for the whole community to attend.
March 25, 2020- Genetically Modified Food *** CANCELLED ***
Come learn about GMO’s. What exactly are they, do we need them? We welcome back Mike Cross (Chocolate: The Perfect Indulgence) Assoc. Prof. of Chemistry at NECC to enlighten us!
April 22, 2020- Dividing & Planting Perennials *** CANCELLED ***
Happy Earth Day! How better to celebrate than digging in the dirt. Suzanne Mahler will show us the indicators for perennial plant division, which plants need it & best time to split & transplant. Demonstrating the best tools & methods to use. 12 - 15 divisions will be available for raffles after the presentation.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Burlington Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. For more information see their website at www.massculturalcouncil.org.
May 27, 2020- Hip, Hip, Hydrangeas *** CANCELLED ***
One of our favorite secret weapons in New England gardens to insure all season blooms, drama & romance are Hydrangeas. Join Andi Ross as she informs us about new cultivars, history & breeding of some of our favorites. Note: this program will be held at the Burlington Public Library for the whole community to attend.
June 10, 2020 Dinner Meeting - TENTATIVE - May be Rescheduled for August
2018-2019 Garden Club Year
PROGRAMS
Unless otherwise noted, General BGC Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of the month, September through June. The take place in the Kelly/Murray room of the Center for Human Services, 61 Center St, Burlington MA.
Meetings typically begin with social time 6:30pm, followed by a brief business meeting 7:00pm and program featuring a professional speaker.
September 26, 2018 - What, you can't fertilize your yard anymore?
Do you know about the 2015 regulations curtailing the use of fertilizers on lawns? No? Then come to this presentation where Jamie Magaldi, a MASS-certified arborist, explains the MDAR regulations, how to comply, and properly feed residential and commercial property lawns. Program in conjunction with the Conservation Commission.
October 24, 2018 - Confessions of a Seed Snatcher: A Timely & Exciting Presentation on Saving Seeds
Save seeds from your favorite garden friends. MariePatrice Masse, an enthusiastic gardener from the Stow Garden Club, has been collecting seeds for many years. She will entertain you with stories of "finding" seeds in unusual places. This presentation includes a hands-on component where you can "gather seeds" from a large collection.
December 5, 2018 - Holiday Greens and Floral Workshop and Cookie Swap
Kathy Leva, Accredited Flower Show Judge, will lead us in creating a design using seasonal flowers and greens. Bring floral scissors or pruner and a box to take home your finished masterpiece! Cookie swap: Bring 3 doz cookies - one doz will be used for dessert and the other two will be shared with those who bring cookies.
January 30, 2019 - Chocolate: The Perfect Indulgence
Learn about the chemicals which elicit biochemical reactions in the human brain making chocolate the perfect indulgence. Mike Cross, an Assoc. Prof of Chemistry will show us how to taste chocolate for quality and how to eat it too!
February 27, 2019
no meeting unless January is cancelled
March 27, 2019 - Little Leaves with a Big Purpose - Little Leaf Farms
Paul Sellew, CEO of the local company Little Leaf Farms, is passionate about sustainably grown great-tasting greens. He will show how they farm without further eroding the fragile topsoil, depleting groundwater, or using harmful chemical pesticides.
April 24, 2019 - Gardening with Native Plants: Why and How
Come learn why native plants are so valuable in your gardens! Claudia Thompson gives us an overview of the essential importance of native plants to ecosystem health and how to create habitats for birds, tips for sourcing native plants from nurseries, and give you the knowledge and resources to use native plants in your own landscape projects! Conservation begins at home. This program has been funded in part by a grant from the Massachusetts & Burlington Cultural Councils.
May 22, 2019 - An Evening in the Pantanal & Pizza Night
Join our very own club member Jane Boivin and her husband Bill as they trap bats and birds in Brazil.
For Pizza, $5 payment adn RSVP requeired by 5/15 - for details contact programs@burlingtongardenclub.com
June 12, 2019 - Annual Dinner Meeting
Our annual Dinner will be held at Stelio’s Restaurant in Billerica June 12 at 6:15. The cost is $25 per person. The buffet menu includes: Haddock, Stuffed Chicken, Yankee Pot Roast, salad, potatoes, green beans and Strawberry Shortcake. Contact Ruth Y to RSVP or sign-up at the April or May meeting.
SPECIAL EVENTS
October 2, 2018 - Flatbread Company Fundraiser
Come to our fundraiser at the Bedford/Burlington Flatbread from 5 to 9 pm. Purchase pizza either in the dining room or online and the proceeds benefit our club.
January 24, 2019 - Panera Fundraiser
Enjoy your morning coffee, have lunch with a friend, or a quick evening meal at Panera Bread, 34 Cambridge St and support the Garden Club.
March 2 - Patriot Daylily Society Meeting
12:30-3:30PM at Bedford Library, Lecture “Gardening is Murder” with Neal Sanders and presentation on new daylily seedlings followed by Potluck.
non-BGC event
March 13-17, 2019 - Boston Flower and Garden Show
non-BGC event
April 22, 2019 - Earth Day
Details on club tree planting will be announced by early March
May 2, 2019 - BGC fundraiser day at the Chateau
Visit the Chateau Restaurant at 43 Middlesex Turnpike for lunch, dinner or take-out and help support The Garden Club.
No coupon required, simply let your server or phone representative know that you are participating in the fundraiser and he/she will flag your check and the resturant will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Club's 2019 scholarship fund and civic beautification programs. and to For on-line orders use the promo code FUNDRAISER.
2017-2018
September 27, 2017 - Welcome Back to BGC
Join fellow members for a slideshow on what has taken place in our gardens through the seasons this past year. You will see the good, the bad, and the ugly! As a bonus, we will share pictures of Dino’s garden for those members who were not able to attend in June. Prepare to be impressed and inspired!
October 3, 2017 - Flatbread Company Fundraiser
Calling on all families, neighbors, and friends! Come to our fundraiser at the Bedford/Burlington Flatbread from 5 to 9 pm. Purchase locally sourced wood-fired pizza either in the dining room or online and a portion of the proceeds benefits our garden club. Raffles and baked goods round out the evening!
October 13, 2017 - St Mark’s Pumpkin Patch Volunteer Event
Volunteer an hour or two between to sell pumpkins to benefit our local food pantry.
October 25, 2017 - Problems with Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Sandra Bonzagni is passionate about the problems we all face with tick-borne diseases, like Lyme. She will discuss why these are so difficult to test, diagnose, and treat, and the controversy surrounding them. Learn how to protect yourself, your family and your property.
December 6, 2017 - Greens Workshop and Cookie Swap
Back by popular demand! We will be guided through the joy of making our own holiday decoration using fresh greens. Cookie Swap: Bring 3 dozen cookies – One dozen will be used for dessert and the other two will be shared with those who bring cookies.
January 24, 2018 - Burlington Treasure: The Landlocked Forest
The landlocked forest is a 270 acre parcel of land located between Routes 3, 62, and 128S bordering Burlington, Bedford, and Lexington. Martha Simon, Burlington resident, landlocked forest advocate and Burlington Historical Society member, will tell us what has been done to preserve this area, what needs to be done, and how our club can help.
March 28, 2018 - Strength Training for Gardeners
Judith Wolff presents her strength-training workshop to provide more stamina and less pain when you go out into your gardens. Bring a yoga mat and some 2 or 3 lb weights to join her on the floor, or watch and learn from the comfort of your chair. Either way, you’ll leave with a program you can follow to make your time spent in the garden more fun and worthwhile.
April 25, 2018 - Guest Night - Backyard Composting, Organic Gardening, and more!
Go green! Anthony Sargosa shares his expertise on composting, rain barrel utilization, organic gardening, lawn maintenance, fruit tree care, and more. Learn how to use and care for your land so you are in harmony with nature and can enjoy the bounty it produces. Bring-a-Guest Night with pizza and desserts, $5.00 per person.
May 19, 2018 - Annual Plant Sale Fundraiser
Bring plants from your garden and volunteer your time to help raise funds for our scholarship and civic beautification projects.
May 23, 2018 - Birds in Your Backyard
Betsy Grecoe will identify birds most commonly found at New England feeders, the food they most want to eat, feeders, and what to look for in a good birdhouse. She will include gardening and landscaping to welcome, protect, and provide shelter to birds.
June 13, 2018- Annual Dinner Mtg
A Visit with Isabella Stewart Gardner- Jessa Piaia will make you feel like you’ve gone back in time and are visiting with the first American Patron of the Arts as her guest. You will see her in the persona and dress of the elegant lady we all know through her museum in Boston.