PROGRAMS 2025 ~ 2026
September 9-Welcome Back, Business Meeting and Lecture
New member and former Director of the Cape May Nature Center, Gretchen Witman, will treat us to a presentation about her recent trip to see the Monarch Butterflies at their final roosting point in Mexico. Afterwards, enjoy a potluck lunch while you reconnect with old friends and make new friends. We are asking all members to bring a dish to share for our Potluck luncheon.
October 14-Group Flower Arranging Activity*
Vice President Sandy Allison will lead us in this fun and creative opportunity to make a flower arrangement. This small group activity is designed to encourage your creativity and reduce your anxiety about flower arranging. THIS IS A MEMBER EVENT.
You will learn some tricks and tips on how to find inspiration for your arrangement, pick a container, prepare the oasis, and make your arrangement last 1-2 weeks.
*You will need to bring FILLER for your arrangement, such as pine, ferns, hostas, herbs, lavender, holly, Aucuba, or other holly (6-inch pieces are ideal)
AND your own TOOL KIT
Pruners- make sure they are sharp
Scissors
Serrated Knife to cut the oasis (water-soaked foam block used to anchor flowers in an arrangement)
Wire Cutters
Tape Measure
It's a good idea to mark your tools with your name or initials
November 11-Jenny Rose Carey Presentation
Learn how to create a three-season garden designed to provide continuous blooms and visual interest from Spring through Fall. Renowned gardener, educator, historian, and author, Jenny Rose Carey will talk about her new book, The Essential Guide to Bulbs. She will explain why bulbs have a universal appeal and are great in containers. While many gardeners may be familiar with the early show of Spring bulbs like daffodils and tulips, there are so many more to choose from that provide three-season color, drama, and spontaneity in the garden. November is the perfect time to plant bulbs in our zone 8A location. Afterwards, you will have an opportunity to expand your garden seasons with high-quality bulbs available for sale.
December TBD-Cape May Garden Club Holiday Luncheon