Suffield Garden Club, Inc.
Organized June 24, 1934
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Meetings
Submit an entry for Artistic Design, Horticulture or Photography at each meeting. The Mini Exhibits committee (and sometimes outside judges) will rate your entries against a set of standards, not each other. Or the Popular Vote may decide how you fare!
Enter one or all categories.
Drop off entries 15 minutes prior to start of the monthly meeting.
OCTOBER
Popular Vote
Artistic Design
An arrangement in a pumpkin.
Horticulture
Fall Harvest. One variety of a fresh fruit, vegetable or herb from your garden.
Photography Agriculture in Suffield.
NOVEMBER
Committee Judging
Artistic Design
A horizontal arrangement with fall colors, using some vegetables and/or fruit, in
a cornucopia if you have one.
Horticulture
African Violets. Must be in bloom.
Photography
Motion. What's moving? The subject or the photographer?
DECEMBER
Popular Vote
Artistic Design
Decorate a wreath using all fresh materials. Whole fruit allowed, no
accessories other than ribbon.
Horticulture
A forced bulb.
Photography
Night. Use light and shadow to add depth to your scene.
JANUARY
No Meeting
FEBRUARY
No Judging
Artistic Design
Posies-to-Go. Create a small valentine arrangement in a basket or small
container to donate to the Suffield Meals on Wheels program.
Horticulture
No exhibit.
Photography Viewpoint. Photograph your subject from an unusual angle.
MARCH
Committee Judging
Artistic Design
A colorful bouquet in a vase to anticipate spring and brighten up the month of
March.
Horticulture
A forced branch from a flowering tree or shrub.
Photography
Cloudscape. Catch the drama being played out in the clouds above.
APRIL
Popular Vote
Artistic Design
An arrangement in a watering can.
Horticulture
A terrarium garden.
Photography
A tree. Close up or distant view.
MAY
Committee Judging
Artistic Design
An arrangement in a candlestick using roses.
Horticulture
An early bloom from your garden.
Photography Repetition.
Monthly Meetings (Guests welcome)
At each of our regular meetings, we enjoy refreshments, take care of club business, and learn from each other (see Mini Exhibits at right) as well as a program speaker. A variety of topics are covered throughout the year.
Regular monthly meetings are held the first Monday of each month October - May (except January) beginning at 11:45 a.m. The annual meeting in June is held off-site and is for members only.
A selection of gardening materials including books, gloves, oasis and other items are offered for purchase to members and guests at our meetings.
11:30 a.m. Drop off entries for Mini Exhibits
11:45 a.m. Refreshments
12:30 p.m. Business Meeting
1:00 p.m. Program
Note: The May meeting begins 10:00 a.m. Exhibits drop-off 9:45 a.m.
Regular monthly meetings are held at Second Baptist Church, 100 N. Main St., Suffield CT. Click the orange marker below for directions.
Club
members gather for an afternoon of camaraderie and celebration featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails (cash bar) followed by a luncheon. We present some
members with awards and recognize others for their years of service. We also elect new officers.
The location of the annual meeting is off site and may vary from year to year. Details are announced once finalized.
2010 Annual Meeting: June 7, 12pm, Suffield Country Club, 341 North Main St., Suffield, CT.
Guests are welcome at monthly meetings up to three times per year. Fee per visit, $5. December guest fee, $10.
October 5, 2009
November 2
December 7
January 2010
NO MEETING
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3 (Meeting time 10:00 a.m.)
OCTOBER 5
with Ruth Loiseau
Ruth Loiseau is a master floral designer, an accomplished lecturer in the Art of Floral Design, and owner of Ruth L. She has worked within several White House Administrations and remains employed by The White House Flower Shop for special events for the Obama Administration. We will view a slide presentation of White House events while Ruth assembles a variety of arrangements suitable for the home. Arrangements will be raffled following the program.
NOVEMBER 2 (Bring a non-perishable food item for Suffield Emergency Aid.)
with John & Mary Warchol and Denise Lemay
The Warchols and Denise Lemay own and operate Stockbridge Farm in South Deerfield, Mass., where their major crops are lavender and basil. They will discuss growing and using lavender and demonstrate using lavender in various culinary preparations. Yes, there will be tasting samples for everyone! They will also show us products created from lavender and talk about how they are made.
DECEMBER 7
with Bob Whitney
Bob Whitney has been in the floral industry for 31 years, is a 21-year member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AFID) and has experience in retail, wholesale and educational aspects of the floral industry. Bob has instructed in floral design at several area venues and presented numerous design programs for area Garden Clubs. He is going to dazzle us with his holiday designs! Arrangements will be raffled off after the program.
JANUARY (NO MEETING. Don't forget to feed the birds!)
FEBRUARY 1
with Rita Bond
Rita Bond has been a landscape designer concentrating on residential design, a lecturer, and a teacher of gardening courses for more than 10 years. Among her designs are the gardens for the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. her presentation describes the tenets of good garden design with an emphasis on residential gardening.
MARCH 1
with Bruce & Anne Aune
The Aunes are both Master Gardeners who live and garden in Montague Center, Mass. Bruce is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and lecturer on philosophical subjects in addition to gardening topics. Anne is a lecturer on rock gardening and a former French teacher. They will dazzle you with their knowledge and incredible slide collection of rock gardens. Get inspired!
APRIL 5
with Bill Duesing
For over 35 years, organic farmer, author and environmental activist Bill Duesing has been working to promote organic agriculture and greater local food sufficiency in Connecticut and the Northeast through lectures, writings, media and community work. Bill is currently the executive director of Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (CTNOFA). He will speak to us about sustainable gardening and maintaining our properties organically.
MAY 3 (Meeting time 10:00 a.m.)
with Club members Laura Dillman & Anita Wardell
Our Conservation Committee will present startling information on the dangers of exposure to toxic chemicals in many household cleaning products and criteria for choosing healthier alternatives. You will receive recipes for making your own products, valuable lists of resources as well as have an opportunity to mix up a bottle of all-purpose cleaner to take home. Think Green!
