Business Meeting & Floral Demonstration: Holiday Arrangement
2020-12-02 19:15 - 20:15 (America/New_York) | PA
Business Meeting & Floral Demonstration: Holiday Arrangements
Christmas Package, Cut Amaryllis, Lemon Leaf Topiary, Wooden Box
Presented by: WWGC Members
Sally Smith & Gwen Puglisi
Overview: The meeting will be a Zoom session with a video demonstration.
The discussion will be about how to make various holiday arrangements including Christmas Package, Cut Amaryllis, Lemon Leaf Topiary, and Wooden Box.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Floral Design
Members check your email for the Zoom link and instructions.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

WWGC Pop Up Fun Night!
2021-01-06 19:15 - 20:30 | PA
Join your garden club friends for a night of games and prizes from your own home!
Save the Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
7:15 to 8:30 pm On Zoom

Business Meeting & Speaker: Best Trees for the Home Landscape
2021-02-03 19:15 - 20:15 | PA
Business Meeting & Speaker: Best Trees for the Home Landscape
Presented by: Philadelphia Horticulture Society Speaker
Andrew Bunting
Vice President of Public Horticulture
Overview: The meeting will be a Zoom session with a video presentation.
The discussion will be about the best trees for home landscaping.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Landscape Design
Members check your email for the Zoom link and instructions.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

Board Meeting
2021-02-17 19:15 - 20:15 | PA
The February Board meeting is scheduled for the 17th at 7:15pm.
Members, please check your email for event details, location, and contact information.
Note: the meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. Details to follow.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

JOINT DISTRICT I AND XI PRESENTATION - Morning Presentation
2021-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | PA
Our district has joined with District XI for another Jenny Rose Carey presentation on Thursday, February 25, at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Jenny is a renowned gardener, educator, historian, author, and the Senior Director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown.
The topic will be “The Glorious Shade.” Learn how to successfully garden the shadiest corners of your yard and how to choose the right plants for the space. Her previous presentation earlier this month was met with rave reviews. The Zoom link will be sent by February 22.

JOINT DISTRICT I AND XI PRESENTATION - Evening Presentation
2021-02-25 19:00 - 20:30 | PA

Business Meeting & Speaker: Behind The Scene Tour of Longwood Gardens
2021-03-03 19:15 - 20:15 | PA
Business Meeting & Speaker: Behind The Scene Tour of Longwood Gardens
Presented by: Sharon Richardson
Former District 1 Director, Docent at Longwood Gardens, and Team Leader for Longwood’s Horticulture Information Team.
Overview: The meeting will be a Zoom session with a video presentation.
The discussion will be Sharon Richardson’s experience as a Docent at Longwood Gardens, and Team Leader for Longwood’s Horticulture Information Team.
NGC Goals & Objectives: U.S Gardens
Members check your email for the Zoom link and instructions.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

District I Meeting
2021-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Join us for the District I meeting, which will be held on March 18 on Zoom. This month the meeting will be held in the evening at 7 p.m. to make it available to more people.
The topic will be about the basics of applying for awards.
Zoom link will be sent out before the meeting.

Hands-On Workshop: Cigar Box Arrangement
2021-03-21 13:00 - 15:00 | PA
Hands-On Workshop: Cigar Box Arrangement
Presented by: WWGC Floral Design Committee Chairs
Ellen McGarrigle & Nancy Cuttic
Overview: The meeting will be a Zoom session with a live demonstration.
The discussion will be about how to make a cigar box arrangement.
Materials can be picked up at Ellen’s house starting March 20th.
Cost is $18.
Members check your email for the Zoom link and instructions.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

Joint Meeting and Speaker: Backyard Bouquet
2021-04-01 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
Joint Meeting and Speaker: Backyard BouquetJoint Meeting with The Community Garden Club of Wayne

Presented by: JENNIE LOVEThe OWNER OF “LOVE N FRESH FLOWERS”
As owner of one of the first urban flower farms located within Philadelphia’s big city’s limits, Jennie’s prior experience as a marketing and business development manager and her horticulture and floral design training at Longwood Gardens prepared her well for her career in urban flower farming and unique floral design. This is a joint meeting with the Community Garden Club of Wayne.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Education, Horticulture, Floral Design
Members check your email and / or yearbook for the meeting details.

NGC Flower Show School, Course 1
2021-04-08 - 2021-04-11 | PA
Flower Show School, Course 1
Overview: ​These courses are intended to train NGC members to become accredited Flower Show Judges.
Date: April 8-11
Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA
For more details and information visit the NGC website.

GCFP 2021 Convention “Zoom into Spring”
2021-04-18 - 2021-04-20 | PA
The Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania 2021 Convention
“Zoom into Spring” and join the Garden Club Federation of PA for the 2021 Convention! This year’s convention is entirely on Zoom. You can register for the full convention for $75 or sign up for individual sessions at $18 each.
For information and the convention schedule Click Here.

Sunday Stroll: Jenkins Arboretum
2021-04-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, 631 Berwyn Baptist Rd, Devon, PA, 19333, United States
Sunday Stroll: Jenkins Arboretum
Meeting Location: Jenkins Arboretum parking lot in Berwyn.
Garden Club is about being together! Since our meetings are going virtual, we planned four Sunday Strolls this year. Those who want to can gather and walk together (with masks and 6’ apart) through a local park or garden.
For each stroll, we’ll meet in the location’s parking lot at 1 p.m.
Rain dates will be the following Sunday.

Business Meeting & Floral Demonstration: Tulip Arrangement
2021-05-05 19:15 - 20:15 | PA
Business Meeting & Floral Demonstration: Tulip Arrangement
Presented by: WWGC Floral Design Committee Chairs
Ellen McGarrigle & Nancy Cuttic
Overview: The meeting will be a Zoom session with a live demonstration.
The discussion will be about tips on arranging with tulips.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Floral Design
Members check your email for the Zoom link and instructions.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

Sunday Stroll: McKaig Nature Center
2021-05-16 13:00 - 15:00 | PA
Sunday Stroll: McKaig Nature Center (new location!).
Meeting Location: Meet in the Roberts Elementary School parking lot at
1 p.m.
Join us for a stroll through the woods on the Petty Trail!
CLICK HERE to view the McKaig Trail Map.
Garden Club is about being together! Since our meetings are going virtual, we planned four Sunday Strolls this year. Those who want to can gather and walk together (with masks and 6’ apart) through a local park or garden.
For each stroll, we’ll meet in the location’s parking lot at 1 p.m.
Rain dates will be the following Sunday.

2021 NGC Convention
2021-05-17 08:00 - 2021-05-20 17:00 | PA
2021 National Garden Club Convention

Dates: May 17-20, 2021
Location: Hilton Meadowland Hotel in Rutherford, New Jersey
For more details and information visit the NCG website

Trip:
2021-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
A GARDEN CLUB TRIP!
We are thrilled to announce a real trip on Saturday, May 22!
The Woodlands Grave Gardens is open and can give us a tour at 10 a.m.!

The tour will focus mostly on the grounds and
exterior of the Mansion with a brief exploration of the Mansion
interior. We’ll wear masks and practice social distancing.
More details to follow in April!

June Dinner: "Visions of Violet"
2021-06-02 18:00 - 20:00 | PA
June Dinner: “Visions of Violet”
Presented by: WWGC Social Events Committee
Location: Time and Covid- Safe Venue TBD
Remember to wear VIOLET!!
Members Only
For more information about the event Contact Us.

Philadelphia Flower Show
2021-06-05 - 2021-06-13 | FDR Park, 1500 Pattison Avenue & South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19145
The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event, will move outdoors for the first time, making the 2021 Show a history-making experience that will incorporate the beautiful landscapes of FDR Park in Philadelphia.
Click here to visit the PHS web site for more information.

Business Meeting & Welcome Back Social: Bee There Or Bee Square
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Old Roberts Schoolhouse, 889 Croton Road, Wayne, PA, 19087, United States
Business Meeting & Welcome Back Social: Bee There Or Bee Square
Presented by: Sally Smith, Mary Ann McGowan, and the Hospitality Committee
Overview: Join us for yearly social with light refreshments as we kick off our 2021 program.
The new yearbooks will be available for pick up.
The Horticulture/Community Gardening Committee will be distributing Muscari Comosum Plumosum or “Feather Hyacinth” bulbs to members at the September meeting. Thank you to Nancy Bruhns for this beautiful choice.

NGC Goals & Objectives: Nature and Environment
For more information about the event Contact Us.

GCFP District 1 Annual Meeting
2021-09-15 09:00 - 14:00 | PA
Meeting: District 1 Annual Meeting
Location: Downingtown Country Club, Downingtown, PA
For more information visit the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania website.

Board Meeting
2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
The September Board meeting is scheduled for the 22nd at 7 p.m., hosted by Patti Drueding.
Members, please check your email for event details, location, and contact information.

For more information about the event Contact Us.

Business Meeting & Speaker: “Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms”
2021-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Upper Merion Community Center, 431 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Speaker: “Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms”
Presented by: MYCOLOGIST TINA ELLOR
PHILLIPS MUSHROOM FARMS, L.P.
Overview: PowerPoint Presentation with Displays and Handouts
Mycologist Tina Ellor was born in Vermont where she developed a lifelong interest in and passion for mushrooms. She was recruited into the Mushroom Industry straight out of graduate school and has been working in it ever since. She is currently Mycologist/Technical Director of Phillips Mushroom Farms and serves on several area organic boards and advisory committees.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Horticulture
For more information about the event Contact Us.

Trip: Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore
2021-10-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States
Trip: Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore
We have a trip planned to Scott Arboretum on Saturday,
October 9. We will meet at Roberts School at 9 a.m.
Members, please check your yearbook or email for event details, location, and contact information.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

GCFP Meeting: District VIII
2021-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Meeting: GCFP ZOOM Program 7:00 PM District VIII
Location: Zoom meeting
For more information visit the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania website.

NGC Flower Show School, Course 2
2021-10-21 - 2021-10-24 | PA
Flower Show School, Course 2
Overview: ​These courses are intended to train NGC members to become accredited Flower Show Judges.
Date: October 21-24
Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA
For more details and information visit the NGC website.

Hands-On Workshop: Sweet Gum Ball Mini Tree
2021-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | PA
Hands-On Workshop: Sweet Gum Ball Mini Tree
Presented by: Horticulture Committee Chair
Murtie Musetti
Overview: The workshop will be a live demonstration with a Make & Take tree.
Members, check you yearbook for the location.
For more information about the event Contact Us.

2021 CAR-SGC Conference
2021-11-03 - 2021-11-05 | PA
For more information visit the Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs website.

Business Meeting & Hands-On Design: Fall Tablescapes
2021-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Upper Merion Community Center, 431 W Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Hands-On Design: Fall Tablescapes
Presented by: WWGC Floral Design Committee Chairs
Ellen McGarrigle & Nancy Cuttic
Overview: Make and Take floral arrangement which will be used in
group tablescaping demonstrations.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Design
For more information about the event Contact Us.

Board Meeting
2021-11-17 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
The November Board meeting is scheduled for the 17th at 7 p.m.
Members, please check your email for event details, location, and contact information.
Note: the meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. Details to follow.
For more information about the event Contact Us.
