Workshop: Birch Bark Fall Arrangement
2023-10-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Workshop: Birch Bark Fall Arrangement

Presented by: Floral Design Committee
Chair: Gwen Puglisi
Overview: We will create a fall arrangement using assorted orange flowers, first by creating a custom container wrapping oasis with sheets of birch bark and green moss.
Please bring:

clippers

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Trip & Garden Tour: Stoneleigh
2023-10-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Stoneleigh, 1829 County Line Rd,, Villanova,, PA, 19085, United States
Trip & Garden Tour: Stoneleigh
Presented By: Trips Committee
Chair: Pat Holden
We have a trip planned to Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden Saturday, October 21st.
We will meet at Roberts School at 10 a.m.
Overview: In 2016, the Haas family donated Stoneleigh to Natural Lands to protect it forever. And, so that the gardens could be enhanced, layering historical designs with contemporary plantings that restore ecological function to the landscape. Stoneleigh is a unique garden blending history, horticulture, ecological and conservation values, and Natural Lands’ emphasis on access to nature for all.
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Business Meeting & Speaker: Kristi Wenrich “Structures in the Garden: Growing Vertically, Pest Strategies, and Containers”
2023-11-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Speaker: Kristi Wenrich
“Structures in the Garden: Growing Vertically, Pest Strategies, and Containers”
Presented by: Program Committee
Chair: Bonnie Keen
Overview: This presentation will cover strategies for growing vertically, including growing vertically in containers, fighting pests — including deer, and increasing garden harvesting time deep into the shoulder seasons. Kristi Wenrich, a Penn State Extension Master Gardener, loves to garden! She grows, eats, and preserves every vegetable, herb, and spice she can acquire seeds for in Montgomery County, PA. Her goal is to transform her tiny piece of suburbia from a generic lawn into an edible landscape for humans, insects, and birds. Her favorite crop to grow is new gardeners.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Horticulture, Gardening
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GCFP District I Business Meeting & Design Challenge Thanksgiving Centerpiece
2023-11-09 10:00 - 12:30 | PA
Meeting: Business Meeting & Design Challenge
Thanksgiving Centerpiece
Hosted by: Uwchlan Garden Club
Location: Uwchlan Meeting House
Time: 10am

Board Meeting
2023-11-15 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
The November Board Meeting is scheduled for the 15th at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Gwen Puglisi & Karen Bruno.
Members, please check your yearbook for event details, location, and contact information.
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Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar at Mother of Divine Providence Church
2023-11-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Mother of Divine Providence Church, 333 Allendale Rd, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Come visit us at the Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar!
Presented By: Fundraising Committee
Chair: Anne McCrary
We will have a collection of items that make wonderful gifts or additions to your holiday decor.
Items include baked goods, arrangements with fresh greens, and holiday decor.
For more information visit the website Christmas Craft Fair and Bazaar at Mother of Divine Providence Church.

Business Meeting & Hands-On Design: Make & Take Arrangement “Toasting the Holiday”
2023-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Hands-On Design: Make & Take Arrangement
“Toasting the Holiday”

Presented by: Floral Design Committee
Chair: Gwen Puglisi
Overview: Toasting the holiday, we will create a holiday-themed arrangement in a martini or wine glass.
Please bring clippers and a glass of your choice. All other supplies will be provided.
Guest Fee: $10
NGC Goals & Objectives: Floral Design
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Workshop: Candlestick Arrangement
2024-01-20 11:00 - 12:30 | PA
Workshop: Candlestick Arrangement
Presented by: Horticulture Committee
Chair: Susan Dearden Bryan
Overview: We will create a winter candlestick arrangement using greens and a special flower holder form.
Please bring:

clippers
candlestick
candle

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Business Meeting & Speaker: Pam Walsh Water Garden Presentation
2024-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
Business Meeting & Speaker: Pam Walsh
Water Garden Presentation, Slide Show with Lecture and Q & A with a follow-up tour of her water garden in July

Presented by: Programs Committee
Chair: Bonnie Keen
Overview: Pam Walsh has been a member of Uwchlan Garden club since 2018. She has been interested in gardening for many years, especially since moving to her cur-rent home in 1986. She started her water garden-ing journey with a small, preformed pond in 1987 and expanded with an additional large pond in 2010. Through the years she has also added tub gardens and small water fountain gardens.
Pam has been giving pond tours to her club and various local groups since 2010, including the Annual Brandywine Valley Water garden tour. Her water garden is a PHS Gardening and Green-ing Blue Ribbon Winner in 2018, 2019, and 2020. In her program we will also get information on her many hardy and non-hardy water plants.
The program will be presented on Zoom. Please check your email for Zoom information and links.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Horticulture, Gardening
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Board Meeting
2024-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
The February Board Meeting is scheduled for the 21st at 7 p.m.
Presented on Zoom.
Members, please check your yearbook and email for event details, location, and contact information.
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GCFP District I Business Meeting & Speaker : Bonita Herman, Master Gardener “Mason Bees”
2024-02-22 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Meeting: GCFP District I Business Meeting & Speaker: Bonita Herman, Master Gardener
“Mason Bees”
Location: Zoom
Time: 7pm

Business Meeting & Hands-On Design: Make & Take Arrangement "Luck o' the Irish"
2024-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Hands-On Design: Make & Take Arrangement
“Luck o’ the Irish”

Presented by: Floral Design Committee
Chair: Gwen Puglisi
Overview: Using St. Patrick’s Day as our inspiration, we will create a mass arrangement using green and white flowers and a touch of orange.
Please bring clippers. Guest Fee $20.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Floral Design
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Business Meeting & Speaker: Liz Tankel "The Dirt on Dirt"
2024-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Speaker: Liz Tankel
“The Dirt on Dirt”

Presented by: Programs Committee
Chair: Bonnie Keen
Overview: Liz will present on soil, the basic building block for plants. She will also touch on composting your own soil as well as how to choose safe bulk or bagged soils at home and garden centers. Liz Tankel has been gardening the same 2.5 acre plot of land since 1986, using native plants where possible, in addition to flow-ers and fruits and vegetables. She composts all kitchen and garden waste, and this material is utilized in all of her beds. The Tankels do not use any lawn chemicals or pest control or synthetic fertilizer. Liz became aware of toxic contamination in bagged soils when she worked on a project with activist Darree Sicher, who focused on the application of municipal sewage on agricultural fields.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Environment, Education
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Workshop: Handbag Planter
2024-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | PA
Workshop: Handbag Planter

Presented by: Floral Design Committee
Chair: Gwen Puglisi
Overview: We will create a planter in the shape of a hand-bag using chicken wire and sheet moss. Dirt and plants will not be included.
Please bring:

gloves
wire cutters
any accessories you wish to apply to your purse

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Board Meeting
2024-04-17 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
The April Board Meeting is scheduled for the 17th at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Bonnie Keen.
Members, please check your yearbook for event details, location, and contact information.
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Business Meeting & Speaker: Deborah Dickinson "Spring in Full Bloom" An Ikebana Presentation
2024-05-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Speaker: Deborah Dickinson
“Spring in Full Bloom” An Ikebana Presentation

Presented by: Programs Committee
Chair: Bonnie Keen
Overview: Deborah Dickinson, Jonin Sanyo (Sogetsu teacher, second grade) will create dynamic ikebana arrangements with a sense of movement and balance while focusing on spring. Many art forms focus on color, line and space; ikebana does this through branches, flowers and sometimes uncon-ventional materials. Deborah has studied ikebana for over 16 years with her teacher, Mrs. Hata and continues to attend classes and workshops to expand her knowledge. She has exhibited at the Philadelphia Flower Show, Shofuso Japanese House and Gardens in Fairmont Park, the Delaware Contemporary in Wilmington and People’s Light and Theater in Malvern. She enjoys sharing ikebana through informal demonstrations at the flower show and Cherry Blossom Festival, where the curious public may experience ikebana for the first time.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Floral Design
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Trip & Garden Tour: Meadowbrook Farm Newly Renovated PHS Garden
2024-05-04 09:30 - 12:30 | PHS Meadowbrook Farm, 1633 Washington Lane, Jenkintown, 19046
Trip & Garden Tour: Meadowbrook Farm Newly Renovated PHS Garden
Presented By: Trips Committee
Chair: Pat Holden
We have a trip planned to Meadowbrook Farm Saturday, May 4th.
We will meet at Roberts School at 9:30a.m.
Overview: We can stroll the grounds on our own and have a picnic lunch in their picnic grove.
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Business Meeting & End of Year Dinner "Springtime in Paris"
2024-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | PA
Business Meeting & End of Year Dinner
Springtime in Paris

Presented by: Hospitality, Membership & Social Events Committee
Chair: Karen Bruno

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GCFP District I Business Meeting and Presidents' Luncheon
2024-06-07 11:00 - 14:00 | PA
Meeting: GCFP District I Business Meeting and Presidents’ Luncheon
Location: TBD
Time: 11am District Meeting
11:30am: Lunch
For more information visit the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania website.

Board Meeting
2024-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | PA
The June Board Meeting is scheduled for the 19th at 7 p.m.
Hosted by Colleen Gassert.
Members, please check your yearbook for event details, location, and contact information.
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Trip & Garden Tour: Pam Walsh's Water Garden
2024-07-24 09:45 - 12:00 | PA
Trip & Garden Tour: Pam Walsh’s Water Garden
Presented By: Trips Committee
Chair: Pat Holden
We have a trip planned to Pam Walsh’s Water Garden Wednesday, July 24th.
Rain date is Friday, July 26th.
We will meet at Roberts School at 9:45 a.m.
Overview: This is the garden tour to our February Zoom presentation.
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November Meeting
2024-11-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 is our next meeting. Our speaker will be Bob Mahler, from Kifu Bonsai, who will demonstrate the creative art of bonsai.

December meeting
2024-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Our December 4, 2024 meeting is a holiday “make & take” activity. Please bring clippers and some greens from your yard! We’ll provide a white ceramic container, ribbon, flowers, & pinecones. If you have holiday ribbon and/or small ornaments you would like to use to match your holiday home decor, please bring it! Ribbon should be wired, 2-3” wide. You’ll need 40 inches.

January, 2025
2025-01-11 14:00 - 16:30 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Join us for BINGO with garden-themed prizes! Bring your friends!
Date is Tentative! Please check back for updates.

February Meeting
2025-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | PA
Our February 5, 2025 meeting will be virtual — the link will be emailed to members a few days prior to the meeting. Our speaker will be Lori Curtis, a Penn State Master Gardener, and she will be talking about Winter Sowing.

March Meeting
2025-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Our March 5, 2025 meeting features Amy Saha from Mt. Airy Lavender Farms. Lavender products will be available for purchase.

Blue Star Marker Clean-Up
2025-03-22 08:30 - 09:30 | PA
Join us for weeding and trimming at the Blue Star Marker garden. Bring gloves, clippers, leaf bags, & a gallon of water. It usually takes about an hour, then we’ll go to breakfast!

April Meeting
2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Our April 2, 2025 meeting is a spring themed holiday “make & take” activity. Please bring clippers!

Plant & Planter Sale
2025-05-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Instead of a May meeting, our Horticulture committee is hosting a Plant and Planter Sale for members and friends. How it works: members donate plants they’ve dug up and divided, and bring planters and flower pots they no longer use, for members to purchase. Items will be priced from $1 to $5. If you are bringing items for the sale please arrive no later than 6:15PM so we can start the Sale at 6:30PM.
