Wayne Woods Garden Club

Board Meeting
2022-11-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The November board meeting is scheduled for the 16th at 7 p.m., hosted by Nancy Cuttic.
Members, please check your email for event details, location, and contact information.
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Hands-On Workshop: Holiday Village Prep
2022-11-30 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Hands-On Workshop: Holiday Village Prep
Presented by: Fundraising Committee
Chair: Anne McCrary
Overview: Join us for a fun evening of crafts in preparation for the Holiday Village Sale! No experience necessary!!!
We will have three different craft projects to complete: 1) decorating 12mini artificial trees, 2) modge podging festive scrapbook paper on wood tree cutouts, and 3) decorating 6 wire wreaths with artificial greens and ornaments. All materials and instructions will be provided.
Please bring:

a glue gun if you have one and glue sticks
any small holiday ornaments, garland, holiday ribbon (1″ or 1.5″ wired edge would be ideal), or artificial greens you can spare

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Upper Merion Holiday Village
2022-12-03 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Upper Merion Township Building, 175 West Valley Forge Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Come visit us at the Upper Merion Holiday Village on Saturday 12/3 between 12pm and 3pm. 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 Upper Merion Township website.

Business Meeting & Hands-On Design Presentation: “Elevating Our Holiday Gift Wrap”
2022-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Hands-On Design Presentation: “Elevating Our Holiday Gift Wrap”
Presented by: Floral Design Committee
Chair: Gwen Puglisi
Overview: Using Mini-DECO Holders by OASIS, we will be creating a fresh arrangement that can be attached to any holiday package or bottle of cheer. All participates will make 1 arrangement and take home 2 DECO holders to create a design at a later date.
Free for members; guest charge is $10.
Please bring your clippers.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Floral Design
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Business Meeting & Speaker: Barb Elliot and Edie Parnum of the Valley Forge Audubon Society “Backyards for Nature: Hosting and Observing Birds”
2023-02-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Business Meeting & Speaker:Barb Elliot and Edie Parnum
of the Valley Forge Audubon Society
“Backyards for Nature: Hosting and Observing Birds”
Presented by: Program Committee
Chair: Bonnie Keen
Overview:Edie Parnum, Orinthology Chair, and Barb Elliot, are co-founders of the Backyards for Nature program of the Valley Forge Audubon Society, which serves Southeastern PA. They are both certified National Wildlife Federation (NWF) Habitat Stewards They provide ideas for making yards more wildlife-friendly, give presentations to local groups, write articles about backyard habitat and attracting wildlife, offer on-site consultations for improving backyard habitat, and assist others in obtaining backyard habitat certification.
They have had training in gardening for wildlife and native plants at various workshops and conferences. Their yards have been NWF-certified Backyard Wildlife HabitatsTM since the 1990s. Each of their yards is also certified as a Monarch WaystationTM, providing resources for all life stages of monarch butterflies.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Birds, Nature, Enviroment
Zoom details will be emailed to members prior to the meeting.
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GCFP District I Business Meeting and Speaker - GCFP President Shelia Croushore
2023-02-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Meeting: GCFP District I Business Meeting and Speaker – GCFP President Shelia Croushore
“Netherlands in Bloom” and “Keeping Members Engaged”
Location: Zoom
For more information visit the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania website.

Board Meeting
2023-02-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The February board meeting is scheduled for the 15th at 7 p.m., hosted on Zoom.
Members, please check your email for event details, location, and contact information.
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Business Meeting & Hands-On Activity: Make & Take “Eco Friendly Floral Design”
2023-03-01 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Hands-On Activity: Make & Take “Eco Friendly Floral Design”
Presented by: Floral Design Committee
Chair: Gwen Puglisi
Overview: Gwen will discuss the harmful effects to our environment by using oasis in our floral arranging and suggest alternative mediums to use instead. Members will complete the program by making an arrangement in sand.
Please bring a 4-5” bowl or candy dish and your clippers.
Free for members; guest charge is $15.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Environment, Floral Design
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​​Philadelphia Flower Show
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-12 | Philadelphia Convention Center, 1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
​​Philadelphia Flower Show
Theme: “The Garden Electric”
Dates: March 4 – 12, 2023
Location: Philadelphia Convention Center

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest, and the world’s longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by some of the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. Started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Show introduces diverse and sustainable plant varieties and garden and design concepts. In addition to acres of garden displays, the Flower Show hosts world-renowned competitions in horticulture and artistic floral arranging, gardening presentations and demonstrations, and special events.

Business Meeting & Speaker: JENNY ROSE CAREY “Flower Gardening Throughout the Seasons”
2023-04-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Speaker: JENNY ROSE CAREY
“Flower Gardening Throughout the Seasons”
Presented by: Program Committee
Chair: Bonnie Keen
Overview: Using images from her new book and from her garden, Jenny will divide the year into its naturally occurring flower gardening seasons and give examples of the flowers that are in bloom and how to grow and combine them.
Jenny Rose is a renowned gardener, educator, historian, author, and former
Senior Director at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown. She has been lecturing nationally and internationally for many years. She is an avid, hands-on gardener who has gardened in both England and the United States.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Education, Horticulture, Gardening
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NGC Flower Show School Course III
2023-04-13 - 2023-04-16
NGC Flower Show School Course III
Dates: April 21 – 23
Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA
For more informatoin please visit the NGC website.

Trip: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
2023-04-14 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, Lansdowne Dr & Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
Trip: Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
We have a trip planned to Shofuso Japanese House and Garden Friday, April 14.
We will meet at Roberts School at 10 a.m. for a 11 a.m. tour.
Overview: Shofuso, also known as Japanese House and Garden, is a traditional 17th century-style Japanese house and garden located in Philadelphia’s West Fairmount Park on the site of the Centennial Exposition of 1876.
Please Note:
No shoes allowed in house; please wear socks.
Bring a packed lunch.
Cost: $5 per person
Members, please check your yearbook or email for event details, location, and contact information.
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Board Meeting
2023-04-19 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The April board meeting is scheduled for the 19th at 7 p.m., hosted by Gwen Puglisi.
Members, please check your email for event details, location, and contact information.
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GCFP 2023 CONVENTION
2023-04-21 08:00 - 2023-04-23 17:00 (America/New_York)
GCFP 2023 CONVENTION

Theme: THYME TO GARDEN!
Host: District VII
Chair: Marilyn Backus
Co-Chairs: Sharon Bryner and Haddie Weber
Date: April 21- 23, 2023
Location: Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh-Monroeville

Earth Day
2023-04-22
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2022 is Invest In Our Planet.

Arbor Day
2023-04-28
Arbor Day, much like Earth Day, is a holiday that celebrates nature. Its purpose is to encourage people to plant trees, and many communities traditionally take the opportunity to organize tree-planting and litter-collecting events on or around the holiday.

NGC Annual Convention
2023-05-02 - 2023-05-05
NGC Annual Convention

Dates: May 2-5
Location: White Sulphur Springs, WV
For more details and information visit the NCG website

Business Meeting & In House Flower Show: "Celebrations"
2023-05-03 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & In House Flower Show: “Celebrations”
Presented by: Horticulture Committee
Chairs: Myrtie Musetti and Libby Espey
Overview: Flower Show schedule to be distributed seperately.
Valerie Burgess
Uwchlan Garden Club
NGC Accredited Flower Show Judge
Challenge Bulb: Blue and Purple Hill Iris Mixture
Challenge Plant: Tiger Kitten Begonia
NGC Goals & Objectives: Flower Show
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National Public Gardens Week
2023-05-12 - 2023-05-21

Bulb & Plant Giveaway
2023-05-20
In the spring, Libby Espey has again graciously offered to provide members with pollinator plants to entice bees and butterflies into your yards and gardens. Pick up date at Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Members, please check your email or newsletter for pick up location and details.

National Garden Week
2023-06-04 - 2023-06-10
National Garden Week takes place annually in the first full week of June. This year it is held from June 4 to 10. It is spearheaded by National Garden Clubs, a nonprofit organization headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri that promotes the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibility. The day is about bringing more awareness to the importance of gardening and preserving gardening traditions and practices by passing on knowledge to new gardeners. Most importantly, the day is about simply enjoying gardening.

Business Meeting & End of Year Dinner: "Garden Party"
2023-06-07 18:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | Leeland Room, 720 Fayette Street, Conshohocken, PA, 19428, United States
Business Meeting & End of Year Dinner: “Garden Party”
Presented by: Social Events Committee
Chair: Ellen McGarrigle
Overview: Join us for a Garden Party at the Leeland Mansion.
6:30 PM Cocktails
7:00 PM Dinner
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GCFP District I Business Meeting and Presidents' Luncheon
2023-06-09 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Meeting: GCFP District I Business Meeting and Presidents’ Luncheon
Location: Stroud Water Research Center
970 Spencer Rd, Avondale, PA 19311
Time: 11am District Meeting
11:30am: Lunch
12:15pm: Presentation and Tour
For more information visit the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania website.

Board Meeting
2023-06-21 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The June board meeting is scheduled for the 21st at 7 p.m., hosted by Libby Espey.
Members, please check your email for event details, location, and contact information.
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Business Meeting & Welcome Back Social "French Country Apple"
2023-09-06 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Welcome Back Social
“French Country Apple”
Presented by: Hospitality, Membership & Social Events Committee
Chair: Karen Bruno
Overview: Enjoy a fun meeting with apple fun facts and trivia.
After the meeting and social, Committee Chairs will break out with their committee members and review responsibilities.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Horticulture, Gardening Fellowship
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Upper Merion Farmers Market
2023-09-09 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-09-30 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Norview Farm Park, 670 N Henderson Road, King of Prussia, PA, 19406
Visit Us at the Upper Merion Farmer’s Market!
Presented by: Communications & Publicity Committee
Chair: Colleen Gassert
WWGC will be at the Upper Merion Farmers Market at Norview Farm Park
We will have a table with information about the club & membership, handouts, and even some plant giveaways. If you are a gardener or enjoy floral design check us out! All skill levels welcome.
If you would like more information about our club, or have questions about how to join please stop by. We’d love to hear from you and look forward to meeting you!
Event Details
Location: 670 N Henderson Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
Time: 9:00AM – 1:00PM
Note: Event is rain or shine

GCFP District I Annual Luncheon & Meeting: "Eloquent Iris"
2023-09-13 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Meeting: GCFP District I Annual Luncheon & Meeting
“Eloquent Iris”
Hosted by: Spade and Trowel Club
Presenter: Claire Agre, Landscape Architect
Location: Kennett Square Golf and Country Club
Time: 10am

Board Meeting
2023-09-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
The September Board Meeting is scheduled for the 2oth at 6:30 p.m., hosted by Libby Espey & Susan Dearden Bryan.
Members, please check your yearbook for event details, location, and contact information.
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Business Meeting & Speaker: Nancy Gaspari “Pruning Like the Pros”
2023-10-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Packer Hall at Trinity Episcopal Church, 966 Trinity Lane, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Business Meeting & Speaker: Nancy Gaspari
“Pruning Like the Pros”

Presented by: Program Committee
Chair: Bonnie Keen
Overview: Nancy Gaspari, ISA TRAQ, NOFA AOLCP is a Certified Arborist with ISA, the International Society of Arboriculture, and is Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. She is also an Accredited Organic Land Care Professional with NOFA, the Northeast Organic Farming Association.
In her presentation, Nancy will discuss the best practices for pruning trees and shrubs to promote good health, structural integrity and beauty. She will share some insights on the effects of pruning from a woody plant’s perspective and how that understanding can help us make better pruning decisions.She will also demonstrate and make recommendations for pruning tools with tips on how to best use and maintain them, including a sharpening demonstration.
Horticulture Committee Note: Always one of the first signs of spring, the Horticulture Committee will be distributing a very early daffodil called “February Gold” to members at the October meeting. Thank you to Nancy Bruhns for this beautiful choice.
NGC Goals & Objectives: Trees and Shrubs
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