Activities and Program information will be updated later this summer!
ActivitiesThroughout the year, we host a number of events for our club members.
September 2024 Wed 9/18 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m. TBA - GCFM* Metro District Coffee October 2024 Wed 10/16 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m. TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m. November 2024 Wed 11/20 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m. December 2024 Wed 12/4 - Decorate holiday wreaths at the Endicott Community Greenhouse 9:30 a.m. Fri 12/6 - Dedham Stroll Wed 12/11 - Holiday Luncheon 11:00 a.m. January 2025 No scheduled meetings February 2025 Wed 2/19 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m. March 2025 Sa-Su 3/8-9 - Needham Art in Bloom Wed 3/19 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m. April 2025 Wed 4/16 - Club Meeting 11:30 a.m. Tues 4/22 - EARTH DAY! Fri 4/25 - ARBOR DAY! Wed 4/30 - Plant Sale Meeting 9:30 a.m. TBA - GCFM Metro District Coffee TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m. May 2025 Th-Su 5/1-4 - Arts in Bloom, Boston MFA Sat 5/10 - ANNUAL PLANT SALE held at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m. -noon Wed 5/21 - Annual Meeting, Elections, & Luncheon 11:00 a.m. TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 9:00 a.m. June 2025 Su-Sa 6/1-7 - National Garden Week Thu 6/5 - GCFM Annual Meeting July 2025 Sat 7/12 - Volunteer at the Fairbanks Family of America Reunion TBA - Clean gardens at The Fairbanks House Museum 5:00 p.m. *GCFM = The Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts |
"Let us come alive to the splendor that is all around us and see the beauty in ordinary things." |
ProgramsAll programs are open to the public, except as indicated. Programs begin at approximately 1:15 pm with a suggested donation of $5.00 for non-members.
September 18, 2024 Meet and Greet "Show and Tell or Sell" Members Bring a Favorite Plant October 16, 2024 Ila S. Cox, Former MFA Associate's Flower Committee Chair “The Chrysanthemum's Journey" November 20, 2024 Fairbanks Garden Club Members' Workshop Please bring donations for the Dedham Food Pantry. December 11, 2024 Holiday Luncheon at 11:00 a.m. (Note time change) Location: Olde Colonial Café 171 Nahatan Street, Norwood No guests please Yankee Swap for those who wish to participate (max $20.00) January 2025 No meeting scheduled Happy, Healthy New Year! February 19, 2025 Jean Theurkauf, Principal Master Gardener, Fiber Artist and Painter “Ditch the dirt: Simple DIY Hydroponic Growing" March 19, 2025 Barb McIntosh, Master Gardener and former Head Steward for the Trial Garden at Elm Bank “Herb Gardening" April 16, 2025 Gretel Anspach, Master Gardener “Raised Bed Gardening" May 21, 2025 Annual Meeting, Elections, & Luncheon at 11:00 a.m. (Note time change) Location: Olde Colonial Café 171 Nahatan Street, Norwood No guests, please. |