Look What We've Been Doing!

The Fairbanks Garden Club always looks forward to its November meeting each year. After the luncheon dishes are cleared and the business meeting is concluded, several talented members inspire and instruct us in the art of "Decorating with Greens." Ahead of time, we scour our yards and gardens for greens, berries and dried flowers to share with everyone. We provide our own small container and choose either a fall or winter theme. This year we also were taught how to make a large holiday bow! Members encourage each other and offer design suggestions and we all go home not only with a festive arrangement, but also with a wonderful sense of fellowship. (November 2021)

Earth Day Cleanup at the Fairbanks House!

Despite the very brisk spring day, members of the Fairbanks Garden Club pitched in to complete the first of several cleanup days at the Fairbanks House  Museum. Pictured (l to r) Lisa Brayton, Beth Quarles, Jean Lyons, Ellen Donovan, Mary Devine-Bentz, Carol Dixon, Judy House. Not pictured and also the  photographer, Mary Compagnone.
Look what's popping up
in our 2020 gardens!
Our Pumpkin Patch is Back!
Nine members of the Fairbanks Garden Club spent two Wednesday afternoons decorating real and artificial pumpkins for the club's Pumpkin Patch. Jeanette Evans, Annette Eddy, Carol Cook, Loretta Larraga, Joan Hartzel, Rose Favret, Nancy D'Attilio, Holly Dixon, and Janet Holmes donated their time to create these whimsical pumpkins. The women decorated over 30 pumpkins in a variety of designs. The pumpkins were set up at the club's October meeting where members visited the pumpkin patch and purchased the ones that caught their attention.
article by Janet Holmes
photos, except as noted, by Loretta Larraga
October 2018

Photos from our Members

Annette E's Garden
Spring 2016

The yellow and purple irises are an heirloom variety from the original beds at the historic Fairbanks House in Dedham.
Marilyn's African Violets
January 2016

I purchased a few plants at the African Violet Show last spring. In the fall I noticed a lot of little babies coming up around one of them, so I divided them and got seven little violets, pictured in the square box. One bloomed with little white flowers and purple centers. In January I couldn't believe that the one I originally divided had sent up babies again! When they get bigger,  I'll divide them again.
Rose's Rose Garden
Summer 2016


Beautiful Orchids grown by
Marilyn's husband, Don
January 2016
Marion's Garden
Summer 2016


Photos from Marion's home
Spring 2016