Garden Club of Concord

Arbor Day
2022-04-29
Joining in 2022’2 celebration of 150 years of Arbor Day

Global Warming and Its Impact on Boston
2022-04-20 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. by Andrew Gapinski, Head of Horticulture at the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University.
Andrew will provide insight into how global warming is effecting the Boston area through the microcosm of the Arboretum. He will also discuss what steps are being taken to moderate the effects.

GCC Board Meeting
2022-04-13 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-03-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-02-09 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-01-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-12-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-11-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-10-13 09:00 - 10:00

Spring Workshop
2022-03-23 11:00 - 13:00
Please see March Newsletter on the blog for details.

Town Gardens Spring Cleanup
2022-03-12 10:00 - 12:00
Details forthcoming.

Mount Auburn's Asa Gray Garden
2022-02-16 13:00 - 14:00 | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, February 16th at 1:15 p.m. by Steph Almasi, a lecturer at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Just inside the entrance, adjacent to Story Chapel, is Asa Gray Garden. Named for the local botanist, Asa Gray who is interred at the cemetery, this garden is a living tribute to his life’s work. Recently renovated in 2018, it features over 175 species of trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and grasses that showcase an array of native and Asian species. The garden transforms throughout the seasons, teaching all about the importance of biodiversity while presenting an array of plants, native and non-native and supporting Asa Gray’s studies.

Sunny Perennial Borders
2022-01-19 13:00 - 14:00 | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 1 p.m. by Jana Milbocker of Enchanted Gardens.
Jana is a well-known author and lecturer. Her most recent book is “The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast.” She has a passion for landscape design and has been gardening on her two-acre property in Holliston’s historic district for over 25 years.

Special Webinar with Douglas Tallamy
2022-01-05 10:00 - 11:00
In Collaboration with Seeds and Weeds Garden Club, and The West Concord Green Thumbs, we have an extra education program this month featuring acclaimed author and ecologist Doug Tallamy . Presentation will be recorded. Details forthcoming.

Holiday Gathering
2021-12-08 11:30 - 13:30
Lauren Huyett’s Barn, 11:30 am to 1 pm
Outside Gathering, hot drinks and finger sandwiches. Dress Warmly!
Weather date, TBD

Holiday Workshop
2021-12-07 10:30 - 11:30
Video by Jeanne Hamilton will be posted to the blog and will also be emailed to members the second week of December.

Cans for Caring
2021-12-06 09:30 - 11:00
315 Lexington Road
Please wear your mask, thank you.

Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve: Behind the Scenes
2021-11-17 13:00 - 14:00 | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, November 17 at 1 p.m. by Cassie Banning, Director of Farm and Gardens for the Mount Desert Land & Garden Preserve.
Cassie will lead us through an exploration of three unique gardens on the coast of Maine: Asticou Azalea Garden, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden, and Thuya Garden.
We will learn about their history, maintenance, and how you can visit today.

Masses and Grasses
2021-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | via Zoom
Please join us for a virtual presentation on Wednesday, October 20 at 1 p.m. by Lili Herrera, lead landscape architect of the firm OEHME Sweden of Washington, D.C.
Lili will speak on the “New American Garden” style of design which embraces the seasonality of the American meadow with an emphasis on “massing” plants.

Apple Picking and Cider Making at Lauren Huyett's
2021-09-22 13:00 - 16:00
with John Althouse. Please see emailed sign up for details.

Holiday Workshop
2021-09-18 10:00 - 11:00
Location TBD

GCC Board Meeting
2021-06-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-05-12 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-04-14 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-03-10 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-02-10 09:00 - 10:00 | via Zoom

Ecology Along Concord Trails
2021-05-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom presentation
Join us on the evening of May 19th at 7 p.m. for a Zoom presentation by Delia Kay, Concord’s Natural Resources Director and Richard Forman, Professor Emeritus of Ecology at Harvard University who will discuss their new book, co-authored with Robert White,”Ecology Along Concord Trails: Exploring Fourteen Areas.”

Hip Hip Hydrangeas!
2021-04-14 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom presentation
Please join us for a talk by Andi Ross on this enduringly popular shrub and its many cultivars.
This will be a Zoom presentation.

Changes Over Time of Concord's Birds and Mammals
2021-03-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom presentation
Please join us for a talk by Peter Alden, Concord’s well-known ornithologist and author, to learn about the changes over time to our town’s bird and mammal inhabitants.
The meeting will also include a slideshow of current flora and fauna by talented photographer and club member, Cris Van Dyke.

A Messy Moment & "Portrait of the Winter Garden"
2021-02-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom presentation
Join us for a Messy Moment of winter blooms with club member Wilhelmina van der Wansem followed by a talk on the beauties of the winter garden by Judith Irven, owner of North Country Reflections in Goshen, Vermont.
