2021 Programs & Activities
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Artists' Gardens in New England
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Friday, November 12, 2021 Program
Guest speaker Jana Milbocker presented this program to the GGC via Zoom Some of our most beloved painters, sculptors, and authors were inspired by the gardens they created. Jana Millbocker took us on a delightful, virtual visit of the private havens of Edith Wharton, Julian Alden Weir, Child Hassam, Daniel Chester French, Emily Dickinson, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, and Celia Thaxter. |
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How To Attract Birds To Your Property All Through the Winter
Friday, October 22, 2021 Program
Guest speaker Sheridan Brown presented this program to the GGC via Zoom
Sheridan Brown is a Grantham resident whose property is a bird's paradise. Sheridan returned this month to share his tips and lessons learned for attracting birds and other wildlife to your garden throughout the winter.
Guest speaker Sheridan Brown presented this program to the GGC via Zoom
Sheridan Brown is a Grantham resident whose property is a bird's paradise. Sheridan returned this month to share his tips and lessons learned for attracting birds and other wildlife to your garden throughout the winter.
Our New Hampshire Trees
Friday, September 10, 2021 Program
Guest speaker Dode Gladders presented this program to the GGC in person
Dode Gladders, Forestry Field Specialist with the New Hampshite County Extension Service, explained the basics of deciduous tree and shrub identification to a group of 40 enthusiastic GGC members and guests. This was our first GGC 'in person' meeting since March, 2020.
Guest speaker Dode Gladders presented this program to the GGC in person
Dode Gladders, Forestry Field Specialist with the New Hampshite County Extension Service, explained the basics of deciduous tree and shrub identification to a group of 40 enthusiastic GGC members and guests. This was our first GGC 'in person' meeting since March, 2020.
Dahlia Garden Tour and Native Plant Trail
Saturday, August 14, 2021 Event Our heartfelt thanks to Emily Cleaveland!
Emily is the amazing Dahlia Lady living right here in Grantham who invited the GGC to host tours of her spectacular dahlia gardens along with a trail built by GGC members to showcase all of the native plant growing on Emily's property.
Emily is the amazing Dahlia Lady living right here in Grantham who invited the GGC to host tours of her spectacular dahlia gardens along with a trail built by GGC members to showcase all of the native plant growing on Emily's property.
Photo ops of Emily's gorgeous dahlias
A delightful afternoon was had by all thanks to the efforts of our many volunteers!
Native Plant Trail Blazers Emily Cleaveland Joanne Rauert Kathy Houghton Leah Krikorian Leslie Keeling Martha and Ken Sweeney Penny Willoughby Sharon Parker Terri and Bob Munson Xander Krikorian Donation of Wood Chips Maureen Connelly |
August 14 Set Up Staff Emily Cleaveland and her family Penny Willoughby Terri and Bob Munson Greeters and Merch Tent Staff Helene Perrier Leah Krikorian Louise Rauh Martha Sweeney Nancy MacKenzie Traffic and Safety Detail Bob and Glen Munson Will Cleaveland Xander Krikorian |
Donation of dahlia bouquet and individual dahlias to staff Emily Cleaveland Sweet Bakers Amelia Lantz Christine and George Bachrach Deborah Chambers Helene Perrier Jane Altobelli Janie Clark Joanne Rauert Julie Strong Sandra Gagnon Susan Terwilliger |
Elegant tour guides Leslie and Emily
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 Sue and Jim Berg were the lucky winners of a fresh dahlia bouquet compliments of Emily Cleaveland
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A Mystery Garden Tour
Saturday, July 17, 2021 Event
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Many thanks to our seven wonderful homeowners who graciously allowed us to tour their spectacular gardens!
Jane Deane Clark, Jane Verdrager, Liz Knox, Paul Mercier, Sally Findley, Sheila Schulman, Susan Neet Goodwin We also wish to thank our tour organizers for all of their time and efforts Jane Deane Clark, Maryellen DeJong, Pat Brooks, Paul Mercier |
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and our many volunteers who helped to make the day such a success!
Anke Clews, Anne Langsdorf, Bill Weeks, Carol Currotto, Chris Bachrach, Dave Brooks, Dave Wood, Deborah Chambers, Elise Kendal, Ellis Robinson, Gail Boyce, Jane Altobelli, Jim Lantz, Kimbery Huot, Len DeJong, Leslie Keeling, Linda Edwards, Louise Rauh, Nancy Larsen, Nancy McKenzie, Polly Richard, Russ Clark, Sandra Gagnon, Sharon Parker, Sue Coakley, Susan Terwilliger, Terri Munson Our thanks also go to Forbes Tavern for providing discount certificates for all attendees
and to Greenprints for providing a subscription to their magazine as our door prize! |
Shade Revealed!
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Friday, June 11, 2021 Program
Guest speaker Amy Ziffer presented this program to the GGC via Zoom Amy Ziffer is a Master Gardener, author, and a former staff editor of Fine Gardening magazine. Amy started her business, A Shady Lady Garden Design, in 1998, and for more than 20 years she's helped clients discover and appreciate the special potential for shade gardening. Amy's book, The Shady Lady's Guide to Northeast Shade Gardening, was first published in 2014, and the second edition is being published by Cornell University Press and will be available in 2022. |
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A Mission to Conserve New England's Native Plants
Friday, May 14, 2021 Program
Guest speaker Bud Sechler presented this program to the GGC via Zoom
Bud Sechler, Ecological Program Coordinator for the Native Plant Trust, has graciously allowed us to share his email address so he can answer your questions directly. Email Bud at fsechler@nativeplanttrust.org.
Guest speaker Bud Sechler presented this program to the GGC via Zoom
Bud Sechler, Ecological Program Coordinator for the Native Plant Trust, has graciously allowed us to share his email address so he can answer your questions directly. Email Bud at fsechler@nativeplanttrust.org.
A Spring Wildflower Hike led by Sue Coakley
Thursday, May 13, 2021 Event Many thanks to Sue for leading this adventure!
Sharon Parker, Sue Coakley, Joanne Rauert, Sue Johnson, and Jane Altobelli
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Julie Strong joins the group
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May 13th turned out to be a beautiful sunny day for Sue Coakley's wildflower hunt in Heath Forest right here in Grantham! Among the flowering plants the group found were wild oats, dwarf ginseng, red and painted trillium, hobble bush, American fly honeysuckle, Canada mayflowers, and white wood violets. Sue identified a number of soon-to-bloom flowers from their foliage including partridge and bunch berry, American mountain ash, twisted stalk, star flower, Indian cucumber, wild lettuce, crinkelroot and the cool sounding blue-beaded lily. Look for the Heath Forest trailhead at the Bogie Place cul-de-sac in Eastman. It's a wonderful place for exercise and fresh air with the cherry-on-top being the pretty wildflowers you'll find.
Hobblebush
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Red Trillium
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2021 Grantham Town-Wide Cleanup Day was a Great Success!
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Saturday, May 1, 2021 Event
Many thanks to the 99 participants who braved the morning's cool weather to fill 156 bags of litter, as well as those who worked behind the scenes to ensure a smooth running event! |
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Gardening for Birds and Other Wildlife
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Friday, March 12, 2021 Program
Guest speaker Sheridan Brown presented this program to the GGC via Zoom Sheridan Brown is a Grantham resident whose property is a bird's paradise. Sheridan shared his extensive knowledge and lessons learned about gardening to encourage birds and other wildlife to visit your garden. |
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Starting Plants from Seeds and Cuttings
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Friday, February 19, 2021 Program
Guest speaker Sarah Marcoux presented this program to the GGC via Zoom Over 400 Master Gardeners share their love of gardening and expertise through the University of New Hampshire (UNH) Cooperative Extension. Sarah Marcoux, Master Gardener from this UNH program provided us with expert advice and information for starting new plants from seeds and cuttings. |
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