1. Shifts are scheduled from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
2. At least 3 volunteers are needed for each shift.
3. If it is raining on your scheduled day, the rain date will be the next day.
4. Plan to bring the same items you take to work at Butler-McCook.
Any questions, please contact Marj Johnson at mejohnson3@outlook.com or Irene Clark at i.clark@sbcglobal.net.
Parks, Plants and People: Beautifying the Urban Landscape by Lynden B. Miller
Wednesday, May 10, 12 – 2 pm, Luncheon, Lecture and Book Signing $45, Parks, Plants and People Book $38, The Hartford Golf Club
Renowned public garden designer Lynden B. Miller will present an inspirational lecture—based on 30 years of experience designing urban green space in New York City—showing that public spaces with good year-round plantings can change city life by providing a connection with nature for neighborhoods rich and poor.
Public space must be designed for the needs of the people who will use them. She will show the “befores” and “afters” of various projects around the city, how they are funded, and what effects they have had on city life in New York. Well-designed and well-maintained parks also contribute to economic growth in surrounding neighborhoods, providing tax benefits, encouraging tourism, and reducing crime.
After restoring the Conservatory Garden in Central Park beginning in 1982, Mrs. Miller has designed many public gardens and parks in New York City as well as gardens at the New York Botanical Garden and several university campuses. As a painter and garden designer, Mrs. Miller brings an artistic perspective to garden design. She has written a book about all this, Parks, Plants and People: Beautifying the Urban Landscape, which will be available for purchase and which Mrs. Miller will be glad to sign.
May 10 date will be postponed to another date to be determined due to the chilly weather.
Arrival time is 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., and plan to work until approximately 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in this beautiful, historic and peaceful garden.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Aldrich at ljaldrich@hotmail.com, Steve Kovack at z.kovack@comcast.net, or Glenda Thomas at glendathomas001@yahoo.com.
Patio planting and possible craft with the residents at West Hartford Health & Rehab. Please bring your gardening tools.
Bring gloves and a rake and come around to the back to the courtyard.
1. Shifts are scheduled from 8:30 am to 10:30 am.
2. At least 3 volunteers are needed for each shift.
3. If it is raining on your scheduled day, the rain date will be the next day.
4. Plan to bring the same items you take to work at Butler-McCook.
Any questions, please contact Marj Johnson at mejohnson3@outlook.com or Irene Clark at i.clark@sbcglobal.net.
We plan to arrange a vase of roses at this workshop.
We request all members to bring 8, 10 or 12 roses of their choice and a bunch of baby’s breath. We will supply ferns.
Bring your own vase – glass or china. Note size of vase depends on how many roses you wish to use.
No oasis needed for this demonstration.
Don’t forget a pruner/cutter.
Looking forward to seeing you at Noah Webster House. Wednesday at 2:30 pm .
Sheila and Mary