We invite you to a guided tour of the Show at 9:30 or 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 20 led by Horticulturist Rosemary Aldridge, and to a Coffee Reception in the Cottage before or after your tour between 9 and 11 a.m. The tours and reception are free, although reservations are required. Please include the names of all guests and preferred tour time with your reservation. RSVP
 The show is FREE and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 15 through March 22. Included in the floral display are French hyacinths, muscari, tulips, daffodils, amaryllis, begonias, scented geranium, hellebores, pansies, violas, Spanish oregano, and a collection of tropical plants.
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Please let Susan know if you will be able to participate at rslindberg273@gmail.com or call 860 561-3648. Remember to bring your flower cutters.
Jana Milbocker Lecture, Lunch and Book Signing
Whether you’re a weekend gardener, landscape professional, or vacation traveler, you will enjoy discovering new gardens as Jana Milbocker guides you on an inspiring trip from gardens of natural splendor or whimsical sculptures to those of historic formality.
Jana Milbocker is an avid gardener, plant collector, garden designer, lecturer, and writer. She is author of The Garden Tourist: 120 Destination Gardens and Nurseries in the Northeast, and the owner of Enchanted Gardens, a landscape design/construction firm in Metrowest Boston.
Jana has lectured at flower shows, horticultural societies, and a multitude of garden clubs and libraries in New England. Her lectures combine horticulture and garden design to educate, inspire and delight both new and seasoned gardeners. Originally from Bloomfield, Connecticut, she now resides in Massachusetts. She is past president of the Holliston Garden Club and active in the Garden Club Federation of Mass. and other horticultural societies. Visit her website blog at EnchantedGardensDesign.com.
Lecture, Lunch and Book Signing $45Â /Â Book $21.95
Click HERE to purchase tickets!
The show is FREE and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 15 through March 22. Included in the floral display are French hyacinths, muscari, tulips, daffodils, amaryllis, begonias, scented geranium, hellebores, pansies, violas, Spanish oregano, and a collection of tropical plants.
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The show is FREE and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 15 through March 22. Included in the floral display are French hyacinths, muscari, tulips, daffodils, amaryllis, begonias, scented geranium, hellebores, pansies, violas, Spanish oregano, and a collection of tropical plants.
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Join us for a one-day plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 23. Plants may be purchased by cash or check only on the day of the sale. Visitors are asked to bring their own trays, boxes or carts to carry their plant purchases. |
We gather at 11:00 am; the meeting begins promptly at 11:30 am.
Please confirm to Lynn at LTBH0929@gmail.com or call 860 233-8584.
Please plan to give us at least one hour of your time during the morning. Please bring your favorite tools for weeding and pruning. One of us will arrive at the garden by 8:30 a.m. Need a ride or directions? Let one of us know when you reply.
PARKING: Parking will be in the newly paved lot next to the Amos Bull House on South Prospect Street. We encourage you to carpool as space is limited.
We plan to work if the rain is light. If it is pouring, you will get a cancellation call by 8:00 a.m.
• If you are unable to work on your signup date, please let one of us know so that we can reschedule you and help you find a replacement for your shift.
Thank you for helping to make the Butler McCook Garden such a treasure for the greater Hartford region.
Best regards,
Linda Aldrich, Co-Chair, 860 227-2730, ljaldrich@hotmail.com
Steve Kovack, Co-Chair, 860 521-6563, z.kovack@comcast.net
Glenda Thomas, Co-Chair, 860 521-4637, glendathomas001@yahoo.com
“A Ticket A Tasket, Flowers in My Basket”
Bring your ideas and inspiration. Members will work in teams to create their own art inspired floral masterpiece. Materials will be supplied.
CLOSED MEETING
Program: Julia Sauter
Floral Arrangement: Pat Duncan
Tea sandwiches, cookies and beverages will be served.