Please join us to garden at Noah Webster House from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Please remember to bring your gardening tools.
Kindly confirm by replying to Marj Johnson at mejohnson3@outlook.com..
CARPOOLS will be organized to DEPART by 9:15am for Aqua Turf Club in
Plantsville. Meet at parking lot closest to Shake Shack Restaurant by 9:15am.
JOIN THE CELEBRATION AT OUR 90th ANNUAL MEETING – APRIL 17, 2019
To add to our enjoyment of the day, award-winning designer and floral industry educator, Michael Derouin, will create unique floral designs, while sharing many of his favorite
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designing tips and anecdotes. His program promises to entertain and inspire us. Michael is a second-generation floral designer, who was raised in his family’s florist shop. In 2007 he joined the acclaimed McArdle’s Florist and Garden Center of Greenwich where he is currently Director of Floral Design. Michael is a member of The American Institute of Floral Designs, The American Academy of Floriculture, Professional Floral Communicators International, and the Canadian Academy of Floral Art. He serves on the Board of the Connecticut Florists Association, is Chairman of the Northeast Floral Expo, and has received numerous design awards, including 2001 Connecticut Designer of the Year. Michael’s distinctive design style is best described as “Modern Sophistication.” He has generously agreed to donate his completed designs to be included in the Drawings. For more information on Michael Derouin, visit his website.
Marcia DeBolt and Tanya Guadalupe will lead the students in a seed planting project. Please plan on 30 children attending. All committee members are encouraged to participate in the fun.
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
Please join us to garden at Noah Webster House from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Please remember to bring your gardening tools.
Kindly confirm by replying to Marj Johnson at mejohnson3@outlook.com..