IN-PERSON EVENT
Join us for the 2nd Annual Seed Library Kickoff! This event marks the start of a second year of our popular Seed Library – a collaboration between the WHPL and the West Hartford Garden Club to expand community access to seeds and support gardeners of all skill levels. Join us to select free seeds for your garden, consult with Master Gardeners, and enter a raffle for a chance to win gardening supplies. Quantities are limited to three (3) packets per person.
Can’t make it to the event? No problem – the Seed Library will be accessible after the kickoff during library hours on the main floor of the Noah Webster Library.
No registration required. For more information click here.
FEBRUARY 13 SEED SORTING EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO THE SNOW.
The Civic Projects Committee is gearing up for a mid-March Seed Library Launch. They will be sorting and packaging seeds at the Noah Webster Library from 12:30 pm to 3:15 pm on January 23, January 30, all Tuesday afternoons in February, and on March 5 and March 12.
We meet in the Children’s Story Room at the back of the Children’s area at the Noah Webster Library on Main Street. Free parking is available at the Isham Garage in Blue Back Square, which is across from the back entrance to the library. The librarian will put in for your free parking – up to 3 hours. Please let us know if you are able to come by emailing us at whgccivicproj@gmail.com.
THE INVASIVE PLANT REMOVAL PARTY IS CANCELED. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
Please mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16, 2024, from 9 am – 12 noon for an invasive plants removal party with your Civic Projects Committee. If you are interested, please text, email, or call Beth Ann so that she can plan accordingly. She will have handouts, and guided instruction will be provided. Many of you joined us last year, so you will need only a little review. More information will follow soon about best attire, gear to bring, and more.
As you know, invasive plants are non-native species that spread aggressively in natural areas. Invasive plants have replaced native species in many different habitats in Connecticut. When native plants are displaced in the landscape, the diversity of native birds, insects, other animals, and plants may be decreased and ecosystem functions may suffer.
THIS THURSDAY AT 7PM!
“Native Plants for Container Gardens” with Duncan Himmelman
(Zoom only)
Many native plants make great choices for container gardens. From shade to sun, perennials to shrubs, spring to fall, there are exciting options that will bring a host of beneficial insects and birds to your yard, patio, deck, or balcony.
Duncan Himmelman, Ph.D., earned his doctorate at Cornell University and taught horticultural science at the college level for 24 years. He recently retired as the Education Manager at Mt. Cuba Center, a public garden in Delaware devoted to native plant advocacy. He continues to enjoy teaching, designing landscapes, and promoting ecologically focused gardening practices. Zoom links are automatically sent when you register.
| Enjoy the presentation handouts from Duncan. We’ll also be adding links to them in the chat room during the actual talk.
Native Plants for Container Gardens Handout
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Landscape Design School
Save the Dates – March 26-27, 2024. Course 1, Series 12 – Via Zoom
Landscape Design School was developed by National Garden Clubs, Inc. in 1958 and has been offered by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. since 1978. The purpose of this four-part course of study is “to educate garden club members and the public to know good landscape architectural practices and to serve as guardians and critics of the natural and man-made landscape.” Anyone is welcome to attend who wishes to familiarize themselves with the principles and practices of landscape design as stewards of the outdoors. Newscape is the biannual NGC Landscape Design newsletter (published in the spring and fall) which provides news from the various state Landscape Design Councils and news about Landscape Design Schools.
The school’s curriculum offers a wide range of subjects in Landscape Design, including designing landscapes with plants and hardscapes (sidewalks, patios, sculptures), or redesign, with both the historical and future perspective. In addition the school discusses the creation of landscapes that evoke a particular feeling and purpose in both the public and private sectors.
Landscape Design School
Save the Dates – March 26-27, 2024. Course 1, Series 12 – Via Zoom
Landscape Design School was developed by National Garden Clubs, Inc. in 1958 and has been offered by The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. since 1978. The purpose of this four-part course of study is “to educate garden club members and the public to know good landscape architectural practices and to serve as guardians and critics of the natural and man-made landscape.” Anyone is welcome to attend who wishes to familiarize themselves with the principles and practices of landscape design as stewards of the outdoors. Newscape is the biannual NGC Landscape Design newsletter (published in the spring and fall) which provides news from the various state Landscape Design Councils and news about Landscape Design Schools.
The school’s curriculum offers a wide range of subjects in Landscape Design, including designing landscapes with plants and hardscapes (sidewalks, patios, sculptures), or redesign, with both the historical and future perspective. In addition the school discusses the creation of landscapes that evoke a particular feeling and purpose in both the public and private sectors.
Connecticut Gardens: A Celebration by Caryn B. Davis | Lecture, Lunch & Book Signing
Caryn B. Davis will present an overview of some of the 44 properties showcased in her book, Connecticut Gardens, sharing their fascinating histories, and the human stories behind their inception and design. Elizabeth Park is one of her featured gardens.
Elizabeth Park is one of her featured gardens.
Caryn B. Davis is an award-winning photographer specializing in architecture, interiors, hospitality, and landscape design photography. Her career has spanned the globe taking her to more than fifty countries, and her images and articles have appeared in over sixty publications worldwide including The New York Times, Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler, Town & Country, Travel + Leisure, New Zealand Geographic, and other publications. She has two commissioned photography books, A Connecticut Christmas: Celebrating the Holiday in Classic New England Style, and Connecticut Waters: Celebrating Our Coastline & Waterways. Connecticut Gardens is her third book.
Lecture, Lunch & Book Signing $48 / Book $42.50
Wednesday, March 27
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Click HERE to Register and Order Books
We recommend purchasing books in advance and picking them up at check-in. Limited copies will be available for sale on the day of events.
More information on time, etc. will be available soon.
Rain date is June 13.
Susan Fellman offered her place in Goshen and a friend has an alpine garden, too. Lunch will be after the tours, and White Flower Farms is an option.
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IN-PERSON PROGRAM
Home composting is one of the most important (and simple) things we can do as individuals to positively impact the environment. Over 25% of products sent to landfills today are organic wastes. We can do better in our own backyards! Creating compost with your own leaves and/or food scraps to add to your lawn and garden reduces runoff and topsoil compaction, enhances biodiversity, and increases vital microbial activity in your yard. Adding compost to your soil increases plant root growth, making plants more resistant to stresses related to weather extremes and climate change. It also largely eliminates the need for toxic synthetic pesticides and herbicides. We will also cover the dos and don’ts of what to compost and what to look for in compost containers and structures.
Presented by Beth Ann Loveland Sennett and Deanna Fontaine-Motyl, UCONN Certified Master Composters and Master Gardeners.
Co-Sponsored by the West Hartford Garden Club.
Registration required.