MONTHLY PROGRAMS

September 26, 2024 Meeting Program:
Backyard Birds and Bird Feeders
Stephanie Punnett New Jersey Audubon Scherman Hoffman wildlife Sanctuary Learn about the different kinds of feeders and the birds they attract and summarize the do's and don'ts of putting up feeders and some of the commonly encountered feeder problems. Stepanie Punnett is a member of New Jersey Audubon which is an independent non-profit organization committed to connecting all people with nature and stewarding the nature of today for all people of tomorrow.

October 24, 2024 meeting Program:
“Planting for Wildlife” Jim Bushong Participants will learn how to make a super-ecological impact in a small space with a variety of flora to help achieve a legacy of wildlife benefits. Jim Bushong has done research and field testing of various flora to help achieve a legacy of wildlife benefits by planting a super-charged ecology garden. As his research progressed, he realized that with careful flora selection it is possible to make a huge impact for a wide variety of native pollinators and song birds in a very small space.

November 21, 2024 meeting Program:
“Wild Garden Visitors & Litter” Diana & Mike Dove Participants will learn about wildlife species that may venture into New Jersey gardens, focusing on the behavior of the animals and how to react when near wildlife. This is a garden-related environmental program with a message how litter, plastics, and other debris are harmful to wildlife. It is about the importance of protecting pollinator habitat, natural areas, and our communities to create a healthy environment.

December 19, 2024 meeting Program:
95th Anniversary Tea There will be a short business meeting followed by the Tea. Members will also enjoy a White Elephant game. If you would like to participate, please bring a $5.00 item to trade. This can be a purchased item or homemade. Greens Workshop The Greens Workshop will be held at the Hillsborough Municipal Building on Monday, December 9th, time 7:00 – 9:00 pm, setup will be 5:00 pm, clean-up 8:30 – 10 pm. Cost is $45. Bundling and making accessories will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, 1 pm. at Diana Reinhardt’s home.

January 23, 2025 meeting Program:
“Getting your Horticulture ready for the Flower Show” Linda Williams Participants will learn how to grow, groom and prepare house plants and other horticulture for entry in a flower show.
February 27, 2025 meeting Program:
“Harvest for Containers” Victoria Dole Participants will learn why to consider potting vegetables in containers. Pots are a perfect solution for gardeners with limited space or little time for a large garden. Potted vegetables grown on patios, decks, balconies are easy to care for and pick. Victoria will discuss containers, soil, plants and conditions needed to grow a variety of vegetables and herbs.
March 27, 2025 meeting Program:
“The Dangerous Garden” Kathy Chewinki Kathy will describe the various dangers that we can be exposed to while gardening. April 17, 2025 Business meeting PROGRAM: Spring Garden Tour This will be a business meeting, followed by lunch, after which members will proceed to tour the gardens at Thuy Anh Le’s and her neighbor, Lettie Mancino, 4 Ivy Lane, Hillsborough.
April 24, 2025 Ways & Means Event Program: Spring Luncheon – “Sustainable Container Gardening in our Landscape” – Linda Williams & Teddy Falcone Linda Williams and Teddie Falcone will be our guest speakers for our April 2025 luncheon at the Bridgewater Elks. Together they will do a program on Floral Design.

May 15, 2025 meeting Program:
Plant Auction Our annual fund-raising plant auction will be held at Station House. Are you planning to re-organize your garden, thinking of thinning out those perennials, shrubs, trees etc. bring them to our plant sale and let your fellow members enjoy growing something new? For those of you who can’t bear to part with a single multiplying perennial, or other plants, herbs, bushes, trees, etc., here are a few reasons to share. Garden questions will also be answered before the auction. Bring cash or your checkbook and get ready to bid!