Erik Sechler, Ecological Programs Coordinator, Native Plant Trust Erik will give a presentation on invasive plant management, which will include early detection of invasive plants and invasive plant species most likely to move into New England within the next 10 years. Prior to joining Native Plant Trust, Erik worked with the Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program […]
Lisa Berkin, owner, Lisa Berkin Designs and Berkin Farms Lisa, a longtime Garden Club of Hingham member, will show us the latest methods for successfully growing our own cutting gardens using organic practices and principles of succession planting. We will learn how these techniques help produce blooms all season and create an environment that attracts […]
Mimi Santini-Ritt, Level 14 Professor of Ikebana Welcome spring by learning about the Japanese art of flower arranging, Ikebana, with Mimi Santini-Ritt. Mimi will design between five and seven inspiring arrangements while sharing her in-depth knowledge of Ikenobo (the oldest school of Japanese flower arranging) and Ikebana. Mimi Santini-Ritt has studied Ikenobo extensively in both […]
Please join us for an evening of festivities and memories celebrating The Garden Club of Hingham's 100th anniversary. The event will feature an open bar with heavy appetizers and desserts.
Sarah Boynton and Ellen Garrow Back by popular demand, Garden Club members Sarah Boynton and Ellen Garrow will share their talent and inspiration as they lead us through a captivating demonstration of creative floral design for spring. As they work their magic creating a series of unique arrangements, everyone will learn about key mechanics, the […]
Let’s gather in the Old Ordinary Garden for light refreshments and lemonade to wrap up the Garden Club year.
Peter Scavongelli, manager of Fox Rock Farms in Norwell, will present the interconnectedness between native pollinators and native plants. Discover the best native plants to incorporate into your garden and learn how to design a succession of blooms that will thrive from early spring through late fall. The presentation will also offer guidance on how […]
Fox Rock Farms is a bee haven! This Field Trip follows on the heels of our general meeting as Peter Scavongelli walks us through the gardens and explains the process of collecting honey. Meet at 10:00 am at Resurrection Church to carpool. Bring a bag lunch. We expect to be back by 1:00 pm. RSVP […]
We welcome back Charlie Nardozzi, Regional Emmy® award winning and nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, radio, and television personality. Charlie is passionate about foodscaping and helping people identify ways to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs in their yards without sacrificing beauty. Learn about varieties of these plants and how to incorporate them into the landscape.
Design your own stationery using flowers you’ve collected and pressed over the summer/early fall. Members will share their flowers to create an array to choose from. Experiment with all sorts of flowers - pansies, Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, clematis, fern, dusty miller, delphinium, hydrangea petals, forget-me-not, buttercup, Japanese maple… the list goes on with the […]