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The object of the club is to promote interests in more and better gardens, to study the fine art of gardening, to aid in the protection of wildflowers and birds, to further the beauty and development of Manchester, and to meet together for the discussion of these subjects. . . . as well as having lots of fun!
Looking for something enjoyable to do? Join us! New members are encouraged. Added benefit, some garden shops are offering discounts to members with current membership card:
Garden Center Discounts
(Most discounts are 10%, some centers limit you to plants only or have other restrictions. This information is current but subject to change at the vendor’s discretion. Your MGC Club ID card is required for all except those that have provided their own cards.)
FrizzHome Gardens – 270 Back River Rd, Bedford, NH (10%)
Demers Garden Center – 656 S Mammoth Rd, Manchester (WEDNESDAYS ONLY)
Faulkner’s Landscaping and Nursery - 1130 Hooksett Rd, Hooksett
Agway – 343 Londonderry Tpke, Hooksett (greenery only)
Amherst Garden Center – 305 NH Rt 101, Amherst (15%)
Shady Hill Greenhouse-Nursery – 1 Adams Rd, Londonderry (Shady Hill ID cards are required and are available at our meetings)
ACE Hardware – 5 Depot St, Goffstown (nursery only)
For more information about the Manchester Garden Club, please contact Winnie Schmidt, President, at winnieschmidt@comcast.net. Thank you for your interest in the Manchester NH Garden Club.
THANK YOU to all who purchased wreaths from us in the past. Please do so in 2017 plus tell your friends! This fundraiser allows us to support and beautify the local community as well as give a scholarship to a deserving high school senior.
We meet on the following Thursdays at the Manchester City Library at 12:30 pm unless otherwise indicated. Door prizes at most meetings!
Sept. 21, 2017: Boston Flower Show Award winning designer and judge Michelle Mensinger from Derry, NH, will give a "Fall Flower Arranging" demonstration at the Manchester City Library.
Thursday, September 28, 2017: Meet at Manchester City Library to begin our fall planting. After library, for those who can make it, we continue on to the Gale Home and the former Brown School. Wear comfortable clothing & bring gardening tools and water.
Oct. 19, 2017: Kristy Ellsworth from the Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford St., Manchester will show members how to do a floral painting! The cost is $35 and all materials will be provided and members will leave with an original piece of art! It will take approximately 2 hours to complete your masterpiece.
Checks should be made to: MGC for $35.00.
November 16, 2017: Roz Lockwood will
give a presentation of her photos from her COLORFUL trip to the KEUKENOFF (Amsterdam tulip gardens) at the Manchester City Library.
November 27 and November 28, 2017: POSTPONED due to growing conditions in Canada. See above.
Wreath Work Days at Diane's Barn. Very important to participate as this is our major fundraiser. Quality and care a must to keep up with our great wreath reputation!
November 30, 2017: 9:30 am. New Horizons Decorating Day: Dress ready to decorate. Also, if possible, bring new tube socks and other warm clothing to donate.
NEW DATES: December 4, and December 5, 2017: 9:30 am. Members assemble wreaths at Barn location, 1051 Union Street, Manchester, NH.
NEW DATE: Tuesday, December 5, 2017: Completed Wreaths may be picked up at Barn location, 1051 Union Street, Manchester, NH, between the hours of 12 and 3. Thank you for your support!
December 14, 2017 at 12:30 MGC Holiday Lunch at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester. The cost is $25.00 and checks should be payable to: MGC
January 4, 2017, 9:30 am: Take down decorations at New Horizons POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
NEW DATE: Monday, January 8, 9:30 am: Take down decorations at New Horizons
January and February: no meetings
March 15, 2018: Change in speaker!
Ara Lynn, owner of Amazing Flower Farm in New Ipswich, NH.
Topic: New annuals and container gardening.
April 19, 2018: Hands-on Spring work shop: TBD at the Manchester City Library.
May 17, 2018: MGC member and District 2 NHFGC director Fiona McKenna will give a FUN day lily presentation at the Manchester City Library.
June 21, 2018: MGC Annual meeting at the home of member Lana.
We are a member of the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs!
Also, look for our Manchester Garden Club banner in downtown Manchester!
Find us on Facebook!
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NEW MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN the Manchester NH Garden Club (no gardening experience necessary)! See membership form under the tab, Membership Form.
Membership meetings (unless otherwise noted) are held at the Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH, at 12:30 p.m, on the third Thursday of September, October, November, March, April and May. December and June meetings are held at other locations. (No regular meetings in Jan., Feb., July, August.)
Consider becoming a member the Manchester NH Garden Club. We'd love for you to join us!
Click on the above membership form tab.
Note: Executive Board Meetings are typically held one week prior to the regular membership meetings.
Check out Apotheca Flower Shoppe in Goffstown, NH, for interesting activities and workshops!
Also, check out http://www.frizzhomegardens.com/
We meet on the following Thursdays at the Manchester City Library at 12:30 pm unless otherwise indicated. Door prizes at most meetings!
Sept. 21, 2017: Boston Flower Show Award winning designer and judge Michelle Mensinger from Derry, NH, will give a "Fall Flower Arranging" demonstration at the Manchester City Library.
Thursday, September 28, 2017: Meet at Manchester City Library to begin our fall planting. After library, for those who can make it, we continue on to the Gale Home and the former Brown School. Wear comfortable clothing & bring gardening tools and water.
Oct. 19, 2017: Kristy Ellsworth from the Millyard Museum, 200 Bedford St., Manchester will show members how to do a floral painting! The cost is $35 and all materials will be provided and members will leave with an original piece of art! It will take approximately 2 hours to complete your masterpiece.
Checks should be made to: MGC for $35.00.
November 16, 2017: Roz Lockwood will
give a presentation of her photos from her COLORFUL trip to the KEUKENOFF (Amsterdam tulip gardens) at the Manchester City Library.
November 27 and November 28, 2017: POSTPONED due to growing conditions in Canada. See above.
Wreath Work Days at Diane's Barn. Very important to participate as this is our major fundraiser. Quality and care a must to keep up with our great wreath reputation!
November 30, 2017: 9:30 am. New Horizons Decorating Day: Dress ready to decorate. Also, if possible, bring new tube socks and other warm clothing to donate.
NEW DATES: December 4, and December 5, 2017: 9:30 am. Members assemble wreaths at Barn location, 1051 Union Street, Manchester, NH.
NEW DATE: Tuesday, December 5, 2017: Completed Wreaths may be picked up at Barn location, 1051 Union Street, Manchester, NH, between the hours of 12 and 3. Thank you for your support!
December 14, 2017 at 12:30 MGC Holiday Lunch at the Puritan Backroom in Manchester. The cost is $25.00 and checks should be payable to: MGC
January 4, 2017, 9:30 am: Take down decorations at New Horizons POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
NEW DATE: Monday, January 8, 9:30 am: Take down decorations at New Horizons
January and February: no meetings
March 15, 2018: Change in speaker!
Ara Lynn, owner of Amazing Flower Farm in New Ipswich, NH.
Topic: New annuals and container gardening.
April 19, 2018: Hands-on Spring work shop: TBD at the Manchester City Library.
May 17, 2018: MGC member and District 2 NHFGC director Fiona McKenna will give a FUN day lily presentation at the Manchester City Library.
June 21, 2018: MGC Annual meeting at the home of member Lana.
We are a member of the New Hampshire Federation of Garden Clubs!
Also, look for our Manchester Garden Club banner in downtown Manchester!
Find us on Facebook!
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
NEW MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO JOIN the Manchester NH Garden Club (no gardening experience necessary)! See membership form under the tab, Membership Form.
Membership meetings (unless otherwise noted) are held at the Manchester City Library, 405 Pine Street, Manchester, NH, at 12:30 p.m, on the third Thursday of September, October, November, March, April and May. December and June meetings are held at other locations. (No regular meetings in Jan., Feb., July, August.)
Consider becoming a member the Manchester NH Garden Club. We'd love for you to join us!
Click on the above membership form tab.
Note: Executive Board Meetings are typically held one week prior to the regular membership meetings.
Check out Apotheca Flower Shoppe in Goffstown, NH, for interesting activities and workshops!
Also, check out http://www.frizzhomegardens.com/
Thank you for your interest in the Manchester Garden Club!
