GARDEN GATHERINGS
2016-2017 Program
Meetings and programs are held the third Tuesday of the Month at 6:30 pm in the Herreshoff Room at the Rogers free Library in Bristol, RI.
September 20, 2016 Meet and Greet -welcome new members!
Bridget Tierney, Owner of the Greenery in Warren, RI will create an arrangement from seasonal flowers from her florist shop. Get a peek at the lovely plants and products she has available through the seasons.
October 18 , 2016  - A make and Take workshop
Join us in creating a fresh arrangement for your autumn dinner! bob Costa, a frellance floral designer, will demonstrate how to make a seasonal silk centerpiece for use in your home.
November 15, 2016 - Hands on holiday Program
Kara Campanella will guide us in making a Boxwood Topiary for your Thanksgiving or Holiday season decorating.
December 13,2016 -  Celebrate the Holidays! Dinner at S.S. Dion
Come join fellow garden members for a festive evening of holiday cheer. Please bring along
a hat and/or mittens for our winter warm-up tree.
No meetings in January and February 2017
MarcH  21, 2017 -  Annual Potluck Dinner @ 6:00 PM
Bristol HIGHLANDS Community Center, Corner of Mulberry & Ridge Roads, Bristol, RI
Come and Bring your own Springtime.
Bring a table setting and food item for sharing
Also bring a new or gently-used garden item for the SILENT Auction; Bring along a Houseplant for critique.
April  18, 2017 - Spring containers fresh from the garden
Meet at 5:30 PM at Dunkin Donuts at Hope/Gooding avenue to car pool to Chaves Farm. Barbara Chaves will share her expertise in creating container gardens.
April 22, 2017 Civic beautification  - Spring cleaning at the Griswold Avenue garden
May 16, 2017 - Crazy about Cranesbill nursery
Cranesbill Nursery owner Mary Ann will share her story about opening her gardening business.
June 3, 2017 - Plant and bake sale @VFW post 237, 850 Hope Street, Bristol
Annual fundraiser
June 5, 2017 - Civic Beautification project @ Warren Post office
June 6 , 2017 - Annual Business Meeting and election of officers
Bristol Highlands Community Center, Corner of Mulberry & Ridge Roads, Bristol, RI
Celebrate the past year of gardening. Appetizers, desserts, coffee and other beverages will be served.
Book Review by Donna Bruno