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            2023 Theme: 
Here we grow:  in our club, our gardens, our community and especially ourselves!

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​Contact us at:  orchardvalleygc@gmail.com

Established in 1960
Calling all gardeners or lovers of plants!  Become a member of our garden club.  Go to the "more" tab above for an application. 
​Please like us on Facebook.  
Please join us at our meeting on October 24 to learn more about 
Cacti and Succulents for Connecticut Gardeners, 
Matthew Opel UConn Botanical Conservatory
​All are welcome. A $5 guest donation requested. 
​​American Legion Hall, 64 Main Street, Southington, Gather at 9:45, program begins at 10:00 am. ​
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BATS GONE WILD -FRIEND OR FOE? 
Join us on October 30, 7 pm at the Kinsman Brewery, Clark Hall, 409 Canal Street, Milldale 
Just in time for Halloween, this fun program will share facts, myths, and insights on these furry, flying, phenomenal creatures. 
​Presented by: Devaughn Fraser, Conservationist, 
​CT DEEP Bat  Program


Plantsville Pines Visit:  It was a wonderful day filled with beauty.

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Native Plant of the Month:  Viburnum dentatum ‘Arrowwood Viburnum’ 
Viburnum dentatum ‘Arrowwood’ is a native deciduous shrub that may grow 5 to 10 feet in height. It can be trimmed and kept smaller. It is native to much of the eastern USA​
​More information under Monthly Tips.

Congratulations to Nathan Rees our 2023 Scholarship recipient.  He will attend the University of New Hampshire and plans to earn his degree in Environmental Ecology and Conservation.

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Native Tree Planting along the linear trail in honor of deceased club members, Kathy Bouchard and Fred Nyren, and in recognition of the board who served during Covid and went above and beyond!  Special thanks to the Southington HS Future Farmers of America and their instructors. (below)
Members may access the Federated Garden Clubs of CT, Inc. website. More information under monthly tips.
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