2024 Programs (Subject to change)
Questions: contact us at [email protected]
Guests are welcome to attend. A $5 donation is requested.
All meetings take place at the American Legion Hall, 64 Main Street, Southington.
We gather at 9:45 am and programs will begin at 10:00 am.
If Southington schools are cancelled, the meeting is cancelled. If there is a school delay, the meeting will take place as planned.
Guests are welcome to attend. A $5 donation is requested.
All meetings take place at the American Legion Hall, 64 Main Street, Southington.
We gather at 9:45 am and programs will begin at 10:00 am.
If Southington schools are cancelled, the meeting is cancelled. If there is a school delay, the meeting will take place as planned.
January 23 (Tuesday) 9:45 am What's Ahead for the OVGC? Planning meeting: Year in review, Preview of 2024 programs and activities, gathering your ideas and suggestions. If the meeting is cancelled, the snow date will be Tuesday, January 30, same time and location.
February 27 (Tuesday) 9:45 am Butterfly Gardens are for the Birds. Presented by: Margery Winters, Roaring Brook Nature Center
March 26 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Pruning Woody Plants in the Landscape Presented by: Felicia Millett, PhD, CT Agriculture Experiment Station
April 23 (Tuesday) 9:45 am Garden Outlook for 2024 Presented by: Sebby Milano, Head Grower, Winterberry Gardens
Plant Sale- DATE-May 18, Saturday Calendar House, 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, 8:30-noon
ANNUAL PLANT SALE AND FUNDRAISER
Sale of Plants / Crafts / Baked Goods / Scholarship Raffle
Rain or shine
Featuring Club members’ plants that grow well in New England (Zone 6), crafts, homemade baked items, and the scholarship raffle. This event is a Club fundraiser for civic activities, scholarships, and programs. Invite your family, friends and neighbors!
MAY 28 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Growing Roses with Care-How to Adopt Sustainable and Organic Practices, Presented by: Becky Martorelli, Consultant Rosarian
June 25 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Urban Forestry-What is it and why is it important? Presented by: CT DEEP representative
July 23 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Creating Cups of Cheer-How to make a small floral design to cheer others in our community.
August 27 (Tuesday):
Southington Community Pavilion (located on the Southington Drive-In property)
Potluck luncheon for members and their guests. This is a "green" picnic, so please remember to bring your plates/drinking glasses.
September 24 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Cooking, baking and Gardening with Herbs, Presented by: Gini Mita
October 22 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Backyard Composting-Turn your Spoils into Soils. Presented by: Christie Kuriger, Master Composter and Master Gardener
November: Annual Luncheon with Program: Date and Time: to be announced
December - Holiday Hiatus
February 27 (Tuesday) 9:45 am Butterfly Gardens are for the Birds. Presented by: Margery Winters, Roaring Brook Nature Center
March 26 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Pruning Woody Plants in the Landscape Presented by: Felicia Millett, PhD, CT Agriculture Experiment Station
April 23 (Tuesday) 9:45 am Garden Outlook for 2024 Presented by: Sebby Milano, Head Grower, Winterberry Gardens
Plant Sale- DATE-May 18, Saturday Calendar House, 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, 8:30-noon
ANNUAL PLANT SALE AND FUNDRAISER
Sale of Plants / Crafts / Baked Goods / Scholarship Raffle
Rain or shine
Featuring Club members’ plants that grow well in New England (Zone 6), crafts, homemade baked items, and the scholarship raffle. This event is a Club fundraiser for civic activities, scholarships, and programs. Invite your family, friends and neighbors!
MAY 28 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Growing Roses with Care-How to Adopt Sustainable and Organic Practices, Presented by: Becky Martorelli, Consultant Rosarian
June 25 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Urban Forestry-What is it and why is it important? Presented by: CT DEEP representative
July 23 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Creating Cups of Cheer-How to make a small floral design to cheer others in our community.
August 27 (Tuesday):
Southington Community Pavilion (located on the Southington Drive-In property)
Potluck luncheon for members and their guests. This is a "green" picnic, so please remember to bring your plates/drinking glasses.
September 24 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Cooking, baking and Gardening with Herbs, Presented by: Gini Mita
October 22 (Tuesday) 9:45 AM Backyard Composting-Turn your Spoils into Soils. Presented by: Christie Kuriger, Master Composter and Master Gardener
November: Annual Luncheon with Program: Date and Time: to be announced
December - Holiday Hiatus
