Here is the growing list of programs which were recommended by District I clubs. Hope this is helpful to clubs in scheduling programs for the coming year. For further information, call or e-mail the speaker or the club contact.
Bala Cynwyd Garden Club - contact Sandy Ormerod, slormerod@verizon.net
Speaker - Beverly Fitts on Matrix Gardening: An Ecological Approach, beverlyfitts@verizon.net
Speaker - Pam Coath on Roses, 610-688-2277
Speaker - Jerry Nolte, Master Gardener of Chester County, on Butterflies, nolteofthistle@verizon.net
Spade and Trowel Garden Club - contact Jackie Blake, jcblake100@aol.com
Program - 'Mystery Bag Judging' -(short description) a few club members are given a bag of 5 or so non-floral items of which, some or all, must be used in a floral arrangement of their choice. The arrangements are brought to club the next month and judged.
Speaker - Nancy Bell of Gateway Garden Center on Gardening with Grasses, http://www.gatewaygardens.com/
The Country Gardeners - contact Barbara Mercer, bmercer22@gmail.com
Speaker - Eleanor Tickner, Master Gardener and Mid Altantic Peony Society president, on Peonies, Queen of the Garden, etflowers@hughes.net
Speaker - Tracey Lakates, the Orchid Doctor -She came to our meeting and discussed care of several types of orchids, using live plants as demos. Tracey also showed the proper way to transplant orchids. In addition she gave each person in attendance their own orchid to take home! She also had some other larger (and tiny) orchids for sale as well as pots, fertilizer, etc - all at super prices. Great mix of horticulture, hands-on demos, and shopping! This program is HIGHLY recommended. Her cost is approx. $175 but she brings items which can be raffled. Contact her at 610-293-8180. http://www.orchidsupplies.net/
Speaker - Kevin Hills of 'Home Influences' in Media, on flower arranging. He is expensive and some clubs have had joint meetings to defray expenses. He will be at a joint meeting of Bala Cynwyd and Villanova Garden Clubs on April 2 and it is open to the public. More information will be posted on this site so check again.
Four Seasons Garden Club - contact Dee Allison, frances.d.allison@boeing.com
Speaker - Beth MacMillan on Dahlias - The Beauties in our Gardens, beth.a.macmillan@boeing.com
Speaker - Andy Lemheny, floral arranger - Highly recommended by a club not in District I. He can be contacted at 610-296-8414.
Suburban Garden Club - contact Diane Zullinger, dianezullinger@verizon.net
Speaker - Rob Cardillo, garden photographer - 'Morning Gloreis to Megapixels - Crafting a fine Garden Photograph' - great speaker and beautiful slides
Speaker - Joe Ziccardi, PHS Gold Metal Coordinator - 'Roses'
Speaker - Ann Marshall, ' Plants that Merit Consideration'
