Details of monthly meetings for the 2026-27 club year:
September 23rd Meeting:
PROGRAM: Back by popular demand, Kim Quay will be our presenter in September. She will be discussing and presenting two of her favorite things: gardening and food. As a chef and owner of the former Comfort Foods, Kim will be demonstrating Cooking through the Seasons. We may even get to taste a morsel or two.
LITTLE SHOW: “Color My World” – Explore the Element of “Color” in floral design using the artist’s color wheel. Design an oval, round, or square arrangement in your choice of container choosing complementary colors (a pair of hues directly opposite each other on the color wheel, ex. red/green; purple/yellow; orange/blue).
Horticulture:
Class 1: Native flower, one bloom
Class 2: Marigold, one bloom
Class 3: Dahlia, one bloom
Class 4: Any other bloom, one specimen
October 28th Meeting:
PROGRAM: Donna Myers and Anne Eidson will conduct a Make-and-Take for your Fall decorating. We will have mini pumpkins to decorate with succulents, acorns, moss and small pine cones. Bring your own additional adornment such as mini pine cones and acorns. These will grace your Fall tables for the whole season. Guest fee is $15.
LITTLE SHOW: “Eerie Enchantment“ – Frighten your fellow members by incorporating a Halloween symbol (real or perceived) into your arrangement.
Horticulture:
Class 1: Chrysanthemum, any color
Class 2: Herb, one specimen
Class 3: Any other bloom, one specimen
Class 4: Berry bearing branch, 12” to 24”
November 17th Meeting (Tuesday):
PROGRAM:
“Concrete Leaf Casting” — Club member Lynn Holl will present on the art of casting concrete birdbaths from leaves. While she’ll cover several leaf options, special focus will be given to working with elephant ear leaves. The presentation will walk through the full process — from selecting the right leaf, building the sand mound base, and mixing the concrete, to shaping the leaf casting, curing, and finishing with various coloring techniques.
LITTLE SHOW: “Glass Menagerie” – Using a glass or ceramic vessel (no floral foam), incorporate the use of floral tape or floral pillow to create a “grid” before inserting your stems. Or explore other sustainable mechanics such as using greens to create a collar for support.
Horticulture:
Class 1: House plant, pot not to exceed 6”
a. Blooming
b. Foliage
Class 2: Succulent, cactus or other succulent
Class 3: Fruiting branch, 12” to 24”
December 2nd Holiday Luncheon:
LOCATION: Washington Crossing Inn
PROGRAM: Once again the club is hosting the annual Holiday Luncheon on Wednesday, December 2 starting at 11:30 at the Washington Crossing Inn. The $45 ticket price covers a choice of three entrées. Seasonal Garden Salad with light vinaigrette and Dessert are also included as well as non-alcoholic beverages, taxes and gratuity. Alcoholic beverages may be purchased separately.
Guests are also welcome to attend at the same $45 cost as members. Please write a check to the MWGC (spelled out in full) with your choice of entrée indicated on the memo line, and give it to Donna Hughes or Donna Myers.
December 2nd Holiday Workshop:
LOCATION: Seasons Garden Center
PROGRAM: Join us in making a table center piece using live plant material. The December 2, Wednesday evening workshop starts at 6:30 to about 8:30 p.m. Cost is $30 per person, and there are a limited number of seats. You are required to sign up by the November 17th meeting.
January 27th Meeting:
PROGRAM: “Surprise Boxes!” — Do you wonder how some people make those lovely Little Show arrangements each month? This month’s program will be a demonstration by some of our creative designers in how they think and plan their arrangements.
LITTLE SHOW: “Shelter In Place” – Take cover from the cold using the Sheltering Design Technique where parts of your arrangement appear to be “protected” by materials that extend over and above it. (ex. branches, leaves, grasses or other man-made materials).
Horticulture:
Class 1: Fern, any type
Class 2: Herb, any type
Class 3: Berry bearing winter plant
Class 4: Evergreen, any type
Class 5: Orchid, not to exceed 8”pot
February 24th Meeting:
PROGRAM: From Kilimanjaro to Entebbe, Rami Cobb will describe the ecosystems of East Africa seen during her visit to Tanzania and Uganda last year. It’s a region of great biodiversity of animals, birds and plants including rare and endangered species. There was an abundance of life in every region from Shoebill Storks in the Mabamba Papyrus Swamp to Mountain Gorillas living at 10,000 feet in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, from lush cultivated gardens to wildflowers in bloom. Enjoy hearing about this unique part of the world.
LITTLE SHOW: “Victorian Elegance”” — Design a small, compact round or fan-shaped bouquet of mixed fragrant flowers and herbs known during the Victorian Period as a “Tussie-Mussie.” Display your creation in a silver, silverplate, porcelain or glass container.
Horticulture:
Class 1: House plant, not to exceed 6” pot
a. Blooming
b. Foliage
Class 2: Succulent
Class 3: Forced bulbs, any type
Class 4: Flowering branch, 12” to 24”, can be forced
Class 5: Hellebore, one bloom
March 24th Meeting:
PROGRAM: We will have a Master Gardner who will speak about native and pollinator plants to add to your garden that are also deer resistant.
LITTLE SHOW: “Water Your Flowers” – Get ready for gardening season by designing an arrangement in a watering can or pitcher. Choose one or two larger flowers to be placed low in the can to create a Focal Point. Then extend the size of the arrangement by adding other line and filler flowers and greens.
Horticulture:
Class 1: Daffodil, one bloom
Class 2: Any other spring bulb, 1 to 3 blooms
Class 3: Flowering branch, 12” to 24”, can be forced
Class 4: Native flower, one bloom
April 21st Meeting:
EVENT: Fundraising Scholarship Luncheon “Decades of Fun” Gala. — Members will sign-up to be part of a designed table with settings for eight people with a live floral centerpiece that coordinates with the topic. $45 ticket price for members and guests includes a lively atmosphere with decorated tables each with individual styles matching the theme, 25+ raffle baskets, and a catered luncheon. The featured presentation is TBD.
May 26th Meeting:
PROGRAM: Create a Make-and-Take. — Details to be determined. Guest fee $15.
LITTLE SHOW: “On the Way to Cape May” – Head “down the shore” with your beach-themed arrangement representing water, sand, seagulls, dune grass or a combination of all. Demonstrate “Texture”, an Element of floral design, by adding items such as thistle, shells, and feathers.
Horticulture:
Class 1: Iris, one bloom
Class 2: Peony, one bloom
Class 3: Rhododendron, one truss
Class 4: Any other flower
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