past program calendar: January - May 2021
January 12 | 10 am | AShlyn Carter
In our first member meeting of 2021, we learned some ways to create an arrangement for $15, that’s looks like $50. Ashlyn Carter takes us from selecting the blooms through completing the arrangement. Have another look at the video.
February 9 | 10 am | hay, there’s ruth stout
Nicknamed the "Mulch Queen," Ruth Stout was born in the United States in 1884. As early as 1920, she realized that all traditional methods of working with the soil (digging, weeding, watering, plowing, hoeing), could be replaced by simply adding a layer of hay on the ground.
We’ll watch this video prior to the meeting, and discuss her “non-back-breaking, digging” method - its pros and cons. Here is the YouTube link. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNU8IJzRHZk
march 9 | microgreens | Tim ERnst
Growing, using, and loving them, “From Our Farm to Your Fork.” Tim Ernest of Living Springs Microgreens Hydroponic Farm. Chefs use microgreens to serve as an extension of your dish, building wonderful layers of flavor, and appealing textures.
We will meet at Pavilion One at Longs Park at 10:30 for 30 minutes of social time.
The meeting starts at 11:00 and our program begins at noon.
Dress warmly, bring a warm beverage.
Other stuff to bring:
Your glass recycling. There is a new purple dumpster for it at the equestrian fields in James Long Park.
Pancake mix, syrup, and diapers size 4-6 for the Haymarket-Regional Food Pantry.
April 13 | Daffodil Show arrangements
Jane Huckins shares her design expertise using daffodils in a Show arrangement. Master Gardener, Ruth Johnston, instructs us on daffodil horticulture and how to enter daffodils into the horticulture section of the show.
Members: Bring 1 or 2 daffodils from your garden or the supermarket, a clear plain glass bottle or vase, a 3x5 card or piece of paper with your name, along with the name of the flower.
We will meet at the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue
Station #15, 3510 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169
For new members, the entrance is around the back, please park on the upper level.
Social time starts at 9:30 AM
Business begins at 10:00 AM with Programs and Speakers to follow.
Member Reminders
Masks are required.
Drinks and snacks. We are BYOB.
Pantry food to bring: Cinco de Mayo-themed items.
Our May banquet: bring a check made out to Haymarket Town and Country Garden Club, or cash ($35).
Penny Pines: We are collecting for Penny Pines, bring that loose change.
A look at our first time back “home” meeting at the Fire House.
MAY 11, 12:00 pm | End of 20-21 Year DERBY Luncheon
Our end-of-year luncheon took place at Dominion Valley, with a Kentucky Derby theme. Here’s to pimento cheese, fried chicken, and mint juleps. Let’s see if we can all jockey the perfect chapeaux. Members are invited to wear a creative Kentucky Derby hat. We had door prizes, raffle, and photo opportunities in the Winner's Circle! View the Gallery.