September 2022
Friday, September 9, 2022
Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street
Horticulture and Design Deadline 10:00 AM
Business Meeting 10:30 AM
Program 11:30 AM
Program
Daryl Beyers: Winter Preparation for Tender Plants
Horticulture
Design
“My Fair Lady”
A Petite Design in an opaque creamer/small pitcher (HB p. 73) staged in a light blue niche on a table (8’L x 30”D x 29”H) covered in a black tablecloth. Dimension of design, 8”H x 8”W. Designer’s choice of fresh plant material.
Design consultant: Wendy Yu
Bi-Meeting
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022
St. Paul’s Church, 200 Riverside Avenue
BiMeeting with Riverside Garden Club
Horticulture Entries: Sept. 27 3:00-6:00 PM and Sept. 28 8:00-9:00 AM
Design Entries: Sept. 28, 8:00-9:30 AM
Light Hospitality 12:00 PM
Business Meeting 12:45 PM
Program 1:00
Program
Leslie Martino: Olmstead and his Impact in Connecticut
Horticulture and Design
October
Trip to AppleBerry Flower Farm, Newtown, CT
Carpools Depart at 10:00 AM
November
Friday, November 11, 2022
Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street
Horticulture and Design Deadline 10:00 AM
Business Meeting 10:30 AM
Program 11:30 AM
Program
Lee Paine: Flower Photography
Horticulture
Design
“The Dinner Party” by Neil Simon
An American Traditional Design (HB p. 71) to be staged on a table (8’L x 30”D x 29”H) covered in a black tablecloth. Dimension of design 24”H x 24”W. Designer’s choice of fresh and/or dried plant material.
Design consultant: Wendy MacDonald
December
Friday, December 9, 2022
Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street
Program 10:00 AM
Program
Holiday Ornament Workshop
Horticulture
None
Design
None
March
Friday, March 10, 2023
Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street
Horticulture and Design Deadline 10:00 AM
Business Meeting 10:30 AM
Program 11:30 AM
Program
Larry Huzi: Hands on Design Workshop
Horticulture
Design
“The Rite of Spring” by Igor Stravinsky
A Still Life Design (HB p. 76) to be staged on a table (8’L x 30”D x 29”H) covered in a black tablecloth. Space allotted is 36” wide. Exhibitor is required to provide a black, 36” staging panel. Designer’s choice of plant material and other optional components.
Design consultant: Barbara Freeman
April
Friday, April 14, 2023
Sam Bridge Nursery, 437 North Street
Horticulture and Design Deadline 10:00 AM
Business Meeting 10:30 AM
Program 11:30 AM
Program
Maggie Bridge: Creating Stunning Containers Demonstration
Horticulture
Design
May
Friday, May 19, 2023
Greenwich Botanical Center, 130 Bible Street
Horticulture and Design Deadline 10:00 AM
Business Meeting 10:30 AM
Program 11:30 AM
Program
Peter Russell: Invasive Plant Identification and Management
Horticulture
Design
Design
“A Chorus Line” by Marvin Hamlisch (music) and Edward Kleban (lyrics)
A Creative Line Design (HB p. 74) to be staged on a table (8’L x 30”D x 29”H) covered in a black tablecloth. Space allotted is 36” wide. Exhibitor is required to provide a black, 36” staging panel. Designer’s choice of plant material and other optional components.
Design consultant: Louise Weber
June
Friday, June 9, 2023
Riverside Yacht Club, 102 Club Road
Horticulture Deadline 1:00 PM
Tea and Meeting 2:00 PM
Program
Annual Tea