2024 EVENTS
About Our Community
Once again, our lovely wreaths will be available for sale at the Train Station starting on November 20, 2024. The wreaths are adorned with a variety of our Signature Handmade Bows.
This is our largest fund-raiser of the year. The money earned helps us fund our good works about town, including the scholarships we give to graduating seniors planning to study environmental sciences, horticulture, botany, forestry, conservation, plant sciences, or landscaping. join us.
SALE BEGINS NOVEMBER 20, 2024
9:00 AM AT THE TRAIN STATION
WGC Display Arrangements at the Library in October
Dora Clarkson
Linda Siracusa
Dora Clarkson
Wolfeboro Garden Club members are providing arrangements for the nature/gardening exhibit at the library during the month of October.
Tracey Kolb
Linda Siracusa
Dora Clarkson
Martie and Sandy want to thank everyone who helped make our October library exhibit such a big success with their beautiful, colourful arrangements. Tracey Kolb, Dora Clarkson, Karol Simon, Sarah Hall, Linda Siracusa, Julie Fergus, Martie Lincoln, Sandy Lowe.
Linda Siracusa
Linda Siracusa
Linda Siracusa
Thank you also to our Wreath Committee who provided us with beautiful bows and promotional material to include in our exhibit!
Sarah Hall
Linda Siracusa
Karol Simon
Julie Fergus
Julie Fergus
Julie Fergus
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!
IF YOU ASK THEM, THEY WILL COME!
A late call for volunteers was made earlier this week for members to help bag and hand out the daffodil bulbs for the Saturday, October 19 event. The response was amazing!! At left is Martie Lincoln handing off a bag of bulbs in our drive-up delivery line. We gave away over 3000 bulbs! Thank you one and all!
Wolfeboro Blooms - WGC Give Daffodil Bulbs to Residents
The Wolfeboro Garden club has purchased 3,000 daffodil bulbs to give away at no cost to the residents of Wolfeboro. Daffodils are easy to plant,
naturalize beautifully, and will bloom each spring for many years to come. Each gift bag (one per household) will include planting instructions to ensure a successful start for the daffodil bulbs.
The bulbs, sourced from Holland through a Maine distributor, will be available for pickup by community members on Saturday, October 19, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Clark Historical Park. Members will deliver gift bags directly to residents' cars.
Club president Deborah Long-Smith emphasized the timely nature of this initiative, stating, “The glorious colors of October in New Hampshire remind us that winter is coming. These beautiful days are ideal for planting spring bulbs, which symbolize hope for brighter days ahead. In the spring, a sea of iconic yellow daffodils will herald the end of winter in our town.”
Martie Lincoln, Chair of the Beautification Commitee, added, “Daffodils are
deer-resistant and thrive in sunny spots with good drainage.”
Vice President Bobbie Stave remarked, “This is our gift to the residents of our community, and by planting these free bulbs, residents contribute their gift back to the community."
Upcoming Workshops
3 Hands-On Workshops
We are excited to announce a series of three seasonal hands-on workshops focused on decorative floral arrangements. These workshops are designed to inspire and engage participants through creative, seasonal themes.
The inaugural workshop, “Fall Tablescapes,” was presented by club member and volunteer instructor Nancy Combs. Nancy, known for her talent in crafting stunning tablescapess guided participants through the process of designing beautiful fall-themed arrangements.
Wolfeboro Garden Club will host more workshops in the future with themes and dates to be announced in the coming months. These future events will continue to explore the art of floral design, offering participants opportunities to create seasonal arrangements that reflect the beauty of winter and spring.
Happy workshop participants show their creations from the first workshop - Fall Tablescapes.
September 2024 Meeting
Saved by the Garden -Tales of a Gardener's Journey
Kicking off the Wolfeboro Garden Club’s 2024-25 meeting and program season on September 10th, was Debra Dellanina-Alvarez. Debra is a lifelong-gardener, healthcare provider, program designer, and speaker. In 2019, Debra founded Saved by the Garden and utlizes her past experiences and knowledge to provide insightful programming regarding noteworthy garden spaces, features, exhibits, and elements that promote health and wellness.
Delicious Treats
Inspired by personal life-changing events, Debra's program took us on a virtual tour of three gardens. Gently woven into the presentation were remarkable health and wellness benefits that each garden offers.
Wonderful refreshments were served on a fall-themed table. The hospitality group outdid itself.
What We Did on our Summer Vacation
Fourth of July Parade
Work Around Wolfeboro!
Work Around Wolfeboro!
"Back Yard Serenity" was the theme for this year's parade float. Pictured are Nancy Saltmarsh, Bobbie Stave, and Joyce Lake.
Work Around Wolfeboro!
Work Around Wolfeboro!
Work Around Wolfeboro!
Members worked hard keeping up the various public gardens tended by WGC.
Here Martie Lincoln and Sarah Hall work on the Dockside Gardens.
Work Around Wolfeboro
Work Around Wolfeboro!
Work Around Wolfeboro
Pat Gifford works in the same location on a very hot day
Work Around Wolfeboro
Work Around Wolfeboro
Martie's dog, Sadie, oversees the work at Hallock Commemorative Garden.
Work Around Wolfeboro
Carol Bly keeping up the Post Office Garden.
Garden Tours
Members opened their gardens in June during peony season.
2024 June Luncheon -- One for the Ages!
The annual luncheon was held June 11 at the Pinckney Boat House on the Brewster campus.
The food, catered by Brewster, was delicious.
Two tablescapes were created by members.
The tablescapes included arrangements of vintage china, belonging to our members.
A framed provenance for each set of china was included with the place settings.
All the tables where members lunched were decorated with lovely napkins and unique centerpieces provided by Nancy Combs.
WGC Displayed Arrangements at the Library in May
Maureen Sherbeck
Maureen Sherbeck
Maureen Sherbeck
Joyce Lake
Maureen Sherbeck
Maureen Sherbeck
Martie Lincoln
Maureen Sherbeck
Martie Lincoln
Dora Clarkson
Martie Lincoln
Deborah Long Smith
WGC at the Library
Five of our members displayed their arranging skills at the Library during the month of May. Many thanks to each of them!
April Meeting - Beautiful Spring Wreaths Workshop
Welcome Spring!
Thanks to Sarah Hall and Marla Collins, had a wonderful workshop and created beautiful wreaths.
March Meeting News
Alan Frederickson of Top of the Hill Farm discussed small farms, farmers' markets, and local food.
January Meeting - A Walk on the Wild Side
Our January speaker was Phoebe Hartvigsen from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness , NH.
Phoebe brought along several friends, including this American Kestrel.
Here's Phoebe with a Northern Saw-whet owl.
But this meeting wasn't just for the birds. Here is a striped skunk who came along to visit.
The Hospitality team presented a delightful tablescape and treats. Shown are: Pat Blondo, Chris Stevens, Janet Kenty, Dora Clarkson, Trish Leipold. Not pictured is Pat Gifford.
Here's a part of the beautiful tablescape shared by the Hospitality team.
Hopefully, our members and guests will find time this year to visit the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center in Holderness, NH.