January Meeting - Coyotes! 1/13/2026
The Wolfeboro Garden Club hosted conservation biologist Chris Schadler on Tuesday, January 13 at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints Church in Wolfeboro.
Schadler discussed the eastern coyote, a uniquely Northeastern animal shaped by both western coyote ancestry and eastern wolf DNA. Her talk explored coyote ecology, behavior, and what coexistence with wildlife means in our region. The program also touched on the possible return of the eastern wolf and how people, coyotes, and wolves may share the landscape.
Coyotes, Wolves, and Coexistence Program in Wolfeboro
The Hospitality Committee provided bountiful delicious treats following the meeting.
Community members interested in learning more about the Wolfeboro Garden Club are encouraged to attend. The club is a welcoming, apolitical organization focused on caring for Wolfeboro’s ten town gardens, supporting local scholarships, and fostering appreciation for the natural world. No gardening experience is required—just an interest in nature and community.
February Meeting
Round Table Discussion - February 10, 1 PM All Saints
Our February meeting featured a lively and engaging discussion on gardening—by gardeners—sharing firsthand experience, practical tips, and plenty of inspiration for the season ahead. The conversation continued afterward with another delicious and beautifully arranged spread of refreshments, giving members and guests time to mingle, swap stories, and enjoy good company. A wonderful way to spend a winter afternoon dreaming of gardens to come.
March Meeting - Shade Gardening
Hospitality committee: Donna Lockitt, Katherine Minor, Linda Baker, Anne Willson, Shelly McGee, and Sue Stadtfeld.
Our March meeting featured an informative presentation on plant options for shade gardens led by a Master Gardener. Members learned about reliable perennials, foliage plants, and design ideas that help bring color and texture to those challenging low-light areas of the landscape.
Following the presentation, members and guests stayed to enjoy refreshments and conversation, sharing ideas and experiences from their own gardens.
Above: Hospitality committee at work.
Left: Speaker Kathi Gariepy and
Club President Kim Espinosa
April Meeting
For the April meeting, the Garden Club welcomed C.L. Fornari, live via video conference. C.L. is a renowned plant expert, author, and speaker who has written eight books on gardening and is widely known for her practical, engaging approach to helping people create better gardens. With a passion for keeping horticulture in popular culture and spreading joy through plants, she brings a wealth of knowledge and inspiration to gardeners of all levels.
This presentation focused on garden design principles and practical ways to improve existing yards and gardens. Rather than starting from scratch, the talk explored how thoughtful changes in plant selection, layout, and design can refresh and strengthen the gardens we already have.
Refreshments were served after the presentation.
Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to visit while enjoying the treats prepared by the hospitality team.
Pictured are: Nancy Saltmarsh, Anne Willson, Linda Baker, Pat Nass, Katherine Minor, and Martie Lincoln.
MAY MEETING - 5/12/2026 - 1 PM
The Wolfeboro Garden Club invited the public to a special May program featuring Douglas Tallamy, a nationally recognized leader in ecological gardening and conservation.
Tallamy who presented “How Can I Help? How We Can Save Nature in Our Yards,” a timely and practical talk that addressed the many questions he receives from gardeners and homeowners seeking to make a meaningful difference.
Drawing from years of research and public engagement, he explores topics such as biodiversity loss, invasive species, declining insect populations, the role of native and non-native plants, and how individual actions can contribute to larger conservation efforts.
The program also touches on keystone plants, oak ecology, supporting wildlife at home, and the broader vision behind initiatives like Homegrown National Park. Tallamy’s approach connects everyday landscaping choices to the health of ecosystems, offering clear direction for those looking to take part in restoring nature where they live.
A professor at the University of Delaware, Tallamy is widely recognized for his influential work encouraging homeowners and communities to rethink traditional landscapes in favor of more sustainable, wildlife-supporting environments. This presentation offers a unique opportunity for the local community to hear directly from one of the foremost experts in the field.
The presentation was held on Tuesday, May 12 at 1:00 PM at All Saints Church in Wolfeboro, where attendees will gather to view the live virtual event.
End of the Year Events
2026 Scholarship Winners
2026 Scholarship Winners
2026 Scholarship Winners
Margaret Connor, Scholarship Chair, Emma Knortved, Ella Oliver, Jordayn Martineau, and Kim Espinosa, Club President.
May Hospitality Team
2026 Scholarship Winners
2026 Scholarship Winners
May Hospitality: Joyce Lake, Marilyn Zimmerman, Sue Kilroy, Pat Gifford, Linda Baker, Sarah Hall, and Anne Willson.
Annual June Luncheon
Our luncheon was a wonderful blend of delicious food and camaraderie.
Luncheon Speaker
Our speaker, Neal Sanders, delighted us with tales from his garden.
Wolfeboro Town Gardens are Getting Updates
Dockside Garden
Clark Park Historical Garden
Martie Lincoln and Jane Huskins
Clark Park Historical Garden
Clark Park Historical Garden
Denise Ferriman, Kim Espinosa, Roseanne Bell, Diane Cleary, Ann Hardenbergh, and Inger Woerheide
Smith River Planters
Sarah Hall, Bev Kerins, and Jane Huskins
Hallack Commemorative Garden
Sue Kilroy, Maureen Sherback, Sharon Smith, and Pat Nass
So much work has been done
by so many!
Post Office Garden
Dorie Standale and Sally Gilbert
Welcome Back!
The Wolfeboro Garden Club will kick off its 2026–27 season on Tuesday, September 8 at 1 p.m. at All Saints Church in Wolfeboro with a colorful and creative program celebrating the beauty of fall.
Guest speaker and Garden Club member Rebecca Dufort of Branch & Bloom Floral Boutique in Wolfeboro will present a program focused on fun, festive fall centerpieces using materials gathered from the garden and found at local farm stands and markets.
Dufort will demonstrate how pumpkins, gourds, apples, wheat, fall blooms and woodland accents can be combined to create beautiful autumn centerpieces for the home. Her presentation will offer plenty of inspiration for making use of the abundance of the season in fresh and unexpected ways.
Dufort is an AIFD-certified Master Floral Designer and holds a European Master Certification in floral design. As the owner of Branch & Bloom, she is known for her nature-inspired approach to floral design and her enthusiasm for sharing the art of flowers with others.
The September program marks the beginning of another season of monthly speakers, programs and activities for the Wolfeboro Garden Club. Each meeting is followed by social time and refreshments, giving members and guests an opportunity to visit and connect.
The public is warmly invited to attend.
October Meeting - October 13, 2026
Wolfeboro Garden Club Presents “Discovering New England Stone Walls
The Wolfeboro Garden Club invites the public to its October program, “Discovering New England Stone Walls,” featuring author and longtime stone-wall builder Kevin Gardner on Tuesday, October 13, at 1 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church in Wolfeboro.
Stone walls are one of the most familiar features of the New England landscape, but they also tell stories about the region’s history, agriculture and changing use of the land. Gardner will explore the history and traditions behind these iconic walls while sharing the techniques used to build them.
During the program, Gardner will demonstrate the craft of traditional stone-wall building as he discusses how and why New England’s walls were constructed and what they can reveal about the landscape around us.
Gardner is the author of “The Granite Kiss: Traditions and Techniques of Building New England Stone Walls” and “Stone Building: How to Make New England Style Walls and Other Structures the Old Way.” He has spent decades building and restoring traditional stone walls and sharing the history and craftsmanship behind them through lectures and demonstrations.
The program begins at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, at All Saints Episcopal Church in Wolfeboro. The public is welcome to attend. Refreshments and a social time will follow the program