GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
11:00 – 3:00 – Southbury Public Library
Meetings Begin at 11:30
Programs Begin at 1:00
2025 MEETINGS
MARCH 7
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
Program:
“Around the World in 80 Gardens”
Speaker – Dr. Richard Benfield – Retired Professor of Geography
APRIL 4
Business Meeting
Committee Report
Program:
“Nurturing Nature: A Guide to Gardening for Special Needs”
Speaker – Jill Mays – Author, Occupational Therapist
MAY 2
Business Meeting
Speaker -Sara and Dan – Daffodil Hill Growers
“How to Grow the Best Tomatoes and Fruiting Vegetables”
Garden Therapy – Baskets for Safe Haven
JUNE 6
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
Program:
“Gardening is funny”
Speaker – Rita Valley – Local Author and Artist
How to find joy in your garden
JULY 11
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
Member workshop after business meeting.
Flower hammering
AUGUST 1
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
Member workshop after business meeting.
Floral Design
SEPTEMBER 5
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
Program:
“Cooking, Baking and Garnishing with Herbs and Edible Flowers”
Speaker – Gina Mita –
OCTOBER 3
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
Member workshop after business meeting.
Floral Votive Holders
NOVEMBER 7
Business Meeting
Committee Reports
Program:
“Gardening is Painless (and other lies we tell ourselves)”
Speaker: Neal Sanders
Neal writes mysteries centered around a gardening theme
There will be books available for sale.
DECEMBER 5
10:00 Boxwood Workshop for Members
12:30 Annual Member Luncheon
Garden Therapy – Gifts for Safe Haven (Bring to Luncheon or Workshop)