Events and meetings on this calendar are open to the public as noted.
However, all guests wishing to attend meetings must pre-register using the contact us page.
Meetings take place via Zoom or at the Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave. Pound Ridge, NY, as noted.
Details for Zoom meetings will be sent.
Details for Zoom meetings will be sent.
our 2025 program
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March
March 10 In person meeting at Pound Ridge Library Joint meeting with Hopp Ground Garden Club. reservations and carpooling required. Business meeting (PRGC members only) 9:15 a.m. Hopp Ground members to arrive at 10:15 a.m. Program starts at 10:45 a.m. “A guide to Starting a Cut Flower Garden with Annuals and Perennials for Summer Bouquets all Season Long” Speaker: Bethany Naccarato of Blueacre Garden April April 1-3 - Voorheesville Flower Show School April 14th - in person meeting (members only) General Meeting and Luncheon: 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 in honor of Carole Long and Joan Goldberg Demonstration of Designs from the Handbook for Flower Shows Speaker: Mary Lynn McCree holds a certificate in Design from the NY Botanical Garden and was an event and wedding designer for over 30 years. She is a member of the Chappaqua Garden Club and the Stonington Garden Club, a past President of the CGC and served on the boards of both clubs! She is also an Accredited NGC Judge and a member of judges’ councils in both NY and CT, and has been the featured speaker at many garden club events in both states.. She will demonstrate three different floral designs that will be featured in our next club Flower Show, Angular, Reflective, and Line Mass. April 22nd - 9th District Spring Luncheon, Davenport Mansion, 400Davenport Ave., New Rochelle, NY April Bulb Sale at the Market at Pound Ridge Square: *** Saturday, the 26th 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m. and Sunday, the 27th 12:00 noon.. - 4:00 p.m. during the outdoor Kiwi Market at Pound Ridge Square April 28th - Board Meeting: 10:00 a.m. - 56 Ebenezer Lane May May 10th , *** Saturday: Day at the Nursery: Copia Home and Garden, 475 Smith Ridge Rd, South Salem, NY 10590 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May 12 - in-person meeting at Pound Ridge Library Members and pre-registered guests only General Meeting at 9:15 a.m. Guests can join at 10:00 a.m. “Poisonous Plants" Speaker: Elliott Gross, May 26th Pound Ridge Memorial Day Parade - meet at Pound Ridge Elementary School (11:30 a.m.) June June 9 - in person at the Pound Ridge Library members only- 9:15 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. "2 hr. Mushroom Growing Class” Speaker: Aaron Hodgins Davis from Hodgins Harvest June 23 - Board Meeting: 10:15 a.m. - 6 Samuel Dann Way July July 14 - in-person meeting - members only General meeting - 9:15 a.m. Pound Ridge Library Leader: Roxane Wasserman, NGC Accredited Judge & Flower Show Chair, with Flower Show Committee members "Practicing a Design " Members will be assigned one of three designs and provided with Materials. Designs will be informally critiqued after completion |
August
August 11 - via Zoom open to public with pre-registration (Zoom link will be shared closer to the date) General Meeting at 9:15 a.m. guests admitted from waiting room at 10:00 a.m. "I like it, I Love it, and the Deer Don’t Eat It!” Speaker: Adam Wheeler, Production & Horticultural Manager of Broken Arrow Nursery, Hamden, CT September September 8th General Meeting at 9:15 a.m. Program: Guests will be admitted at 10:00 a.m. "Extreme Weather Plants: 25 Perennials That Take the Heat" Speaker: Christine Darnell, owner of Christine Darnell Gardens September 14th: Board Meeting/Retreat/all PRGC members - 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 56 Ebenezer Lane Sept 20 - 21 Bulb Sale at the Market at Pound Ridge Square 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. October October 13th in-person meeting, Pound Ridge Library open to public with pre-registration General meeting (members only) at 9:15 a.m. Program: Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m. ”Growing Hardy Annuals from Seed in Fall and Winter" Speaker: John Panagacos, FGCNYS 9th District Treasurer and member of Briarcliff Manor Garden Club November November 20th - Thursday *** Setup for Swag Workshop at Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 (914) 764 4701. 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. November 21st Friday ***- Holiday Greens Project and Luncheon at Conant Hall, (members only) 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-4701 General meeting - 9:00 a.m. “Wreath/Swag Making, followed by luncheon”, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. December December 9th Tuesday *** - General meeting: 9:15 a.m. Connie Marchetti: Civic Improvement Committee chair. will lead a “Pinecone Holiday Centerpiece Workshop, followed by Holiday Luncheon, & Club Awards (members only) 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 December 15th- Board Meeting and Luncheon hosted by co-presidents, Terri Newman and Stephanie Sarkis: 12:00 noon, 6 Samuel Dann Way ***note change of date and time ** Proceeds benefit Civic Improvement |
schedule details
March
March
March 10
Joint program with Hopp Ground Garden Club to be held at the Pound Ridge Library
ln-person and restricted to members of the two clubs.
Business meeting, PRGC members only at 9:15 a.m.
Hopp Ground members should arrive by 10:15 for program at 10:45
As parking at the library is limited, registration and carpooling are required.
“A guide to Starting a Cut Flower Garden with Annuals and Perennials for Summer Bouquets all Season Long”
Speaker: Bethany Naccarato is an author, gardening educator, and owner of Blueacre Garden. In 2023, Bethany launched her social media presence, @BlueacreGarden, on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, where her followers learn best practices, solutions to common issues, and other advice to help them achieve the gardens of their dreams. Today, Bethany has over 120,000 followers across her social media channels and has been featured in The New York Times. She loves gardening at her home, "Blueacre," where she grows a variety of organic heirloom vegetables, and annual and perennial flowers including peonies, zinnias, and dahlias.
April
April 1-3rd
Voorheesville Flower Show School
Voorheesville Flower Show School
April 14th
General Meeting and Luncheon at the Pound Ridge Library
Members only - 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In Honor of Carole Long & Joan Goldberg
General Meeting and Luncheon at the Pound Ridge Library
Members only - 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
In Honor of Carole Long & Joan Goldberg
“Demonstrate Designs from the Handbook for Flower Shows”
Speaker: Mary Lynn McCree
Mary Lynn McCree holds a certificate in Design from the NY Botanical Garden and was an event and wedding designer for over 30 years. She is a member of the Chappaqua Garden Club and the Stonington Garden Club, a past President of the CGC and served on the boards of both clubs! She is also an Accredited NGC Judge and a member of judges’ councils in both NY and CT, and has been the featured speaker at many garden club events in both states.. She will demonstrate three different floral designs that will be featured in our next club Flower Show, Angular, Reflective, and Line Mass.
Mary Lynn McCree holds a certificate in Design from the NY Botanical Garden and was an event and wedding designer for over 30 years. She is a member of the Chappaqua Garden Club and the Stonington Garden Club, a past President of the CGC and served on the boards of both clubs! She is also an Accredited NGC Judge and a member of judges’ councils in both NY and CT, and has been the featured speaker at many garden club events in both states.. She will demonstrate three different floral designs that will be featured in our next club Flower Show, Angular, Reflective, and Line Mass.
April 22nd - 9th District Spring Luncheon, Davenport Mansion, 400Davenport Ave., New Rochelle, NY
April 26th, Saturday - Bulb Sale at the Market at Pound Ridge Square: 10:00 a.m-2:00 p.m.
and
April 27th, Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. during the outdoor Kiwi Market at Pound Ridge Square
and
April 27th, Sunday - 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. during the outdoor Kiwi Market at Pound Ridge Square
April 28th, Board Meeting 56 Ebenezer Lane, Pound Ridge - 10:00 a.m.
May
May 12
In person only at the Pound Ridge Library
General meeting for Members at 9:15 a.m.
Pre-registered Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m. for Program
In person only at the Pound Ridge Library
General meeting for Members at 9:15 a.m.
Pre-registered Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m. for Program
“Poisonous Plants”
Speaker: Elliott Gross, MD
Pound Ridge Garden Club member
Pound Ridge Garden Club member
Memorial Day Parade
May 26th - Pound Ridge Garden Club members will continue their annual tradition of marching in the parade. We hope to see you there! Meet at Pound Ridge Elementary School at 11:30 a.m..
June
June 9th
"Mushroom Growing Class "
Speaker: Aaron Hodgins Davis of Hodgins Harvest
Pound Ridge Library
General meeting : 9:15 a.m. (Club members only)
Program 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Each member will take home a growing kit to make their own mushroom "substrate".
Pound Ridge Library
General meeting : 9:15 a.m. (Club members only)
Program 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Each member will take home a growing kit to make their own mushroom "substrate".
May 23rd - Board Meeting: 6 Samuel Dann Way, Pound Ridge, 10:00 a.m.
July
July 14th
" Practicing a Design"
Leader: Roxane Wasserman, NGC Accredited Judge and Flower Show Chair with The Flower Show Committee
Pound Ridge Library
At the Pound Ridge Library General meeting 9:15 (Club members only)
This will be an informal floral design workshop. Members will be assigned one of three floral designs to create. All material will be provided. All designs will be gently critiqued, and suggestions provided.
Pound Ridge Library
At the Pound Ridge Library General meeting 9:15 (Club members only)
This will be an informal floral design workshop. Members will be assigned one of three floral designs to create. All material will be provided. All designs will be gently critiqued, and suggestions provided.
?? - Board Meeting via Zoom
August
August 11th
Meeting held via Zoom
General meeting for Members at 9:15 a.m.
Pre-registered Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting held via Zoom
General meeting for Members at 9:15 a.m.
Pre-registered Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
"I Like it, I Love it, and the Deer Don’t Eat it"
Speaker: Adam Wheeler, Production & Horticultural Manager, Broken Arrow Nursery, Hamden, CT
Adam has worked for Broken Arrow since 2004 and has a degree in Urban Forestry and Landscape Horticulture. He is a past recipient of the Young Nursery Professional Award from the New England Nursery Association. He loves to share his passion for plants through photography and educational outreach and is an adjunct lecturer at Naugatuck Valley Community College and the Berkshire Botanical Garden. He also collects rare and unusual plants, loves rock climbing, and growing giant pumpkins competitively. It promises to be a fascinating presentation and the Pound Ridge Garden Club is fortunate to have him as our August speaker.
September
September 8th*
in person meeting at the Pound Ridge library
General Meeting: 9:15 a.m. (members only)
Program: 10:00 a.m. (pre-registered guests admitted then)
in person meeting at the Pound Ridge library
General Meeting: 9:15 a.m. (members only)
Program: 10:00 a.m. (pre-registered guests admitted then)
“Extreme Weather Plants: 25 Perennials That Take The Heat”
Speaker: Christine Darnell, of Christine Darnell Gardens
September ?? Daffodil Bulb Sale at The Market at Pound Ridge Square** 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. dates tbd
October
October 13th
In person meeting at the Pound Ridge Library
9:15 - general meeting (members only)
10:00 - program (members and pre-registered guests)
In person meeting at the Pound Ridge Library
9:15 - general meeting (members only)
10:00 - program (members and pre-registered guests)
"Growing Hardy Annuals from Seed in Fall and Winter ”
Speaker: John Panagacos: FGCNYS 9th District Treasurer and Briarcliff manor Garden Club member
November
Wreath/Swag Workshop
November 20* Thursday *** Setup for Swag Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
members only
Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-4701
November 21* Friday *** Wreath/Swag Making Workshop & Luncheon
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Members only
Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-4701
December
December 9th* - Tuesday ***
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
members only
Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-4701
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
members only
Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-4701
General Meeting
Pinecone Workshop,
Club Awards, & Luncheon
Pinecone Workshop,
Club Awards, & Luncheon
December 15 - Board meeting and luncheon - 12:00 p.m.
Hosted by Club presidents. Terri Newman and Stephanie Sarkis
6 Samuel Dann Way