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.
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.
Proposed 2024 Program Calendar
(scroll down for more details)
(scroll down for more details)
March
March 11 - business meeting (members only) Zoom: 10:00 a.m. March 12* - in-person meeting (members only) Joint program with Hopp Ground Garden Club. members to arrive at 10:30 a.m. Program starts at 10:45 a.m. Location: Women’s Civic Club of Katonah, 71 Bedford Rd parking across the street at the Community Center and carpooling is suggested “Cultivating Sustainable Flowers and Design” Speaker: Xenia D’Ambrosi of Sweet Earth Company March 25 - Board meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m. April April 8 - in person meeting General Meeting at 9:15 a.m. Guests can join at 10:00 a.m. “Planning, Building, and Reaping the Benefits of a Coastal Connecticut Regenerative Garden ” Speaker: Pam Wright, NGC Master Judge April 26-27 - Daffodil Bulb Sale at The Market in Pound Ridge Square , 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.** May May 3-4 - Daffodil Bulb Sale at The Market at Pound Ridge Square, 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m.** May 9,10,11 - PRGC Plant Sale Fundraiser - all members 11:00a.m.-3:00p.m. ** details to follow May 13 - in-person meeting at Pound Ridge Library General Meeting at 9:15 a.m. Guests can join at 10:00 a.m. “Early Blooming Natives” Speaker: Mathew McDowell of Teatown Preserve Follow-up trip to Teatown Wildflower island later in month 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining, NY. Date and details to follow May 20 - Board meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m. May 27 Pound Ridge Memorial Day Parade - meet at Pound Ridge Elementary School (11:30 a.m.) June June 10 - in-person at the Pound Ridge Library The Flower Show Committee presents "Line, Line Mass, and Mass Designs" Flower Show workshop to follow members only- 9:15 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. June 11 - 12 Finished designs will be on display at Pound Ridge Library. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. July July 15 - in-person meeting - members only General meeting - 9:15 a.m. Pound Ridge Library "Table Designs" Leader: Roxane Wasserman, NGC Accredited Judge & Flower Show Chair, with Flower Show Committee members |
August
August 12 - via Zoom General Meeting at 9:15 a.m. guests admitted at 10:00 a.m. "Invasive Exotic Trees and Shrubs and Well Behaved Alternatives" Speaker: Adam Wheeler, Production & Horticultural Manager of Broken Arrow Nursery, Hamden, CT September September 13-14 Daffodil Bulb Sale at the Market at Pound Ridge Square** 11:00a.m.- 3:00p.m. September 16* - In person meeting General Meeting at 9:15 a.m. Guests can join at 10:00 "How to Cultivate Dahlias to Win Blue Ribbons" Speaker: Ken Pojman of the Greenwich Dahlia Society TBA: Optional Trip to Dahlia Garden and Studio of Frances Palmer, -New Canaan, CT. - details to follow September TBD - Pound Ridge Car show rain date September TBD Town Park September 30 - Board Meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m. October October 1 through December 20: Fifth Annual: Autumn/Winter: Decorate Your Mailbox Contest Win a $50 gift Certificate (Adult and Youth categories) Open to Pound Ridge, NY Residents only October 7* in-person meeting, Pound Ridge Library members only General meeting at 9:15 a.m. - Election of Officers ”Table Design Exhibition” (members to work in pairs) Designs to be displayed in library after the meeting November November 22 Setup for Wreath and Swag workshop at Conant Hall 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 (914) 764-4701 November 25 *- General meeting - 9:00 a.m. at Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-4701 members only “Wreath/Swag Making”, 10:00 a.m. luncheon, 11:00 a.m 10:00 a.m. -3:30 p.m. - members only (snow date: November 26) December December 9 - Installation of New Officers, Centerpiece Workshop, Holiday Luncheon, & Club Awards 9:15 a.m. (members only) Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY 10576 December 16* - Board Meeting and Luncheon hosted by president. 12:00 noon * note change of date and time ** Proceeds benefit Civic Improvement |
schedule details
still under construction
March
still under construction
March
March 11 - business meeting, members only, via Zoom 10:00 a.m.
March 12*
Joint program with Hopp Ground Garden Club to be held at Women’s Civic Club of Katonah.
ln-person and restricted to members of the two clubs.
Members and invited prospective members should arrive at 10:30 for program at 10:45
Parking at Community Center across the street or meet at Pound Ridge Town Park and fill cars before driving to Community Center.
March 12*
Joint program with Hopp Ground Garden Club to be held at Women’s Civic Club of Katonah.
ln-person and restricted to members of the two clubs.
Members and invited prospective members should arrive at 10:30 for program at 10:45
Parking at Community Center across the street or meet at Pound Ridge Town Park and fill cars before driving to Community Center.
“Cultivating Sustainable Flowers and Design”
Speaker: Xenia D'Ambrosi - Founder of Sweet Earth Company, a floral and garden design studio located on a sustainable flower farm in Pound Ridge, N.Y. Xenia describes herself as the lead designer and farmer florist. However she is very knowledgeable and an excellent teacher and lecturer. It promises to be a memorable experience.
March 25 - Board meeting via Zoom
April
April 8
in-person only at the Pound Ridge Library
Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests at 10:00 a.m.
in-person only at the Pound Ridge Library
Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests at 10:00 a.m.
“Planning, Building and Reaping the Benefits of a Coastal Connecticut Regenerative Garden”
Speaker: Pam Wright
NGC Master Judge and NGC 4 Star Member Consultant in Environmental, Garden and Landscape Design, and Horticulture Classification Chair of the 2024 CT flower Show. in addition to many FGCCT committees.
Her extremely productive mini farm in Stonington, CT is a 2000 square foot vegetable and flower cutting garden consisting of 24 raised beds overlooking the Pawcatuck River. She will have tips on seed starting and how to preserve the foods grown for future use, in addition to discussing the design and building of her garden. She will have recipes to share as well.
NGC Master Judge and NGC 4 Star Member Consultant in Environmental, Garden and Landscape Design, and Horticulture Classification Chair of the 2024 CT flower Show. in addition to many FGCCT committees.
Her extremely productive mini farm in Stonington, CT is a 2000 square foot vegetable and flower cutting garden consisting of 24 raised beds overlooking the Pawcatuck River. She will have tips on seed starting and how to preserve the foods grown for future use, in addition to discussing the design and building of her garden. She will have recipes to share as well.
April 26 - 27 - Daffodil Bulb and Tuber Sale at The Market at Pound Ridge Square ** 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May
May 3 - 4 Daffodil Bulb and Dahlia Tuber Sale at The Market at Pound Ridge Square, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
May 9, 10, 11 PRGC Plant Sale Fundraiser ** at the Village Green in Scotts Corners hours TBD
May 9, 10, 11 PRGC Plant Sale Fundraiser ** at the Village Green in Scotts Corners hours TBD
May 13
in person only
General meeting for Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m. for Program
“Early Blooming Natives”
Speaker: Mathew McDowell, Curator of Wildflower Island at Teatown Lake Reservation
Follow up trip to the Wildflower Island at the Teatown Lake Reservation to see native Spring bloomers, undisturbed by deer depredation, including Lady Slippers among many others. There is a fee of $15 per person and pre-registration is reqiuired.
Date and carpool information to be announced
May 20 - Board meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m.
Date and carpool information to be announced
May 20 - Board meeting via Zoom 10:00 a.m.
May 27
Memorial Day Parade
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 10
"Line, Line Mass and Mass Designs "
workshop to follow
workshop to follow
Leader: Roxane Wasserman, NGC Accredited Judge and Flower Show Chair with The Flower Show Committee
Pound Ridge Library
General meeting : 9:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (Club members only)
June 11 - 14 The show designs will be on display the public at Pound Ridge Library for viewing by the public
from 10: a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
July
July 15th
" Table Designs"
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
Pound Ridge Library
At the Pound Ridge Library General meeting 9:15
29th - Board Meeting via Zoom
August
August 12th
Meeting held via Zoom
General meeting for Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting held via Zoom
General meeting for Members at 9:15 a.m.
Guests admitted at 10:00 a.m.
"Invasive Exotic Trees and Shrubs and Well Behaved Alternatives"
Speaker: Adam Wheeler, Production & Horticultural Manager, Broken Arrow Nursery, Hamden, CT
September
September 9
in person meeting at the Pound Ridge library
General Meeting: 9:15 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m.
in person meeting at the Pound Ridge library
General Meeting: 9:15 a.m.
Program: 10:00 a.m.
“Dahlia Cultivation Techniques”
Speaker: Ken Pojman from the Greenwich Dahlia Society
Ken is a long time member of the American Dahlia Society (ADS) and member as well as ADS Representative of the Greenwich Dahlia Society. he will share cultivation techniques, how to grow for shows, and the sourcing of tubers.
Ken is a long time member of the American Dahlia Society (ADS) and member as well as ADS Representative of the Greenwich Dahlia Society. he will share cultivation techniques, how to grow for shows, and the sourcing of tubers.
“Optional trip to garden and studio of Frances Palmer”
(Date location and more information to be announced.)
September 13-14 Daffodil Bulb Sale at The Market at Pound Ridge Square** 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
TBD : Pound Ridge Car Show
September 30th
10:00 am - Board meeting via Zoom
10:00 am - Board meeting via Zoom
October
October 7th
Pound Ridge Library
9:15 - general meeting ,Election of Officers and workshop, members only
Pound Ridge Library
9:15 - general meeting ,Election of Officers and workshop, members only
“Table Designs”
Table design exhibition by members working in pairs to create floral table designs to be displayed in the library after the meeting. Designs will be discussed and pointers given to the participants.
October 1st - December 20th
“Fifth annual mailbox decorating contest”
This will be a contest open to all residents of Pound Ridge. And, this year we are widening the scope to allow more creativity. You can now decorate your mailbox for the Autumn or Winter holidays. Just take a photograph and send it to the club. Decorations can be for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanza, or general autumn or winter themes. Multiple entries allowed. A drawing for a $50 gift certificate to The Market at Pound Ridge Square will be awarded to one adult entrant and a $50 gift certificate to Booksy Galore will be awarded to a youth entrant. Young children will, of course, be allowed parental help. Prizes will be awarded in January.
November
Wreath/Swag Workshop
November 22 Setup at Conant Hall
November 25* Wreath/Swag Making Workshop & Luncheon
Snow Date, November 26
9:00 a.m. meeting,
10:00 a.m. - swags
11:00 a.m. - light lunch
Members only
Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge, NY (914) 764-4701
December
General Meeting - Induction of Officers, (members only)
Centerpiece Workshop,
Club Awards, & Luncheon (members only)
Centerpiece Workshop,
Club Awards, & Luncheon (members only)
December 9th -
Conant Hall
10:00 a.m.
December 16 - Board meeting and luncheon
Hosted by Club president. 12:00 noon
Conant Hall
10:00 a.m.
December 16 - Board meeting and luncheon
Hosted by Club president. 12:00 noon